We have been one busy and happy family this winter (or shall I say the lack of winter). We managed to get out and sled a few times, shovel a few times and run the snow blower a few times. The boys are still waiting for their "BIG" storm where we can make unlimited snowmen. Maybe in a few weeks...or maybe next year. In the meantime we have been taking advantage of the 40-50 degree weather and going for bike rides and walks around the neighborhood these past few weeks.
Matthew is busy as ever and "graduated" from speech at the end of November. He is now going to go back to Bronson in a few weeks for a fine motor screen, because his fine motor skills are lower than I would like and despite working daily with him I don't want him to struggle with school in a few months. If he qualifies, great and if he doesn't they will give me things to use at home to help him strengthen those muscles. He has Kindergarten screening in about two months and will attend my school in the fall. We are hoping for a Young-fives placement because my district is about 99% sure at this point that they will switch to full day/full time kindergarten. I know he is not developmentally ready for eight hours a day at school! If we keep young-fives in the district then he will be bussed to another school for that one year and then be with me for K-5. I still can't believe that he is ready for school, where did the time go? Matthew will start indoor soccer in a few weeks and he is so excited. He has been wearing his shin guards and socks all over the house since we got them. We have a pop-up goal that they boys like to play soccer with in the hallway.
Drew is probably even more busy than Matthew. He follows Matthew's every move and I wonder what he will do in the fall when Matthew is not with him anymore at daycare. He is 32 pounds and 36 inches (both 85%), only about 9 pounds lighter than Matthew. He loves to read books, run, dance and jump off of everything. He seriously has no fear of anything. He will dance to any beat...from me humming, a song on the radio or a commercial playing in the background. He's a mover and a butt shaker! He has had a major verbal explosion recently and is a talking machine. He can count to ten (not too clear, but you can definitely hear the initial sounds and the double syllable of seven). Over Christmas we switched the boy's bedrooms and converted the crib into the full bed. Matthew is now in that bed and Drew took over Matthew's old room and twin bed. They both love being in a bigger bed and "new" rooms.
We all are looking forward to the warmer weather and the boys are itching to get on the boat. Drew has never been, so it will be an exciting time for him. Only a few more months :)
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