Quick Update

I have 20 minutes so this is going to be a quickie.

We are working on the garden landscaping.  Russ' is using the adventure as his management class' project, so has a smooth timeline.  He'll have pictures I'm sure to contribute, before and after.

We are working on getting Jillian into a preschool so she can learn and build friendships. Brief park friends just aren't enough anymore. In anticipation we're all excited and working on our consistent potty habits. She's doing wonderfully, just sometimes needs a little hint if she's wrapped up in playing.

We hit the Denver Children's Museum last week.  It was a nice change, but will be back to the Zoo on Thursday. Jillian Loved the full sized fire engine (bee bou). We discussed 911.  There was a practice phone that she could dial and they had automated questions. I've decided not to have an emergency until we have time to practice some more.

Tobin liked crawling around and loved the stuffed animal basket and of course the stairs. He's eating, growing, and into everything... especially Sadie's water dish.

A bit over time...

Hip Development

Quick update: We had Tobin's hip appointment on Wednesday the 11th and his hips are as to be expected given he had hip dysplasia. That is, his left hip is developing slightly slower than the right. Hopefully it'll catch up. We'll keep tabs with the help of Children's Hospital in Aurora as he grows to make sure things stay on track. The issue hasn't slowed him down and shouldn't.

South Valley Hike Thursday

Jillian, Tobin and I went hiking at South Valley last week. We ate a snack in the entrance shelters before starting out. Jillian was totally gitty running around taking it all in at full speed. We saw birds, ants and played in the dirt as we walked. You could see sad burnt trees from the North Fork Fire on the ridge behind the Lockheed building. It was such a wonderful time for everyone, we'll be heading back for sure.

Painting Outside Friday

We ate lunch outside and I tried to do a little light yard work as the kiddos painted and enjoyed the outside. Tobin wasn't too into hanging solo in his chair, so we ended up watching Jillian create a masterpiece and eating Cheerios.

Easter Sunday

For Easter after the Easter Bunny's treats had been discovered, and all our eggs had been found we went to Ft. Collins to have brunch and hang out at Aunt Jen's house. We had a wonderful time with Jen, Ron, Tyler, Regina, Aspen, Kenna, Spencer and Sara. Easter Bunny Ron hid eggs around the yard for the kids and Jillian, Aspen and Kenna all had a fantastic time running around finding them and then playing together.

Should be working...

Oh my, has it really been over a month? It seems every week I think I'm going to get something in, but alas here I am writing on an unprepared whim to avoid doing client web updates. So, what news?

Our little hipster Tobin

I finally got in to take Tobin's 10 month hip x-rays on Thursday and there was a little asymmetry. Supposedly this is normal for kiddos who've had hip dysplasia, but they are referring us to Children's Hospital. We have an appointment on April 11th to check him out.

Other than that he's in Great shape, eager to get his hands on and explore Everything! He stands with little effort, holding onto things as he vines around the room. He seems ready to take his first steps any day now.

We went to the zoo yesterday and he got such a kick out of the animals, reaching out for them, waving, wanting to join in on the rope swinging or hay munching. He especially enjoyed riding the carousel rhino.

Jillian is Jillian

She's perfecting her 'silly dance', which is basically sticking out her tongue, pushing out her ears and shuffling.

I'm currently eating the lace red licorace we got to practice letter shapes (they're their own reward). She wrote her first A a couple days ago. It's amazing how much she picks up. I really don't practice with her all that much and she did it all by herself... in orange!

She loves making friends wherever she goes. At drop in gymnastics the other day she met a girl named Zoey and they danced, jumped and hugged their way thru the whole hour. She made friends at her cousin Aspen's birthday party in Ft. Collins too. I really want to get her into a morning program so she can make some more consistent friends. She'd love that.

OK, Tobin's awake. Work successfully thwarted.

Oh, I think I've convinced Russ to help make entries so maybe next entry won't be so long.