Last Day of Kindergarten!

Yesterday was Ben's last day of kindergarten.  I can't believe how far he has come in one year.  It's amazing to see him go from pre-schooler to little kid.  He lost 2 more teeth, went through 3 pairs of sneakers and is up nearly 2 sizes in shorts and T-shirts!  More importantly, he improved his handwriting tremendously and is now an emerging reader.  He made all new friends in a new school with new rules and expectations.  I am so proud of him and happy to see him thriving at school.  Go Ben!  : )

Still goofy and still loving his Bumble Bee blanket!

Last day of school car selfie 

First day and last day side by side shot

Happy Birthday Tommy!

Tommy turned 4 years old this week.  Where did the time go?!  I am so thankful to have my silly, fun-loving little guy turning into a smart and happy kid.  We love you, Tommy!

Last Car Seat

Ben is now officially big enough for just a booster seat.  Today was the first day we made the big switch, which included switching sides in the car with Tommy.  Both were excited for their new view out the window.  :)

Getting so big

Tommy is really growing quickly these days.  He's already rockin' the 3 month onesie, and he's only 6 and a half weeks old.  I like to make my babies small and then grow 'em fast and furious!  hehe!

Besides eating, pooping and sleeping, Tommy finds time to get in his daily workout.  Tummy time is giving him awesome neck and back muscles.  : )

Ben is also growing up fast.  We have all been suffering through his 2 year molars coming in.  Ben suffered physically, and Chris and I have earned our stripes as toddler parents as well as a few new grey hairs!  He is in the height of toddler-dom.  He has a few key phrases that he uses every day - "no!"  "I do it, self!"  "no!"  "Uh-oh!"  "I'm OK!"  "no!" "vroom vroom motorcycle!", and of course, "no!"


Below is a picture of his new favorite phrase, "Ben drive car!"  Ay ay ay...

We're getting there

We've been busy at the Cali house.  (When are we not?)

Both Ben and Tommy are getting so big.  Tommy is concentrating on eating, sleeping and pooping.  He's got an A+ in all of those categories!  Not much else to report on with him.

Ben is working hard at being a big brother and adjusting to all of the changes in his life.  Most days are good.  Some are OK.  Very few are awful.

This past week was challenging since Chris was out of town until mid-week.  Then it got even harder when Ben got sick on Friday night.  Then Chris had to leave again.  OY!  Luckily I have wonderful family and friends and babysitters to give me an extra hand and an hour of sleep when I need it.

So, we are all good here but I'm really too exhausted to remember anything fun or blog worthy to write about.  Just rollin' with the punches and trying to make it to the other side of this adjustment period.  : )