One Classy Girl

Nothing screams "class" quite as much as Sophia passing out on me only after pulling her shirt up over her ever expanding belly and then starting to drool milk on me.

Gymnastics!

 

For the life of me, I can't figure out why two of these pictures flip when I add them since they are upright when I upload them, and every time I try to flip them, all 4 pics disappear.

Anyway, both boys started gymnastics last week at a really cool gym in Portage. Max's is a TumbleKids class, and the room is outfitted with small, kid-sized equipment, while Alex is in the big room. I love that they have a large waiting room, with glass on both sides, so I can watch both classes at the same time. 

Words of Wisdom...

When I was pregnant with Max, a mom told me to imagine everything I thought I could get done with a baby, then cut that list in half, and if I accomplish most things on that shortened list, it is a good day. At the time, I thought she was exaggerating, but I now realize she was incredibly wise.

Sophia at 8 Months

She continues to be a happy, loving baby! She is still waking up, on average, 2 times a night. There has to be an end to this! This past month has been a big one as far as her physical movement-she's fully crawling now...none of this army crawl stuff anymore. She's pulling her self up and beginning to cruise around a bit and is into absolutely EVERYTHING! It really is getting quite busy with two of them. Until about a month ago, Max was the one to keep an eye on; now, it's definitely her.

She tolerates us feeding her some baby food, but she really just wants to be in charge, and she adores puffs. Just like her mommy-loving the carbs. She has 2 teeth, hates to be changed, and burps like a man. Really, she puts Charly to shame sometimes.

She says, "Mama, Dada, and Baba", although I don't really think they're directed at anyone or anything yet.

4th of July

For the 4th this year, we went to South Haven with my parents, Charly's brother and his girlfriend and her daughters. I was a jerk and just took pictures of my kids:)

This was Sophia's first time at the lake, and she absolutely loved it! Max has always been a bit hesitant about the water, and even this time, he wouldn't go in past his knees without someone carrying him. Not Sophia! She was fascinated by everything and would have crawled right in if we had let her!

Mr. Max

Here are some cute Max and Daddy pictures taken at the fish hatchery.

Max is forever a little individual. Potty training is non-existent (it's about to cost us his spot in Spanish Immersion preschool:( ), he still hates to have his nails trimmed and his hair washed, although he is doing much better about brushing his teeth. At least there's one thing!

He continues to be adventurous and has just discovered puzzles; he has taken right off with these, completing ones up to 25 pieces on his own.

I love that he still likes to cuddle, and he's full of hugs and kisses. Around those he doesn't know, he's still very shy and takes awhile to warm up to new situations, clinging and whining until he feels more comfortable. I hope he outgrows this some day!

I Love Putting the Kids to Work!