T-BALL

Drew started T-Ball back in February. He played in an actual league this year, last year we went through the city and it was 5 games and 1 practice. This year he has practice once a week and his last game was 2 weeks ago. He's done much better this year with all if the different skills and likes getting into his uniform. At his last game he hit the ball so far it would have been a home run if they counted runs. He has also gotten a lot better at playing in the outfield.

It has been especially fun for me because Kjell has been helping as an assistant coach for the team. I have really enjoyed watching Kjell with some of the other kids on the team. I know he is good with our own kids but to see him take an interest in others and watch how patient and good he was with them was a new experience for me.

Last Saturday night was the team party and the coach organized it so that it was at the Fresno Grizzlies Game. They are a Triple A team for the San Fransisco Giants. The kids got to run on the field with the players before the game. It was a lot of fun, the weather was perfect.

Nate 1 Month

Nate's a month old today, I can't believe it. With each child the time seams to go by faster. This month really has gone by so fast. He is starting to spend more time awake and sleeping longer at night. He doesn't like to be in the swing yet but loves to sleep on his tummy... I know I am not supposed to let him but I do. Drew and Chaz love to hold him, for about 2 seconds, and like to talk to him when he has his eyes open. He has been pretty easy for me, hardly fussy at all. He has gained at least 2 lbs. and I think that many inches too but we will see at his Dr. appointment on Monday. My recovery has been good. I haven't been in as much pain as I was with Chaz and I haven't been as tired. (Maybe because Chaz wanted to eat every 2 hours). Mostly I feel really glad to not be pregnant anymore which is new to me because I didn't mind it so much the first 2 times. With Nate though I was more tired pregnant than I am now and more uncomfortable. I did get sick this last week but so far Nate hasn't shown any symptoms. I am still waiting for that first smile while he is awake, so far we have only seen it while he has been asleep. I am so glad Nate is here and doing so well.

Gifts From Nana and Papa

Kjell's parents are always really good about sending packages for birthdays and Christmas and my kids love getting them! I love to watch them open the gifts inside and even though it was for Chaz's birthday there was stuff in the package for Drew, me, and Nate. We all love the gifts and appreciate all the trouble Ann goes to. I got a sling that my sister-in-law Julie made for me. She sells them starting at $25 from her Etsy Shop JosieMichelle. I wore it to Drew's t-ball game yesterday and it was really comfortable and Nate just slept the whole time snuggled up next to me. Mine is Green and Brown and it's reversible!