So things have been unusually quiet on the Wheeler blog these past few weeks.
Life, however, has not.
I attribute the scarcity of blog posts to three primary factors:
1) Spring has finally arrived. (Hallelujah!) There are some times of year when the Champaign-Urbana landscape definitely lacks in curb appeal. For a few magical weeks in spring, however, it's downright stunning. The blossoms are so fleeting that I haven't wanted to waste a moment. As long as it's not raining, you're likely to find me at the park, not parked in front of my computer screen.
2) Brooklyn has been binky-free for nearly three weeks. While I am so proud of her courage and good attitude, bedtimes have been much more difficult. She used to conk out practically the moment we stuck in the "plug." Now that she's been stripped of her sleep aid, it's much more difficult for her to settle down. This is particularly problematic since we used to count on Brooklyn's heavy breathing to settle our restless Talia. Now they're partners in crime, keeping each other up way later than they ought. Add in the fact that Brooklyn hasn't napped once since she gave up her binky, and I'm left with very little personal time for blogging.
3) Jason has been extremely occupied, preparing for his final thesis design review on Friday. After five years in architecture school, we're certainly used to deadlines. It seems like life is measured by major projects and their accompanying models, boards, and sleepless nights. Yet of all of the major deadlines we've had (and there have been many), Friday is the biggest of the big. This final thesis review represents the culmination of his work, so the pressure is definitely on. Despite the gorgeous spring weather, Jason can be found dutifully slaving away in studio for Friday's review. Excepting, of course, those few hours when he can be found training for Saturday's marathon.
Whew! Needless to say, our family will be lucky to survive the next week. Ideally, I might get a moment to post a few pictures, but then again, probably not. There are just too many flowers to enjoy.
7 comments:
Good luck to Jason! Ich werde Ihm die Daumen halten :)
Oh! Good luck to Jason! We hope it all goes well!
What a great time for all of you. I add my best wishes to Jason but am confident he'll be ready as ever. Just a lot of things going on. And they're all so important. Hang in there. Tell Brooklyn that Aunt Julie thinks she is very brave, too, and I am trying to learn by her example. I have my own "binkies" I need to give up.
Just think how good it will feel to run this weekend for both of you. A great way to celebrate and to free yourselves of all the build-up stress from the past few weeks. We wish you the best. Can't wait to see you! :)
As parents you are both doing very well and are "keeping first things first." Although your blog updates are "rays of sunshine and reassurance" for those of us who do not live in Champaign, IL, in my view these updates should happen on your schedule, not ours. Just keep doing the best you can, post when it can be done without shortchanging your immediate family, and reassure us that "no news, is good news." I'm so pleased for each member of your family and have confidence in your bright futures. I'm sure Jason is well prepared for his Friday review ... the last thing he needs is pressure from any named, or anonymous, source. If it helps any, I'm less concerned about his review than you seem to be ... he doesn't need luck, he merely needs to be his best self and largely allow his five year record of excellence speak for itself.
Finally, you may look back on these days as being among your best and most memorable ... enjoy them together.
Good luck with the next week! I love Champaign in the spring.
Good luck to both of you. Hugs.
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