Nursery Ideas

I found a sheet a few days ago that I think will be the inspiration for Kathryn's room. I have changed my mind, um, well, about a few hundred times, and I think that is because I never really had a theme that I loved. I have liked a few ideas, but nothing just hit me. Until this! I am so excited!!!!

My mom and I went to look at paint samples and we will have to decide on the carpet too! At least the huge room transformation will keep me busy from referral to travel!

the sheet

pink 3 walls and brown 1 wall
accent colors to do rings and circles
on the brown wall

Justin Speaks

Over the last few weeks, Justin's vocabulary has been slowly, and steadily, increasing. It is about time! The kid was really starting to worry me! He now puts two words together and is adding new words daily! Of course, the down side is that he has become much more opinionated at the same time! Lately I have gotten, "milk, now", "no bed" , and "stop it Sean-y" He is too much!

I did finally get in touch with early intervention for his speech - or lack there of - and they are sending someone out to evaluate him on July 10th. It was their first available appointment! I think he is doing better and adding words, but I still don't understand much of what he says. Even if he doesn't qualify, they may be able to give me some tips for how to work with him myself.

Swim Lessons

Sean started swim lessons today - he had a great time! Luckily our pool has a playground so that Justin and Sean could be entertained for the hour that Sean was in the pool! Swim lessons will run for two weeks - hope the weather holds!

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads and Dads-to-be!!!

This will be Brian's last Father's Day with three kids - and next year will be his first with a daughter!!!!

Bubbles!!!

If you live in NJ - or near NJ - you will understand when I say the boys were glad to get outside after dinner without getting wet! We did get a late afternoon shower, but that made it perfect for bubble blowing! The bubbles did not pop when they hit the driveway or the grass! Justin was squealing with delight! And it made for some neat pictures too!

School's Out!!!

Today was the boys' last day of school! I cannot believe how fast this year has gone! And that in a few short months my first baby will be a third grader! He got to meet his new teacher and see his classroom for next year! The funny thing is that his teacher is the wife of my fifth grade teacher and she was our lunch aide when I was in grade school! Brian doesn't go to the same grade school that I do, but the two schools are very close and in the same district.

My middle guy will be in Kindergarten in the fall! He will be six at the end of August! Yikes! It will be nice to have them both in the same school next year - nice for them and easier for me to manage drop-offs and pick-ups!

Sean's pre-K class had a party at a local picnic this morning. They served hot dogs at 10am, but the kids didn't care! The water ice that followed seemed much better to the adults! And the cupcakes from the local bakery - YUM!

Sean on the playground

Justin smiling about his first bite
Sean and his friend L Sean eating watermelonJustin unsure about his hot dog

Breakfast with Friends

A few friends from Brian's class got together for an end of the school year breakfast. The mom who hosted it only lives a few houses from school, so it was perfect for the kids to all walk together. Well, perfect except for the rain! The kids had bagels and donut holes and juice. They signed year books and then were off to school.

After the kids went into school, the moms and one dad, went back to enjoy homemade sticky buns and coffee! We sat and talked for over an hour. It was really nice to just sit and sip coffee with friends!

End of Year Party

Brian's class had their end of the year picnic today. The room mothers brought juice and pizza and then the kids played a few games. But, the highlight of the day was when the ice cream truck came! They spotted it around the corner and went nuts! Every kid was screaming for ice cream!Even Justin was excited!

the ice cream truck was spotted!

waiting in lineBrian's coneJustin's cone