Hagen started Pre-K

Hagen started Pre-K last week. All new toys, new friends, new rules, and new classroom. He was so excited! It isn't anything different really...just a class next door to where he was. Whenever he moves up it is like no big deal for him.

I look at pictures of Hagen and am just in shock at how fast he is growing up. The other day I noticed that he has shoulder muscles! I received my first "drawing of Mommy" from him the other day and it was the cute bubble body with stick arms and legs and circle feet. It was the most beautiful picture of myself...I loved it!

He continues to love on Hazel every chance he can get. I feel so lucky that he genuinely likes her (for now). He shares his toys, plays with her, helps her try to walk, tells her no when she is in the water bowl or trash, and is always kissing and hugging her.

This Pre-K is going to focus on writing letters (not tracing anymore), writing his name better, better control of a pencil, etc. I have been so happy with the school I have the kids in.

He has recently become a fan of "Super Why"...it is a great show! Teaches spelling, etc. Very pleased.

I love you sweet Hagen James...I am so proud of the little man you are...you make Mama so proud!

Muah,

Mama

Hazel is 9 months old!

Aww...sweet baby girl...you are 9 months old!
Hazel is Miss Independent! She feeds herself, is into everything (loves the dog food/water area), stands for a little while, crawls good in her dresses (because she had to learn...she will be wearing dresses no matter how in the way they are), and is just so cute!

One thing that I love about her is when she wakes up, she just sits in her crib and waits to be saved. Not a sound is made from her room...so patient!! On the weekends she is in there til about 8:30 when Hagen wakes up. We are SO lucky!

Her stats:

Weight: 15 pounds 5 ounces (3%)

Height: 27 3/4 inches (50%)

Head: 17 inches (25%)

She is loved and adored by Hagen...never a sign of jealousy on his part. I'm shocked! Hazel is known as the paci stealer at school. She cruises from crib to crib in search of every one's paci's. She still only naps a couple of times at school for about 15-30 minutes. But at home on the weekends she takes a good long nap. She doesn't belly laugh, but squeals with delight quite a bit. I'm kinda hoping that she starts walking soon because we are going to the beach in a month and it will be nice to have a walker instead of a crawler on the sand.

You are such a sweet girl Hazel...and you are a joy to have in the family! You are starting to really have a cute personality and not be as serious as you have always been. You do NOT like being thrown in the air at all!

Love,

Mama