August 2011 Updates- Chloe edition

Until I figure out how I want to approach the various things that are going on in my head, let's talk about the kids, shall we?  Beginning with the craziest youngest...

Chloe

*Chloe is a wild woman.  She does not want to be left out of anything.  I'm surprised she actually naps but I think she knows she needs to maintain her stamina to get the most out of her evening time.  She runs, jumps, laughs, plays monster, hordes matchbox cars, dances & screams with excitement. She knocks over lego structures in one swipe.  She yells at the boys and gives them a little smack if they don't fall in line...she's a real peach.

*She wants to do everything herself.  I admire her independence, I just wish she'd get a little more coordinated with eating yogurt and oatmeal.  She is by FAR the messiest eater of the bunch.  She also wants to dress herself, sit on the potty (oh and the REAL potty, not the potty chair...also, it doesn't matter if any pee actually comes out).  She gets toilet paper, wipes, washes her hands, the whole routine.  She clearly feels she needs no supervision while on the stairs.  We call her the "milk maid" because when the kids get their milk cups at night, Chloe insists on serving that nightcap.

*We discovered this week that she is beginning to cut her 2 year molars...I suspected an ear infection b/c those teeth were not even on my radar yet.  A visit to the doctor suggested that the top molars are starting to put on the pressure.  All the kids have gone through the various rounds of teething early but I thought this was too early, even in our experience.  This stage of teething makes for one crabby baby!

*Chloe has lots of words now and is doing a great job with saying "peese" and "kank koo".  She likes talking on the phone & is pretty friendly, given her age.  She also likes making animal sounds and blowing kisses. Despite the yelling and smacking, she also showers her big brothers with lots of hugs and kisses.

*She is a bundle of energy!  She has loved the pool this summer, splashing & kicking...and of course jumping in!  In a couple of days, we are hoping to FINALLY make it to the beach.  I can't wait to see her reaction- she loved it last year so I'm hoping that hasn't changed.  I have a feeling we'll have to keep her from charging right into the ocean!

Those are the things that are standing out to me right now but before I close...

On another note:
*I am still waiting to here if I will get called for an interview for a local school district job.  I actually called the HR department on Tuesday to get an idea of where they are in the process.  They are still reviewing resumes so while that doesn't guarantee that I WILL get called for an interview, at least I know I'm not out of the running just yet.