I just realized that it's been two weeks since I posted last. This is most just a consequence of grading and other business. These are pretty hectic weeks, as we get ready to start the new semester, finish up from the last, continue to move on projects, etc., etc. I'm feeling pretty good about classes this semester, but I also know that I have a way to go in figuring things out.
I also struggle with grading. This semester I graded probably 40% of the papers. I did a good job, I dealt with some hard issues, and I'm fairly glad I did it, but down the road I may have to turn more of it over to a native speaker. This coming semester I have three classes with sizes of 15, 28, and 34, so that's a lot more essays to grade.
Emily seems like she made decent progress this week. She's coming along on her dissertation and I hope she can defend the proposal in the next month or two.
Sam is very cute. We went to a conference at a church today and he had a blast playing with all the new toys in the playroom. Emily also took them all to the park. A tiring Saturday, but better than many others. It was a happy day for me because I saw a lot of familiar faces that I don't often see on campus.
Eva is really walking now. She's also more vocal. She "sings" when I sing and can make more sounds. Eli's talking nearly non-stop, although still mostly his own language. They are both moving really well also. Still toddlers, but much smoother. Eli can open the front door (!) and the kitchen door.
I'm 99% over one of the worst colds I ever had. It's still in my nose, but has vacated sinuses and throat. Weather has been really funny lately. Some very beautiful days interspersed among the cold and damp.
I'll try to post some more fun posts in the week ahead, but it may be next weekend.
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