While sitting down to send photos to family and friends this afternoon, I decided to create this blog in order to share stories, pictures and ideas with everyone at one time. In a perfect world, I would sit down and write lovely, personal letters to each person that I want to communicate with.... however, in this joyous, crazy, kid focused time of life, a blog seems like the best venue!
So, an update to begin. Our kids are at fabulous ages and life is speeding by faster than we could have ever imagined. Kelton is 5 and Camille is 2. Each is enjoying life and they keep us smiling with their achievements and antics! They both attend cooperative preschool and I love being able to contribute to their learning both at home and at their schools. The teacher in me believes this is also one of the best forums for learning at their ages. While not at preschool, the kids spend lots of time playing indoors and out (as much as is possible in Seattle in the Spring). They love to listen to stories, ride bikes, build legos, dig in the yard with Randal and are both working hard to learn to swim. Kelton is getting excited about starting Kindergarten in the fall and Camille is busy delighting in and testing her world as only a two year old can do!!
So, an update to begin. Our kids are at fabulous ages and life is speeding by faster than we could have ever imagined. Kelton is 5 and Camille is 2. Each is enjoying life and they keep us smiling with their achievements and antics! They both attend cooperative preschool and I love being able to contribute to their learning both at home and at their schools. The teacher in me believes this is also one of the best forums for learning at their ages. While not at preschool, the kids spend lots of time playing indoors and out (as much as is possible in Seattle in the Spring). They love to listen to stories, ride bikes, build legos, dig in the yard with Randal and are both working hard to learn to swim. Kelton is getting excited about starting Kindergarten in the fall and Camille is busy delighting in and testing her world as only a two year old can do!!
Randal continues to do an amazing job of balancing a challenging career and being an adored and wonderful dad/husband. My current job is my best yet (the most difficult and the one with the greatest rewards). I'm home (or out and about as the day determines) with the kids. I'm also training for a half marathon which is daunting and satisfying as I increase the miles I can comfortably cover on my own two feet.
We've had a lot of together time in our house this week since Camille came down with the stomach flu. She's finally feeling better tonight and we're looking forward to getting back to our routine. At least the mandatory down time led to some funny stories to tell... earlier in the week, the kids were entertaining themselves by brushing each others' hair after one of Camille's many baths. All of the sudden, Kelton pulled up his pajama pants and told Camille "I have to brush my leg hair too that I'm growing now that I'm almost five and a half". Funny kids!
We've had a lot of together time in our house this week since Camille came down with the stomach flu. She's finally feeling better tonight and we're looking forward to getting back to our routine. At least the mandatory down time led to some funny stories to tell... earlier in the week, the kids were entertaining themselves by brushing each others' hair after one of Camille's many baths. All of the sudden, Kelton pulled up his pajama pants and told Camille "I have to brush my leg hair too that I'm growing now that I'm almost five and a half". Funny kids!
I hope you enjoy the attached photos and feel free to come back for updates in the future!
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