I missed posting in the month of May, where two pretty big days took place!
First of all, this cute guy turned one! I can't believe this. He's now 13 months and walking! He took his first steps at 12 months old, but now he's walking around a lot more. Still in that wobbly/drunk walking phase, but it's getting better!
Gabe loves: Eating. Gabe is the complete opposite of his brother when it comes to food. We practically have to bribe Alex to eat, but this chunk eats everything in site. He moved over to whole milk without a problem and will eat fruits, vegetables, and pretty much any table food we give him. It's such a nice change! He also loves babbling and talking, getting into everything, and super loves his dad. Sometimes I think he prefers daddy's company! He is really the most cuddly/huggy baby and will give so many hugs and kisses.
Another big day- this one turned 3! Three is harder than two so far with the attitude and temper, but it's also so much fun! Alex learns at such a rapid pace, remembers everything he learns, and loves to play. He's learning phonics and already can read some. He loves music and singing, and runs around the house all day singing nursery songs and playing games. He's also a super sweet big brother (most of the time). He loves Gabe and is always trying to help him. When Gabe gets hurt for any reason, Alex cries too and tries to comfort him. I just love it. Alex sure is a joy to be around!
Since Alex's birthday fell on a holiday, we decided to take a short trip to San Antonio, where the boys had their first hotel experience. Surprisingly, they both did wonderfully. Gabe was in the pack n' play between the beds, and come bedtime, he plopped down and went right to sleep. No crying or fussing beforehand, even though we were right there. Alex insisted on sharing a bed with dad, so he and Gary shared a bed while I had my own. Everyone fell right to sleep! Maybe it was the stormy weather outside (puts the boys to sleep), but it was nice. Anyway, it was a fun trip and thankfully the storm was only through the night. Alex loved visiting the Alamo (last time we went, I was pregnant with Gabe), and kept saying, "rememer (remember) the Alamo!". He also loved riding the fancy alligator (elevator) in our hotel. It included a lot of walking, boat rides on the San Antonio River (our hotel was also on the river), and some shopping.
Also, I ended up leaving my job. It was nothing wrong with the job, of course, but it was me feeling a little too overwhelmed with the schedule. It was a 40 minute commute one way and full-time. It was actually a fun job, but right now it was just too much. Although I was able to see the boys, the hours were really hard on Alex. Every single evening included exhausted screaming and crying. Mornings he was crying because we were up early. He loved, loved school, but he just wasn't emotionally ready for so many hours of it. Gabe adjusted fine, but still wasn't really napping all that long during the nap time. Plus, as a full time student, it was hard keeping up with my studies. In the end, it was best to leave. I'm teaching some piano for the summer in the home, but that's about it.
About school real quick, I decided to change my major. I'll still be teaching, but it's no longer Interdisciplinary K-8. Instead I'll be doing science education, specializing in biology. I thought it would be really fun to put my passion of science into it, so there you go!
Well, that's about it! Welcome, summer!
