First Road Trip of Summer 2015

To celebrate summer, we went to Amanda’s house to swim and play with her kids. We try to get together as much as we can, but it’s usually a few months in between play dates. I think our littlest boys are actually starting to remember each other. Things are going to start getting wild with these four!

Spencer had tons of fun playing on the steps of the pool with Ace. He did let me walk him around the shallow end once. Alex went to the second step and decided the pool was too deep and too cold. So, he spent most of his time throwing in toys for me to fetch and squirting me with his water gun.

Eating breakfast in the car on the way.

4 cuties eating popsicles

What an evil expression on his face!

I Miss Our Boat

This is the time of year when I miss Charleston and Wilmington the most. I miss the rivers and the ocean and boating and swimming and tanning … That’s why I had to take this picture at Discovery Place Kids the other day. I can look at it and almost imagine the boys on our boat!

Spencer’s Last Gym Class

Spencer’s semester at The Little Gym wrapped up with a small “show” day. Guests were invited to come in to the gym (usually they sit outside a viewing window) and participate in the class. We had tons of fun with Daddy, Alex, Papa, and Grandma. I thought each child was going to receive a certificate … but they actually each were awarded a trophy. Spencer was so proud and in awe!

Spencer, Miss Brittany, and his friend Griffin.

1st Hospital Trip

*This post was written last Tuesday, May 26th, but due to technical difficulties, it wasn’t posted until today.*

After today’s puppy party, we went with Ethan to a nearby park. While at the park, Alex somehow slipped and smacked the side of his head on some metal steps. He cried and cried, then felt okay and played some more. Tim and I debated taking him to the doctor, but he seemed okay. Then, on the way home, Alex started getting really nauseous. Once we were home, he seemed a bit better and ate some lunch. When he started to feel sick again, we decided I should take him to urgent care. Turns out urgent care will just tell you to go to the hospital, so I got Alex back in the car and went to the ER. Poor boy threw up on the way and was really sleepy. That was the only time I was really scared for him. The hospital staff was amazing and took us straight back to a room and started checking him out. After a ride on a stretcher and a CT scan, the doctor gave him a clean bill of health – no concussion – just take it easy for a day or two. When we left the hospital, Alex told me, “That doctor’s office was fun!” I just hope we don’t have to go back any time soon! We mostly laid on the couch the rest of the day and relaxed. I think he had a dull headache when he went to bed, but he seemed okay otherwise. We definitely started our summer off with a “bang”! *Update - he was fine all week! No more upset tummies and no bruising!

2 handsome boys on the playground

A mid-stretch picture of the goose egg.

Alex was pretty entertained. All the nurses were oohing and ahhing over him.

The technician told Alex he’d need to hold his head still and silly boy put his hand on his head to hold it still. He was so brave!

Puppy Party

*This post was written on May 26th, but due to technical difficulties, it couldn’t be posted until today.*

Today was Alex’s puppy party at his preschool. The kids sang a few songs, led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, received a certificate, and then played on the playground. I did get a short video of their welcome song and Alex receiving his certificate. I also have some good pictures. Make sure you check out my post on the last day of school to see how Alex has changed from the 1st day of school to the last!

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Alex and his friends singing their welcome song.

It’s snack time!

Spencer loves playing on this bike.

Alex and Ethan … Best friends!

Alex and Miss Sharon, his assistant teacher this year.

Alex & Miss Barrie – 1st day of school

Alex & Miss Barrie – end of year party

Charlotte Safety Patrol

You should always feel safe at our house!

1 Down, 14 More To Go!

Alex’s last official day of preschool was Thursday. Where did this year go? It went by so quickly!! We go back to school on Tuesday for a quick show and party. Alex had a great year and has learned so much! Just some of the academic skills he’s mastered: counting 1-14, recognizes all upper-case letters and knows most of the sounds, writes his name … and so much more! Even his 2 days of preschool a week have matured him in amazing ways. He has developed some leadership qualities at school, tries to help his friends stay on track/out of trouble, loves to help/”do jobs”, spends much more time concentrating on crafts and projects, and asks so many complicated questions!! I can’t even imagine how much he’ll learn in 4K!

Alex will go to 3 summer camps this year. Two will be through his school … 1 week he’ll learn about the ocean and the next he’ll get to do some cooking. He’ll also do a mini farm camp with a friend on nearby Latta Plantation. I’m working on swim lessons for both boys, we have swim play dates already planned for the summer, and the moms in our play group are getting together soon to plan other fun play dates. So, we will definitely keep busy this summer!

1st day of 3K! Sept 2, 2014

Last day of 3K! May 21, 2015

My super cool dude!

First day of summer vacation starts with a picnic breakfast and cartoons.

Next, we set up the sprinkler and pool and enjoyed some water play (even though it was kind of chilly)

We played on the see-saw, too!

Stay tuned for pictures (and hopefully a video) from Alex’s party!