Silliness

The boys love their board games! We were playing Fibber the other day. It mainly turned into who wore the crazy purple glasses the best! Silly boys!!!

Ty"s Swimming Progress

I was lucky enough to get Ty in swim lessons this month. There is a HUGE lack of swim lesson options in our area. Off post they are so expensive you'd think Michael Phelps was giving private lessons. On post, the lessons are limited and they fill up fast. If the sign ups start at 9am, people will already be waiting for an hour or 2 before the doors to the office even open. Then you have to go in and you get a number and you have to wait until your number is called. Once you get called up you get to pick from what's left. It's crazy. We did this ONCE. We went and waited almost 2 hours, I vowed to never waste my Saturday morning like that again. Sooooo, I wait until the day AFTER sign ups start, then I call and see if there is anything left over. And that's how Ty got lessons for this month. Unfortunately, next month filled right up.
   So Ty had his very first swim lesson 3 weeks ago. I thought he did great but his teacher told me he needed to work on going under water. . . . . . . . . . Um. . . . . . . .It was his very first lesson and I figured as much. Since we got the leftover lessons he didn't have class the next week. So his 2nd lesson was this past Tuesday and he surprised all of us! He did AMAZING!!! He was going under water, down the slide, floating and even swam on his own without any floatie devices. I was so excited for him! He kept looking over at me and giving me a thumbs up. Hahahah! I actually got choked up watching him. He was pretty fearless and I couldn't have been prouder! Way to go TY!!!!



During the private lessons in the mornings we have to share the pool with the aqua-aerobics class. Bodie really enjoys rocking out to the music and flirting with the older ladies. :-)

Long time, No blog ................Jack's Talent Show

I'm back. :-)

 To start it all off again, here's a video of Jack at his talent show a few weeks ago. His music teacher organized a talent show for the entire school. The younger kids only preformed in front of their own classes. It was the perfect setting for each kiddo's first public speech. His teacher did an amazing job of making the kids feel comfortable and she encouraged them to keep talking in the microphone after their talent, which of course was the highlight of it all. :-) They could sing, dance, paint, or even do a math problem. It was completely up to them.
   Jack chose to talk about playing soccer. He decided to wear his jersey into school, and he showed everyone his medal and trohpy. We practiced the things he was going to talk about a few times but the morning of his show, he was super nervous. I told him that if he didn't feel comfortable doing it, that he could change his mind then. But he should at least try. Plus I reminded him of the whole microphone thing again. Hahha. He was really excited to use the microphone.
   Parents were allowed to attend the show. I was 1 of 2 moms that showed up. Jack has 22 students in his class and it kind of broke my heart that no one else was able to get there. I understand though that it's not easy to get time off and all that, I do. I just thought there'd be more than 2 of us. And as always where I go so do Ty and Bo. :-) They loved the talent show! Bo danced every time there was a song, Ty clapped for each student like they just won the World Series. Hahahah!
    The talent show was really cool. I think all but 3 students preformed something and you could see them beaming when they finished their talent and everyone clapped for them.
     I was so proud of Jack. For being so nervous that morning, I'm glad he over came his fear and he did an awesome job! With no further ado......Here's Jack............

What?

So as I walked into the kitchen today I saw this......

He looked at me and I could almost hear his thoughts. Like, "what? I took out all the towels to make room and I fit, so what!?!" hahahah! He's everywhere!!!!

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Ty

Ty wrote his name for the first time today. It was more than just scribbles. I didn't touch the pen thing at all. I just told him, "one big line down, one big line across," etc. he was so proud of himself and I was too! Way to go Ty!!!! :-)

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Thumbs up!

Jack gives Kindergarten a big thumbs up!! He was the most excited about a raspberry muffin he had for breakfast and recess. They read books, sang songs, had rest time and he loved riding the bus! He had an awesome day and when he ran of the bus to give me a hug, I let out a huge sigh of relief! He liked it and he wants to go back tomorrow, so I'm good now too! :-) I can't believe we have a kindergartener! Jack, you're destined to do big things!!! Love ya buddy!!!

This is what I got to see at the end of his day...
We miss you Tom!!!!!

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Big day

Today is Jack's first day of Kindergarten. I can't even believe he's in school right now. :-)
He's been so excited about going to school and meeting friends, having recess, packing his lunch, and of course riding the bus. This morning we woke up at 6 to be ready for the bus at 6:40. While we were getting ready we got to Skype with Tom and it felt like he was here! It was great! We packed his lunch, had breakfast, took a few pictures and made our way to the bus stop. The bus was running a little late which was no surprise so we got to hang out for a while. When the bus came, he went right on. He was cool, calm and relaxed which helped me! I got a little choked up but fought the water works! I hope he's having an amazing day and I can't wait to hear all about his new adventure! My baby's not a baby any more!! Jack...your dad and I are so proud of you!! You can do anything! Love you kiddo!

Ty's going to miss Jack in the worst way!


Waiting for the bus.


Being silly!








This one's for Tom....his infamous photo face! Ly!


And there he goes.....


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