Sanibel 2019: the pool

2019 was the year that Reed learned to swim. We realized that it was a whole year earlier than Theo and Beckett did--they were 4 nearly 5, but Reed is only 3 nearly 4. Videos to come....

Reedism

Reed says all kind of off-beat, unexpected, sometimes wonderful, sometimes strange things. Recently, this was his nonsequitur:

(Background: about five months ago, our friend Nick came over to the house with his girlfriend Kristy for dinner and to show us photos of a trip they had recently taken to Iceland and Ireland. I worked with Nick at one of my prior law firms. Nick is 6ft, 8in tall. So, really tall. Tall enough that he has to duck going through some of our doorways, which we noted with the kids. This is the ONLY time the children have ever seen Nick. And it's not like we talk about him around the house much. No offense, Nick.)

So fast forward to a couple of weeks ago. The kids have finished dinner, and Jeff and I are still sitting at the table eating and talking. Reed is playing with a car on the table next to me.

Reed: I wish I had a dad
Jeff: you do! I’m your dad!
Reed: I wish I had a bigger dad. If you were taller. Taller like Nick. I wish you were taller, like Nick.

It turns out I can still carry one on my front, and one on my back.

Reed has had a lot more patience for and interest in games lately.

Museum of Play trip

Last weekend we took another Museum of Play trip, this time with both daddies accompanying. With four adults to five children (one nonmobile), we were much more successful in keeping our belongings and children with us at all times. We sure do love our time with Auntie Alexis and family!

Swearing in

On March 4, 2019, I was sworn in as a Syracuse Common Councilor for the Third District. I can honestly say this is never something I sought out, but when the opportunity was presented to me by people I trust and respect, I decided to take it. Last Monday, February 25, the Common Council appointed me to the position. March 4 I was sworn in and began my duties.

New Toys

When we met her at the Museum of Play a few weeks ago, Auntie Alexis brought us very unneeded but very much appreciated new toys: a tractor trailer car transport truck for Reed, and a 753-piece roller coaster kit for Theo and Beckett. (I initially mixed up the boxes, and Theo and Beckett were very puzzled why Reed got the roller coaster kit.) I didn't even attempt to start building it but Jeff spent most of a day this vacation week building it with the boys.

Goal!!!

Beckett continues to enjoy playing hockey as the season comes to a close.  We expect him to pick it back up in the fall when practices increase to 4X a week.  Figuring out the logistics may prove difficult, but we'll make it happen one way or another.  Below is a video of Beckett scoring a goal during a scrimmage this past Sunday.