Ben got glasses. He can't see things close up... He has had them for a few days now so I don't have a determination yet as to if the glasses are helping his behavior- but word on the street is if kids need glasses that young usually their behavior is affected -- and it improves when they get glasses. So I'm crossing my finger there. As far as other pieces of Ben's puzzle- he starts swiming tomorrow - he loves the water but it has to be on his terms so it will be interesting to see how/if the swim teacher can get this kid to put his head under water or lie still enough to float on top of it. He kept things live at his preschool graduation by being the wiggliest kid in the room. But you could see he was really enjoying himself so I was overall pleased with his performance. Ben asks "why" all the time right now and insists on texting grandma or calling his aunts and uncles. He is sweet and has a generous heart always giving James the plate that he wants (even if it was intended for Ben) and always making sure Madison gets whatever food he gets. He is great at sharing and is very gracious with whatever he is given. I love him to the moon and back!
James is potty training-- but I have decided that really potty training is another word for months of accidents with a few wonderfully dry underpants days intermixed. (I'm sure any mom who has that train in a day or two experince will think me a bad trainer but I am happily horrible at potty training). Another thing about my little James is he has decided to for go pronouncing his words- enough so that his pediatrician reccomended speach therapy-- we are going in for an assesment this week. James is still my baby- I wonder if he will always be- because Madison and him were so close in age I just see them as the same age sometimes :) Or if it is because he needs me- Ben doesn't seem to "need" me as much. James is always quick to grab my hand and to ask for help. Those blue eyes always seem to say-- 'but mom can you do it? I'm too tired to feed myself ;)"
Madison is my little star. My girl. I couldn't be more happy to have my own little princess. She is very bright and determined. Her brothers adore her and always want to share with her. First thing in the morning when we hear her the three of us (Ben and James and I) run into her room. I get her out and the boys proceed to smother her with hugs and kisses -every morning! It is soo cute! She isn't walking yet and she is pushing 15 months- so we will see when she decides to take off- she is close she takes one or two steps but then falls after that.
My husband is my everything of course. Last night he took me out to a fancy dinner and walked me around Farmington Station. I still feel so lucky to be married to him. I love him more everyday! As for his work-- he finally got the approval from them to continue with school - but on their dime. He should be able to finish up his Health Information Management Certificate in the next year. As for yours truly I'm feeling a little less crazy with my work/mom balance - it was pretty crazy right after Madison was born. I think that is the latest and greatest on us--
Below are the pictures of our latests and greatest adventures- including Ben at his preschool graduation.
Summer
