Is summer really almost over?

I forgot to check this blog site for about a month! It was so nice to hear about Jesse's wedding. It sounds like he lives in a lovely part of Texas! I saw one pic on facebook from Noah a while back. Jesse and his wife look so happy!! I still picture him as 16. I think that may be the last time I saw him! I really can't believe how fast time goes. I remember Lou telling me that when I was 18. He said the next thing I knew 20 years would have passed - look, it's been 16 years since that conversation already! Whew. I think kids really make the time go faster. My kids are growing up! Having Sawyer solidified it because we're no longer in planning mode. We're done having them so now as time goes by, all the babiness is gone for good. :( Having 3 is hard but Eric, Lyra and Leo help so much that it's almost easier than when I had Leo. I look at Jill and mom and can't imagine having them so young. You guys are amazing! Lyra is getting ready to start 1st grade! She is reading Dr. Seuss to us. it's so cool! My friend from book club said she's not surprised that Lyra enjoys reading because her mom does. I think that was the first time it occurred to me that she is exhibiting some Powers' traits! How cool! Leo is still the sweetest boy on the planet. He loves his little brother so much that I am often reminded of Lenny who didn't know his own strength! Leo just can't contain his love and I find myself often telling him to get off Sawyer. :) He always tells Sawyer that he's "cute cute" or "the best!" Aw!! Sawyer is so much fun. He is super strong. He almost does sit ups when he's tired of laying on his back! He loves to sit in his bouncy and watch Baby Einstein (he seems to prefer the music one...maybe some more Powers genes?). He watches it at least twice in a row, just kicking and punching the air. So cute!..Hm..I went back to work and am really loving it. This is the first time I've worked and it didn't feel like work. It's draining and I am happy to have time off but I don't dread going and I don't watch the clock while I'm there (unless I have a group of uncooperative guys, then I literally watch the clock waiting for group to end!). Other good news is that I passed my licensing exam! It was so hard and I barely passed but luckily it's a pass/fail deal. So, after I get my 3000 hours of supervision in, I will be fully licensed and nationally certified. Woo hoo! I thought I'd throw a bash but it all happened within the last month of pregnancy so it didn't feel like the right time. Maybe I'll wait until I get the 3000 hours in? I'll let you know...Eric is going back to school this semester. He's taking some design classes but physics is coming up soon, maybe he'll call you Mike! I don't know how Eric does it - he works full-time, goes to school, is super dad (see last post) and is way more domestic than I am! Did I luck out or what?! Also, he is turning 40 this year so stay tuned for some kind of celebration plans! Ok, that's a fairly descriptive update, right? I miss all of you so much and hope to see you soon! And, post stuff you guys!!!