Same Ol' Same Ol'

We're still here, doing the same thing... just been busy as usual.

School applications and open houses have been part of our regular life. We have completed and turned in 5 applications, and visited 6 open houses. I have 2 more applications to fill out and turn in, and then the waiting game. This is like a preview of college! Or maybe even high schools?! At least we have a heads up in school research now for when it is Liam's turn!

Never knew how complicated the education system is. Public schools, charter schools, private schools, Christian schools, even home schooling guidelines are complicated. There different teaching methodologies - traditional, common core, Montessori style of independent leaning, project based learning,etc. And good/bad rated schools are not necessarily location based. Within a one block radius you can have a highly rated school next to one of the worst schools around with a vast difference in ethnic demographics and perceived income (aka kids eligible for government funded lunch programs). Anyhow, don't get me started on schools now that I'm learning how the system works!

What's down the pipeline:

Connie's work --> Work is going into "All Hands On Deck" mode again very soon.. which means Ryan will be a single dad for a while, while momma will be playing with electronics and succumbs to junk food in desperation during estimated 80-hour work weeks again.

Kiddie's school --> Acceptances/Denials will be trickling in, so hopefully we will have an idea of where E will be going to school. Liam will be switching from part-time to full-time school. With that will come changes to our daily schedules as we juggle sending two kids to two different schools on two different schedules.

Ryan/Connie --> Both of us are working hard at getting our things done... which incorporates each of us having a regular climbing schedule. Definitely not easy to juggle, and more often than not, we have to compromised. We still work in the family climbing days.. though it turns into more of us trying to fit in a climb here and there while chasing/feeding/tending to kids majority of the time. =P

Liam --> Oh, and Liam got bitten by a squirrel. Yes, a SQUIRREL! We did the whole go-to-the-ER thing to have him checked out. Good news is that squirrels around here should not have rabies. We are still waiting for Animal Control to get back to us just in case there are other diseases, and if the squirrel needs to be tested. In the meantime, we have a "pet" squirrel that is driving Ryan nuts. Liam's on a course of antibiotics for just in case, preventative measures.

And that's all for the updates for now! Til next time...