WORN OUT

So life has been VERY exhausting in the month of August.  Ok wait… let me back up… for those of you who don’t know, Christian has been studying for the MCAT (Medical School Test) since June.  So any free moment that he’s had has been dedicated to that.  It was VERY tiring for him, but also for me.  I had to pretty much take care of the kids on my own every Saturday and most days after work.  Christian took the test on August 21st.  It was such a WONDERFUL day!  Christian was scoring very high on his practice tests but if you ask him how he did on the MCAT… he has no idea. I think he doesn’t want to get his hopes up. We’ll fine out in about 2 weeks what he scored.  He’s also applied to 4 colleges with Medical Schools, UNC, ECU, Wake Forest, and Mizzou (University of Missouri – Columbia).  It will be a long process between now and next year.  We’re hoping he’ll be accepted into UNC.  But I guess we’ll see!

Kalea started School!!!  She loves it.  The Elementary School she attends is a traditional school and so she started with “staggered entry”.  So she went for one full day and then she had a long weekend until her first full week.  That full week she absolutely loved.  Well, it actually turned into 4 full days instead of 5.  On the 5th day she ate a pretty big breakfast before school and rode the bus.  Well, apparently she got carsick and barfed as soon as she got off the bus.  So the school called me and asked me to pick her up.  Anyways, so instead of a 3 day Labor day weekend she had a 4 day weekend.  Lucky Girl!  Mia is adjusting well to Kalea being gone.  I’ve kept her pretty busy with play dates and puzzles.  Landen also seems to notice that Kalea is gone. When he see’s her back from school he loves to play with her and dive for her.

Poor Kristy had a birthday this month… Booooo! I used to love my birthday.  It’s not like I’m getting super old. But I guess it just don’t feel the need to celebrate like I used to.  I welcomed the other side of my 20’s and hit the bit 26.  No biggy.

The best thing that’s happened is Lane has returned from his mission in Argentina! My parents, my family, and Luke were all able to meet him at the airport.  We went out for a yummy lunch at Ruddino’s.  And then we stayed up forever talking.  Kalea remembered her Uncle Lane but was sad that he didn’t look the same.  Mia had no memories of Lane.  And Landen had absolutely no clue who he was.  But they have all warmed up a ton and have realized how hilarious and fun Uncle Lane is. Having Luke home for the weekend was an extra bonus. I haven’t been around both my brothers in YEARS. It was so great and really wish that both of them lived closer.