Summer wind down

Today the girls finished up their summer programming. It's been an interesting summer. One without enough heat, but one that has kept us busy and on the move. 

 Regan was slow to warm up to her summer routine, and she gave us a bit of a run for our money. While she figured out her place amongst a slew of children, she came home exhausted and crabby on most days. She preferred a whine over a nice voice, and a bossy/sassy attitude towards her wee sister. We initiated a "chore jar" to help mitigate those behaviors, and although it's working quite well, both girls are actually ENJOYING when they get to grab a chore. Win-Win I guess! 

She has started helping cooking in the kitchen, and boy do I love her company. She is such a great helper!

She tells us that she is not excited to start school, but in the next breath, she is bouncing off the walls with excitement as she learns which friends are in her class. 

I continue to grow a belly :) This picture is not the greatest, the stripes make it hard to see, and the angle (Ryan is a bit tall) is deceiving. 

Ryan is convinced baby is a boy. 

Although I have had 4 very vivid baby boy dreams, I still think it's a girl (after all, it's all I know!). 

The girls change their opinions by the hour. 

I haven't had any cravings or unusual pregnancy related issues; it's been pretty similar to my previous. 

And for that I'm thankful!

Ryan spends his weekends golfing, generally in the rain. If he has a tee-time, it is bound to rain. 

Happens a lot. And I have to chuckle :) 

He's frequented concerts and sporting events too this summer. 

And he claims to be working a lot, although 2pm mandatory happy hours are also part of his days. 

And last but not least, this peanut has also finished her summer programming. She played all sorts of summer-outdoor games, was blessed with in-house field trips weekly, bounce houses and water days. Sidney got to nap each and every day at school, so she would come home in a much happier mood compared to her big sis. 

She's over-the-top thrilled to be starting in her new classroom when she returns to school in September. We know it will be a huge adjustment for her (no more naps at school), but we are looking forward to this final year of preschool. 

Here's to the last 2 weeks of summer!