Misc. August 2013

Audrey had her 9 month check up and is doing great!!

 

So sweet!!

Willem is very into games right now with Uno being a new favorite.

We're loving having Jason around a bit more right now and the kids are taking full advantage of their Daddy time.

 

Each morning the kids wait for Audrey to stir and then they run into her room and get into the crib with her. They love being the first people she sees each morning.

Visiting Jason at the hospital. He's working every weekend right now so it was nice to grab lunch with him. The kids are always thrilled by all the options at the cafeteria.

 

Kindergarten, Preschool & Potty Training

When we arrived home from CA we had less than 2 weeks to get Ms. Ellie potty trained for school. So much pressure!!! Willem was very excited to help and created a potty chart for Ellie. He remembered getting M & M's when he potty trained and negotiated for the same treatment on her behalf, with himself of course being rewarded for helping.

We met their teacher and toured the classroom. Ellie was concerned that their were no baby dolls and Willem was really excited after seeing the playground and some of the new works he hasn't done before.
 

 

By the time school started, Ellie had completed her chart and earned her new baby doll.  Look at that proud Mama pushing her baby around Target!! Ellie totally got the hang of going potty and did great with her first few weeks of school.

 

First Day of School Pictures:

 

 

We cannot believe Willem is a kindergartner this year! He is more than ready and is thrilled to be in Kindergarten. Within the first couple of weeks he came home and said he was pretty sure he'd be moved up to 1st grade soon as he already knew how to do all the work. Luckily he has an awesome teacher who has continued to find ways to challenge him. Ellie didn't love the lack of dolls and the first few weeks would report at dinner that she wanted dolls at her new school. But since has adapted to the Montessori way and loves making nap mats, playing on the playground and doing the Pink Tower work.

 

Audrey can't wait for pick up each day. Though she likes the extra Mom time, she really likes being with her siblings more.



The Zitters Visit LA

We spent a week visiting the Weiss' and as a bonus the Zitters were in town from Holland. It is always such a treat to spend time with them!!

Shrimp Boil a la Wouter

Checking out the 3rd St Promenade

Already a shopper;)

Oom Rik baby wrangling

We spent a day at Disneyland as well and enjoyed the benefits of having someone with a wheelchair. What a crazy trip this was with my immobility!!