Not to be left out...

Here's what our tubba wubba is up to lately. He wants so badly to sit up. Tonight I moved him from the "infant" side of the tub to the "toddler" side of the tub where he can sit up more.

Another picture of our happy boy!

SOOOOO Excited!

Today was Rhett's first day at his new pre-school. He is a peer model at one of the early childhood programs where I work. He was so excited all morning (and for the last 5 days or so).

He kept asking when we were leaving for school. He'd really like to ride the bus, but that's not an option this year. We went on our usual Monday morning shopping trip, he said, "Mom, just go by Wal-Mart and take me to school." Trouble was, we weren't even in the same town as his school.

I continued to explain to him that after he ate lunch and Kaylei got here to watch Leah & Trey, we would leave for school. He only ate half his lunch and then said he was done and ready to go to school. He was kind enough to put off leaving for a few pictures.

The apple with the glare on it... that's Rhett's :)

He walked right in, hung up his backpack and went right to the trains. He found these quickly last week at Meet the Teacher night. I had given him a job to make a new friend and learn their name. As soon as he came out the door when I picked him up, he said, "I made a new friend! His name is Luke. But not my cousin Luke."

The only disappointments were that he sat on the letter Y on the rug and he wanted the R. And then his teacher told me he asked what bus he rode home and looked disappointed when she said I was picking him up. I think there is a field trip in October when he'll get to ride a bus. This kid loves school buses!

Here's to a great year, Rhett!

Leah's Music Video

Our little performer was on point this evening. It was a nice night so we went outside after supper and before baths. Rhett asked Daddy to ride bikes with him. Skar wanted Daddy to play Frisbee with him. And Leah just started dancing. Boy, does she have moves! She was singing some "Light Up the Sky" by The Afters mixed with a little Bella Dancerella. Lately she's been shy when I bring the camera out, but tonight she was ready. It was hard to decide which of the 3 videos I took to post. Hope this doesn't disappoint!

Down by the creek

The kids like to walk down to the bridge over a little creek north of our home and throw rocks into the water. Before it got too hot this morning, the four of us headed that way. Rhett on his bike and Leah & Trey in the double stroller.

I think Trey had a good time.

We have worked a few times with Rhett riding his bike without training wheels. Today he went with the training wheels raised a bit so it was a little wobbly. And since we were on a gravel road, he was pretty tired when we got home.

Although Leah is "potty trained," she doesn't tell us when she needs to go. Instead she sits down with her legs straight out in front of her and rocks side to side. She did this in the middle of the bridge... So I took her over to the edge of the gravel and held her little fanny over the grass. She was a little shy to start but she finished great... no pee in her socks!

Congrats, Leah on popping your first squat!