Monday, May 28, 2018
21 Month Comparison
Just because I like to see how the boys looked at the same age! ;)
Answers : A- Nathan, B- Aaron, C - Preston
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Aaron Turned 7!
Only just a little over a week ago did Aaron turn 7. The actual day I got bagels for breakfast, we just had lunch at home and he wanted to order pizza for dinner. He got some gifts that day so he spent the day just wanting to play with them, and a movie around dinner time. Pretty low key!
The end of April we had a birthday party for him - so glad he was well this year for it.
The kids jumped in a bounce house for a bit, did a science experiment and we had kids bring water guns for a little shootout (turns out not all the kids liked that idea). Aaron isn't much into cake so we decided on sno cones - it was perfect since it had begun to get warm out. He had a lot of fun with his friends and family.
Now, some Aaron facts....
--One smart cookie. Is in accelerated Reading and Math. Scores so high especially on the Reading. Both kids like to read books when they go to bed, and I think they sometimes read for up to an hour.
--Social butterfly. Always talking about his friends at school and Cub Scouts.
--Enjoying Cub Scouts! This is his first "official" year. He has sort of tagged along past years with Nathan but now is truly allowed to fully partake. Only outside school activity.
---Still is his Mama's Boy. The only one I think. Out of nowhere he likes to draw me pictures and notes. Rather, I should say he is my Cuddle Bug.
--He has stayed pretty committed to enjoying art and cars! Now add to it Legos.
--Wears his little heart on his sleeve. Very quick to get emotional.
--Good luck seeing the floor in his room. He's very opposite his older brother in that way. Night and day.
--Pickiest and bird eater out of the brothers. I'm glad he continues to grow okay because a lot of days I worry about what seems to be lack thereof appetite.
--Has his first loose tooth! It has been loose a while and doesn't show signs of falling out anytime too soon.
--Prefers to play outdoors! As usual.
That about sums up my guy - my little middles is getting so old!
The end of April we had a birthday party for him - so glad he was well this year for it.
The kids jumped in a bounce house for a bit, did a science experiment and we had kids bring water guns for a little shootout (turns out not all the kids liked that idea). Aaron isn't much into cake so we decided on sno cones - it was perfect since it had begun to get warm out. He had a lot of fun with his friends and family.
Now, some Aaron facts....
--One smart cookie. Is in accelerated Reading and Math. Scores so high especially on the Reading. Both kids like to read books when they go to bed, and I think they sometimes read for up to an hour.
--Social butterfly. Always talking about his friends at school and Cub Scouts.
--Enjoying Cub Scouts! This is his first "official" year. He has sort of tagged along past years with Nathan but now is truly allowed to fully partake. Only outside school activity.
---Still is his Mama's Boy. The only one I think. Out of nowhere he likes to draw me pictures and notes. Rather, I should say he is my Cuddle Bug.
--He has stayed pretty committed to enjoying art and cars! Now add to it Legos.
--Wears his little heart on his sleeve. Very quick to get emotional.
--Good luck seeing the floor in his room. He's very opposite his older brother in that way. Night and day.
--Pickiest and bird eater out of the brothers. I'm glad he continues to grow okay because a lot of days I worry about what seems to be lack thereof appetite.
--Has his first loose tooth! It has been loose a while and doesn't show signs of falling out anytime too soon.
--Prefers to play outdoors! As usual.
That about sums up my guy - my little middles is getting so old!
Spring
Kind of hard to recall Spring Break...other than to remember we were here, and soon after wards was Easter so it felt like there was no school all month!
Right around Easter Nathan had his First Communion! As opposed to when I was younger, I think it is left up to the parents when kids get their First Communion now. We've actually been asked about it the last few years but only decided Nathan was ready this year.
Right before Easter I had a girls weekend in Sedona with my sister-in-law from New Mexico- it was heavenly! We stayed at a boutique type hotel that served breakfast, sat in the hot tub, hiked, ate out, enjoyed casual drinks and chatter...basically a mom's dream weekend.
I haven't been away on my own, without kids and such for a while so it was really relaxing. Good company doesn't hurt, either ! ;)
Right around Easter Nathan had his First Communion! As opposed to when I was younger, I think it is left up to the parents when kids get their First Communion now. We've actually been asked about it the last few years but only decided Nathan was ready this year.
Right before Easter I had a girls weekend in Sedona with my sister-in-law from New Mexico- it was heavenly! We stayed at a boutique type hotel that served breakfast, sat in the hot tub, hiked, ate out, enjoyed casual drinks and chatter...basically a mom's dream weekend.
I haven't been away on my own, without kids and such for a while so it was really relaxing. Good company doesn't hurt, either ! ;)
Saturday, May 19, 2018
New Journey
The last few months I have still been busy trying to expand my writing possibilities. I've had a few opportunities but none of them have come to be. It has been a bit bumming, but I always try to come to the realization that I don't get those opportunities for a reason.
This past week, the reason came. While I still write for a local magazine and the East Valley Mom's Blog, I will be training for another kind of job - a sleep consultant. I have talked on here in the past about having used a sleep consultant to sleep train some of our kids (Aaron, Preston). I'm pretty familiar with methods and realized it too, could be a somewhat flexible job that I could do from home (continuing to be with Preston but yet earning a little on the side has been my focus as of late). Also, I think it would be good for me to have more purpose outside motherhood. Motherhood, while an important role, has been my only role for so long that I've been starting to yearn for more.
So, I was pleased that Preston's sleep consultant was looking to expand her business, and even nicer that she was willing for me to get trained first. I will have to complete a certification class. My main focus will be conducting workshops (that take place on my side of town) as well as in-home packages (if they take place on my side of town). I will also get some email/phone packages that clients choose. I'm excited, but a little nervous too. I'm hoping with my past experience I will catch on quick. I'm looking forward to helping other families the way sleep consultants have helped us! Oh and also learning in the process as I imagine I will continue to need advice as well ;)
I hope to be up and running in the next several weeks!
This past week, the reason came. While I still write for a local magazine and the East Valley Mom's Blog, I will be training for another kind of job - a sleep consultant. I have talked on here in the past about having used a sleep consultant to sleep train some of our kids (Aaron, Preston). I'm pretty familiar with methods and realized it too, could be a somewhat flexible job that I could do from home (continuing to be with Preston but yet earning a little on the side has been my focus as of late). Also, I think it would be good for me to have more purpose outside motherhood. Motherhood, while an important role, has been my only role for so long that I've been starting to yearn for more.
So, I was pleased that Preston's sleep consultant was looking to expand her business, and even nicer that she was willing for me to get trained first. I will have to complete a certification class. My main focus will be conducting workshops (that take place on my side of town) as well as in-home packages (if they take place on my side of town). I will also get some email/phone packages that clients choose. I'm excited, but a little nervous too. I'm hoping with my past experience I will catch on quick. I'm looking forward to helping other families the way sleep consultants have helped us! Oh and also learning in the process as I imagine I will continue to need advice as well ;)
I hope to be up and running in the next several weeks!
Boys Update!
Can't believe we're nearing the end of the school year! These guys have grown (mentally, literally!) Take a look :
Nate is finishing 4th grade. Next year he is hoping to play percussion in band.
The big news on the school front is that we will be moving schools - since Nathan started preschool we have gone to the same school, Hancock. It wasn't our home school but was still close and we have had good experiences there. The last several months, the boys have been talking about going to our home school that is in our development (mostly, they hope, so they can ride their bikes and walk to school). I have also wanted a bit of this change, as I have been checking out the school for a bit and have noticed all of the fun and different things they do that our current one does not. We've also heard just as many good things about the school, so we don't feel like we're downgrading. One of the other benefits we discovered about moving was that both elementary schools will feed into the same junior high, so they should know more kids. It's still a bittersweet change. It's always kind of scary changing routine and then being around a lot of new people! I went to the school' s last PTO meeting and gave an on the spot nomination speech to be part of the board next year. It was an easy way to keep in the know and also go into the year with some mom friends!
Will write more about Aaron in another post! He just had his birthday and thankfully this year, a birthday party. No sickness this year!
Preston is a very big boy now. He definitely looks two! He is very tall and sturdy. More words. Just had his first dentist visit and has his first molar coming in! Becoming more independent by the day, too. He's starting to play some on his own. But, much like a toddler he is into EVERYTHING. Taking things down, wiping tables clean. It's no wonder this mama is tired on the daily. He has the terrible two tantrums.
We are gearing up for a busier Summer. In fact, perhaps our busiest Summer yet. I don't know that we have ever (with the kids) taken a big Summer vacation before but we are this year. The boys are enrolled in a few classes and camps. The boys are also going to a Cub Scout camp with daddy. In a way, I'm kind of looking forward to it being pretty busy!
Nate is finishing 4th grade. Next year he is hoping to play percussion in band.
The big news on the school front is that we will be moving schools - since Nathan started preschool we have gone to the same school, Hancock. It wasn't our home school but was still close and we have had good experiences there. The last several months, the boys have been talking about going to our home school that is in our development (mostly, they hope, so they can ride their bikes and walk to school). I have also wanted a bit of this change, as I have been checking out the school for a bit and have noticed all of the fun and different things they do that our current one does not. We've also heard just as many good things about the school, so we don't feel like we're downgrading. One of the other benefits we discovered about moving was that both elementary schools will feed into the same junior high, so they should know more kids. It's still a bittersweet change. It's always kind of scary changing routine and then being around a lot of new people! I went to the school' s last PTO meeting and gave an on the spot nomination speech to be part of the board next year. It was an easy way to keep in the know and also go into the year with some mom friends!
Will write more about Aaron in another post! He just had his birthday and thankfully this year, a birthday party. No sickness this year!
Preston is a very big boy now. He definitely looks two! He is very tall and sturdy. More words. Just had his first dentist visit and has his first molar coming in! Becoming more independent by the day, too. He's starting to play some on his own. But, much like a toddler he is into EVERYTHING. Taking things down, wiping tables clean. It's no wonder this mama is tired on the daily. He has the terrible two tantrums.
We are gearing up for a busier Summer. In fact, perhaps our busiest Summer yet. I don't know that we have ever (with the kids) taken a big Summer vacation before but we are this year. The boys are enrolled in a few classes and camps. The boys are also going to a Cub Scout camp with daddy. In a way, I'm kind of looking forward to it being pretty busy!
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