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Evan is 6 weeks old today. Pictures to come soon, I'm totally not on top of the picture thing this time around. I think Riley has four albums full from his first few months. Anyway--Evan is a cutie with a sweet smile. He's sleeping a seven hour stretch at night followed by another four or five hour stretch. He's not on much of a schedule yet during the day, but that will come eventually. He likes when you talk to him and focuses right on your face like he's listening and taking it all in. His favorite spot, besides being held, is his bouncy seat. He loves when Riley talks to him, but isn't too sure about Trey. Trey is still a little rough with him, grabbing his head to kiss him on the lips often.

Trey has decided the potty might not be that great after all. I think the real problem is that I don't have the time to be consistent with him. I'm going to have to find the time. I was able to spend some time alone with Trey this week because Riley was at this grandparents for a few days. It was so nice to enjoy time just with Trey while Evan was sleeping. He loves to hug and snuggle. He makes me laugh. I was planning on sending him to the two day morning class this fall at Riley's preschool, but the class is full. Unless there is a change, he'll be in the one day play group instead. I'm still hoping something works out for the two day class, but at least being potty trained isn't a requirement for the one day group!

Riley has been with Eric parents for a few days this week. It sounds like he had a great time. He was able to see his cousin Joshua too. He's really growing up this summer. He's turning into a wild man in the pool and loves that he can ride his bike without training wheels. His birthday is in a few weeks, he can't wait. I can't believe he's going to be five, it sounds so old. Last night when he got home from Canton he came to lay down with me in my room. We fell asleep while he was holding my hand telling me about his time away. He's my special boy.

I'm beginning to feel more and more like myself again. Things are settling in with the kids. It's not always calm, but it feels normal now. I've started walking again, which feels really good. I've also been trying to get caught up with work that I got behind on after the baby was born. The stack on my desk is huge, but I'm trying to start chipping away at it.

Eric has been working on the CSA farm for the last week. It's been really great to watch the pieces for this come together at exactly the right time. It sounds like he'll have work there for at least the next couple of months. He's incredibly tired at the end of the day, and incredibly happy. He's learning a lot about organic farming and earning some much needed money at the same time. There are some other exciting possiblities that we're looking into for the future, but right now we're just taking things one day at a time.

I'm really looking forward to the weekend. Eric's been working long hours at the farm and it'll be great to have him home. Plus, it's going to be a long weekend because Eric's parents are sending us to Deer Creek for the night on Sunday. We're very grateful for the opportunity to get away with the boys for the night. I'm ready to watch them swim and am hoping for a minute in the whirlpool myself. I rented two movies from the library today and am hoping that I might find the energy to stay up and watch one with Eric this weekend some time. We'll see, I've been going to bed pretty early these days.
July has been draining. But, I honestly feel stronger because of all we've been through this month. I feel like Eric and I are being drawn together in a really powerful way because of it all. My boys are beautiful, my husband is my best friend, and the four of them make them grateful for each day no matter what it may hold. God continues to prove that He is faithful.
Again--another extremely long post.