Amber is 7 months

Seriously, this year needs to slow down. I can't believe it, but it is true, Amber is 7 months. Her smile lights up a room. She greets you with such excitement that you can't help but be in a good mood. Here is what she is up to...

*eating cereal, veggies and fruit
*very interested in table food
*First TOOTH! 9/5/10
*Attempted sippy cup - 8/31/10, not quite ready
*likes to stick her tongue out
*sleep 10 hours at night, naps are still a work in progress!
*mastered supported standing
*working on unsupported standing
*scooting on bottom
*moving from sitting into a crawl like position
*Lots of new sounds- purses lips together and blows out, sticks tongue out and blows out, sounds like hi, yeah, dada, mama
*First time at: Bunker Beach, Chuck- E -Cheese's, Como Zoo, MN Zoo
*LOVES her big sister, taking baths, being outside, hanging out with mommy and daddy, getting attention!

Leah's First Day of School

Dear Leah,

I watched you get on the bus this morning as you headed off for you first day of Kindergarten. You are so excited. As I watched, I couldn't help but think about that 4lb 14oz baby that was born 5 years ago too early. Look what you have become - you are intelligent, caring, loveable, compassionate and empathetic. Yes, you are also stubborn, but this is part of what makes you special, what makes you YOU! I am so excited for you to begin this new chapter of you life. I am confident that you will do well even that you will enjoy it! I am not sure what will become your favorite subject, but I am so excited to be a part of the journey that will lead you to find your likes and dislikes as well as your strengths and weakness. Your dad and I will be there for you every step of the way, and I hope that we will provide you the right amount of guidance and support. Good luck Honey, I am so proud of you.

I love you lots!
Mommy

Leah chose her backpack, lunch bag and first day of school outfit. I am starting to wonder if she has a new favorite color!?!?!!

Conversation before the bus comes
Mommy: Will you look back when you get on the bus
Leah: Okay....
A little while later, Leah:
No, mommy, I don't want to do that!

And, Nope, she did not look back.

My baby is growing up!

Addendum: Leah's favorite part of the day: recess and coloring!

More fun stuff from the summer that went too fast!!

Labor day weekend in MN...marks the end of summer!:( If the weather today is any indication...so long to summer. We had a fun, busy, fast and crazy summer. Can't believe how fast it went, but we did get in many fun activities. Here is what we have been up to the last couple weeks:

8/24: Bunker Beach with Leah's friend Michael and Mom, Sara. We had a fun day. The weather was a little cool, but the kids didn't seem to mind. Amber joined us in the middle of our afternoon. Amber enjoyed sitting in the pool and splashing. This year...Leah had no problem with the water slides...in fact, that was where she headed first.

9/2: HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!!

9/4: A conversation today with Leah.
Leah: Daddy did you know that we can't see real dinosaurs because they are all gone?
Daddy: That's correct.
Leah: Were they around when I was a baby?
Daddy: No, they have been gone for a very, very long time....
Leah: So were they around when you were a baby?
Daddy: (While laughing) No honey, daddy isn't quite that old.

9/5: The girls and I spent the day at Como Zoo. Leah had fun showing Amber the ropes, and introducing her to her fav- Sparky the sea lion! At the park at Como Town, Leah did the Monkey Bars completely unassisted! Go Leah.
9/5: AMBER cuts her first tooth!

9/6: First visit to Target field- MN vs KC. Twins win!! We went with our friends- Sara, Mike and Michael. Had a nice day...but I could have done without the rain! The field is very nice and there doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the place...now, how can they add a retractable roof?? Okay, maybe I need to settle down about the rain. It really was a fun time. Glad we were able to go and enjoy the baseball game under the sun (well, at least for part of the game). :)

This week Leah has kindergarten entrance week with her visit with the teacher on Thursday. She begins her school year on Monday 9/13. Wow!