Where did the summer go?

Wow! Where did the summer go? August is here, already.

Now to bring everyone up to speed with the kids.

Olivia is our little fish! She LOVES the water! Ever since Swimming lessons she has faced her fear with putting her head underwater and now she's swimming! She still needs more lessons but for what she has accomplished in the 2 weeks of lessons, amazes me! Today, she impressed me and her grandma by swimming to us underwater without plugging her nose!! She can also go underwater to retrieve the little swimming toys! She's very excited about that!

Channing is still in need of lessons! We let him jump in and he still doesn't know how to come back up. Of course, we were right there so no worries! He has fun jumping in, he goes all the way under and we bring him back up! He wants to swim so badly but he really does need more instruction with that!

Tuesday morning kids for our church is coming to an end this Tues.... They are having their water day on this day since it rained last week. Last week the kids were able to claim their prizes for attendence!! They have had a lot of fun with that! Great social interaction!

Olivia is all registered for school now and she couldn't be happier. I'm still sad to think she's done staying home with me. Now, it's going to be me and the boys until Channing goes away to preschool next year. Olivia will be in school all day long! She starts on the 20th.

The kids and I are taking our last trip of the summer. To Ohio! We are going to stay with our good friend Julie while her husband is on his annual Canada trip! We are so excited for this trip! The kids are anxious to play with their friends, Arin and Henry! Those days in Ohio are going to be jam packed with activities! :) :)

I might be watching a 10 yr old boy during the school year. Just before and after school. Bring in a little extra money for me. I'm really interested in going back to school. Something along the lines of writing/journalism or whatever I can make my mind up with! I'm very interested in starting a great career now that my babies are growing up! I'm excited for this and when I put my heart into something, I can usually get it accomplished! Wish me luck!!! :)

I am still an Independent Beauty Consultant in Mary Kay but it's really hard when I'm not getting the support I need from it. It is starting to pick back up!

Gavin is growing up way too fast and let me tell you, he is one tough kid. He's also an ornery little booger. He laughs when he gets into trouble. He's into EVeRYTHING. I am constantly on the go with this little guy. He speaks pretty clearly and is so smart. He points and says, "doggy" when he sees one. He says "DADDY" plain as day. He responds to everything. You ask him to throw something away, he does it. You ask him to get you something, he gets it. You ask him where something is, he shows you. He LOVES playing hide n seek. In fact, all the kids do! We have a good time with that! Lots of fun places to hide in the house and they LOVE trying to find me. when they do, I jump out and scare them! They all go trucking down the hall screaming and laughing! So much fun! I love these moments! I love being a mom!!

Channing refuses to take baths. He is a shower boy. He LOVES taking showers. Actually, he's been this way for quite some time now. Gavin is the only one that gets a bath! Olivia does a great job getting herself washed up in the shower. She's so independent.

well, that's about all I have for now. Until next time.....