The Fraser Family: August and September 2001

Simon started Medical school at then end of July, so it was quit the adjustment getting use to him not being home during the week. However, the twins and I stayed busy moving into our new home and starting pre pre-school!

Our new home is wonderful! We are so happy here. It sounds silly but I missed our "stuff". I missed sitting on our over-stuffed couch, sleeping on our mattress, eating off of our plates and decorating. I love our new home, it is so perfect for our little family. There is not one thing I would change about it :)

Brynn and Mia started school! There is a school here called Easter Seals and it is a developmental Disibily school that only works with children to the age of 3. They go Monday- Thursday 8:45-11:15. The disibilities rage from a speech impediment and developmental delys, to children with Autism and Downsyndrome to children that will be in walkers and wheel chairs for life. There are also children there like Mia that were born very prematurily, so they are allowed to attend the school. At first the twins hated it! It was the first time they were away from me and not with someone in our family. They had never been in an enviroment where a familiar face was near by. With that said, after 3 weeks of constant crying, both Brynn and Mia started asking to go to school! They have made great friends and love their teachers. It was been such a wonderful experience for all 3 of us! I just wish they would be able to attend this school next year too!

Simon being gone during the week really effected Mia. I thought they were young enough to not be effected, but I was wrong. Mia went though a phase that she wouldn't sleep at night and would scream until I would get her. I think she just wanted to make sure I wasn't going anywhere! However, we have adjusted well to our new schedule and if Brynn asks for "Daddy" now, Mia will tell him "Daddy is at school Brynn, and he will be home when hes done!" The only time that it is hard is when Simon has exam week. During exam week he is only able to come home on Friday and then has to return on Saturday to study. Thank goodness we only have to do this for 2 years! And we know in the big picture, this is a small sacrifece we need to allow Simon to wake up every morning loving what he does at the same time giving our family finicial security! We are so proud of you Simon!!