I always look at my blog and never know what to write so I move on to reading everyone elses! Which I of course love to do. It never seems like what I have to say is ever as interesting as reading my friends and family members blogs. So here's the Hughes family update! finally...
This past summer has had its challenges but Christian and I are learning to laugh at things and then move on to what's most important. Here are the things we've learned to laugh at.
We've had a finicky upstairs A/C unit that we've been babying through the summer. Van troubles where we've taken the van into get repaired 3 times in the same week (all taken care of though). The A/C in Christian's car went out in June so he's been commuting in a hot car after spending the entire day working outside each and every day (he's holding out for winter). I've been upset with my ex-husband and have been preparing to take him to court yet again. A broken dishwasher (as of Sunday). And the lawn mower is about to give up the ghost. The lawn mower is actually what has inspired me to write this blog today.
My husband is really good at counting our nickels and dimes. He's good at making things last that should have been replaced years ago. The lawn mower we have is one we inherited from my grandpa Crandall who kept it running for a long time. I think due to the summer heat the lawn mower can't function the way it's been jimmy rigged to do :). It takes Christian at least 3 days to mow the back yard because the engine overheats and dies on him. Yesterday Christian was so close to finishing the yard when he could feel the lawn mower choking again. So he quickly mowed a big X on our lawn, calling all X-Men. I don't think we'll be planting any winter grass.
But the things that are important are happening. I've been volunteering in Aaron's Kindergarten class which we both love. I'm getting to know his friends and am doing what I can to encourage him to do his best in school. Slowly but surely I'm preparing for our little baby girl to come in October. I'm gathering up items here and there and have had success in rearranging bedrooms (that was actually kind of stupid on my part, I kept praying not to go into labor while I was moving heavy dressers). We have had Adrianna which has been a really special experience for our family. My husband has a job and he is really good at it. And there has been a lot more than just these things to be thankful for.
Dane is a hoot as always. We moved him into Aaron's room onto the bottom bunk. He's in a big boy bed now and he sleeps in it! And he's able to put up with Aaron's talking at night. Our little baby is growing up.
Aaron is his usual. His talking, crying, yelling, and holding conversations at night (usually with Melody) while staying asleep is still pretty entertaining. He woke up Dane the other night and when I went into quiet Aaron down, he couldn't remember why he was sitting up in his bed. He loves school and is doing well. He gets mad at me if I don't pack him a school lunch everyday. If I don't pack him a PB&J sandwich from home, that's what he'll get in the cafeteria line but he throws the unopened bag of potato chips away. Either don't take them at all or give them to a friend right?
Melody has been a big help at home. She helps Aaron with reading books and doing homework. She hops to it when we need her help with the two babies. Melody is also doing really well in school. I'm really happy for the teacher she's gotten. It's Bro. Harris from the Johnson Ranch ward!
Baby Girl Hughes is due on Halloween but we're taking bets on when she'll actually arrive. It's gonna be fun times with 3 babies in diapers! And no I'm not complaining. I actually do find that rather funny. It fits us. Christian and I are still undecided on the name. This time around I think I need to see her to know what will fit her best.
That's our family update!
