Logan is already well into second grade, having started the school year in mid July. His teacher, Miss Grosch, has been very impressed with his spelling capabilities and was excited to have to pull out her "third grade list" to keep Logan challenged. (And to tell the truth, he still doesn't have to do much studying!)
Fiction chapter books are quite popular with Logan these days, but he is still very much interested in non-fiction books covering topics ranging from knights to thresher sharks. After school, he enjoys playing with friends and can often be seen whizzing around the cul-de-sac on his scooter. Indoor play typically involves Star Wars action figures, Legos (castle, Indiana Jones or Star Wars), or board games. (He is definitely following in his father's footsteps, as is Liam!) Oh, and he still finds time to pull out the art supplies on a regular basis too!
I am definitely surprised at how much Logan has grown up on me lately. He is so much more mature and even walks home alone from the bus stop. He helps get breakfast and snacks for himself and Liam, and he is very responsible about remembering things he needs to take care of for school. He still has a beautiful twinkle in his eye and a warm smile. He always does his best in everything and is just an all-around good kid. When I ask, I can still get a big squeeze from him ~ thank goodness!
Logan and Dad
Fiction chapter books are quite popular with Logan these days, but he is still very much interested in non-fiction books covering topics ranging from knights to thresher sharks. After school, he enjoys playing with friends and can often be seen whizzing around the cul-de-sac on his scooter. Indoor play typically involves Star Wars action figures, Legos (castle, Indiana Jones or Star Wars), or board games. (He is definitely following in his father's footsteps, as is Liam!) Oh, and he still finds time to pull out the art supplies on a regular basis too!
I am definitely surprised at how much Logan has grown up on me lately. He is so much more mature and even walks home alone from the bus stop. He helps get breakfast and snacks for himself and Liam, and he is very responsible about remembering things he needs to take care of for school. He still has a beautiful twinkle in his eye and a warm smile. He always does his best in everything and is just an all-around good kid. When I ask, I can still get a big squeeze from him ~ thank goodness!
First Day of Second Grade
July 18, 2009
Logan and Dad
Liam and Logan
Excited second grader!
At the bus stop
Boarding the bus
Liam is looking forward to another year of preschool (first day on 9/9). However, he seems to be enjoying this time at home to settle into his new role as "big brother" while Logan is off at school. He is always eager to help me out by fetching a diaper or burp cloth, and he checks in on Meyer's status (eating or sleeping) regularly. Liam loves to see Meyer with his eyes wide open and thinks that maybe we should call him "Mr. Big Eyes". He plants kisses on Meyer's forehead nearly every chance he gets. (I should add that Logan is equally enamored with his new little brother and also dotes on "Baby", as he frequently refers to Meyer.)
As much as we hate to admit it, Liam is totally addicted to video games (Playstation and XBox). Our only consolation is that Logan was once obsessed as well but has fortunately outgrown that phase and is much more well-rounded now. We are eager for Liam to become more passionate about other things but certainly enjoy hearing his excitement about passing this or that "level". When we can pull him away from his "screen time", Liam loves to play board games. He is quite good at them too! He likes to ride his Batman big wheel, duel with Star Wars action figures, and play with his "gorilla mountain" playset. He also loves to help cook. (Here's hoping he inherits his father's culinary skills!)
I smile every time I hear Liam laugh. He has a brilliant smile that just tickles me. He is compassionate and so thoughtful, never hesitating to share special treats he receives with Logan. Would you believe he almost never complains about any food we set before him (and even says he loves salad!)?! He likes spicy food and has developed a fondness for pop, particularly root beer (although he did leave an open bottle in the refrigerator for awhile the other day because it was a little too "fuzzy"). Liam is just a bubbly, wonderful boy!
Root Beer
August 30, 2009
Making Brownies with Mom
August 31, 2009
Meyer is just one big bundle of sweetness. His cheeks are plumping up hourly it seems, and I am trying to soak up every ounce of his "tiny-ness", because I fear he won't fall in that category much longer! Like his brothers when they were infants, Meyer is very fond of mealtime. At his check-up last Friday, he weighed in at 8 pounds, 7 ounces. (His "going home" weight just over two weeks prior was 6 pounds, 10 ounces.) As we left the office, Dr. Hoffman said to Meyer with a smile, "Make sure not to miss any meals!" I assured him that he wouldn't, and Dr. Hoffman replied, "I didn't think he would!"
Meyer is sleeping 2 to 2 1/2 hour stretches at night and has a couple good periods of alertness during the day. You can tell he is thinking about smiling but isn't quite sure how to go about it. Although he wasn't sure about it at first, he now loves bathtime and seems to find it very soothing. Meyer still isn't crazy about the pacifier and much prefers Mom, although he will take it occasionally. Really, he's an all-around good baby.
I love the way Meyer still curls his legs up underneath him when I hold him over my shoulder. I love his little stuttering cry and his pudgy double chin. I love his outie bellybutton with its little smiling fold. I love the way that he cries when his big yawn is too much for him to handle. I love his crazy, wispy dark hair and the way he focuses on me with his big eyes when I talk to him. I love the way he separates his big toes from the rest of his toes. I just love all of him to bits.
Miscellaneous Meyer
Three Weeks Old
Three Weeks Old
August 31, 2009
