What's happenin'?

Wow, looks like I've started my blogging year off with a bang... NOT!

Well, we've had lots going on, but I honestly don't know what I've been so busy doing... know what I mean? So, I'll give a down and dirty update of life in our house.

- Naps are on the way out for the little guy (hmm... could this be a reason?). He'll still take them, but it causes bedtime to be somewhere between 9:30 and 10pm. Not acceptable. The result is the inevitable dinner/ bedtime meltdowns. Fun stuff.

- We've been experiencing a very mild winter and have enjoyed many outdoor activities (hmmm... could this be a reason?)

- Kai is becoming quite the board game player and we spend lots of time doing this these days, and I love it!

- Kai restarted soccer a few weeks ago and once again reminded me that he is a natural athlete. He shows no fear or reservations about getting right into the action. Makes us so proud!

- We're seeing more and more glimpses of life with a 4 year old everyday. Mostly good stuff.

- Joe has taken on a new role at work and as always I am so proud of him!

- Kai has decided he likes to be cold and has taken to wearing shorts and t-shirt most of the time. I have decided it's not worth the fight, or the self conscious feeling I get when people are gawking and (I'm sure) wondering why I don't put a coat on my kid.

- Not much new with me... just mothering, wifing, cleaning, cooking, working, running, laundering, socializing, and best of all enjoying each and every day with my boys. :-)

The pictures above are from a recent parade to celebrate the Duck football success this past season. It was a great community event, and Kai really showed how he loves his Ducks!!