Spa-ring!

I woke up before the rest of the house today, and sat and listened to the birds singing outside. I look forward to when there are so many out there talking that they wake me up. I had a friend tell me the other day that she was disappointed with our winter. That she really enjoys the seasons.

This poor sweet duck was missing part of the top of his beak, and had to be hand fed beacuse he couldn't pick it up off the ground.

She wants the change in a year. Change can be good. I prefer to have just one season. I would be content with just summer. I do like change though. I like to mix it up. Do different things. Experience new things, see new places.

I like to show the boys new things, too. See things again, new through their eyes. We went to the duck pond in Staunton yesterday. The weather was A-MAZ-ING! Perfect Spring day.

Grant sat back and assessed the situation. The geese were slightly aggressive, tasting the stroller. Squawking loudly when Preston wasn't generous enough with the bread.

The taste of Spring had me buying tulips. You know the kind, where they expose the bulbs in a glass vase, so you can watch the change in them, and see them grow. I justified my favorite flower purchase as a science lesson for Preston.

I can't wait to see what new things the boys will learn and see this Spring.

Sickies

January and February were over shadowed with illnesses and discombobulated schedules. We made a quick trip to Richmond, enjoyed several warm days, had the threat of a blizzard that we didn't even see a dusting for. It has all been a little crazy.

Grant had a nine month check up, and we were told we actually have a 13 month old. I was really sure I had my math right when I walked in the door, no wonder the time has felt like it has gone by faster with him. The poor child is so stubborn and determined not to fend for himself and still refuses to crawl. His mode of transportation is rolling, or screaming at us until we bring him things.

Preston is racing to Kindergarten at alarming speed. He is in the beginning stages of reading, he can sound out any word (so spelling is going to quickly come to an end for us) and he has 30-some sight words memorized. Amazes me at his ability to soak up knowledge.

Last night we went to Pump It Up for a Super Hero Training Camp. It was the most fun I have had watching him in a while! He was so engaged and loved the entire party. They played games like "Kryptonite ball" AKA dodge ball, pitting the parents against the kids. My little super hero got me out, and was so proud of that.

I have spent a lot of time working on focusing on the kids, but I have also accomplished something I haven't done since I met Brandon. I ran FIVE MILES! It has been so long since I have run that far, and I am so proud of it. My mom signed me up for a 6K at the end of March, and when she first brought it up, I have to say, I didn't think it would happen. Last week though, I easily ran four, and yesterday did five. I am so glad that she put that goal in front of me!

Hope you enjoy this day as much as Grant!