Life...

Not much is new in the Chaquette household -- and that is just how we like it. Dare I say it... both kids are feeling great -- no one is sick! I hope I didn't just jinx us. We are headed to Seattle this weekend to celebrate Papa's birthday. I am looking forward to seeing the fam and hopefully Forest and Erica. Things around here are super busy. Jesse is furiously studying for his training. He will be gone for a week in March and a week in April. (Not looking forward to those two weeks at all!) All the shifting at work has kept him on his toes and he is working harder than ever. I am finally planning a trip home to Montana. We are heading to Helena the last week of March. I can't wait. It has been well over a year since we were home last (Theo was only month old!) and I am excited to hang out with all my friends and family. Erica and Amber are flying in so we can have a fun filled girls weekend with Jennifer -- it has been nearly four years since we were last together. That is much too long indeed. On another note, we found a great preschool for next year -- Tualatin Valley Co-op http://www.tualatinvalleypreschool.org/index.htm and we are on the wait list for the morning class. Jesse and I both really liked it and the parents that were there running the open house seemed comfortable with Ethan's special needs. I hope it works out. Other than that, the boys are wild as ever and keeping me busy. I can't wait for the weather to get nicer so they can just run free outside!!

Theo Karaoke with Beyonce

I tried to capture this on video the best I could. Lately, whenever Theo hears the Beyonce song that goes "if you like it then you should have put a ring on it" he will sing along with the "uh uh oh" part. It is hilarious considering he doesn't even talk yet really. Pretty funny.

Pneumonia, Preschool, and some other P's

It has been a bit since I last blogged. The boys had croup a couple of weeks ago. Theo's breathing was severely affected so we had to put him on a third daily steroid. Ethan never really got better and after going back to the doctor two more times was diagnosed with pneumonia. They both are feeling better now, there are some lingering coughs, but for the most part are back to normal. It was hard staying home and just trying to rest.

I have begun the search for a preschool for Ethan next year. After attending his IFSP meeting on Tuesday (sort of like a parent teacher conference) we have decided that it would be in his best interest to attend a "typical" preschool next year, as well as continue with his private speech therapy. While I agree, and think it is a nice thought, I am not sure how we are going to pay for everything.

Also, on the preschool front, I never knew that preschools were a.) so competitive, and b.) so expensive. I guess February is the usual month that the preschools do their open houses and registrations. One preschool I called is already full for next year. It is crazy. Then when I mention Ethan is special needs and has some developmental delays the person on the other end of the phone usually gets quiet. Some schools have yet to even return my calls.

Anyhow, it is just another adventure in the life of Ethan I suppose. I am going to go to an open house on Saturday for one school, and am anxiously awaiting March 5th for the open house for another. I will keep everyone posted on how it comes along!