Diana Kicking Feet Over

Diana is showing the first signs of trying to rollover by kicking her legs over.

Tummy Time

Diana likes tummy time a little better but still doesn't last very long. Jonathan likes to get down and do tummy time with her...which might actually help keep her interest longer.

Soccer - JT's First Goal

Here is video of Jonathan's first goal...this was about 45 minutes into soccer practice where I really don't think there was a minute Jonathan wasn't running, aside from water breaks. I love that he had a meltdown and told his coach he was hungry. I knew he would be hungry but I didn't realize how hungry he was until we got home and he ate 5 pieces of pizza, a handful of carrots, some salad and an oreo cookie...about an hour later he ate again when Brad got home to eat.

Shoe fitting

Diana had her shoe fitting today and as soon as we walked in the door, the nurse said her shoes are too small and immediately called the shoe store. I guess this explains why her shoes wouldn't stay on. So my original thought of a 30 minute appointment turned into 2 1/2 hours! Thank goodness Bev came to play with Jonathan or I may have gone insane. The guy at the shoe store asked where I got the original pair, when I said there and he looked shocked, agreeing they were too small. NICE! I think these shoes will be better. They go up higher on her ankle and he added pads to the heel and tongue of the shoe to help with her foot sliding out. So far she hasn't gotten out of them but I also don't have the bar between them yet so tomorrow will be the true test. We are also back to the "pain" cry and it is breaking my heart. She will not let me put her down, been holding here for 3 hours now. Looks like it will be another long night. Oh and in case you were wondering like me, each pair of shoes is $460. Ouch! Thank goodness for health insurance.

First Soccer Practice

Tonight Jonathan had his first soccer practice and he did GREAT! He was so excited about it, he barely took a nap and we got there about 20 minutes early because he wanted to get there. As soon as we got there, he put on his cleats and watched the 4 coaches playing soccer. Then one came over and asked him if he wanted to play and off he went. It was just him and the four coaches for a few minutes and he was talking their ears off. Other kids started showing up, including his friends, Alivia, Rocco, Alex and Danny. I was impressed with how well Jonathan listened to the coaches for instructions and how FAST he is. The boy can run! We had a couple meltdowns because he couldn't stop the ball at first like they were showing him and when other kids got the ball from him but the coaches handled all of the situations perfectly. Jonathan definitely learned a lot tonight but now needs some practice. I can't wait to see how much he improves by the end of the session. He is playing "up" with 4 and 5 year olds so he can play with his friends but I have to say i think it will work out. Highlight of the night, Jonathan scored a goal!!! He worked hard for it and was very proud. I will post the video of it soon. Daddy and GB came to watch also. I think we are all excited for next Thursday already.

We got there early so Jonathan was out playing with one of the coaches all by himself.

Listening to drill instructions.

Picture with his coaches and friends after practice. I love the rosy cheeks.

Soccer Shoes

Jonathan is obsessed with his soccer shoes! He hasn't taken them off since he got them...well I guess he has but as long as we are inside and he isn't sleeping, he is wearing them. He asked me today if he could nap with them. When I said he couldn't sleep with shoes on, he said "How about if I just hold them?" I had to put them in a place where he could see them while he was napping. As soon as he woke up, we wanted them back on. I really hope he likes to play soccer otherwise we may need to find another use for these shoes.

Brad really thinks Jonathan looks like he did in this picture.

Athletic Tape

My lifesaver (thank you Libby!) through all of Diana's foot issues gave me a great tip...use athletic tape to keep Diana's shoes on. I bought some today when we were buying Jonathan's soccer shoes and can you believe it, the shoes have been on for 3 hours without falling off once! I am overjoyed at the moment. Diana hasn't even seemed bothered by the shoes either. Alleluia! Oh and yes, I said soccer shoes...Jonathan has his first soccer practice on Thursday of this week. He is pretty excited!