Sound asleep, busy playing with bag clips (and apparently chewing on them?), cosy on his throne (broken office chair), watching Geo Trax...
It's all about to get really ugly...
... of what my day was like today. They were out to get me. All. Day. Long. I realize I only have two. But there are days when these two feel like an army.
Just as I was rocking Alex to sleep I was thinking to myself, "Self, it's not that bad. They were rough today but at least they didn't find paint, scissors or fire." Hmph. Close enough.
The photo above is Erik on his first day of paramedic school. (HERE is the post about it)....
...two years later....
The photo below is Erik on his first day of WORK! He was hired by a local ambulance company to work part time as a Paramedic. He is keeping his job at the hospital as well. So, we won't be seeing much of him. This week is his orientation/academy. So I will post another photo of him in his uniform (hubba hubba!) when he wears it.
We are so incredibly proud of him. It makes me so happy that he completed his course, received his license and gets to work in a field he loves. It makes me so happy to see him do what he loves and do it well. It makes me happy that I have confidence in him that he will do a fantastic job and use his knowledge to have success. It makes me happy that he is advancing in his work and continuing to make and achieve goals, all while I get to stay home with the kids (how cool is that?). It makes me happy to be able to tell Max and Alex that their Daddy will be inside/driving the ambulances they love to see around town, saving lives and comforting those who are sick. It makes me happy that he is that "special type of person" you hear about that can handle this type of work.
HE makes me so happy.
We love you so much, Erik! Well done, kid.
Alex loves Obi's crate. I can't keep him away from it. He's constantly getting his little arm stuck between the bars so he can splash in her water and food bowls. He eats any kibble he can get his hands on and she licks anything he has lingering on his fingertips. Luckily Obi is very gentle with him, she usually just sits back in her crate and lets him have his fun.
Payten and Riley have a brand new baby brother, Blake Ryan, (best part? He was born on my birthday...BEST GIFT EVER!!!) so my Mom brought the girls up for a day to give Carla a little break and alone time with him. After lots of lunch, playtime and movies, we headed outside and of course turned on the water. It wasn't a very hot day but that doesn't keep them out of the water. Max loves playing with these two.
Seeing double? One of the boys most favorite thing is this slide that my parents gave them for Christmas. Alex climbs up and watches everything going on. Any other kids playing on it just have to go around him because there is usually no moving him.
Growing is exhausting. He's been falling asleep everywhere lately. He grew another tooth and is starting to take steps. He can do about 5 or so without falling. He's getting much better with his balance as he practices.
There. A little update.
Trying to keep the boys cool on a hot day, my way. (I'll spare you the photo of the way to keep cool on a hot day Alex's way...the toilet. Ew.)
A few weeks ago we went to the A's game with Erik's Mom and Grandma. We had a WONDERFUL time. We had great seats and the boys (all three) had a blast. It was a flashback to the 70's night so the 70's were seen all over the ballpark. We got Joe Rudi jersey's upon arrival, disco ball necklaces, stick-on mustache's, small soft baseballs for the boys, live music, old cars, lots of stadium food and playing in Stomper's playground. It was SUCH a fun night!
Oh Alex. Mr. Bakey, bakester, bakey bakey bakerton, bakety bake bake, nakey bakey, bakey wakey...shall I go on?
Determined, aggressive little 10 month old.
His 6th tooth is cutting through, he wants to get into EVERYTHING, he's a scrawny guy with incredible strength, and is trying to figure out how to stand on his own. For now he's a speed crawler.
That's one of his cheese ball faces. Isn't it bizarre? We're trying to fatten him up a little so the falling won't hurt so bad. He's eating regular food now (and by that I mean no more mushed food. He's still on formula). Erik ended up having Monday off so we decided it was Family Fun-day. And it was. We took a short drive to Lake Solano and did some exploring, playing, had a picnic, fed the ducks, napped, watched the animals and relaxed. We drove through here once before a couple years ago and decided it was time to really check it out. It was nice and, despite the heat, we had a fun time.
There were peacock's everywhere. This one greeted us as we chose our table. And he wasn't moving so we sat by the water instead. He was gorgeous.
Alex was set having lunch, playing, talking, showing us his feet and silly faces. I always wish I had my camera when he makes his faces. He is a total cheese ball.
Max was trying to get a little squirrel's attention.
Dear Garbage Man,
It's Monday. Our Garbage Day.
I see a pattern and understand it is impossible for you to pick up my (or my neighbors) garbage cans you knock over almost weekly. (I know it's "the claw/robots fault". Not yours.) But I still have a favor to ask.
Would it kill you to glance up towards my house and wave an arm to the sweet boy who is DESPERATELY trying to get your attention? He runs to the window at full speed when he hears you coming. He waves and yells, "Hi Garbage Man!!!!!" every Monday. On lucky days, we see you guys around town too. He gets just as excited. He thinks you have the BEST job in the world.
Wave to my kid, eh? I think between he and his monster brother they are providing your job security.
Love,
Max's Mommy
