Ending the Month of August

I sat down with my computer and a half a ream of Oreos and between the speed of my computer and the deliciousness of Oreos, the Oreos were gone before the blogging even began. But I am determined to catch up on something so here goes the last couple weeks.

 For the last couple months of beautiful weather a group of us go walking in the mornings around 7:45. We have grand adventures of keeping our kids entertained, fed, and focused on achieving our desired amount of exercise - normally a little over a 5k. Some days our average speed is much higher than others. Ian's new favorite thing to do on these walks is to find a place to lay, sit, or crawl along when he gets tired. The explorer in him is coming out and crackers are losing their persuasive power. So much changes in a month or so. The boys usually walk a little over a mile each walk now too - training them young. Tate has also mastered the one legged hop.

 On August 21, 2015, Josh had his white coat ceremony, FINALLY!!! It was a very exciting day. The boys were great as they watched over a hundred people put on white coats. We counted rows, lights, and ceiling fixtures and finally resorted to fruit snacks. We ended the day by celebrating with pizza and friends! We are so excited to be moving forward and Josh is loving adjusting.

 My baby started preschool... I am so excited for his adventures ahead. I wanted to go with him. He gladly said see you later mom and was ready for the change.

 Ian misses him the most. As soon as we drop Tate off we talk about how Daddy and Tate are at school. Ian even asks for Tate several times during the two hours. He loves his big brother!

 How Ian opens a box of cereal. I sat and watched while I ate my lunch in peace. He really was enjoying ripping the box off piece by piece. I had to intervene when he started trying to get the sack open. The damage would have been irreparable for the poor shredded wheat.

 The day sand met the water table. Instead of interrupting I grabbed a book and enjoyed the novelty of the moment.

 Tate and Ian's first ride on a turtle. It was a magical experience they will never forget. So grateful for good friends to make memories with.

 Reading before church. Love these moments!

 Pajamas in the sand. Writing this post I am realizing that I am getting lazier or learning to live in the moment a little more. I am not sure which.

 Tate and I did a 1 mile color run together. It was so much fun!!! He is a trooper and I hope we have many more races together in the future.

 Tate is playing soccer!!!! I am coaching.. I am learning how much my parents really loved me because this level of soccer is painful!!! I feel like I am herding cats each week. The fist game Tate fell asleep standing up several times.

 Tate prefers the sideline and longingly looking at the playground next to the field... He did score a goal though, more in the right place at the right time but still a goal. I never realized how hard it was to simply focus on the ball... We'll see if any more improvement comes as time passes.