changes

My two littlest kids are growing up so fast. The past couple weeks I have been working on potty training Lincoln. I was ready to declare him completely potty trained until today, when he had 2 accidents. Ahhhhhhh! I hate potty training. Although Lincoln has had some set backs he has been much easier to potty train than Carson. One time while potty training Lincoln had to go number 2 bad, and was doing the potty dance, when he suddenly calmed down and told me "nope the poo poo went back to his family." That made us laugh pretty hard I guess everything needs a family. At five months Lily is sitting up pretty well by herself and rolling over. Although, when she is sitting I always keep the boppy behind her in case she gets too excited and tips over. She has turned into an incredible drooler and we have to keep a bib on her or she will be soaked. She continues to be enormous and when she is in her car seat people often comment on how she has almost outgrown it. These kids change so fast! It is amazing how since I have become a mom the time really seems to just fly by.

The End of Summer

We went to Roaring Springs for the last time this summer. We had a great time! Once it gets into September there are almost no crowds at the water park and we can go on almost anything we want without having to wait in line. Lincoln got brave this year and went down a lot of the big kid slides and loved it! Carson loves to go under all waterfalls and get soaked by the large bucket of water that tips over in the kiddie section. Both the boys love the magic carpet slide. One of Carson and Lincolns favorite things to do at the water park is race down the magic carpet slide. Several times this summer Carson took aside the life guard and asked him to give Lincoln a head start push when they were racing so that he could win ( It was really sweet). It is sad to see the place closing for the year. I think I was especially sad because I know we won't be getting season passes next year and won't be going whenever we want. We love roaring springs it is one of our families favorite places to hang out

Labor Day

This labor Day we went to the Spirit of Boise balloon classic. We had to get up VERY early to see the balloons, and honestly the only reason Nate and I got up so early on a Saturday is because we were sure our kids would love it (which they did). Although we mostly went for the kids, Nate and I were both surprised by how much we enjoyed it too. The balloons were beautiful taking off in the early dawn. The boys favorite balloon was the rocket balloon, but they also enjoyed the butt balloon. If you went to the balloon classic and missed the butt balloon it was the one with the hearts. Nate told the boys that the hearts looked like butts and they thought that was hilarious so that is what the heart balloon was called the rest of the time. On Monday we went on a short hike to Jump Creek Falls. The hike was short and pretty, but there is Poison Ivy growing along the trail like crazy. We knew this going into it so we warned the boys not to touch any plants (we may have exaggerated the repercussions of touching Poison Ivy a tiny bit just to make sure that the kids were extra cautious on the trail; and when I say we I mostly mean Nate.) As a result of this exaggerations when hiking on the trail, Carson told me that "all I am thinking about is Poison Ivy." And of course Carson slipped on the trail and to catch himself put his hand right on some Poison Ivy. The poor kid immediately broke into tears, afraid he was going to get some horrible demon rash. Luckily he literally only touched the plant for a split second and we washed his hand immediately after, so no rash ensued. However, I think that Carson will be mortally afraid of Poison Ivy for some time. Despite the Poison Ivy it was a beautiful day to get out and enjoy the outdoors and we enjoyed our time as a family.

Carson goes to Kindergarten

Carson started Kindergarten on Monday! I have to admit that I was way more nervous about it than he was. My stomach was in knots all morning. We got to the bus stop and there were a ton of kids and parents. But Carson didn't seem overwhelmed by it at all, he seemed perfectly relaxed. In fact once he found out you don't wear seat belts on the bus he was super excited about the bus ride. When I got to the school (which took forever the traffic was terrible! I was freaking out that he was going to be lost on the playground or in his class before I got there) he was just hanging out in front of his class waiting for the bell. While waiting he took the opportunity to ask his teacher Mrs. Squire if they have share days in Kindergarten (that was hands down Carson's favorite part of preschool). I was surprised that he had the courage to ask her a question because he seems to be a little shy around adults that he doesn't know. Then the bell rang Carson walked into his class, put his stuff in his cubby, and sat down like he had done this every day of his life. Poor Lincoln had a complete melt down once he realized that he didn't get to go with Carson. My boys are such good buddies, it was emotional seeing them separated. Once in the car I had a little cry myself. Carson has been my little buddy for the past five years, and I don't feel quite ready to let him go. I don't know how he got so big so quickly, the time has really gone by in a flash. It has reminded me to enjoy the little ones I have at home. I sure love this kid! I know he is going to have a great school year!

A new look

The Lincster had to get glasses. He does look exceptionally cute in them, but I have to be honest I was sad that he needed them. I had to have glasses as a kid and always hated them and felt awkward and ugly. I hope Lincoln won't ever feel this way and that other kids are kind to him. I was tempted to not get the glasses, because he shows no symptom of any vision problem, but when the doctor told me he could go cross eyed unless we put him in glasses I didn't feel like I had a lot of choice. He has done really well with wearing them for the most part. The other day he had a bit of a fit and threw the glasses on the floor because he didn't want to put them on, but besides that the transition has been smooth. But with glasses or without he is a great kid!

Because it's too easy

I know I am going a little crazy with the Lily pictures, but in my defense she is the only child I have who will sit still and smile. I know she is going to get sick of having a camera in her face like my boys so I figure I might as well take advantage of a subject who can't run away while I still can.