This blog is entitled “April at Home,” because it truly has been just that. Actually, maybe the more appropriate title is “April in Bed.” Today is the first day in a month I haven’t felt like passing out. I’m crossing my fingers but I think mono has passed. I think I would still be in the bed had it not been for a few key players who helped me to get the rest I needed. Chris is my hero. He took a “leave of absence” from baseball to take care of me and the kids. He has been Mr. Mom for the past three weeks and I am so grateful for him. My mother came every day for a week to take care of the kids and to let me sleep. Mom and Kristen both helped me so I could keep my glorious cleaning job. My friend Jill organized a week of meals from my bible study which were out of this world. I feel so blessed to have the family and friends that I do. Thank you for all of your gifts of love and prayers for us during this exhausting month. And thank you to John and Ben for all the snuggling and naps they took with me.

Speaking of John and Ben…..here’s what they’re up to. John just finished his second semester of Musicgarten. He sings constantly. He particularly loves to sing “That’s Elmo’s world” over and over. He also loves to pray. Whenever we pray he says, “Now John’s turn…” He starts off pretty good, but often ends with his ABC’s. He loves to line things up and to cluster things together. He seriously does this all day long with whatever he sees.

( clustering animals)
Of course, cuddling is still a favorite, the kid has major skin hunger

Ben, smiles all the time.

He’s incredibly content. The newest development with Ben is that he has really taken notice of John. He watches him dance and jump around the room, and laughs hard at him, which John gets a kick out of.

Here are some more highlights:
John has discovered that he loves to cuddle with Ben, who he affectionately calls “cutie boy.

Ben has also discovered food this month. After 6 weeks of trying all the different foods in 3 day intervals, we have figured out that Ben loves food and that he has no food allergies unless you consider gagging on green beans an allergic reaction.

Ben has discovered his toes….If he’s lying down, he’s pretty much in this position.

We just put Ben in the exersaucer this week which he loves!

And like always…our boys love their cousins.

Another huge highlight for me this month was getting to meet the long awaited Clyde Robert Jones, the precious baby boy of my lifelong friend Kristin and her husband Tim. He is adorable and is a gift like none other. Though the time I got to spend with Krissy was short, it was cherished.

Well, that’s about it. Thanks for reading this month’s edition and for taking an interest. I hope this finds each of you well- The Kelty’s miss you all!!!

Much Love,

Kate