Updates- beginning of 3rd semester

I can't believe it's already 1st block week! Being on the Spouses Board has kept me super busy so time is flying- which, to me, is a good thing. I have a quick minute so I figured I'd update with all that we've all been up to.

The first week The Spouses Org hosted a meet and greet for incoming spouses, I hosted playgroups and movie nights the past 2 weeks, and helped run a coffee cart shift where we sell coffee and breakfast items to students. This past weekend we hosted a luncheon for all spouses at the Sapphire Beach Club as a "welcome back." This week is the first bake sale of the semester, so I'm looking forward to that. So yes, it definitely keeps me busy, but in a good way.

Playgroup

Me and Ian at the luncheon- gotta love my broken finger!!

Bradley started his 3rd semester of preschool at the same place he's been going since we arrived in St. Maarten. He enjoys going so I will continue to take him. When we get back in the states next August I'm going to try to get him enrolled in a pre-k. He loves being around friends and learning. He's just like his dad- too smart for his own good. He makes me really proud!

Ian is now 10mos old and cutting teeth like crazy! He currently has 4, but his 2 front, top teeth have sprouted through. We have had a really rough turn in regards to his sleep the past month though. He only sleeps for about 2-3hrs at a time!! Yikes! I try to blame teething, but I honestly don't know what the issue is. He still nurses about 3-4 times a day and then 1-2 times throughout the night. He eats some baby foods, but still doesn't act all that interested in food in general. He crawls and pulls himself up on everything. I have also caught him standing alone, not holding onto anything a few times too. I've offered him a sippy cup a few times, but they just get used as toys :) He's such a sweetie.

I think that's all that's new with us. Jordan is still an anatomy Teachers Assistant (TA) once a week and joined the Emergency Medicine Student Interest Group (EMSIG). Studying is still his #1 priority, but still makes plenty of time for us too :)

Oh- last update: Blueberry, our car, is dunzo. Almost every week since we bought it there has been an issue..the last issue being the subframe is rusted/broken, leaving the A-Arms in bad condition and unsafe driving condition. In order for our car to pass the yearly inspection we'd have to get these things fixed and it is just way too expensive and unreliable at the moment. Being on such a tight budget, we've decided to just cut our losses and try to sell it to a local for parts. RIP Blueberry. We bought a new(er) car from another 5th semester student- a 2006 Hyundai Accent that should be more reliable for the next year we're here on the island.