No Obvious Problems

Reagan had her 1st dental screening today, thanks to the school. This wasn't a complete cleaning/check-up, but was intended to get the kids comfortable with the dentist. The dental assistant checked in her mouth with a flashlight, reviewed good brushing techniques, and most importantly gave her a sticker, a toothbrush and a toothbrush cover for being a good girl. The report said she had "no obvious problems, and it is recommended all children see the dentist every 6 months for good oral hygiene". I guess I need to schedule our next doctor's appointment!

Lazy Sunday Afternoon

What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Dad and Reagan reading the newspaper ~ try not to notice that Reagan's paper is upside down

Cooper was in charge of the remote control today

Big Boy Bath

Cooper has graduated to taking a bath in the big tub ~ the baby tub is no more. Tonight was his 1st experience in the tub, and he had mixed feelings about it.

At first, he really seemed to like it Reagan wasn't too sure about sharing her space
Eventually, they both had a good time togetherEven sharing a few toys All in all, I'd say Cooper enjoyed his 1st bath in the big tub. My baby's growing up too fast!

Merry Go Round

After the playground, we ate lunch and then rode the Merry Go Round.

Cooper has a great time no matter where he is!

Don't go by the look on her face in this picture, she had a great time. She even rode twice
WheeCooper enjoying his freedom from the stroller

Mall Playground

We used the day off on Labor Day to run a few errands and let Reagan play at the playground inside the mall. Cooper also got to play there for his very 1st time. Mom had to run a little interference for both of them with the bigger kids, but they both had a great time.

Ready to play

Just checking things out
The prettiest girl in the play area This is fun!Sliding down the ramp Did you see that? I'm coming to get you!

Time Flies

Cooper is too big (tall) for his infant carrier, so we moved him to a big boy car seat. Actually, he took Reagan's car seat and she got a new one. You'd think she'd be happy about that, but she's not. She doesn't want him to have anything that belongs to her. Since he's moved up car seats, that means we no longer can use his snap on stroller, so we also had to get a new umbrella stroller. Reagan decided that she would take a pink stroller and give Cooper the blue one that she'd been using.

Such a big boy in his car seat

Sunday Pictures

Wanted to get a couple of pictures before church on Sunday, but Reagan wasn't having any of it. She kept saying, "leave me alone with that camera." One day she'll look back and appreciate all of the pictures, I'm almost sure of it!

She wouldn't look at the camera. This is the best picture I could get of her!

Cooper was a little more cooperative

Fun in the Sun

We decided it was time to bring out the pool again at our house.

Reagan said she was a fireman with the hose

She decided it would be easier to get in the pool and fill it up at the same time Cooper enjoyed swimming with Reagan The water was a little cool Mommy had to get in the pool to keep Cooper happy Day 2 of the pool, Reagan had to get the bugs out with her net Cooper decided to go in his swim diaper today Cutting teeth on a boat Bathing Beauty

Slide Time

Reagan has been on a "sliding kick" this week. Here are a couple of pictures showing how much fun she's been having.

Save the Date!

COOPER'S 1ST BIRTHDAY PARTY

November 29, 2008

More details to follow

Everyone Needs...

...a special lady like Ms. Deb in their lives. She is the sweetest, most giving lady I have ever met. She called last night asking if she could come over to play with Reagan and Cooper to give me a break for a couple of hours so I could get some things done around the house or to just have a few moments to myself. Reagan and Cooper absolutely adore Ms. Deb and she is one of the best playmates anyone could ask for. Every day as we pass Ms. Deb's house on the way to school, Reagan asks if she could see Ms. Deb ~ what a special treat for Reagan when she came over to play and gave her undivided attention (what every 3 year old needs)!

Thank you Ms. Deb for a few moments to get things a little more organized in my house!!

A First for Reagan

Last night was the first time Reagan slept all night in big girl panties. She's been potty trained for a while now, but she has a very lazy mom! I just couldn't stand the thought of having to get up at 2am to change bed sheets if she had an accident, so she's been wearing pull-ups to bed. But not last night. She announced that she wanted to wear panties, not pull-ups and wouldn't have it any other way. So, I gave in. And she made it all night without an accident. I'm sure the precedent has been set now, and there's no going back to pull-ups ~ even if it is so I can get my 8 hours of sleep (that's pretty hard to give up once you've got 2 kids sleeping in their own beds from 8pm to 7am!).

Cute Reagan story ~ Mom: Who loves you the most Reagan?

Reagan: God and Jesus

Mom: Who loves you the most after God and Jesus?

Reagan: Moses

Mom: What about Mommy and Daddy?

Reagan: No, just God and Jesus and Moses

Her Sunday School lesson was on Moses this week, and I guess she's really taken a liking to Moses!