We spent a fabulous Labor Day weekend at Blake Island with good friends and lots of kids
We got the best campsite on the island.... that is until we discovered there were raccoons living in this tree who would come to wreak their havoc at night.
It strikes me that I haven’t devoted enough time to writing about what my children are like these days. Here is a brief synopsis.
Edison is having a wonderful time as a three-year-old. His
new favorite word is “why.” I once promised myself (before kids) that I would
always answer that question for kids. But… Edison is definitely testing the
boundaries of my patience. But he just wants to learn and understand the world.
He really likes going out on the boat. Eben gives him a rope a nd Edison throws it over board,
calling, “anchors away.” We bought Edison some new sneakers and told them they
are running shoes. Now he runs everywhere – it is hilarious and awesome. He is a shy boy in new situations,
especially around strangers, but with his inner-circle he talks up a storm.
Charlotte is an inquisitive, bubbly fifteen-month-old. She
is living up to her teacher’s nickname, “Ms. Giggles.” Edison loves making her
laugh, and Charlotte usually obliges – never holding back and often belting out
a belly laugh or even falling down from laughing so hard. She can say a few
words and babbles a lot. Her favorite toy at the moment is a bouncy ball. She
also has freakish arm strength and can hold onto the monkey bars for two
minutes. She only slides on her tummy, feet-first. Her teacher says she is a
two-year-old trapped in a fifteen-month-old body, always climbing and
exploring. She is still long and thin - 90% height and 50% weight, but her doctor says she is a healthy baby and right on track developmentally.
Last week was their first day of school after a wonderful
summer break. I tried to prepare Edison for the transition by telling him what
to expect. I thought he’d be reluctant. But after hearing he’d have a new
teacher, be in a big kid room (with potties), learn new songs, and hear new
stories – he was excited. The first day went smoothly. The teachers told me
that when the kids had to move from the big drop-off area to their separate
classrooms, they gave each other a minute-long hug. Later, when they were both
on their adjacent playgrounds, Charlotte tried to crawl under the fence to get
to Edison. The following days were harder, Edison didn’t want me to leave him,
but we’re getting better at it each day.
So that is a snapshot of the kids at three-years and
fifteen-months. I love them dearly and am finally at a point where I’m rested
enough to appreciate the time I have with them – they are a treasure!
We are trying to enjoy the last days of summer and spent Saturday at Jetty Island, just off the shore of Everett.
Charlotte liked running around on the beach and even took a long nap in our beach tent.
Matt & Lisa, and his parents met us there by coming in their boat. Edison liked going fishing with the guys. Despite Matt catching salmon earlier in the week, they weren't biting today.
Lisa is great at playing with the kids. Charlotte is distracted from being fussy by Lisa digging in the sand. Too bad we have to say goodbye to summer so soon. It was actually just getting started weather-wise out here.
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