So, I am not much of a blogger...but I do want to remember these precious days as they go by so fast! Already July! Where has this year gone? As I am writing this, we are on our way home from a fun family weekend in Gulf Shores. So far the drive home has,thankfully, been much less eventful than the drive down. I will just say that 2 hrs into the trip 2 of the kids had peed on side of the road, 2 had urinated in an empty bottle in vehicle(I know, don't judge me please:), one missed the bottle and peed on mommy, Brooks was shirtless after spilling juice all over him 5 minutes after getting into car, Braden had no pants on after getting urine on them and I had been in Chick fila 2x for additional potty breaks! Whew! Makes me exhausted just remembering it! I just kept laughing and reminding Travis that these are "memories"...right? Right. These are the best days of our lives!
Since my last post, kids have finished up their first year of MDO at MTSU. They will begin Kings Kids next month for a longer day, still 2 days a WK, MDO/preschool program. Savannah Moss has been a great help with the kids so far this year, stepping in when Ms. Barbara couldn't return. We will really miss her next month when she leaves for college!
We are so glad to be done with diapers and potty training! Excited this expensive and messy phase is behind us...now we just need to work on boys aim:)
The kids all started a gymnastics class in the spring that they really enjoyed! We are taking a break now and have signed them up for soccer next month. Not sure how it will go, but hopefully they will enjoy it!
Quick update on everyone...
Braden- 38 in tall, 35lbs and still All Boy! He is very much a daddy's boy who is as rough as any boy. Loves to wrestle and has recently shown a competitive side with any kind of physical activity. He still likes Thomas and trains and when asked what he wants to be when he grows up he responds "Thomas". Despite his rough side, he is still my most sensitive child.
Brooks-37 in tall, 30 lbs lover of all Books! This child Loves to read and play with iPad. He knows how to turn the charm (& whining) on and off to suit his needs, I mean wants, and has a "sad/pouty" face that is nearly impossible to discipline. He says he wants to be a Preacher when he grows up and still loves his Bible stories.
Kate- 39 in tall,33 lbs. She is still a "princess", but has recently added ballerina to her list of what she wants to be. She still loves her Teddy and babies and shows more of a mothering side(to the boys) everyday. She can beat both of her brothers at a race and colors the prettiest picture these days, working so hard to stay in the lines. She is terrified of bugs during the day, but loves to catch fireflies at night.
Travis and I had a great trip to NYC in February, doing the typical touristy attractions while Freezing to death! The family also took a weekend trip to Chattanooga with the Cox family to see a baseball game and the aquarium.
The past couple days at the beach have been great. Life gets so busy at home and it is so fun to let it all go a few days and have some much needed family time.
I am excited to finish the summer with more pool days, VBS and the arrival of my nephew, Charlie!