Walker has begun eating table food. It's been a while since I've had to monitor our diet to include soft foods but I'm slowly recalling what passed for baby table food. Here, he's getting some reduced salt peas and a little help from his assistant. I had to shoo his assistant out of the area after she encouraged him to try more than one pea at a time.

Walker on the Move

It's about to get MUCH more interesting around our house. Walker is now scootching off his blanket and rolling about the living room. He was very interested in the floor speakers and I'm sure he find MUCH more interesting stuff in the girls room. Hmmm.

Tea Party

Swim classes were cancelled for the second time. So we set out a little tea party. We're not going to be invited to the Queen's for tea anytime soon which is just as well. We need to work on our manners a bit more. Things were going well, taking turns pouring the applejuice and taking bites from the tray very civilly. But then, I turned around and back in a few minutes and the entire treat plate had been divied up at once into separate bowls. I take it there was a scuffle but a very quiet one because the girls know they have a hungry Momma.

Walker Sitting Up

So, Walker is sitting up, with the help of his big sister. Carys loves to entertain Walker and sometimes she'll move him around in different positions. She's put him in a sitting position and rather than just lean completely forward as in the very recent past, he's very proud to be holding himself up. See that smile?

Watermelon Popsicles

I had some homemade popsicles left over from Helen's party. They are helping sooth his gums quite nicely. He ate an entire popsicle himself sharing a few licks with his sisters along the way.

I Saw a Tooth

Walker has not been sleeping well and I thought it may be from traveling but Poppy called it and Walker is teething. Now we can actually see one cutting through so hopefully he can sleep once this is through, until the next one!

Happy Birthday Helen!

Helen had a good birthday morning. She opened her present. She got a baby crib, tub and toilet complete with flushing sound. We took Helen out to lunch at a new family restaurant we found and she and Carys played at a park and in the yard with the pool. We were so pooped today, we forgot to give her the birthday card that plays music and her cupcakes are sitting in my pantry. I think we've had enough celebration for the next few months!

Helen B'day

So we had to move Helen's birthday party to the basement. I'm sooooo thankful for the basement! We decorated party bags, had free play, play doh and a picnic. Then all "you know what" broke loose and the kids began to run through our small house. Luckily, the sun came out and we were able to go outside. Thanks to Tamra, we had outdoor activity, tubes and tents and bean bag toss for the swarm of kids. I have to say, I must get better about organizing parties but Poppy and I literally worked our butts off for the last few days prepping for Carys' graduation and Helen's b'day party. I'm happy to be sitting down. Tomorrow is Helen's real b'day, much more low key and more pics will come. It's just family and her special day. Love you Helen!

Carys Graduation Details

I used to think KG graduation was strange, but I think it was b/c they wore cap and gown (although not at our school). However, now I realize it is much more a representation of the child's growth during that period than anything else. Carys is much more independant, challenging, direct, observant, and patient in the time b/n 5 and 6 years. It's a truly amazing development. The graduation marked a time when she would no longer be at the school but Helen is moving to a new school as well. I have to say, after being there 3 years, I am a bit emotional about leaving. Helen has a lot of growth coming forth and she will need excellent teachers like Carys. We are hopeful her new school will provide the same developmental opportunities. It's the same old, the future marches on whether or not we are ready. We are trying to be ready. We have 3 weeks together until the start of summer school. I'm hoping we can get some great bonding, learning, fun times in between.

Carys Graduated from Kindergarten

Happy Graduation my dear Carys. You won't remember these days as well as I do but they are super sweet. I love you and thank God he lent you to me.