6

I can't believe I'm 6 years old today.  Time really does fly.  I just started kindergarten and I'm loving every minute of it.  I go 5 days a week from 8:30 to 3:00.  My teacher is so thrilled that I already know how to read.  I really enjoy learning and I'm so excited for a great school year.

I'm enrolled in gymnastics again and have been doing quite well.  What helps me is that I have no fear.  I'm great at doing cartwheels and front flips into the foam pit. 

I advanced to the next level in swimming lessons.  I'm quite the little fish.  I even passed the swim test so I can go down the water slide even though I'm not tall enough.

I lost my very first tooth.  The tooth fairy left me $5.  I have another one that is kind of wiggly. 

I just learned how to ride my bike with no training wheels.  You wouldn't believe how excited I am. 

Lately I've been able to tolerate some gluten without any ill effects.

I like to color, do arts and crafts, sing and dance, play with dolls and play on the iPad.

Hugs to all!

9 months

I'm 9 months old today!  I've officially been "out" as long as I was "in".  lol...

I'm crawling!!!  I'm new to the mobility world, so I'm not as speedy as I will be one day.  I'm working on my confidence and coordination.  I love the new freedom crawling brings.  I've also learned how to clap.  It's great fun!   I'm proud of my new skills. 

I now have 2 teeth!  I'm a drool monster too, so more probably aren't far off. 

I'm eating stage 2 baby food twice a day, with Puffs as a snack.  There are SO many food combinations with stage 2 foods.  Yummy, yummy, yummy!  Both rice and oatmeal cereal bother my tummy, in different ways.    The tummy doctor said I don't need to eat cereal since I'm not happy when I do, so Mommy isn't giving it to me.  I've tried drinking from a sippy cup once.  It was clear I'm not quite ready. 

I love to blow raspberries, scream, and mimic sounds.  I try to hold conversations with anyone who talks to me.  

4

Hooray!  Today I am 4 years old.  We celebrated my birthday yesterday.  Daddy took the day off of work so the family could watch me at soccer camp.  Then we went to the new McDonald's for lunch.  Next, we went to swim at the pool.  We had pizza for dinner.  Grandma and Grandpa joined us.  We ended the celebration day by going to the concert at the park in Hawthorn Woods. What a great time! 

I'm doing really well.  I'm still a super sweet boy.  I'm courteous, and aware of other people's feelings.  I'm good at taking turns and sharing too. 

I'm an awesome eater and sleeper.  I still take a nap a few times a week and don't seem to mind taking the break from playing. 

I like to play with imaginext toys by fisher price and 100 piece puzzles.  My favorite characters remain as Woody and Buzz.  I also still love the Amazing Spiderman, but Batman and Superman have proved to be quite cool too. 

I can write my name decently these days.  I'm not too interested in writing many other letters, or numbers, or coloring either.  That's too much sitting still.  I'd rather be moving. 

I start the 4 year old preschool class in a couple weeks.  I will go 3 days a week from 8am to 1pm.   I'm looking forward to it.   

   

8 is great!

I've been such a busy little man learning and growing since my last post. 

I'm doing a fabulous job eating!  I eat twice a day and eat everything without any complaints.  I open my mouth super wide like a little bird.  I've drank water a few times too.  It sure doesn't compare to milk. 

I can sit up all by myself.  What a new world!  I've been introduced to new toys that are easy to play with while sitting.  What fun! 

I have a tooth!  I wasn't even cranky or have any trouble sleeping while it was growing.  I'm also working on my second one. 

I really enjoyed the fireworks on the 4th.  The parade was exciting for me too.

I'm loving my sprinkler pool.  I've gone swimming in the big people's pool a few times too and can't get enough. 

I still LOVE my thumb!  You wouldn't believe the difficult time Mommy had taking pictures of me today.  I could barely keep it out of my mouth long enough for her to snap some shots. 

I've been interacting with people more and it's fun to touch their faces.  :)

Hugs to all... 

New Job and Puppy

Dear all:

I have 2 pieces of good news!  After much searching and interviewing I finally have my first teaching job!  In August I will start at Taylor Road Middle School teaching 4 classes of life science and 1 class of earth science.  I am so excited!  Taylor Road was one of my top picks, it is very nearby and has great reviews.  It is about 2 miles from Shawn's school to give you a reference point.  I have started to buy supplies for my classroom and content specific books, I'm so excited! (and a bit nervous) This week we have added another addition to our family, our new puppy!  Her name is Luna and she is 8 weeks old.  I love her so much already but she is exhausting.  Roy and I have not slept through the night since we brought her home, and during the day she loves to get into trouble.  I feel like I blink and she's gotten into something else!  She is a whirlwind of energy but we believe that she will make the perfect companion for our older dog, Blue.  They already love to play together, I know that they will be inseparable soon.  I will keep you updated as she grows, right now she is 7.2 pounds.  The breeder thinks that she will hit 50 pounds once she is full grown.  Can't wait to see the dog she changes into! 

Lucky 7

Seven is today's magic number!

I'm feeling great, gaining weight and am a happy little man.

I'm eating cereal once a day and have cut down to only drinking 4 times per day.  I tried peas with no complaints.  Today, I'm going to try carrots. 

I'm still working on sitting up all by myself, but I'm getting closer and closer to independence.   

I love talking and screaming.  I also enjoy cooing.  Some times, it sounds like I'm doing a bird call. 

I like to go swinging on the swing set.  Playing peek a boo is super fun too.  I'm still a huge fan of stroller rides.    

               

Way to go Evelyn!

We have another 2014 graduate!  Evelyn graduated from preschool on Sunday.
The theme was The United States of America.  All the classes sang a song naming the 50 states.   Each class recited a popular piece of American history and sang a song.
Evelyn's class recited part of the Gettysburg Address and sang God Bless America.