Skeletons and Slides

Here are a couple of pictures of Michael in his Halloween PJ's.  They glow in the dark, which is makes it interesting when it's time for him to go nite nite.  When he lays in his crib on his tummy, I can still see the glow :)

Here's one of Michael and Daddy.  They were cheering for opposing teams that day :)

Michael loves the slide at the playground!

Boot Camp

I joined a boot camp three weeks ago.  I decided I needed to commit to some exercise and physical activity on a regular basis.  What better way than to sign up for a boot camp and pay someone to kick your butt at 5am.  That's right people...5 AM...before the sun comes up...before anyone is up!!  I actually don't have to get up much earlier than I normally do for work, so it's a perfect time for me.  I'm only 3 weeks in, but I can tell a big difference.  On day 1, one push-up was torture, and let's not even talk about how I could barely do a pull-up.  Now I can do quite a few more before I feel major pain.  It's really fun and a great way to start my day.  I have a lot more energy, and I just really like the feeling of starting the day with a good work out.  One day a week is kick-boxing.  That's brand new to me, but wow!  It's awesome!  It's pretty fun to take out any frustrations or anger on the punching bag.  I'm really not frustrated at 5am (too early, you know), but I pretend so I have a good reason to really punch and kick that bag!!  I have three more weeks of boot camp, but I may just sign up again.  I'll let you know in a few weeks :)

Oh, and I came home yesterday, and Michael says "Mama, how are you?".  Cutest thing!  He doesn't have the R sound very strong, so he sounds like a Bostonian.  That kid cracks me up!!!

My Love of Keurig

I like to drink coffee in the mornings.  During the week, I grab a cup at work.  But, on the weekends, I'm the only one at home who drinks it.  It's just not worth the mess and clean up of brewing a full pot of coffee for just me.  So, I got a Keurig!!  OMG, it's the best thing ever!  It's so easy and fun to use.  I got a bunch of different types of coffees and I love to try them all out.  If you drink coffee and you don't have a Keurig you need to get one.  It will change your life!

Football Fun

We have been anxiously awaiting the start of college football season.  Our house is split between Baylor Bears and Texas A&M Aggies. 

Uncle Tony, Michael, Jesse and Grandpa enjoy a little football and catch in the back yard.

Future QB?

Or kicker?

I have to include Tucker.  He's so cute just watching the boys play.

I know he doesn't look very happy here, but he was thrilled to be wearing the Green and Gold!!

Back to School

Michael started Mother's Day Out a couple of weeks ago.  He goes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  I think he will really enjoy it and learn a lot from it.  His teacher is Ms. Alma, and she is so sweet.  I taught Michael to say her name, and he says 'Alma'.  He doesn't have the 'miss' part yet, but that's ok. 

Drop off in the mornings is still tricky.  He will walk in all by himself pulling his little backpack and holding your hand (my mom drops him off, so he holds her hand).  Once he gets into the room, he gets a little shy and nervous and will not let go of my mom's hand.  He knows as long as he has her hand, she can't go anywhere :)  He'll walk in, say hi, and play with toys all while holding my mom's hand.  He cries a little when she leaves, but that seems to be normal for all the kids at the beginning of the year. 
However, the crying only lasts a short time, and then he forgets about us!  He plays all day, sings songs, dances, colors pictures, and has a great time.  Miss Alma says he is her little helper!  After nap time, he remembers to bring her his blanket and helps the other kids pick up their blankets.  The teachers say he particpates in all the activities, is very talkative, plays with the other kids, and claps when does something good! 

When it's time to go home, he is happy as a clam playing in the classroom.  He goes to his backpack, and pulls it out to the car all by himself.  He talks the whole way home telling us about his day (although we can't quite understand what he is saying yet :)

I think he will have a lot of fun in Ms. Alma's class this year!!

Walking in pulling his backpack.

He's such a big boy!

Chatterbox

Michael is a little chatterbox these days. He is picking up new words left and right. We really have to watch what we say :). He loves to talk on the phone too (his toy phone or anything he can hold like a phone)!

Bye bye (he waves when he says this)
Hello and Hi
Mama
Dada
Tucker
Water
Milk
All done
Uh-oh
What do I do
Nana (for banana)
Apple
Hot
Ball
Yes
No
Barney (yes, the purple dinosaur)
Caillou (another one of his favorite shows)
Thank you
Please
Awe man!
Pizza
Night night
All gone
Powder
All better

He also loves to sing. He likes to sing Twinkle Twinkle Litte Star and the ABC song. He doesn't say the words very well, but we can hear the tune. He enjoys the Itsy Bitsy Spider, Pat-a-Cake, and peek-a-boo.  He likes Old McDonald.  He joins in and sings the E-I-E-I-O part.  Whenever he hears music of any kind he starts dancing.

He can also say "ta da".  He stands on top of his school bus, raises his hands in the air, and then says "ta da" really loud!  He will keep saying it until you either say it back or clap your hands for him.  Then he jumps off.  And does it all over again.

His new thing is to say 'uh oh spaghettios".  It sounds more like "uh oh, ba-ge-dee-do", but it's funny. :) 

To the Zoo!

Michael had is first visit to the zoo.  It was hotter than Hades, but we all survived and had a great time.  We pulled Michael around the zoo in his wagon, which was stocked with his lunch, snacks, water, and an umbrella to help shade him from the sun. 

We saw lions, and tigers, and bears...oh my!  We actually did see all of those animals and much more: elephants, giraffes, monkeys, and a bunch of others that I don't know the names of.  At the end of the day we took a train ride around Herman Park.  It was a lot of fun, and we will definitely be back soon!