Saturday, May 28, 2011
Sawyer's New Trick
Okay, so Sawyer didn't really want to perform his trick for the camera. Still, after several attempts, I was able to finally capture it. He's been doing this since yesterday. We didn't know that he knew how to climb off of the bed but apparently, his daddy has been teaching him how to turn around on the steps; either that, or me letting him roll off of my bed one night (unintentionally) prompted him to learn.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Expectations
Sawyer took five steps last Friday. He's been practicing off and on for about a week now. It's been exciting to watch. You can tell that he thinks he's so big now. It's sweet! On a previous post, I mentioned that he likes to throw things. He is learning a lot about cause and effect. You should see his high chair (and the floor below it) after every meal!
I think that right before babies reach that one year mark, so much happens. I'm not sure if it is as much the babies as it is that we parents finally figure them out. I've often discovered that when I don't have expectations, things just work out. I think I've finally figured out some of Sawyer's routines, likes, dislikes, and what each cry or fuss means, all without trying or expecting. Yep, it only took about a year!
Speaking of expectations, we finished up 3rd grade last week so we've spent this week reading and working on math facts. I've enjoyed just spending hours reading with Jackson and just enjoying him, without having to follow a schedule. I've often said that the years before he started grade school were such a treasure. If I knew then what I know now....well, I would have tried to soak up every minute. In a way, summer lets us relive some of those moments. We get to throw the schedule out and be a little more spontaneous. I REALLY love the summer months.
The West Raleigh Sand Gnats won the regular season title. They have one loss in the tournament but they're still alive. I think they've played six games since last Friday. They play again on Tuesday and then if they win, they have to beat one of the other teams twice (back to back) to win the championship. It will be tough but I believe that they can do it. It's been an exciting season and we feel really blessed to have been a part of such a wonderful team of coaches, players, and families. I hate to see it all come to an end.
Well, my family is expecting dinner so that's all for now.
I think that right before babies reach that one year mark, so much happens. I'm not sure if it is as much the babies as it is that we parents finally figure them out. I've often discovered that when I don't have expectations, things just work out. I think I've finally figured out some of Sawyer's routines, likes, dislikes, and what each cry or fuss means, all without trying or expecting. Yep, it only took about a year!
Speaking of expectations, we finished up 3rd grade last week so we've spent this week reading and working on math facts. I've enjoyed just spending hours reading with Jackson and just enjoying him, without having to follow a schedule. I've often said that the years before he started grade school were such a treasure. If I knew then what I know now....well, I would have tried to soak up every minute. In a way, summer lets us relive some of those moments. We get to throw the schedule out and be a little more spontaneous. I REALLY love the summer months.
The West Raleigh Sand Gnats won the regular season title. They have one loss in the tournament but they're still alive. I think they've played six games since last Friday. They play again on Tuesday and then if they win, they have to beat one of the other teams twice (back to back) to win the championship. It will be tough but I believe that they can do it. It's been an exciting season and we feel really blessed to have been a part of such a wonderful team of coaches, players, and families. I hate to see it all come to an end.
Well, my family is expecting dinner so that's all for now.
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| Sporting his new (and very big) West Raleigh Red hat |
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| Sawyer, enjoying the dog's pool. |
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| Making messes |
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| Poppi misses the cooler temps |
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| After dinner picture |
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| Spaghetti face |
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| "More spaghetti, I say!" |
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| Lounging in the pool by the ocean |
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| Jackson's new "toy" |
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
The Latest
We had a great weekend! Jackson had two ballgames, Grandpa and Grandma came down for the day, Webb grilled out for a crowd of folks (while I went shopping:), and we went to a graduation party at the Walton's. The downer was that Sawyer was running a low fever all weekend. I ended up taking him to the doctor yesterday after we had a rough night on Sunday. Apparently, teething combined with a virus (and maybe being overtired) was what caused his bout of two hour crying at 1:30 in the morning on Monday. It was so unlike him, that I considered taking him to the ER.
Jackson got a new haircut yesterday. I've included a picture. He's ready for summer now and a little more baseball. His team clinched first place in the regular season and the tournament begins on Friday. We also found out on Sunday that Jackson was picked to play on one of the all-star teams. Our baseball season has been extended to July. It should be a lot of fun though. I'm just hoping that maybe the team will play some tournaments near Wilmington. Hey, one can hope!
We got a chance last week to spend some time with an very neat guy from Africa. His name is Joseph and he was staying with my parents during his first visit to the US. Jackson and Andrew especially enjoyed talking to him while he was here. I'm hoping that they learned a thing or two about Africa and Zambia. He left us a lot of brochures. Jackson has watched the DVD on Zambia or as he was referring to it, "Zombia" (I think he's saying it with the African accent). When Joseph left on Sunday night, Jackson was teary eyed. I think we all miss him. You left a lasting impression on all of us, Joseph. We hope to see you again sometime!
Life has been crazy around here lately but it certainly is like the song says, "Wonderful Crazy". We are less than two weeks away from finishing third grade; hopefully then, things will just be wonderful without the crazy.
Jackson got a new haircut yesterday. I've included a picture. He's ready for summer now and a little more baseball. His team clinched first place in the regular season and the tournament begins on Friday. We also found out on Sunday that Jackson was picked to play on one of the all-star teams. Our baseball season has been extended to July. It should be a lot of fun though. I'm just hoping that maybe the team will play some tournaments near Wilmington. Hey, one can hope!
We got a chance last week to spend some time with an very neat guy from Africa. His name is Joseph and he was staying with my parents during his first visit to the US. Jackson and Andrew especially enjoyed talking to him while he was here. I'm hoping that they learned a thing or two about Africa and Zambia. He left us a lot of brochures. Jackson has watched the DVD on Zambia or as he was referring to it, "Zombia" (I think he's saying it with the African accent). When Joseph left on Sunday night, Jackson was teary eyed. I think we all miss him. You left a lasting impression on all of us, Joseph. We hope to see you again sometime!
Life has been crazy around here lately but it certainly is like the song says, "Wonderful Crazy". We are less than two weeks away from finishing third grade; hopefully then, things will just be wonderful without the crazy.
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| Who says yogurt isn't a finger food? |
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| Jackson's Summer do |
Friday, May 6, 2011
Boys On The Move
I'm behind on updating because I'm trying to keep up with two boys. Here are some baseball pictures from last weekend. Jackson's team is 8-1 and if they win their games tomorrow and Sunday, they'll be the regular season champs!
I'm also including a short video of Sawyer dancing to Jackson's music. We caught him dancing this week while watching Dancing With The Stars. It was quite cute. And, for those of you that haven't seen his "Lt. Dan" crawl, you can see it here!
I'm also including a short video of Sawyer dancing to Jackson's music. We caught him dancing this week while watching Dancing With The Stars. It was quite cute. And, for those of you that haven't seen his "Lt. Dan" crawl, you can see it here!
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