I had good intentions when I started this blog, really I did. Kind of like the start of the school year where I would promise myself that I would read every chapter of every book and complete every assignment to the best of my ability. That usually lasted one week. After that, I would remember that I liked socializing too much to actually do everything that my teacher wanted. Don't worry, I did very well in school, it came easy to me. I always feel like I have to tell people that after this statement is said: "Your brother is a brain surgeon?? What happened to you???". Yes, my brother is a brain surgeon. Yes, that conversations has taken place (more than once). But, I'm cool with it now thanks to the epic film,
Legally Blonde.
So...what have we been up to this summer? We've been swimming often and I have my first tan lines since 2007 and that just makes me happy. We have been on boats, jet skis, to water parks, many play dates at many houses, have hosted many play dates and have pretty much just enjoyed life. We have it good. We have good families and good friends.
Brady is going to be 3 in a few weeks. Three. I can not believe it. That little man is just so fun. He's smart (I'm not just saying that, it's legit), funny, crazy, energetic and a good sleeper (like his mama). We don't enjoy anything before 10 a.m. Most days he does not roll out of bed until after 10 and for that, I'll forgive him the 18 hours of labor. He loves going to the preschool area at church and has asked about starting preschool. Since he won't start kindergarten until he is 6, due to his birthdate, we are not ready to send him to preschool for 3 years. I can't handle the idea of that much tuition (I know, I sound cheap, but $2000 a year for 4 hours a week is CRAZY!) and more importantly, I need him home with me for a few more years. That's right, I said need. He's my buddy, we're on the same team against dragons (this was discovered yesterday) and he melts my heart. I'm not giving that up a second before I have to. So...we are doing homeschool preschool this year. I have put my foot in my mouth once again. It will be pretty simple and more or less me playing "teacher" like I played "house" as a little girl, but it will be fun. He'll learn and get to organize things (another trait I am proud to have passed on). We'll make more intentional educational outings and hopefully form a co-op for next year. It'll be fun.
And where do I start with the one and only Ella Bean? That girl is just delicious. She has not lost those chunker cheeks yet, so I pretend to eat them. This was working well until Brady decided to eat Ella too. He did not realize we do not use our teeth..whoops. Anyway, she started walking a few months ago, but rarely does. Girlfriend prefers to run. And climb. And eat dog food. I have found her in the closet with the bag of dog food. She has a ridiculous vocabulary. It's amazing. I wonder where she got that talking a lot trait from...hmmm... She now packs a diaper bag, puts it on her shoulder, and tells us she is going bye bye. If a bag is not to be found, but it's laundry day, she'll just use dirty clothes. She's fun.
David and I have a good life. Love those munchkins....
