As you've probably noticed, I've been on a serious break from blogging. Mostly it's becuase the children have been sick off and on and with the weather being as cold as it's been, we hadn't left the house all that much. Right now Holland has a double ear infection, Rowan and I are trying to kick the remains of a stomach virus and John is down for the count in the bed with the same stomach bug. It was a long night and has been a rough day.

Rowan has been busy at school learning about Valentine's Day, the presidents, and has moved on to things like visiting the doctor, dentist, etc. He has a new buddy named Evan that he's been spending some playdates with. Holland is just as busy as a bee trying more and more to talk. Her words are very jumbled and mumbled-her Chinese is very good! The poor thing hasn't gained any weight since her 12 month check-up due to all her sickness. I take her next week for her 15 month.

John is still contemplating what a career change will entail and when. He has set a goal to have a new job by the end of 2007. We've had more setbacks than we would like in this area, but we remain optimistic that he will find the right thing at the right time. We've been learning a lot about patience these days!