SLOWLY catching up!

Things are always busy around here, but this week we have been getting back into our normal routine (thank goodness). Raleigh had his 4 year check up today and was thrilled to go to the doctor's. The day before he grabbed my stethoscope and said, "Audrey, I am Dr. Smart. I need to make sure you're not sick." Dr. Smart is the kid's pediatrician and is AWESOME! She has been a mentor to me too, ever since Ral was born. Raleigh is in the 75th percentile for weight and 10th percentile for height, which meant his BMI was WAY above the charts. But Dr. Smart told us not to worry because he is not overweight at all. In fact, she was admiring his muscles and told us he has to play sports since he is built for it. I don't think that will be a problem! He had 3 shots and took them like a pro. In fact, he was kind of looking forward to them. He's such a stud!

On Tuesday, Ral started preschool again and was in 7th heaven. He had one meltdown because his best buddy, Luke, dropped the class and wasn't there. But I have promised him playdates, and on Thursday he was playing with the other kids like he has known them forever. He LOVES his preschool.

Audrey has been keeping her pull-ups dry ALL DAY!!! She is awesome at going potty. It is strange to still have Raleigh having accidents while Audrey is ready for undies, but that's how it goes! Raleigh tries, he just can't break himself away from things to go potty in time.

Audrey always asks, "You okay" now if anything happens, even if we just sneeze. She can say her name so it is understandable now, and she understands that there is a baby in my tummy. Her and Raleigh will sit and touch my belly, and Raleigh will talk to Heidi and sing to her.

The kids are getting along really well lately with only the occasional fight. They hug and kiss, and Raleigh plays "Ring Around the Rosie" over and over to make Audrey happy. It is her favorite song and she sings, "Ashes Ashes" when she wants to play.

Okay, I am tired and I just caught myself staring at the dog for no reason, so I think my long nights are catching up to me!

Here are a couple of pics of the presents my Uncle Buz and Aunt Nancy sent the kids. Raleigh got a tool set that he LOVES and Audrey got a Fancy Nancy Doll that is almost as big as her yet she still calls it Baby! The kids got to open these presents first on Christmas Eve, because I am weak and I can't stand unopened presents under my tree for too long! Thanks Uncle Buz and Aunt Nancy!