So, I've been a slacker of late. My apologies to my loyal reader base. I know you all sit with bated breath waiting, waiting, waiting for some sign of what's going on in our 'hood'. (ha, ha, ha!)
Well, wait no more. Here's a small update on what's been happening.
Our good friends and neighbors, Rachel and Tyler, are out of town for a month or so and let us borrow their kiddie pool while they are gone. We've been swimming and playing on our outdoor playhouse. We've been to the Zoo, Jackson's favorite animal is the rhinoceros but unlike his sister he doesn't like the carousel too much. Also we have gone to Cazenovia Park and played in the water fountains. We went to a 4th of July birthday party for Sam (Abygail's 'boy' friend :)
The kids are getting so funny. Yesterday I caught them playing with each other and just laughing and laughing. One will chase the other and then the roles are reversed - very cute! Abygail is such a talker. She says the funniest things. The night of the last book club meeting I told her I was going out with my girlfriends to talk about books. She said "I go with my friends and we talk about books, and we tell stories." This morning she told me "Mommy, you eat your breakfast and when you are through you can have a popsicle, but you have to finish breakfast first." I think she is the one that wanted a popsicle! Speaking of, Jackson is in LOVE with popsicles, everytime he goes by the fridge he reaches up and says "psssss". He also likes to say "teessssss" to brush his teeth and "tisssssss" for everything else (this).
He understands LOTS of words and can even say "mmmimmmm" for milk. This is the week for weening him. I've nursed him for 13 months and it's time to move forward. It's a bitter sweet ending. I'll miss my special time with him but, it's time so we will march forward.
What else can I tell you about? The garden is doing well, the tomato plants have little green tomatoes on them. I left my cauliflower a day too long and they went to seed. The broccoli is huge but still have not produced anything. Carrots, lettuce, beets, green beans and snap peas are all growing very well. We are harvesting lettuce and snap peas anytime we need/want them but that's really all that we are getting right now. Everything else is growing well and we can't wait to see the fruits of our labors.
Not much more to tell. Hope you had a great 4th of July and a happy weekend!
Isn't it the best when they actually play together. I still just love it when I hear Jonathan and Samantha laughing and playing. And now it is fun to see Ian get in on the action. THey both love playing with him too. It is just so fun!!!
ReplyDeleteAlso, way to go on the garden. Very impressed.
Alicia
I have been checking everyday for news and updates! So, thank you very much. It is fun to hear what you have been up to and the latest with the children. That Abygail! Such a talker! My goodness, they have changed and grown so much in the last year. I am glad that they are enjoying each other ..too cute, laughing and running and playing. Children are so very sweet. I miss having them around.
ReplyDeleteYay you are still alive! I'm glad things are going well. :)
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