Sooo much going on!!

I can't keep up all the time there is so much going on around here!! The boys, our family, school, and work just to get started!!! Nolan is a 21.5 month old that knows what he wants, wants to be busy every moment he is awake, and prefers to be outside!!! He can throw a back arching fit with the best of them and then 2 seconds later be sweet and cuddly in my arms!!! He talks amazing and is able to communicate his desires most of the time!! He is such a sweet boy that needs mommy all of the time that I am not working, which I need to remember he will only be little for a short time and enjoy it will I can!!! Most nights I still get to hold him till he falls asleep!! Nolan is shorter than Brayden was!! He can still wear 18 month clothes and we are not sure 2T is in his future!!! 

Brayden is playing soccer, a yellow belt in Ninja class, getting ready to start basketball, and looking for more to do!' His school has decided that homework will not be sent home this year and READING will be the project!!! Since he started first grade not even three weeks ago reading has clicked!!! He reads me books every night!! It's amazing to watch his grow up!! He seems to like school, he loves all extracurricular activities and playing with his friends!!! 

I am working on opening my third convenient care and been stressed out and working on leaving it at work!! I go through phases but need to get better and enjoy my time with family when I can!!!

We have been so lucky with the weather we even snuck out to the huge water park on the last day they were open to see how it wAs!!! It was great all around!! We can't wait to go back next year and maybe get season passes!!! Here are some random pictures of my kiddos!!!

Time flew by this summer!!?!!

Summer is over, schools back in session!! I officially have a first grader and Nolan is in the 2 year old room!! Brayden jumped right back into his school routine with his only complaint being he wants to come straight home after school!! I wish we could make it work but do it one day a week for now!!! Nolan adjusted to his new room without missing a beat! He loves his new teacher and drop off have been so far so good!!! Praying to keep it that way!!! 

Donny and I took a few days off to hang with Brayden before school started and it was much enjoyed!! We took his best friend William and him to SkyZone and a water park one day!! Brayden misses his preschool friends!!! He still sees them at soccer and Ninja class!! Brayden moved up to a yellow belt in ninja class last week and he had his first class and loved it!! He's been wearing his headband all week!!! Mrs. Prellwitz is Brayden's teacher and she seems great and we have heard good things about her too!!! We heard yesterday that Brayden's principal doesn't believe in homework at such a young age so just reading for us at home!!! Brayden's best friend Erra is in his class again this year and his mom is the new librarian!!! Another familiar eyes watching over him!!! Looking forward to a great year!!

Nolan is now 21 months old!! He's getting so big and acting bigger!! He's becoming Mr.Independent and talking so well!!! He uses words more often than not to tell us what he wants! He finally got his fourth tooth on the bottom to break through and now we are just waiting on his I-teeth and two year old molars!! He must be the slowest teether ever!!!

We had a great summer, got to spend lots of time with the kids and no lots of fun things!!

20 months...

20 months has been a difficult stage for mom. Nolan has mastered his control of mommy, he knows my soft spots and uses them to his advantage!!! Today was a perfect example, I hate dropping him off in the morning and him screaming when I leave!! Today was the extreme when it comes to him being upset he screamed at any familiar sight and everyone was aware he didn't want to be there!!! I actually walked out not knowing what to do with him either go home, take him to the doctor, or go back in!! I could hear my husband telling me to go back in but the guilt was bad for me. One of Brayden's old teachers followed me concerned and saw Nolan playing and laughing in the car!!! Talk about reality check!!! We went back in he was better and had a good day!! Thanks to his teachers I got updates throughout the day to reassure me I did the right thing!! Praying tomorrow will be easier!!

On a brighter note the boys have been busy outside, we just got back from our annual cabin trip with friends!! The boys, all 3, had a great time and so did I!!! The Rhino was a huge success at entertaining and putting the boys to sleep!! Brayden swam for hours at a time with Lily!! We feel so fortunate to have such great friends!!! Looking forward to next year already!!! 

Donny had another birthday!! We traveled that day but I think the weekend made up for it!!! 

Nolan is saying more words than I can count and very consistent!! He gave up his pacifier for good and it went way better than I could of imagined!! When he gets something in his mind there is no changing it!! One day he threw it at us and said and signed "All Done" just like that it was over!! Why must they grow up so fast!!! Nolan is a strong willed, happy when he wants to be, very verbal, very loving little guy who loves attention and love from all!! His favorite teacher left the daycare and I think he knows and secretively is not happy about it!!! 

Brayden is loving YMCA camp and getting nervous about school!!! He's going to do great I'm sure of it!! We should find out who his teacher is tomorrow, we are just hoping his friend Erra is in his class!!! Fingers crossed!! He started soccer this week and this year they play positions, have practices during the week, and are starting to learn the real game!! Should be interesting!! One of his friends from last season is on his team and he is happy about that!!! The dekalb teachers are throwing around the idea of a possible strike so we are anxiously awaiting the decision!! Here are some pictures from the past month!!!