Chivalry?!

Chivalry? I think I am seeing some beginnings of chivalry from my little Levi! He continues to hand me the towel when I come out of the shower, he wipes up messes on the floor while I’m doing dishes, I dropped my keys this morning and he looked down said “I’ll get it!”  and then picked them up for me. I know that Kaylee at that age also started to try to help out around the house and do more things. It is so exciting to see it from him! I definitely love those sweet moments.  I picked him up last week and was like “wow he’s gained weight” but I weighed him and he’s the same. I need to work out more! J I don’t think I’ve been carrying him around as much since he doesn’t really need me to anymore and so my arms, back and core are getting out of the practice. Still finding lots of time to cuddle my little guy (and girl) though still! J

This weekend we had fun. Thursday Eric took them to a concert in the park and I went to go get my hair done.  It was a real treat for me to have some alone time. Thanks Eric! I had thrown out my back and we weren’t sure I could handle the long walk. Eric came home with a story about how Kaylee was shy when a man with down syndrome asked her to dance.  A mother of a girl from daycare was there and she danced with the guy instead. She learned about what down syndrome is. She is becoming more and more aware of the nuances of things such as diversity of cultures and lifestyles. It’s interesting to be a part of. 4 is fun for so many reason. She asked “Are unicorns real?” “Are dragons real?” “Are mermaids real?” “Are fairies real?” Really?! “Why not?!”  “Are dinosaurs real” She tells us more of what’s going on at daycare. It is fun to answer (a bit of one at least) to “how was your day?”

Friday I had to work half day but then got all the laundry caught up and stuff so I could enjoy the kids while we were together.  Saturday we went to a little boys birthday party and enjoyed ourselves. Kaylee and Levi loved throwing the water balloons, getting their faces painted, playing with someone else’s toys. (Always!) Both days we went swimming for a bit in the pool – this year has been so good to have a pool! J Eric does a nice job taking care of it. Kaylee continues to do well learning how to swim. Levi swims by himself now with his life jacket on, of course. He kicks his little legs and obviously loves the independence of swimming by himself. Kaylee is so cute the pride she feels while doing her swimming.

Sunday I took my sister out for a meal just the two of us. It was fun to have the opportunity to have a real adult conversation. I feel like I’m kind of able to get out more and not needed all the time quite so much by the kids. Also Eric has wanted some special Daddy time with them too, which is so awesome. The kids had fun with him – Kaylee discovered she can do a complete puzzle (50 or so pcs, big ones) all by herself with no help.  And then they got to have a long chat online with the Smiths in Co. Eric couldn’t believe how big our niece and nephews looked! How time flies!