Summer Singpost-Cindy and Nate

Where in World is Spring?

Will spring ever arrive? That is the big question in the Cederlof home about this time every year. We are officially tired of the snow here in Kaysville. This past week we have had three big snowstorms with more on its way. You would think that after living in Utah these past 17 ½ years (holy cow has it really been that long!), I wouldn’t think twice about driving in the snow, but no, it still terrifies me. I have never been close to having an accident, but I have slid a few too many times. We are hoping that having a super snowy February will mean we have a nice warm March. Nate is very excited to get his aerator going again and get back to work. He and Annika have enjoyed their time together this winter. They have gotten t o know each other better and have become much closer than before. I know Annika will wonder where in the world her daddy has gone when he finally goes back to work. A few things that Annika and

Daddy like to do together are

dance to Annika’s keyboard music, watch wiggles, read books, eat grilled cheese sandwiches while watching the noon news, and taking walks with Jory boy. With all that fun going on at home, it’s no wonder Mom hates to leave them every day and go to work.

Speaking of work…it is definitely work, but I am grateful for the flexible hours and my wonderful laptop that makes it easier to be a mommy and a wife. There is a small chance that my job could be cut next year with all the cuts in education, so with that little thought in the back of mind, I am really grateful for my job – and praying I don’t have to go back to teaching kindergarten part-time. We did have a district audit a week ago. That is basically a fancy way to say the district came to check up on us to see that we are jumping through all the various hoops they give us. My principal told me that they were very impressed with our extended day program. That was VERY nice to hear from my boss!

We are, for the most part, enjoying the terrific twos with Annika. She is a testament to the fact that children come with their own personality. She continues to amaze us with her confidence and ability to be outgoing in virtually any situation. She loves nursery and often welcomes other children as they come in, “Hi Rocky”, “Hi Leah, how you?”… She

also loves to go to play dates, but we are still working on appropriate social skills. The other day she played at Leah’s (our neighbor across the street). The next day she told me “Leah cried.” Then I said, “Oh, did you make Leah feel happy?” Then with all the innocence of a two year old she said, “Annika pushed Leah”. As you can see, we need to work on social skills! She often plays with her stuffed animals like they were friends; maybe they can help her out in that area.

Well that about does it for the Cederlof clan. We hope all is well with your clans wherever you may be. We love you all!