Where Have I Been?

Sometimes I am simply in Lala Land, but not this time. I have been seriously BUSY! Lots of changes are happening in the VanVleet household. As some of you may have heard, Jeremy got a promotion. As a matter of fact, he just started his new position today! We are so PROUD of him!

Some big career moves have also been made with me. Yes, I have been home on maternity leave since November. I extended that maternity leave in March and was planning on returning to teaching in July (when the next school year starts). Well, things have changed! I love being at home with my girls, and we have made the big decision to KEEP me at home! I have found a part-time job that will allow me to stay home most of the time, and work 2 days a week. This job is with Indiana First Steps, and I will be working as a Developmental Therapist for children with disabilities (ages 0-3). Yay!!!

McKenna is keeping me very busy. She is really wanting to CRAWL! I sit her down on the floor, and within seconds she is on her belly pulling herself around with her arms. She is still getting mainly breastmilk, and but is eating one meal of baby food a day. She has found her voice, and it is nice and LOUD. She loves to yell, "Geeee", and sometimes (usually when she is angry), says, "Mamamamama".

Macy is getting to be such a big girl. She loves to listen in on Mommy and Daddy's conversations, and chimes in with her most adult-like comments. She loves music, and won't stop singing and dancing when music is on. On any given day, you can find us singing and dancing in Macy's bedroom or in the kitchen. She is picking up very quickly on the sounds of all the letters of the alphabet. She can write "Macy", "Mom", and "Dad". "McKenna" might take her a little longer to learn.

I'll leave you with their most recent pictures: Macy 4 1/2 yrs., McKenna 6 months.

Are they beautiful?!?!?!?!