As is typical, life gets busy and we forget to notice the time going by. I can't believe it's already October and the year is almost over. It doesn't seem that much happens in our day to day busy lives, but when I actually take a second to look at it, I see how busy we are. Here's a little update on the Shaws.
Spencer
Spencer is working on his accounting degree from Western Governor's online school. We love WGU because you can go at your own pace and it works with his busy schedule. He's been trying to get back into installing cabinets and doing finish work. He's in the process of starting his own small side business by getting a cabinetry/installers license. He's always being asked by friends, neighbors and bosses to do small projects. And he's very talented so he's working to make it a more permanent thing.
Loni
I am 35 weeks pregnant and very eager to be done. This pregnancy has been a little more challenging than the others. I've been having contractions since about 26 weeks and I never realized how annoying it was to have those on a regular basis. As long as they don't progress, the doctor isn't concerned. Well, if he were going through this daily, I think his opinion would change! With the contractions and swollen feet/ankles and headaches we decided it was time to cut back a few hours at work every day. It's been hard to admit that I can't be the super mom and do it all. And I absolutely detest bed rest! I appreciate my husband's willingness to take care of the family and me, but it's hard to step back and let someone else do "it all".
Ayden
Ayden is doing well in 4th grade. He's excited to play basketball this winter and has been working hard to earn his Bear award in Cub Scouts. He is always bringing his book to us and asking if he can complete some project or another. He just joined the Knowledge Bowl team at school and is happy to learn all about geography. We're proud of him for trying something new. Ayden cannot wait for this baby to come. He has a countdown of days and will tell everyone how excited he is. It's fun to see this softer side of him.
Ellie
Ellie is loving 1st grade and doing so well with reading. She loves to read and is working on the book Ramona the Pest. She just finished a soccer season last weekend. She was pretty fast and could outrun most of the kids she played against. Her favorite position was goalie. Ellie is always coloring and writing stories. She's so creative and very talented in her drawings. Our fridge and her walls are covered with her various drawings and writings. My favorites are the personal letters she will write to us.
Tate
Tate started preschool this year. His teacher really stresses reading and sends the kids home with little worksheets. He loves doing homework. He loves his daycare and playing with his best friend Kaylie. His regular sitter was gone for a week and it was torture for him to go to someone else. Tate also talks about the baby a lot, but always refers to it as a "she". He tells us his sister is coming soon and how he will help take care of her. If you ask him "what's in mommy's tummy?" He'll answer without hesitation, "my baby sister." It'll be fun to see if he's right.
So that's us in a nutshell. We'll see what the next few months bring.
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