Before my eyes

Well it seems the boys are growing up right before my eyes. I can't believe Archer is already 2 months old! Where did the time go? At his 2 month check-up yesterday, he weighed in at 11 pounds, 14 ounces (around the 65th percentile) and was 23 inches long (55th percentile). He's getting so big. He's really been "talking" up a storm. He'll stare at me (or Keith) and just "ooh" and "aah" nonstop for a few minutes. He's very engaging. His neck control continues to improve and he's almost doing mini-pushups during tummy time. It won't be long and he'll be mobile so I think I'll enjoy this time while I can!

Will went back to school this week. It's hard to believe he's in the 3 year old class already. He seems so grown up when he straps on his backpack, grabs his lunchbox and heads for the door! We've only had one bad morning so far, when he didn't want to go to school and cried the whole way there. Apparently playing with his trucks at home was more exciting! His teachers, Miss Sue and Miss Jennifer, both seem lovely. Many of Will's classmates from last year are in his class again, which is always fun, but he'll also get a chance to meet new friends. There are quite a few boys in his class too, which I love since most of his friends are girls. We need to balance all those Barbies with some rough and tumble boys! I'm sure I'll regret saying that when he comes home wanting to wrestle again this year. :) So far Archer and I are really enjoying our mornings together. I'm much more productive and Archer actually gets to nap in his crib instead of the car seat. It's a win win!

Labor Day fun

We had a very exciting Labor Day weekend, as both Keith and our good friend Kristin Manning ("Auntie" Kristin) flew in on Friday night. Yay! Finally some adult conversation! The boys were both SO excited to see Keith; Will had started asking where he was about a week before he came home so it was nice to finally say that he was coming home. Archer saved a bunch of smiles for his dad and even started giggling over the weekend. He laughs at Keith's funny faces. So sweet! We got spoiled with Keith actually being home over the summer (a benefit of cancer? only in the military) so it was hard to have him gone for a few weeks. At least Keith was able to see some good friends while in San Diego.

Kristin's visits are always a blast. Will loves Miss Kristin (and her counterpart Mr. Brian, although he wasn't with her this time). Not only does Kristin send the best gifts, she knows just how to spoil a 3 year old. It was great! Archer took a liking to her as well so we know she's a keeper. :) Kristin and I enjoyed a lot of girl time, as she was nice enough to help me shop, and shop, and shop for a new living room rug. No success was found but we managed to spend a lot of time looking. We also got away for afternoon tea and a night on the town (although we were still home by 10pm so that's definitely a sign of our age...) We capped it off with a trip to the aquarium. Will had been asking to go pet the stingrays (they have a tank full and you can sometimes get ahold of one). So we spent 20 minutes or so at the stingray tank...unfortunately, every time one got close enough for Will to touch, he got scared and withdrew his hand. Oh well! Next time! Thanks Kristin for an awesome visit; see you soon!