Two by two and Four by four

So we are in the midst of summer for the boys and they are enjoying it! This past Thursday we got to have a much needed family day. As always we hit our early season pass to Dutch Wonderland.

It was a much needed day for this Momma, who's  been stressed lately and just overwhelmed by details. To hear my kids laugh and enjoy such simple moments was all I needed to remind me about what's important.

It was also a day to reflect and realize (and feel a bit sad) that Aiden is really growing up (and to fast for me). There are now rides he just won't do and rides I have to beg for him to go on for his brother. Even the annual pick out something from the gift shop ended in him getting a mug.

I realize this kid is growing up quickly and the family days might be numbered.

JP had his 4th surgery on Friday- 8 plates. So this is very minor compared to the last few surgeries he has endured, but still not easy for this Momma. 

We went in thinking he was getting one eight plate, but he ended up getting two. This is actually a good thing because it is one less surgery to endure in the future.  The surgery went well, but JP wasn't completely happy.

It took us sometime convincing him that this 4th surgery he had (in 4 yrs of living) was worth it, it is hard to rationalize with a 4 year old,, but he's already walking and making his ways around.

This kid continues to amaze us and reminds us nothing is impossible! 

Another chapter closes

I can't believe the end of the school year is already here!  As you (might) know from the last post, JP finished his first year of preK.  He also wrapped up Camp the first Friday in June. This  past weekend he wrapped up TBall. He has done fantastic!

While JP was never truly into TBall (I think he did it because his brother did baseball), he did give some effort and showed people you can do anything you put your mind too!!

He also was the comic relief for the parents and coaches- lol.

And what a difference a year makes! JP was recently fitted with his new AFO and when they brought it out, I was convinced it wouldn't fit him and then they put it on....and it fit! This kid is defintley growing  like a weed! Next up for him,  8 plate surgery in a couple weeks.

And Aiden...where to begin with him. He just has had an amazed year!

No surprise how much he has continued to want to learn, but his reading has taken off. He now gets time (which isn't digital), money, and simple multiplication. He still has this thirst for learn even though it doesn't show as much. 

He had an amazing teacher (again) this year and a great class (with some of his kindergarten friends as well as some great new friend).

We are so proud how well he has adjusted and continues to do in school and can't believe he's going into 2nd grader 😕

And Baseball, where to begin. This kid went out and did something he has never done before and enjoyed every second of it! He showed great improvement,  had a great attitude, and never once gave up!! I also credit the amazing coaching  staff he had, a bunch of volunteered Dads who encourage him and never gave up on him!

And now summer- we have much to look forward too!