Just An Update

I haven't blogged for a couple of days and I wanted to just do an update...
Our family is doing well. We are still adjusting to having Rex but it's seems to be fairly smooth going. Everyone but Sadie enjoys him and Sadie just doesn't care. She's in her own little world. Ryan comments on how much he loves the little guy and I think it's funny that a grown man could adore something so little and un-manly. For pete's sake he's a chihuahua.
Kieran is doing well. We changed his meds again and I think this time we might have it right. He was just a little out of whack with what he was on. He was a great kid last week especially after being grounded for as long as he was. He was very helpful and did his chores without any guff. He woke up early each morning so he could play with the puppy before school and it seems he had a good week.
Steff has been fairly good. No new adventures to report. She didn't get into anything and spill it everywhere for an entire week. It must be a new record. She has been play cooking a lot lately and we're thinking of getting her a little kitchen set for her birthday. We went over to Matt and Mareesa's house and their little girl has a kitchen set in which Steff really liked playing with. I don't know where we'll put it since our house is quite crowded (at least until my mother moves out) but she'd really enjoy it.
Sadie has been her normal, mellow self. She couldn't care less about the dog although she doesn't like it when he gets in her face and licks it. She just shakes her head back and forth and if he doesn't stop fairly quickly she'll start to squeal at him. She can walk while holding onto one hand now but she still won't stand or walk on her own. She has also been into giving "high fives" she thinks that's pretty funny and she waved "bye-bye" for the first time on Friday. That was so cute and so exciting.
I am doing well. I'm not bored anymore and as a matter of fact I feel like I live in a zoo. I feel like I literally live in a zoo...with 3 kids, 1 dog, 1 turtle and 1 fish it can be pretty hectic around here. I don't mind though, it keeps me busy and entertained. I like having so many things requiring my care and attention. I'm sure I'll need a break but for now I'm enjoying the way things are. I feel completely happy with my life.
I went back to church today after a couple of months off. I just decided I like who I am much better when I am active in my religion and at my church. I had a few personal realizations and I'm just thankful they didn't turn into painful lessons that the Lord could have given me. I just need to stay with it. I know Ryan likes it when I go to church, he says it makes me a very pleasant person to be around. I have to agree that I like myself much better when I've had that time away with God.
So, that's the latest and most recent with our family, I hope you enjoyed reading this weeks adventures.