Up Early

I set my alarm for 4am as Joe needed to be out of the house by 4:30am. My alarm is so loud, piercing really, as it is for the deaf with a flashing light to boot. I can't imagine how I thought I would go back to sleep. Joe still isn't confortable with just his alarm and since my clock is always slightly ahead, mine is the one that gets us up. Oh well, I am enjoying some peace and quiet. Misty is enjoying having me to herself. She has been on top of my newspaper, very helpful Misty, and on top of my laptop while I listen to my online lecture. I wonder how much cat hair is inside my keyboard. It would certainly explain why some of my keys consistently get stuck.

I am studying, well obviously not right this minute, which is a productive use of my time. I am sure I will be napping with the boys this afternoon. We will all sleep in a heap in Momma Bed. :)

So Joe is gone for a week. I have a full week ahead with my Toddler sign language class and Talan's group speech therapy on Thursdays. School of course, keeps me forever busy. And Barclay's house is set to close this week so there is all sorts of things to get under way over there so that is will be ready for her when she moves up next month.

I have uploaded a classic photo of Joe watching TV eating sunflower seeds. Despite how much I hate the smell and the loads of empty seeds I find everywhere, he loves his seeds. You should see Mason and Talan try to eat (and spit) seeds with him. Poor Talan has gagged a few times as he swallows the seeds whole. There are also some kitchen photos. The boys love to watch Joe cook. Talan signs "eggs" all the time. He would have us make eggs every meal if he could. Joe bought the boys "cereal" straws, literally the taste like fruit loops, and these have been a huge hit with the boys. I like them because I can make Mason drink milk in order to use the straw which he otherwise would not drink.

Life is good. Full and good. No complaints here.