March 2017

March 2017

            By the time March comes around, everyone is usually ready for the weather to get warmer and start going outside a little more often.  I know the girls are wanting to go outside and we are doing our best to accommodate when it is warm enough.  They are already talking about their birthdays and the pool then opening.  Our March was a little busy, but a calm month compared to April and then we are into the summer. 

 

            Debbie has had a few things going on this month.  She has continued her MOMs group at church with their meetings every Wednesday and she went out for drinks with the other moms after one of the sessions.  Her thyroid is functioning a little closer to normal, but it is still causing her heartrate to be too fast.  She is working with her doctor to figure out the right medicine and has an appointment with a specialist in April.  She also went out with her “international girl’s dinner” group where they went out and had a good Mexican dinner. 

            I had another trip to Minnesota this month.  I’ve lost track of the trips, but this one of the best as my agenda was lighter than normal and I got to work out 2 times.  I did have to watch Purdue & WV lose their NCAA tournament games at a bar by myself, but at this point, I’m nearly a local and know several of the staff at the restaurant I go to!  During that trip, it was the anniversary of my dad’s passing and I enjoyed talking with some different people in my family and Laura and Pete allowed me to listen to the eulogy over Facetime.  I went to a Pacers game vs. the Timberwolves with Jeremy.  We went directly from work and had dinner downtown and enjoyed dinner and a few beers before watching the game. 

            The girls completed their basketball at the YMCA and they were most excited to receive their trophies at the end of the season!  They also went to a birthday party for our neighbor, Lucas, at Skyzone.  The following weekend, they went to another birthday party for another neighbor, George, at Bounce U.  As I mentioned, they enjoyed some of the warmer weather and had a chance to be outside playing on the swing-set, riding bikes / scooters and playing with neighbors. 

Sarah’s Things of the Month

            Sarah has had some periodic bad dreams this month, causing her to yell out in her sleep.  Our best method is to leave her alone as if we go to her, she isn’t awake and it causes a harder time getting her back to sleep.

Allison’s Thing of the Month

            Allison had a field trip to the Children’s Museum with her class this month.  She also had a “Tiger Trot” for her school to raise money and encourage the kids to have a fun spring break.  Allison had an eye doctor visit this month and we needed to get new lenses. 

A few more items from this month:

• We went to one of the fish fry events at Christ the King.  It was well attended and fun to see so many of the other people from the church and school.  The only downfall was when we told Allison to “watch” Sarah and we later saw a parent carrying Sarah across the gym crying!  Apparently she was tripped and fell! 
• I volunteered in Allison’s class room and helped the kids learn about spelling some words related to St. Patrick’s Day.
• Allison’s parent teacher conference went well and she is doing well and progressing toward 1^st grade. 
• Deb and I went to Blind Owl for a quick date night and enjoyed some NCAA basketball. 
• We got our master’s bedroom remodeled over the last 2 months.  Deb did a great job selecting the materials and fixtures.