Although we've had some recent illness (J escaped it this time) and I've been slowing down quite a bit, the family is doing great! After recent routine doctor appointments, we found out that both Bruce and his little sister are developing normally. Bruce went to the dentist for the first time and had a normal oral exam. His dentist felt everything was great, even though it doesn't look like there's room for any more teeth in that little mouth! His 15 month doctor appointment went well and his doctor said "Well, he won't be the fattest kid in class. But who wants to be that kid?". His doctor's a little on the weird side. Bruce is developing within normal limits and right on his growth curve, but on the thin side of the curve. His mom and dad were too, so I guess he didn't fall far from the tree. He took his vaccines like a champ (always does). His baby sister is growing normally and was still head-up at my OB appointment last week. Since then however, my contractions have lessened and she either dropped or is just in a much more comfortable position. I also can't locate her head on the top of my belly anymore, so that's a good sign. She is as active as ever and we are eagerly preparing for her arrival. My next routine ultrasound is scheduled for the week after next. This one will confirm her position and hopefully her gender as well! We'll let you know how it goes. Jerret is working a lot, which is an answer to prayer since his recent lay off, but we miss having him around as much. I am so grateful for his hard work, though! He takes such good care of us.

All of the activities Bruce and I are involved in are starting after our break for summer. Bruce will be going to MDO at a new preschool this year. Although we were all very attached to the previous one, this one is closer and will be much more convenient for all of us. We are also looking forward to CBS and MOPS starting within the next couple weeks as well.

We have been working hard on easing the transition to big brother for Bruce. He is fully aware that he's been number one thus far and a little sister may be a rude awakening for him! This is early to do some of these transitions, but at least they won't come by surprise when his sister gets here. We have been focusing on helping him become more independent, which I think we will all be thankful for in a couple months (or less). He has started sleeping in a toddler bed rather than his crib (which he could almost climb out of anyway). I thought this was going to be a nightmare, but it's not actually as bad as I thought it would be. He is now comfortable sleeping in it and is content most mornings to play in his room until we get up. When he first saw his firetruck bed in his room, he was ecstatic. It was love at first sight and he climbed all over it for the next hour or so. My first thought was that it was WAY to exciting for him to sleep in, but he does actually sleep in it. Who would've thought?

Climbing all over the new fancy bed

It turns out that this bed can double for a place to sleep after all!

One of those pictures you have to take because you (and your child's future spouse) will think they are priceless someday. No, that's a potty seat, not a hat. He was rather proud of his discovery of this alternate use, though.

He loves to find sticks for Willow to tear apart. He thinks it's hilarious!




He saw a huge bug, but it went under the leaves. After looking for it for a while, he says "bye-bye" to it.





This is just a video to show how he plays and talks his jargon constantly. It isn't the best sample, but they always have such perfect video moments when the camera's not on, you know?