So I have been horrible at updating this blog for the last three months. With school starting back and cross country season at the beginning of the fall and now basketball season, life has just been hectic. You would think I would still have time to update a bit, but with Easton so mobile, and Kenan a ball of fire, I don't have a whole lot of time in front of the computer. If I am, my time this fall has been taken with a new volunteer job I have been doing with the church. Once I get done with that, it is usually on to something else. That being said, I will try to highlight the fun things that have been happening this fall.
Next week is Easton's one year birthday and I can't believe the year has gone by so quickly. He still seems like such a little guy to me compared to Kenan at this age. By one Kenan had about eight teeth, tons of hair, and was walking. Easton on the other hand still just has two teeth(although the middle four on the top are coming through), very fine blond hair you can hardly see, and is content to crawl instead of walk. Kenan was not much of a crawler which is why I think he walked so soon, but Easton can move really fast and I think it is just easier for him. I know some people don't like it once they are walking, but we are on the go so much I am ready for him to do a bit on his own so I don't have to carry him everywhere. He can move all around the furniture and push his push toy, just nothing on his own.
I am still nursing Easton and probably will for the next 2-3 months, although we will gradually cut feedings as he transitions to milk and his sippy cup. This is another thing he hasn't done as soon. Kenan loved using his cup by about 10 months. Easton doesn't really like it. He would prefer to drink straight from a big cup with me helping him. He is eating almost everything he can mash with his gums, although he still struggles with some veggies if they are not blended. I still haven't given him honey, strawberries, or nut products yet.
As the year has gone by Easton has gradually gone from the 95% in weight and height to the 10-15%. The doctor isn't worried though because he is a great eater and he is still gaining. He said this is just probably his normal body composition, he just gained well in the womb and came out on the big size. I would agree since Kenan was really large for a preemie, but if you compare their sizes over the year, by 6mnths they both have about the same weight and height and continue that. It has been fun to see the boys now interact so much and to see Easton's personality come out. So far he is a bit more laid back, but he still can have a temper when he wants to.
Kenan has developed a lot over the fall months. He started preschool at the beginning of September and I have loved seeing him meet new people and interact in a classroom setting. At first he would have preferred to stay home with me, but now he really enjoys it. Nick said we just do too many fun things. He has wonderful teachers, and I can see his desire for learning grow every day. He is also a great big brother. I know he is loving the fact that Easton can play with him a lot more, he is still just a bit too eager for some things. Many times I find him trying to get Easton to do something he doesn't want to do.
Sport season was another big highlight this fall. Kenan has so much fun interacting with the participants of the sports Nick coaches. He calls them daddy's kids. During cross country we had a runner go to Semi-state again so we got to go on an overnight to Brown County with some of the team. We did that last year as well, but this year Kenan really enjoyed it. Now that we are into basketball season, you can really see Kenan wanting to be a part of what daddy does. He will wear a whistle around sometimes and say that he is a coach. One of his favorite things to do is to ride the white buses that Nick drives the teams in. He thinks that is really cool.
As the year 2009 comes to a close, I am thankful for all God has blessed our family with and I look forward to another fun-filled year.
