enough about cancer- how are the kids

Let's take a break from all the cancer updates shall we ;) Instead how about something more fun and interesting- my kids. What are they up to these days you ask? Besides enjoying all the letters & care packages that come to the house (thanks again everyone).....

Well- Nate is doing great at school. He is used to the routine and rhythm of school. (I am the only one who sometimes forgets the library bag or water bottle). It is a good thing we live so close to the school- as we usually head over at 9:05 for a 9:10 start. Nate has become friends with several of the boys and formed a tight posse. His laid back, easy going, "Natedog" attitude is working great for him- the self confidence and not caring seems to attract the other kids. If he could keep it up he'll be set for life. Apparently his gang want to be like Nate- wear sneakers to school, play soccer with on his team, etc.... of course I'm sure Nate doesn't notice any of it.

I like the school very much and his teacher seems great- very organized and on top of everything. Nate's reading has advanced so much since the start of school. They kids have to read nightly to parents at home and daily to the teachers/reading volunteers at school. I'm very proud of him. In terms of non-school we spend many afternoons at the playground/park nearby (scooter tricks are advancing too), or in our pool. Nate just started soccer (go Ravens)....Michael is the team coach (lots of running in their future). I'll keep you posted on the games once they start in April.

Reese just got her own scooter and is learning how to ride it. So far she really enjoys just standing on it (anything to be like her big bro) and occasionally scoots. I'm sure she'll pick it up quickly. Otherwise we enjoy going to her Art n' Move class and ballet class. Plus her new interest in nail polish- pure joy over having pink toes ;) Sometime she is very girly She is looking forward to starting preschool in June (I think she would join Nate as school if she was allowed). We are making major progress on the potty training but need to step up our effort over the next couple of months prior to school starting. I'm sure that she'll love being a big girl (figuratively as she is still quite short!!!) and going to school. Of course she is going to need to diversify her lunch choices as the preschool has a no- nuts rule. I wish she liked some veggies too....another thing to work ;)

Here are some recent pictures: (the naked soccer playing occured after Reese pulled off her diaper and pee'd on the grass - she later walked all the way home naked)

showing off her mani/pedi-