We have a Pre-schooler!

This week, Owen had his first days as a pre-schooler.  We're trying out a Montessori toddler program two mornings a week (W and Th).  So far, he loves it!  He's so excited to roll his backpack into the school every morning, it makes me smile.  And he's had no separation issues, which I guess I can thank MOPS last year for.  I think he's ready for some structure and creative activities, while I enjoy a little break and solo time with Hadley.  Yea! (He was deliberately trying not to smile in this pic.)

Some funny things he's saying these days:
"pun-ioca" - tapioca pudding
"Mommy's 'puter" - breast pump
"Owen's 'puter" - iPad
"butter crackers" - crackers with peanut butter
asking Daddy "how was work today?" when he comes home :)

Hadley's smiling more and making cute little cooing sounds that sound like sighs.  She's also scooting around (on her back) quite a bit when laid on a blanket on the floor.

When she's in the swing, sometimes she has a random hand position for several minutes.  I think she startles and then is slow to go back to resting position...?  This hand was up for about 5 minutes.

And for those keeping track of my garden, we are deep into tomato and raspberry season now!  The cherry tomato plant has been really productive, and my racquetball-sized tomatoes are ripening now, but we've had a few nights with frost, so time's running out on the garden.