Carter Update: He LOVES his new teacher and class. He was a little unsure the first day at drop off, but didn't cry. I was so proud of him. Today was day 2 (he goes mwf) and he had a great day. YAY Carter! He seems to really like it here and hasn't asked too much about home, home.

Chandler Update: I didn't see a few things coming.... 1. She was so upset on Monday without Carter. I just thought she was teething, but as soon as we picked Carter up she was like a different person. Which made me think the real issue was that she was missing him. Today she did better without him, but was EXCITED to see him after school. Who knows. I know it's a lot of change for her right now. 2. She seems to have a fear of the water (pools or beach) and DOESN'T like sand. We've gone swimming 3 times this week and she's doing better. By that I mean, she tolerates it and doesn't cry the whole time like the first day. She loved the water this summer...I guess she's just more aware now. By the time we left the beach yesterday, she would walk in the sand, but man was she relieved when we left. Too funny. I'm going to keep working with her slowly. New textures are throwing her off. Carter's so cute. He just talks to her in a sweet voice and tells her 'it's ok channie, see I'll show you.' I took Chandler to her first My Gym class today. She was so cute. I'm looking forward to going with her weekly. She's been a MAJOR momma's girl the past few weeks...it's not getting any better. It's to the point where she seeks me out if I leave the room. If someone tries to pick her up, she shakes her head and says 'no no no.' and runs to me. Hmmmm. Not good. Any suggestions...working on more time away from her.

Me Update: It still feels like we're on vacation. I find myself trying to squeeze in so much every day. I have the midwest mentality...I have to be, do, go in order to take advantage of the nice weather. The reality is that every day we've been here so far has been nice. Needless to say, we're getting lots of exercise and enjoying lots of outdoor time. Everyone's BEAT at the end of the day. It still feels a little weird...is it really January. I feel like I'm cheating or something.

My Gym photos

Chandler was very content to play on the blanket. We've been working on keeping her hat on.

Carter loved every minute of it. He collected lots of shells and had fun dipping his toes in the water with grandma (the water was a little too chilly to swim).

Evening bike ride.

Even Milo gets to join us for short rides.

*we're heading to the bike shop this weekend to get helmets.

Little missy feel asleep in the stroller on our walk to get some ice cream...aka cone and sprinkles for Carter for having such a good day at school.