Back to life

I think we've finally returned to our usual routine. Mike's back at work today, Evan's back at school, and things are settling down into their normal patterns. As much as I love the holidays, it's good for Evan to have his life back in order. He was really excited to return to class this morning, and I'm glad to have some quiet time to myself again.

We're spending more time at the Y lately too--we didn't get there at all over the break and we needed to get active again. Yesterday Ev and I went swimming while Mike worked out, and I went back in the evening for my "swimnastics" class. Though it's mostly older women, it's a nice easy workout for pregnant me and nice to get an hour to myself a few times a week. Hopefully keeping my butt moving will help me as I get larger and help me return to myself after baby arrives.

January is going to be a busy month for us. It always is, but I'm constantly surprised at how quickly the calendar fills every year. Birthdays, parties, doctor visits, Ev's new IEP, work stuff for Mike--hopefully we can keep our sanity through the next four weeks.