So so busy

You know, our life isn't very interesting or exciting, but there is always a lot going on.

For example, Derek and I are in the process of adopting Brittney. Why? Well, since her Dad never got us the custody paperwork, the scholarship she earned is not valid until she becomes a state resident. Yea, it's a loophole, I think a scam actually. However, the adoption solves several problems, and we are all ok with it. In the meantime, she starts college in a few weeks and we think we have everything covered.

Alexis has been going to volleyball conditioning since they cancelled softball conditioning. However, she does not think she really wants to do volleyball, even if she were to make the team. She says softball is where she wants to focus, and she also wants to get back into martial arts. Oh, and she wants to get her Learner's Permit so she can start driving. Frightening, isn't it? We told her she has to maintain a 3.3 GPA or higher to get her driver's license next year. Harsh, aren't we?

Mercedes started a dance class on base a few weeks ago. it's really convenient since the instructor can pick her up from daycare and then I stop and pck her up from there. She's loving it too. She says it is what she wants to focus on versus martial arts or softball. We are going to try to support her with it and let her continue at a school here in town once school starts in a few weeks.

Mason is doing well. He's quite the little engineer. He likes to take everything apart and try to put it back together. Very cute!

Micah is just sheer hell! He's feisty and violent and fussy, but then turns around and is so cute. He's got quite a vocabulary too, when he chooses to talk. Quite a character.

Derek has made the decision to quit working in December. He's fed up with his job and really wants to have more time with the kids. With as busy as we are, I am just not keeping up. He is also considering starting a Master's online, but he's not sold on that yet. We'll see!

I am finishing up Master's number three. I have three weeks left and I will be done!!!! The big pain right now is the research paper. The instructor is anal and I can't seem to please him, at all. Oh well, as long as I get an B, I will be fine.