Freedom

We are all feeling a little freedom today. First, from the stomach bug that has laid us low since Jan 1, circulating through the family. Finally, as of today no one has it. Keep your fingers crossed we do not repeat.
Second, John has finished his work sample for his first semester of student teaching. It is a 50+ page write-up of his student teaching experience, buttressed by another 50-100 pages of appendix of all the material he produced and used during his teaching stint. It is an impressive project, one he worked hard on, and he struggled to complete it. I am proud of him, and I'm sure he is really happy to have it behind him. Of course, he still has to do another one for this semester's student teaching, in addition to his large research project, so it will be a busy spring, but for now he can take a breath and relax.
Third, Lucas is learning how to be mobile and is granting himself some freedom. Observe below, his ability to stand for minutes at a time. He is also learning to crawl.
Well, this post is getting cut short. Lucas has awakened, gotta run.
Will post Christmas pics next, now that the computer is "free" for me to use!