Summer Fun!

Okay, who knows when I'll post pictures. Here is what I do know:

1. Ava truly loved Science Camp! She is even more excited about Horse Camp in July! She can't stop talking about it.

2. We have been hanging out with my friends Jody, Shelly and Tammy quite a bit the past few weeks. Ava has been having a wonderful time playing with their sons. Roman has had a good time keeping me from truly enjoying my time with my friends. Can't wait until he is old enough to play with the big kids!

3. Swimming is one of Ava's favorite activities. Somewhat surprisingly, Roman loves it, too! He likes to "jump" off the side of the pool.

4. We've had several fun visits from various family members. It has been so good to spend time with Mimi and Grampy (Judy & Curt), Gramps (Ted), and Uncle Jared & Aunt Kristin.

5. Roman's words:
"duck" = truck
"hi"
"whee!"
"do" = shoe
"aye" = bye
"sss" = shhh (usually followed by him putting his finger to his lips, then mine.)
"Ma!" = Mama
"Mom"
"Ooo Ooo!" = dog (kinda like a monkey sound)
"Buh" = ball (that's a new one, so we'll see if it lasts)
"Eeeeh" = horse
"Row, row, row" in response to somebody saying "boat"

He has said other words in the past, but doesn't consistently use them. In fact, he often will say something once or twice, then never utter the word again. I think that having a doting mother and sister has left Roman little incentive to use words, as we work very hard to meet his every need based on his little grunts and whines.

I think it would be so great if I could keep drawing my teacher's salary, but never have to go back to work. That would be the life!

You know what is weird, though? I still can't keep the house clean! I'm home all day, but the mess just keeps on coming. I think it is related to the little darlings that live in my house, especially the little baby. I never knew that boys were so much trouble! Ava spoiled me!

Right now, Roman is working to get a giant mop bucket into a small tent I erected in the entryway. Earlier he tried to get Ava's scooter in, then out, of the tent. It is just laying discarded on its side, half in and half out. That boy is always busy! Ava is watching a Batman cartoon on tv. She is tuckered out after her exciting playdate at Shelly's house today!

Hi There!

I feel like I'm coming out of a fog or something. April and May were very busy, hectic months. They are finally over, and I hope to update this blog with photos very soon!

First, I have to get my house organized a bit, including the garage. Yikes!

What's up with my kids?

1. Roman loves to play the "fall down game" on the bed. He'll stand on the bed or sit on my tummy and "fall" over. He can do this again and again. He thinks it is hilarious!

2. Roman also likes to hit people now, especially his daddy. His new greeting for Gianni is usually a punch in the thigh. Sometimes he hits out of anger or frustration, but most of the time he thinks he is being funny. We're working on curbing this behavior, but it is hard not to laugh when he does it!

3. Ava lost both top front teeth and looks very cute!

4. Ava and I went to a roller skating party and now she wants to go back all the time! She is not a natural talent at roller skating, but she is determined.

5. Ava has Science Camp next week, and she is already talking about what they will be doing.

6. We still haven't gotten Roman's curls cut off, but plan to this month. We just never feel like going to the barbershop! We all need haircuts.

That's all I have right now! Gotta go make pancakes for the kiddos.