Connected!

Today I had my Internet AND cable hooked up! I am so happy to be able to "connect" with you all! Plus, I have cable for the first time since 1999! Can you believe it, Troy finally caved.

Things are becoming more "normal". We are adjusting to Boston and all that this city has to offer! I have hired a nanny (Rose) and am really excited about her joining our family! She will spend the day with us this Monday and then begin full time on Tuesday. With Troy being back in Chicago, Rose will be a great asset to us! She is a lovely woman with tons of great experience. She herself has begun planning art projects for the kids! I started working this week and have joined a team of energetic teachers who have a passion for teaching underprivileged children. I have 18 students so far...I know, I had 32 kids in Chicago! Many of my students are transitioning from a complete Special Ed. class to me - a "mainstreamed" classroom. That's what I do apparently! Never-the-less, I'm excited for the school year to begin!

Brenden and Annie are troopers! Annie's behavior has become a little off the hook and we're struggling to hang it back up! Brenden is having no luck with her - it's a love ya or get the hell outta my way kinda relationship! We are taking it all in stride and are trying a new behavior management tool...wish me well.

I promise to post pictures asap!!