Anna's school offers carpool drop-off in the morning for the 3 and 4 year old classes. This morning was going to be our 1st time doing it, so I explained exactly what was going to happen to Anna while we were on our way. At first she said that she wanted Nate and I to walk her in, but I talked it up some more and she agreed to give it a try. Then, we had this little conversation:
Anna: Mom, did you bring my bathing suit?
Me: No, we're going to school, you don't need your bathing suit.
Anna: I do. I have to take off my shirt so it doesn't get wet and put my bathing suit on.
Me: Why would you get wet at school?
Anna: In the carPOOL!
I cleared up that little misconception and she did just fine being dropped off. When I asked her about her day on the way home though she complained that she didn't get to play in the carpool. I guess I have a little more explaining to do!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Back to School!
Anna was very excited to go back to school this week. We went to "Meet and Greet" yesterday to meet her new teachers. Her class is a good combinations of new friends and buddies from her class last year. She had a great time playing with her friends and this is what she gave me when I asked her to look at me and smile. She clearly has better things to do than indulge me with a smile!
Today was the first real day of school. We were a little rushed this morning, but I snapped a few pictures when we got home :)
The highlight of her day was getting to bring home Squiggy, the class "pet."
Always a sweet sister, she even let Nate play with Squiggy.
Sprinkler Fun!
A few weeks ago Anna's good buddy Lauren spent the afternoon with us while Scott and Sara looked at houses. The girls wanted to play outside and it was HOT, so we pulled out the good old sprinkler!
Lauren's wearing one of Anna's suits from last year. Just a little big :)
The girls were a little hesitant, so Keith showed them how it's done!
Friday, August 6, 2010
4 Months Old!
Nate turned 4 months old last week and this week we had his 4 month well check. He weighs 17 lbs 3 oz (88th %) and is 26 1/4 inches long (89th %). He's just a little bigger than Anna was at this point (she was a little over 16 lbs and 26 inches). He was so funny during the check up. He's so ticklish and cracked up the whole time the dr. was checking him. Everything looked great and now we can start some solid foods! Because I know I won't remember this next month, let alone next year, At 4 months Nate:
*eats 4 times a day
*takes 3 2+ hour naps
*sleeps from 8 PM-6:30 AM (really hoping to make it to 7 soon!)
*is starting to spend some time in the excersaucer. He doesn't really "play" in it yet, but is content to sit in there.
*loves to practice sitting up (with us holding his hands). He gets the biggest grin on his face when we do that.
*lights up when his sister talks to him
*is very easy to make laugh and smile :)
*sleeps with one arm swaddled (we're slowly weaning. We've got the legs and one arm out, but I think this last arm will be in a while longer, like maybe until he's in college)
*likes his monkey lovey (thanks Rosie!) and holds it when he's falling asleep
*is content in his car seat (as long as it's not nap time) and likes running errands
*really only fusses when he's tired
*wears 6 month clothes (not for long though!)
*has tried rice cereal and pears, and is not impressed
That's all I can think of for now! He really is such a sweet, cuddly guy. I'd love to freeze him right here for a while (or maybe I'll wait until he sleeps 1 more hour at night)!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Swinging Outside
We took advantage of the cooler weather yesterday and let Nate try swinging on the swingset for the first time. He was pretty happy about it!
Anna was pretty excited to have Nate swinging with her.
Then she wanted to try pushing him.
Fun times!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Nate at the Beach
Little guy's first time on the beach.
The first time we went out during the day Nate wasn't a big fan, but felt much better when Gran Ran snuggled with him.
So sweet!
Nate in his first little bathing suit, courtesy of his pal, Ian.
This was a much cooler day so we could swaddle him. He loves his Miracle Blanket. If you're having a baby you have to get one!
Sweet face :)
Happy guy in the car on the way home (before he realized that he was stuck in his carseat for the long haul, not so happy after that).
Beach Time!
After the wedding we headed to Nags Head, NC with Gran Ran, Aunt Katie, and Uncle Rob for a fun and relaxing week. Unlike last year, Anna wasn't a fan of being in the water, but loved playing in the "giant sandbox."
Rob buried Keith and she wanted to be buried too.
Breaking free!
Headed to the water to get all of that sand off.
She turned right back around when she felt how cold the water was!
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