Uh-Oh

Heidi Sage is going from being a super-easy toddler to a normal busy toddler...yikes!  Up until this point, I was thinking adding in our third might not be too bad...now I'm starting to get nervous.  HS has been watching and observing her brother...closely.

She recently realized that Clinton uses chairs as ladders, and she started checking this out...and has found a drawer she covets--the junk drawer.  Of course, this drawer houses loose change, tacs, lighters, chapstick....quite the loot for a one year old.  I'll be cleaning this out soon!

She's moving right along in all kinds of developments.  She had her 18 month appointment today.  She's up to 22.5 lbs. (25th percentile) and 32 in. (50th percentile).  She's saying more and more words everyday including apple, please, thank you, mommy, daddy, mine (Ha!  You have to know that word to survive around here with Clinton!), more, duck, horse, book, blanket, and a few others.

She's also starting to throw some pretty awesome tantrums.  I had heard that girls can have some pretty emotional meltdowns, but I wasn't believing it until recently...it appears Heidi Sage can tantrum with the best of them.  BUT she's quickly learning this mommy has little tolerance for it.

HS is becoming more and more independent.  She's wanting to brush her teeth all by herself.  She's climbing the playscape all by herself (with me standing right behind her!).  She can't wait to jump out of my arms at school.  She's getting big, and it's making me sad....guess it's good there's another baby just around the corner!  :-)

Embracing changes,

Cutest Birthday Party Ever?

Looking for a very cute idea for a toddler/kid's birthday party? Our friends Charlotte and Schaefer turned 3 this week and we were invited to their birthday party...A Ride-On Birthday.

All the kids had to bring their own ride on toy, which believe it or not is very exciting to young children. Clinton couldn't wait for people to see his bike!

Then the majority of the party took place in a big circle drive at one of the local country clubs. There were also some stations set up where the kids could either decorate their ride or "fix" it....so cute. I'm sure you can guess where Clinton was...using the tools!

The decoration station had a bin with streamers and other things you could attach to your ride. The fix it station had a bin full of toy tools.

Heidi Sage had a fun time, too....though she spent most of her time eyeing ALL the balloons, and guarding her ride. While she didn't do much riding, she didn't want anyone to touch it....and it proved to be quite the popular toy. :-| There was a lot of squawking. Lots.

But all was good once the cupcakes were served in the air conditioning at the club house. Have I mention how much HS loves cupcakes?? And how much I love air conditioning?

By the time we got home HS was completely worn out, but she had learned to keep a tight death grip on her balloon if she wants it to stay around. Clinton is still struggling with that concept...

Looking forward to chasing three on wheels????

Our Little Soccer Man

We know nothing about soccer in this house...nothing. However, we are now the very proud parents of a soccer player. We had our first practice last night and Clinton LOVED it. He's still a little shy, but jumped right in and joined the other boys.

We've been discussing the concept of a coach and how his coach is like his teacher and he has to listen and follow directions....we'll get there.

He has loved all the equipment he has received...a uniform, new workout gear, shin guards, soccer socks, soccer cleats, and soccer balls. Although, you may notice from the pictures I wasn't aware of the need for cleats and shin guards until we got to practice. But no worries, we're all set for tomorrow's practice.

And someone else enjoyed the practice, too...she even joined the boys on the field a few times. Oopsie. ...but she looked cute doing it!

Go Team!

Dump Truck Derby

Sometimes all you need for a family fun night with toddlers are a couple of dump trucks and a Daddy who is a glutton for punishment.

Spinal Fusion Patient Pushing Dump Trucks at Neck Breaking Speeds Across the Yard = A Major Back Ache

Laughing Out Loud,