.busy.boys.: Not much different

Busy couple of weeks here in Wyoming. Marc had all his final concerts. *Everyone* was impressed with his and the kids' accomplishments/efforts. He did the middle school concert first with both bands and then the high school concert consisted of the Concert Choir, Jazz Choir, a piece with both choirs, Concert Band, Jazz Band and a percussion ensemble that he put together with kids from all groups, all in one night. It was a great concert - one of the teachers said it was the best he had heard in the 25 years of teaching there. Marc is relieved that the hard word is over but I think that he is pleased with the outcome. I think that he is also relieved that his first year is almost over because that means the second year won't be as hard (that's just speculation on my part).

I *know* that he (and I) are excited for summer. We are praying that our house sells so that we can take a few trips and see family and friends that we haven't been able to see in awhile. We have a family reunion and Marc's high school reunion this summer.

The biggest development in Des's life is that he has his first tooth! And he has his first exersaucer, a friend lent one to us and it has been a life saver - he was getting very frustrated just sitting or laying on the ground playing and now he can be up and "walking" while playing. He loves it *but* he is still a people person and the exersaucer only lasts so long before he needs some mom or dad time.

I've come to decide that other than the sleep factor, having a kid is not much different than having a cat. Think about it for a minute:

Neither can eat much people food
Neither is self sufficient, you have to feed, water and bathe them
Neither cares about their outward appearance
You care about both their outward appearance
Both lick their hands clean (cats on purpose, Des just cuz he likes to put his hands in his mouth)
Both nap (although cats much more than kids)
Both wake you up at night (although kids more than cats)
You have to safe-proof the house for both so they don't get hurt
Neither can communicate even though you are convinced that they are fervently trying to tell you something
Neither follows commands or requests
Both want to do more than they can or should
Both respond to emotions from you (ie happy, mad etc.)
Both miss you when you are gone (our cats do anyway)

Just food for thought - well we are off to Montana so that I can see a dentist - my teeth have been hurting a lot and I'm hoping for the best but they did say the word "root canal" Yikes! I hope not. Here's some pictures: