The smallest soccer player

During the last session of soccer, poor Coen had to just sit with mommy and watch Carter. He was too young since this is a 3-4 year old class. When I approached the coach about letting him give it a try, I got the big blow off. I'm sure everyone thinks their kid is the exception, but I figured that Coen just copies Carter anyway and he is actually really good at kicking the ball where it needs to go. Anyway, I gave up and he just sat and watched.

One night Chris was able to make it to class and used his special magic. Just like that Coen was signed up for the next session with the condition that the coach could kick him out if he couldn't keep up.

Tonight was his first night and he did great! Coach said no problem, he can stay in the class! The oldest kid in the class, on the other hand, well... I think the coach had a different talk with his parents. He cried the whole time and would not leave their side. Poor guy!

Both boys are in the smallest size shirt. You can tell they are not meant for 2 1/2 year olds :)

I think he's making fun of me

Summer fun

We've been taking full advantage of the weather being nice the past few days. I think I'm actually starting to get used to summer not starting until the 2nd week of July here in the northwest. Today we started out with a special trip to Dots Donuts! The boys knew right away which one they one. Carter chose a wild cherry donut while Coen chose the orange one right next to it. I thought for sure they would have a harder time - I did!

Then we were off to pick berries. We thought they had raspberries, but were pleasantly surprised to get to pick marion berries today!!

The other day we joined Auntie Lindsey and GG at GG's neighborhood pool. Kids are allowed for 2 hours each morning, but the boys only stayed in the water about 1/2 hour. Coen really enjoyed it. Carter did as well, but just like his mama did when she was his age, he sat on the steps of the pool in his life jacket. Once Coen started jumping in from the side of the pool, Carter joined in, but would insist that I got closer and closer to him to catch him until I was right under him. Once I caught him, I had to take him right back to the steps.

 

Dots Donuts

How daddy plays

Sometimes daddy can get a little carried away with the building toys. After awhile, the boys lose interest :)

What you talking 'bout Willis?

This had me almost on the floor laughing. Usually Coen is EASIER to understand than Carter, but on this day, I couldn't figure it out. I think he was trying to ask for a marble, but couldn't remember what it was called.

What was so funny was that Carter kept going up to him, putting his ear close and then trying to translate as if the two of them spoke their own language and I was the one out of the loop!

A big day for a big boy

Quite the day for big boy Coen. He's been doing great in his pull-ups so I decided today that he would graduate to real big boy underwear! Honestly, we probably could have done it about a month ago, but this tired mama didn't want to add any unnecessary accidents to our daily schedule. 

He goes on the big potty when he needs to - he never wanted anything to do with the little training potty that Carter uses, even freaked out when I put a smaller seat on the big potty to assist. Nope. He'd rather sit on the potty with his tushy hanging in there and hold himself up. When I switched Carter to underwear, we did it 24/7 cold turkey without isses, but Coen still can't make it to the potty in time in the morning so he'll be staying in pull-ups at night for the time being. Really, it's like his body is still getting used to having plenty of liquid and not being dehydrated. We can avoid liquid an hour prior to bed time and he can potty right before bed, he will still wake up with a full pull-up.

No, this photo has nothing to do with his underwear, but it was taken today and too cute not to share. 

Nearing the finish line

Baby appointment went fine today. I'm still measuring a bit small, but only an inch this week. Peggy said it's as if he is laying sideways which is what I'm constantly telling Chris :) we'll have an ultrasound at the next appointment to check on his growth (yeah, more pictures!!!). I only gained 2 oz the past 2 weeks which was a shock since I feel huge, but keeping up with the boys is pretty tough work. I'm looking forward to my upcoming weekend completely alone to rest, relax and work on a special project. Bet I'll gain more than 2 oz just this weekend :)