It had to be done . . .

Max's precious baby curls had gotten so long that when his hair was wet it reached down below his shoulders. And when dry it was starting to look really poofy and messy. As chief kid haircutter (Grayson has had only one professional cut in his life) I grabbed my scissors and did my best to trim him up but still keep some semblance of the baby curls. My sweet baby is growing up.

Max at School

This past year Max has been going to the same preschool as Grayson, but just two mornings a week from 9 - 12. I though we'd just try it, and if he didn't like it we'd just quit. The real point was just to give me a little break and a chance to get stuff done without kids. Turns out, he did wonderfully from the very beginning. And I credit that entirely to his wonderful teachers, Nancy, Laura, and Helen who every week get down on the floor with the kids and play with them, lead them in activities, take them on walks, and take them to the playground. Unbeknownst to the parents, they were taking pictures throughout the year that they presented to us at the end in a photo album. It is such a treasure! We also received a digital copy so I can share them with you.

Not even walking yet!

Miss Stephanie is our school's music teacher. She visited the baby room from time to time for special singing with the kids.

Snack time!

More snack!

With Miss Laura.

With Miss Nancy.

Unless it was raining, the kids went on a walk every school day.

School's Out!

Yesterday was our last day of school, and the past two weeks have been filled with end-of-year celebrations. The first was a little picnic for Max's class.

Max's Little Friend

Max and Catalina are good little friends.


They met at school, where they spend every Tuesday and Thursday morning playing together and going on strolls with the other kids.

We've also been having regular playdates, which is fun for the kiddos and their mommies!

Our Last Soccer Saturday of the Season

Saturday was Grayson's last soccer game of the spring season.

Even though they don't keep score at this age, his team won every game of the season - most by a landslide - except this one.

This team was tough! It was another team made up largely of kids from Grayson's school.

For some reason his preschool turns out some fiercely competitive soccer players.

Grayson scored a goal, and fought hard, but that other team fought hard too.

At the after-game party, the Pirates did their final aargh cheer and celebrated a great season with coach Clifton and coach Janet.

Then each player received a medal and a pirate cup and bandana.

Grayson was really proud of that medal!

And here's a video from a couple of games ago:

Pirates Soccer Team from Shannon on Vimeo.