Week 1 of Swim lessons

Colby is still doing great in swim lessons. I am very impressed with how well he has adapted to the big boy classes. He does everything he is supossed to and doesn't seem afraid at all. He relaxes well and therefore floats on his back very well. They are still working on climbing in and out of the pool safely...Colby can't do it as well as the other kids but I think its b/c he's younger and therefore not as strong but he's getting there. He loves going underwater. He hasn't swam by himself yet but I hope by Week 2 he does! He is getting braver trying to climb in the water by himself. I have been so proud of him this week though! He's gotton in every day excited and happy to be there. He hasn't fussed or complained once! I hope the same stays true for Week 2.
Saturday we went swimming at my parent's house and I was anxious to see him try out his new tricks. He did really well. He can about swim alone. He wanted so bad to break away from us and just swim! We let him go a couple times and he could swim a little bit by himself. He knows to move his arms and legs to keep afloat and get somewhere! I think he's even more brave this week then the week before. He was doing cannon balls into the pool before it was all said and done!

Funny Stories

Colby is getting so funny now that he's talking all the time and starting to pretend play! Its so fun to see how his little mind works. Yesterday I heard him opening and closing doors I finally asked him what was going on and he said he was putting his animals to bed. He had lined up all the stuffed animals in his bed and tucked them in. About 20 minutes later I said what are you going to do when they all wake up...he said "I change them". So next thing I know he's getting them all lined up in his room on the floor saying I change pullups. He even went as far to get a wipe and wipe all their little booties....soo funny!
Yesterday he also had Bailey in his arms rocking him back and forth singing Amazing Grace. I am sure the cat loved this!
He also has started getting a little sassy...a few examples...when I was fussing at him recently he looked at me and said "cool down mommy"! He also told me last night when I told him I was going to punish and ground him from fun activities this week he told me "no mommy you grounded!" Its funny now but in a few years not so much!

Weeks 11-13

Today I went back to the doctor for a prenatal checkup. Once again it was an easy, quick visit. Everything seems to be going well. So far I have gained 2 lbs from my starting weight but counting the 2 lbs I lost I am up 4 but only 2 total. I guess that's not bad for the 4th month. I am trying to not gain as much as I did with Colby. They said the heartbeat sounded good. Austin came with me today and got to meet the doctor. It was the first appointment he could make with his work schedule. I am starting to feel better and definitely have more energy. I am still getting a little sick at night but not as bad as before. I am starting to be able to eat more too. I still throw up occassionally but its not as bad thankgoodness!
I am so thankful everything is going well for now! I go back at 16 weeks. I am really ready to know if its a boy or girl but we have about 7 more weeks until that! We haven't started doing anything yet in the room but I want to start soon. I want to paint the room soon after we find out the sex so we gotta get busy clearing it out!

Swim Lesson Day 1

Colby had his first day of swim lessons this year! I was excited to take him back since he did so well last year. He seems to remember a lot too once we started talking about Mrs. Joan's house and swim lessons a few weeks ago. Last year he did parent and child swim classes since he was 1 1/2 going on 2. This year when I registered him I asked her opinion if he should repeat those classes or be bumped up to regular beginner classes. She said since he went last year and did well and is turning 3 in in July he could go to the regular class. I was kinda glad I wouldn't have to get in the pool every day!
I was a little nervous though wondering how he would act without me getting in with him. But I knew he remembered Mrs. Joan and remembered the house and he doesn't have stranger anxiety like he had last year either so I hoped it would be ok. When we got there he was very anxious to get in the pool! He went right in too no worries about leaving momma or daddy behind! He did awesome too...he followed instructions really well and wasn't nervous with the water at all....he's totally a fish.
He was also the youngest...well there were 2 younger girls but they didn't do as much b/c both were crying but he was in a group of about 3 or 4 other boys who were all older then him. I can't wait to see his progress by the end of next week. Last year he learned a lot of basics like blowing bubbles and putting his head under and just overall getting comfortable in the pool. Today they worked on climbing in and out of the pool safely and did a little swimming and kicking. I am really anxious to see him swim by himself though! I don't expect him to be an expert but I hope he will learn enough to kick himself to the side if he were to fall in.
Anyway today was a great start to the week look for more updates as the week goes on!

Aquarium

Today Colby and I ventured out to the aquarium. The main reason for us going today was b/c the MOPS group was going there for a playdate. They have playdates throughout the summer so I figured I am trying to do as much as I can this summer with Colby since next summer I will have 2 kids to bring around and it won't be as simple. Most of them were riding the ferry but I chose not to do that b/c it takes as long to drive to the ferry as it does to actually drive to the aquarium. Some day I would like to ride the ferry with Colby but we will probably save that for when Austin is with us.
We arrived a few minutes before the aquarium opened. I saw the group and we got to speak to them. When the doors opened though I could see them going one way and we went the other. I let Colby choose which side he wanted to go in. I did this b/c we weren't in a hurry and weren't there to see anything in particular. I don't think either way was very crowded today though which was nice.
Colby seemed to really enjoy it. I thought he was going to be very timid the whole trip but he livened up. I gave him the choice of walking or riding in the stroller and he chose to ride. It was probably good b/c it was a little walk from the car to the aquarium. When we got in though I told him he could get out and walk up to the exhibits but he just wanted to ride. I was afraid he would do this the whole time. But finally when we came up on some buttons he wanted out and from there he pretty much walked the rest of the time.
He seemed to really like the big fish tanks, the penguins, otters, sharks, turtles, and frogs. He was naming the animals today and talking to them. He got a big kick out of the alligator and even petting the sting rays. I am glad he's getting to the age of actually learning about the different animals. His attention span though still isn't too long so we finished in an hour. He also enjoyed the play areas. Its nice that they have some spaces for the young kids to stretch their legs and run around. We only stumbled upon one MOPS mom once we were in but that was ok I enjoyed the one on one time with Colby. We didn't do the new parakeet exhibit. I wasn't sure how Colby would do and I figured we would save his first time doing that until Austin could join us.
Well since we finished the aquarium in an hour we called Austin to see if he could meet us for lunch. It was nice to see him in the middle of the day. It worked out well we went and ate pizza in Canal Place. Then we dropped him back off at the hotel. I hope to do that again this summer. Even if we don't do the aquarium we could go drive and pick him up and eat somewhere then bring him back.
Anyway we got home and I for sure thought Colby would take a nice nap...he was falling asleep in the car. He didn't nap the last 2 days but he was at my parents Wednesday and Thursday we had a lot going on around the house. Well around 2 the doorbell rang and next thing I know he's standing at his door. I don't think he ever went to sleep I don't think the doorbell would have woke him up like it did. He also had pooped. I gave him a firm talking to about both. He has been doing so great pooping on the potty I hope he will get this down before summer is over!
I also don't know what is going on with the naps...we went through this last summer and we finally got him back on a good nap schedule and now he seems like he's trying to fight them again. Honestly I wouldn't mind if he stopped napping but still had a quiet time if he didn't need the nap and part of me thinks he doesn't b/c when he does he is late going to bed but he is still falling asleep in the car like today so it makes me think his body still does need a nap so I dunno.

Playdate w/Kiley

Colby got to have another playdate today. We went to Kiley's house this morning. He was so excited. He hasn't seen her since school got out. I can tell she is one of his favorite friends. They get along really well I have never seen 2 kids so young play so well together but they really do. They have been friends now for about a year b/c we met her in swim lessons then they ended up going to school together. We are sad that Kiley won't be at school next year with Colby but I hope we can still get them together!
Colby was very excited to be going over to Kiley's house. He talked about it all morning. He remembered so much from the last time we were there which was November! He and Kiley played downstairs, upstairs, and outside. The way they talk to each other is adorable! They are so sweet. Colby even wanted to hug and kiss her before we left which he won't do to many kids! It was also nice for me to get to visit with another mom. The kids played pretty independantly so we were able to talk. I can't wait to get them together again! Kiley's b-day is in a couple weeks so that should be exciting as well!

Memorial Day Weekend

Wheww its been a busy weekend already and mommy is pooped! Our weekend began Friday also Colby's first official day of summer. We had a playdate that morning. A girl that goes to Calvary and her little girl who is 2 came over. We have met them at the library and park a couple of times but this was her first time over here. I was a little concerned about how Colby would do sharing. Its been awhile since we have had a friend over and he's a little more possessive now then he was a few months ago. I talked to him about it before she got here. He seemed willing to share just about everything but his cars & trucks! When she got here we decided to go ahead and let them swim. I figured this would keep them busy most of the time. They played in the pool about an hour then were both ready to come in. They didn't interact as much as I thought and suprisingly I think Colby tried to interact with her more and she shyed away. Once inside I could tell Colby was not too keen on the idea of sharing his trucks luckily she never really wanted to play with any so there were no crises.
I think he had fun atleast more fun then being home by himself. I have to get his school friends over though b/c he talks about them all the time and I think he would enjoy that more since he knows them better.
Saturday was quite a busy day for us. Austin was off which was good. We got up that morning and ran a few errands. Colby was pretty good but none of our errands were really for him so I think he was sorta bored. When we got home he played outside for awhile with austin while I tried to rest. After lunch I had to get dressed again and head over to my parents house for a bridal shower. The shower was for my friend Joe's bride to be. I had never met her but it was good to see him and all his family and many other old Calvary people. I had a good time but I sure was missing my nap. Its so hard to be so busy in the morning then busy all afternoon while Colby naps so I never get a rest. I was kinda hoping to come home and crash but while I was on my way home we got invited to dinner with our friends Josh and Laura. I hated to miss out on this b/c we rarely get to go out just the 4 of us. Its hard now with both having kids and work schedules for us to hang out much less when the kids aren't there. The last few times we have been out to eat we have the boys with us which makes it so much harder to visit. As tired as I was it was great to have a night out and be with friends. We don't do this often enough so it was nice. Oh and I forgot to mention Colby ended up spending the night with my parents. We dropped him off on our way over there. I knew they were tired as well but they were so sweet to keep him and he was ofcourse excited to go over there. After eating our friends had to get home but Austin and I decided we would go uptown for icecream. Again something we never do! It was so nice to go on a little icecream date with him. We went to this local place Creole Creamery. Its really good. After that we drove around a little while then came home. Once I got home I crashed! It was a great day and would make anyone tired but being preggo I was exausted.
Sundays are usually VERY busy for us as well and with the day I had yesterday I knew I wouldn't be able to hand a full day again. I decided to just go to Sunday School and then bring Colby home. I know he was a little dissapointed but I needed to get home and get some housework done and just chill. He was obviously wiped out as well b/c he fell asleep on the way home at like 10:30 in the morning he never does that. So now that we are home we don't plan on doing much the rest of the day. Today Monday Memorial Day we had a lazy morning around home. Then we went over to my parent's house for swimming and burgers. Austin, Colby, and I swam then Randall and Elizabeth came over and got in too. I think us 4 adults stayed in for about an hour and a half Colby got out after about 45 min. I even got a tad burned. It was fun just visiting and acting like kids again! Lunch was good and Colby as always enjoyed all the attention. After dessert though we decided to go ahead and bring him home for his nap. He was exausted and so were we! The rest of the day was pretty low key around our house!

Tuesday Austin was still off...it was wonderful to have this long weekend with him. We planned to take Colby somewhere fun. We debated a few places and settled on the Zoo so he could try out the Cool Zoo. I am so glad we did. It was a blast. Colby played in the water area for over an hour. It actually wasn't bad sitting out there either I never once got hot out there. Now once we left that area and got out in the sun it was a different story. We did go ride the train though before leaving. He gets so excited about that train! I loved the Cool Zoo though...I have heard mixed reviews some loving it some saying its too rough for small kids. Colby did well though...he did stay close by and didn't venture to the big equipment but he never got knocked down or anything and it was crowded! The place is so big though I never really felt crowded at all. I am sure we will be making a few trips there this summer!

When we left the zoo we ate at McAlister's per Colby's request. He wasn't very interested in eating though between being tired, full on cheerios and nachos the snack at the zoo and he needed to potty. So we didn't stay long we came home and got settled in for naps.

Also tmi but for my records: he has pooped on the potty 3 times in the last 2 weeks. I am hoping this is a new trend. The last time yesterday he didn't even cry like usual so I hope he's getting over his fear...my goal is to have him completely potty trained by the end of the summer!