Staying Cool

What do you do with 2 very energetic boys and really hot temperatures? Let them loose in the yard with a sprinkler.

Unique Hair Day

Owen's class has been counting down the last 26 days of school as a way of reviewing all the letters of the alphabet. If you ask me, the teacher shouldn't start counting down that early. It only adds to the hype. But that is why I am not a KG teacher and she is! Owen has loved checking his list each night. Well, today is the letter U and what better way to celebrate 4.5 more days of school than with a spiky Mohawk.
His hair desperately needed a haircut so we waited until last night and buzzed the sides. I even took off a 1/2 inch from the spiked part. His hair was so long. I don't know why I didn't take a before picture.
The t-shirt was a $1.00 purchase from Grandma, he is just now growing into it. I guess it will replace the gaudy skateboard shirt (she bought) that is now too small. Grandmas are so much more fun that moms! Yikes it looks like he will be entering 9th grade, not 1st.

Somebody Pinch Me

I must be dreaming...

• Ryan ate at 10:30 last night and slept until 5:30! I never thought I'd be excited to wake up at 5:30.
• Mason woke up in the middle of the night and NEEDED* to go potty and went.
  
• Owen made his bed like a fancy hotel room and cleaned up their room before I even realized they were awake
  

WHAT in the world?!?!?!

Good things come in 3s. Owen, Mason and Ryan :)
Thank you, Lord for this refreshment and encouragement.

* Mason is doing awesome on the potty. Last night was the first time he said he "needed" to go, but the past 2 days he has stayed dry. Well, except for #2 (which he has done once), but I don't count that right now. Most of the time he is forgetting his treat (2 choc. chips). I just have to do a song and dance routine when he goes. That's his real reward. He LOVEs it. Saturday we are breaking out he underpants. Just in time for PopPops visit. Isn't he lucky ;)

Blowing Steam

I just went for a 30 minute walk all by myself! I had to clear my head. I think I shed at least 4 pounds, 2 from each shoulder. I'd love to say I gave it all over to God, but I still feel weighted down. I am hoping to sit down with my calendar and note pad and jot my thoughts about our summer down. It felt good to pray beforehand.

2 months

He smiles!

Ryan started smiling last week.
It's difficult to capture on camera.

2 months have flown by. Some things are getting easier (like nursing) and other things are getting harder (he isn't sleeping as much during the day). One thing is for sure. Each week looks different. I never quite know what to expect.
Last week we tossed the swaddling out the window. I can't believe he slept swaddled (arms included) for 8 weeks. Now he is sleeping on his tummy. At first he slept a lot longer at night, but the past few days it's back to waking at 3:30/4 a.m.
It's hard to say whether its his age or b/c he is sleeping on his tummy in bed, but he is no longer sleeping as well in other places. Nap times are getting more frustrating. BUMMER! We can't just tote him around as much. This will prove very frustrating once school is out.

I just have to remind myself, that time flies and I should enjoy it ALL!

His 2 month check is next Monday. I am so curious how much he weighs. The rolls are definitely getting bigger!