I thought I'd take a break from my car safety issues to tell what all is up around here. Grandma signed the kids up for swimming lessons. This month is Karen's turn. She has no fear, loves the water, and is doing really well. The other three kids are impatient about their turn. They put on their goggles in the house and jump of chair "diving boards". Emily is tall enough to go down the slide by herself this year. Caitlyn has a little over an inch to grow. The kids are talking about doing swimming next school year as their activity. I realized it was a lot cheaper than any other activity, so presented it as an option. Caitlyn wants to be on the swim team. She is a very competitive child and would really enjoy racing.
Ben had his 1 year check up a few weeks ago. (He was nearly 14 months old.) He has made it to 20 pounds, 10 oz! I could forward face him in our nearly expired Graco Tresured CarGo seat. I'm not going to forward face him till he has outgrown the rear-facing seat. There was an article in the recent issue of Pediatrics on why babies should be rear-facing to at least age 2. I asked the ped for a copy and it is in the mail. What I've seen of the article is really good. Eric went in for his 5 year checkup. He is 43 pounds. The doctor said he's doing awesome. I knew that. Yesterday the kids went to the dentist and once again the kids' teeth look great! I am impressed that in 8 years Emily has not had one cavity. I guess either the kids inherited great teeth or we're doing something right.
I've started my indoor garden. I've got onions, oregano, parsley, tomatoes, and pumpkins just coming up. Hopefully I'll do things right this year and get these plants to grow outdoors. I wish I had a rototiller. My elderly gardener friend moved. I need to find another gardener buddy.
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