I had a revelation the other day, it was that my little Ayden is starting Kindergarten this year, not only that but he will be riding the bus! I could deal with the starting school, it is hitting a little hard because of the fact he will be in Loveland and I work in Fort Collins, so I am not as close. Bummer! The bus ride is what is freaking me out, I never had to ride the bus to or from school when I was younger. Now I know that some of you are thinking it will be fine, let me tell you I am sure that these people are well qualified in their driving skills, as my own mother trains bus drivers for Poudre school district, but I have heard some of her stories of drivers and the things that can go on. There is still something about trusting your child to be transported safely to school in the hands of someone you don't know on a vehicle could swallow your child without a single thought. Now mind you Ayden thinks this is the coolest thing ever and can't hardly wait for the opportunity to ride the bus, I am sure he thinks that it is going to be like the magic school bus in the stories at grandma's house.
Now Ry she is starting to show more and more personality. Anymore if we say that we are going to Grandma's house, she says "no, umpapa's house". She is becoming a daddy's girl! If Doug's runs to the store she wants to go, if he goes running she wants to go. She is also starting to show some interest in having her hair done, now mind you I am not allowed to touch it unless she needs help. She does such a lovely job as you can see below. She is doing extremely well with being potty-trained. I bought her princess underwear a couple of weeks ago and she could hardly wait to put some on. If she hadn't been buckled into the cart I am sure she would have stripped right there in Target to change out of training pants into "rella". She is starting to speak more clearly so that you can understand her, there are somethings that she struggles with one being "lucky chick" it comes out sounding like "ucky hick". She is a hoot!
Masyn is now coming up on 8 weeks old. I can't even believe that my leave is almost over. I have enjoyed myself beyond belief. Seeing Ayden and Ryleigh interact with Masyn is the greatest thing. They are both very protective of him and want to keep him safe from other people. They are both quick to tell me that he is crying, even if I am holding him. They have taken to taking care of their own babies the way they see mommy and daddy take care of them.
Doug is getting ready to ship out to basic training. He leaves on March 30th, he will be gone until mid-July at the earliest. He is starting to get excited, and I myself am trying to be excited with him. I am trying to get the kids prepared for the length of time he is away and create a countdown calendar for when we will be able to see him.
Ayden LOVES his little brother!
Ayden and Ry "breastfeeding" their babies from their belly buttons
I use a blanket almost 100% of the time, WOW do they have imaginations!
Ryleigh demonstrating her future as a hair stylist
Ayden making googlie eyes at Masyn
