I apologize it's been a little while since I've posted. I like to include pics of the boys (cuz I know most of my readers are most interested in those ;), and I seem to have put my cord in a "safe place.
So, I'll just let you know the latest and get to the pics as soon as I find it.
Hmmm... youngest first - at his last visit, Draes was in the 60% for his weight and 30% for his height. I think he's just taking a breather from being so huge when he was born. His doctor assures me a more accurate assessment of his final size will be around 2 years. I'm not worried. He eats like a tank... and pretty much "drives" like one too. His latest adventure is to climb on everything he can reach. I turned around yesterday to see him STANDING on the rocking horse. Of course he just smiles. He's decided he wants to walk down the stairs like his brother, and fights me when I force him onto his stomach. I'm sure it seems like I'm holding him back, but catching your son as he ROLLS and BOUNCES down 15 feet is neither easy nor amusing. Still, with all that and the impending emergency room visits, he's such an easy boy. Everyone is his buddy - he slaps them on the knee and laughs like they've told a joke! And no matter what the rest of us are doing, he'll often be found occupying himself elsewhere with whatever interests him.
Daxton is quite ready to be 5. He's a great help with Draes, even rushing to the stairs to model for him how to "go down like this." And I think we're starting to grow bored of knocking brother down just because we're stronger. Now most days are spent with Dax acting out his antics and Draes LAUGHING in hysterics. Drae loves to laugh; Dax loves an audience. It works out QUITE well :) Dax is also really into counting lately - a cue to mom to start some math work, probably... gotta get on that. He'll combine numbers and want to know how to say 123,456,789. He's always either impressed or skeptical that I'm pulling his leg. And his sincerity never fails. We were talking one night about having God in our lives. I was explaining some to him, but we really want him to understand it's more than just a prayer, so I was probably too adult in my verbage. Anyway, I told him if we believe in Jesus we can pray and tell God we believe and want him in our lives. He said a little prayer and then turned to me, "Mom, it's not working." I laughed, of course. It's kind of nice to never wonder where you stand. So, we know we don't quite grasp all that yet. Dax's most recent highlight was his "Daddy day" with Dusty. They left the house at 10 am and didn't return until almost 7 pm. If you wanna read about that - check out Dusty's blog www.imconnected.blogspot.com.
Speaking of Dusty. He's up to lots and lots - we launched a community outreach this week: www.ivebeenserved.com and next week are our Creative Camps - some free creative instruction we're providing for people in the community. So he's exceptionally busy being husband, daddy, pastor, mentor, friend, evangelist, real estate agent, videographer and editor, etc. :)
Me? I just try to keep up with them and pace myself. Sounds like we're having another boy, so I'm gearing up for more of the same LOL! I actually attend an orientation tomorrow in order to be placed on the rotation for substitute teaching. It should be a great connection within the community.
Ok, well, I'm gonna run see if I can find that camera cord somewhere! Hope you are doing well and have a beautiful week :)
