Walking!

Ryan has taken his first steps! He is hysterical to watch. Luke was holding a chip and that was all the motivation Ryan needed to get up and go for it! Watch out - he is going to be fast! Luke's expression was that of shock and a tiny bit of fear. I think he realized that Ryan may eventually be able to catch him :) I'm excited because I know this will bring on more fun times for the both boys when they play together. Luke loves playing chase so as soon as Ryan becomes more stable they will have a blast!

Nothing else is really new. Luke is talking ALL the time now and it is amazing to see how quickly he picks up on things. Potty training - not so great but we will get there!

Sorry!

It has been a long long time! Here is the run down:

Luke is talking all the time now. He is so smart. He absolutely is all boy and loves to run, jump, scream, and just mainly play all day with his trucks and cars. He is so fun to watch b/c he truly wears his emotions and when he gets excited you can not help but share in it with him. He is doing very well in school and the teachers all agree that he is a very sweet child. We are working on potty training him now. No real progress but Luke will sit on it and can not get enough of reading books that explain the potty (again all boy!).

Ryan is now eating finger foods! He loves cheerios, waffles, pears, peaches and yogurt. He took his very first step on Monday but hasn't attempted it again. He prefers crawling and pushing around his walker toys. Ryan is a very sweet and patient baby. He loves to laugh and particularly loves to follow Luke around everywhere he goes. I think he is going to be full of personality and very bright like his brother.

Both boys are starting play more and more together. Luke loves when Ryan will play chase with him. They both crack up. ML and Deuce are also a constant source of entertainment as well.

Overall, we can not seem to get enouh of our boys!

I am procrastinating now b/c I have about a billion things to do. Tomorrow I leave for AZ to visit some friends! The guys will drop me off at the airport and then head to Scott's parents house. As excited as I am I still feel a little sad. It is really hard for me to leave my boys (the big one is included).

Luke got his first report card ever! He was described as a very sweet and happy little boy! His teachers said they are working on helping Luke verbalize his emotions. He is also learning how to take off his own coat. Big stuff! I think the biggest news is that he has a GIRLFRIEND!!! Her name is Annie and she is one of five children! Apparently, they are attached at the hip and Luke calls her name the entire time at school. Actually, today Annie was absent and the teachers said Luke kept on calling her name and looking for her. So precious!

Ryan is doing wonderful as well. He is crawling all over the place and is getting his 2 front teeth. This will make 5 teeth total so far. He LOVES his bath and cries when I take him out. He is still so interested in Luke and just wants to be next to him at all times. Luke isn't sure he likes that. Luke at least will now kiss Ryan after he rips a toy out of his hand and screams "mine".

These little guys completely wear me out but overall I just can't seem to get enough of them :)

Yikes

It has been soooo long since I last updated. Things have been pretty bus around here. Both the guys are napping now so here is what we have been up to:

Luke is in school 2 days a week from 9-12pm. He LOVES it and so does Mommy!! While he is gone I run around like a crazy woman doing laundry, cleaning the house, going to the store, etc. Luke's teacher told me that Luke's little personality comes out more and more each time he goes :) He occasionally has trouble sitting in a circle and singing the good morning song and good bye song but besides that is such a good boy! He is using words more and more and slowly diminishing the word "ehh, ehh, ehh" when he wants something.

Ryan has 3 teeth and 2 new ones coming in! He is crawling ALL over the place! He loves to pull up and to follow Luke around everywhere. Luke is not so sure about that. I have managed to solve little fights by telling Luke to give Ba a toy to play with. Otherwise, Luke will take the toy out of Ba's hand and yell "MINE".

Scott has been out of town working his tail off. We miss him terribly when he is gone :( It reminds me of a Father's Day card I got him from Chris Rock that goes something like "thanks Dad for knocking out the rent this month, it sure is nice to read with all this light" Ha ha.

We just got back from a trip to Nashville for Vanderbilt's Homecoming. So, so fun! Only problem is that we are both sick now. I guess this is the official sign that we are way to old to stay out past 11pm!

Hmm, that is about it. I need to switch laundry. Very exciting.

First Cold :(

Ryan has his very first cold at exactly 7 months. He has a runny nose and is pooping up a storm! Poor little guy just is not himself. Lots of hugs and kisses will hopefully cure him :)

school

Luke has been doing so well in his pre-school! He really loves it! However, our first day was a little rough. When I say rough I mean rough on me! Luke could have cared less when I left him. I cried the entire way home. I was sort of shocked at my total loss of control but I think most moms have done the same thing. I think the best part of my entire day is when I pick him up. The children all gather by the door and wait for their parents to pick them up. The look on Luke's face when he sees me absolutely melts my heart. He gives a big smile and runs to me for a hug. I almost cry every time!

I think this will be a great experience for him. He is by far the youngest in the class but I can already tell he has friends. They say "bye, bye Luke" and Luke answers them in his own little language :) They don't seem to mind that it is not English just yet. The parents are also super nice so I hope to make some new friends as well :) I think this is a learning experience for all of us!

lucky

I hate how sometimes it takes a tragic event to make you realize how lucky and blessed you are. I need to be better about taking a moment out of each day to really thank god for all that I have.

I just spent about 30 minutes rocking a very tired little boy to sleep. I was up 2 times last night and honestly can not remember who it was that woke up screaming. Our living room has about 100 little and big trucks thrown across the floor. I was about to do a deep sigh b/c all I want to do is take a nap instead of picking up toys and folding about 2 weeks worth of clothes. Instead, I am taking the time to really thank my lucky stars. I have an amazing husband that can still make me feel like the only person in the room and 2 of the sweetest little boys on earth.

It really doesn't get any better than that. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.