We Have A Crawler!

I just taped Matthew crawling on the kitchen floor!  He is one determined little guy.  Way to go, Matthew Man!

Annalese's First Day of Kindergarten

What a terrific day!  It started early.  I was up at 5:45 to take my shower and was not in the shower more than five minutes when someone came in and said "Mom is it time for me to go to school?"  Yes, Annalese was up and ready for her first day of school.  She was so excited.

The Night Before Kindergarten

We were very busy today preparing for Kindergarten.  First, we picked up Annalese's backpack and lunch box which I had embroidered.  It looks fantastic!  Then we went to the grocery store and bought lunch items.  After that we headed to Fairview to meet her teacher and find her locker.  Annalese is ready.  So many have asked me how I am doing.  I don't really feel sad.  I am so excited for Annalese.  She is ready for school and is going to do so well.  I can't wait to see her grow.  I have accomplished what I set out to do for her while she was home with me.  I need to give her her wings and fly.  She is going to do so well in Kindergarten! 

Annual Kennywood Trip

Yesterday, we went to Kennywood with Aunt Kackie, Grandma, and Pap Pap.  We could not have asked for a better day: warm and sunny with low humidity.  The most exciting part this year was that Annalese and Robert rode the Jack Rabbit for the first time ever and loved it.  They liked it so much, we rode it a second time.  Kiddieland is slowly becoming a thing of the past.  The kids are growing up!

Annalese's Beechwood Farms Birthday Party

Annalese had her friend birthday party on Saturday at Beechwood Farms.  She invited her friends from preschool, and everyone was glad to see one another again.  It was a picture perfect day with lots of sun and warm  temperatures.  I made a turtle cake which Annalese called Grass.  He was very yummy!  The kids had a great time.  So happy that it all worked out.  Happy Brithday, Ese

Happy Sixth Month Birthday

Matthew turned six months on Saturday.  He is growing so quickly!  He is sitting up by himself and is even on the verge of crawling.  When he sees something he wants, he digs his elbows into the ground and pulls his body toward the object.  One strong baby.  Matthew is continuing to try new foods.  So far he hasn't rejected the six foods that I have given him: carrots, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, apples, pears, and bananas.  He is full of personality as he loves to smile at everyone.  I call him happy baby.  Some of my favorite moments with him are when I am nursing, holding, or kissing him.  I feel such a connection with him.  My little baby is getting so big though.  I am cherishing every second with him.

Exciting Matthew News

Last night, Matthew slept for 8 hours straight!  I placed him in bed at his regular 7:00 time.  As usual, he awoke around 11:00 for a feeding.  Then he slept until 7:00 AM this morning.  It was so nice getting some uninterrupted sleep. 

This morning for breakfast, Matthew tried bananas for the first time and loved them!

Annalese and Robert

Today was Daddy/Daughter Day and Mommy/Son Day.  Dad took Annalese to see Nana, to lunch at Ritters, and to the park at Country Day.  My thoughtful daughter even brought me flowers from her walk at the park.  Robert, Matthew, and I went to church, and then we headed to the bike track.  This was the first time that I saw Robert do the hill-curvy bends!  He is an amazing bike rider.  I am so happy for my kids.  They are growing and learning and enjoying themselves.  Glad to see them happy.  Their smiles are so precious to me!

Sitting Man

Yes, Matthew is now sitting by himself.  I kept placing him on his back, and of course, he would  roll over.  But the last few days, he was getting angry because he was on his stomach.  To let me know is displeasure, he would grunt!  So funny.  So I started sitting him on his bum and helping him to sit.  By day's end he was sitting by himself and loving it!  Every now and then, he still falls over, but yes, we now have a sitting man.  I can't believe how big he is.  Where have the last six months gone?

Matthew is on the move

He rolls. He spins.  He is on the move.  Yes, Matthew is learning how to move his body to grab toys that are near by.  He is never in the spot where I have placed him.  As exciting as it is, I am not yet ready to have a third little one mobile.  Life is about to get interesting once more!

It's Highchair Time

Yes, Matthew sat in his highchair for the first time today.