Growing Up

Time is flying by - my babies are growing up. So, I thought I should post. My baby is walking - rather attempting to walk - he much prefers to crawl. Today, he did take about 8 steps to me. Incredible! Carter is walking a whole 2 months sooner than Jaadyn did. So far he has done everything, but start solids before his big brother.
There is trouble in this one's eyes - can you see his mischievous look?

Jaadyn starts school so soon - September 3rd. I cannot believe he is going to be in Kindergarten already. We found out who his teacher is going to be and will meet her tomorrow night. J is going to go to a dual language school here in town and will learn Spanish through a 1/2 day immersion program. Pretty cool. We had to choice him into the school, but I think it will be worth it. Oh, and Jaadyn is reading!!! All the hard work teaching him words since last school year has paid off. He read Doug and I a new book all by himself the other day and did sooo good!

With only a few weeks left of summer I am feeling a bit frantic about where the time has gone. Wasn't Jaadyn just in diapers? What was I doing last year this time? Everything is a big fuzzy blur. But, I have had the time of my life up until now and cannot wait to see how Jaadyn develops in school. And for now am just hoping I don't get too many calls from the school saying my child has chosen not to participate because he already knows (whatever it is). And am going to focus on much needed one-on-one time with Carter. Who is unfortunately like I think all second children, just along for the ride.

Enjoy!

Sizzling Summer Update

Hey everyone - we just got back from a wonderful 2 week stay in Montana with my family. The weather was just right - compared to Wenatchee. While we were gone Doug had 100 degree weahter while in MT we had mid 80s and rain.

So, while we were there Jaadyn got to go fishing with Grandpa and cought 2 really nice rainbow trouts. He did not like the taste when Grandma cooked them up - so, Grandpa had to eat them. He also took another session of swimming lessons and did really great. At the Anaconda pool he could touch in the 3 feet part and he really got confident. So, confident in fact that he went too far out one day and could not touch and paniced - do I need to say more?

We also got to go golfing - first time for me in 2 years, since last year I was pregnant. I forgot our clubs, so Jaadyn hit around with a little plastic set we picked up and I borrowed my mom's clubs. We had a great time! And boy did we relax!!! I told Jaadyn this was my vacation and I was not going to fight with him - and I did not. I let my mom fight with him.

We also got to catch up with a lot of old friends and family while there. It is so nice to be able to go and not worry about anything. The boys did absolutely great in the car. Jaadyn is a great helper. I got him one of those gofer grabbers you see old people have so he could pick toys up off the floor when Carter threw them. Worked great!

Anyways, MT is not the only thing we have done this summer. Jaadyn took a month of swimming lessons here and we have worked on our garden. It is amazing. We have gotten to go to a local waterslide park several times and have had a blast. Other than that our summer has not been too busy.

Now, that we are home I started to watch a friends 9 month old 2 days a week all day. We have had fun. It is nice to have a play pal for Carter.

We are also gearing up for Jaadyn to head to Kindergarten this September. I am excited, but know that first week is going to be tough. Jaadyn is also going to be heading to Grandma Carol's for a few days on his own in a couple of weeks.