Is it spring yet?

Ok. The Emerys are ready to be outside. I am quite sure we are not the only humans who feel this way. Lately, we have had fifty degree weather and the kids go out to play with no coats on. I wish I had their thick skin. I need at least sixty degrees to play outside.

The kids are downstairs finishing their Valentine cards for their classes on Monday. It is best for me to stay upstairs while they do this or I helicopter parent, trying to "help" them when they obviously are capable of doing it themselves. This is one of my downfalls as a parent, always trying to help too much. If they can do it themselves, why would I interfere and teach them that they cannot do things?

Taylor is doing well in Okinawa. I think he is bored with the jobs they give him sometimes. A week or two ago, he was sent to another base to help run security for recon and intel war games. Although this sounds exciting, his job consisted of 14 hour shifts of data entry in front of a computer. Not exactly the excitement he was hoping for. His spirits are good, though, and he is looking forward to great weather there so he can do some water sports and some more outdoor exploring. We get to see him on Google chat and on Skype occasionally and it is fun to see his smile and hear his voice.

Scott is working on a grant proposal at work and seems to be enjoying himself. We are praying that he gets hired on as permanent as of June 2011. He has been working for the company for 1 1/2 years and in June the state decides whether to keep the position. The insurance is awesome and the people are really great. Pray for us.

The kids here are doing well. We have the normal day to day struggles but overall we are very blessed. I have been reminded lately that just a roof over our heads, a job for Scott, cars that run, and great family and friends are amazing things that we take for granted everyday.