Tyler had his 4 year check up yesterday. He weighed 38 lbs. and was 43 inches tall. He was not a fan of the shots he had to get. He was crying before the nurse even came in the room and I had to hold him down. Fun times. He got an Icee from Target afterwards and then he was fine. 
Tyler, I can not believe you are already 4 years old. You are such a big boy. You have done so much in the past year, I don't know where to start. You love building, trucks, and tools. You watch Bob the Builder and then like to build. We always have to make a plan first, then dig the foundation, and so on. You know all the steps. When we're out, you show me bulldozers, backhoe loaders, tower cranes. You tell me if the cement mixers drum is turning, there is cement in it. You tell me if the machines stabilizers are down to hold it in to place. You also love tools and making things. We go to the Lowe's workshops. We have bought all the little kits they sell for you to make. You know the names and difference in all the tools too. You also love playing with your tow trucks, fire truck, rescue trucks. You enjoy building with your Lego's and blocks a lot. You make fire stations, sky scrapers, things like that. Right now, you say when you grow up, you want to be a builder. You still like to read a lot. You know all your letters, their sounds, and can write about 18 letters. You recognize numbers 1-9 and can count to 20. You know your months of the year, days of the week, and seasons. You like learning and often ask to do your opposite cards, sequence cards, or worksheets I make. You love to plays games-uno, old maid, go fish, your George game. You got a bike for Easter and are a pro riding it. You still love to go to the pool and are taking swimming lessons this summer. You are also doing soccer. Tyler, you are such a sweet boy and such a good helper with Molly. You adore your sister. For the most part, you behave pretty well. You are a fun kid and we love you lots!! 
He had a birthday party at Pump It Up and then we were off to soccer. Tyler started Soccer Tots with his friend Kyle. He was only able to go once before he fractured his elbow. The first two pictures are of his first time. Don't you love his wrist bands-my mom got them for him and he thought they were so cool. The second two are of his class this past weekend.
Tyler started swim lessons last week. One of the life guards at our pool gives them, so he's doing them with his friends, Audrey and Lale. Here he is with the kick board practicing his big kicks.
Here he is without the kick board.
Molly has also found her hands. She'll stare at them-it's so cute to watch. I haven't been able to get a picture of it yet though. They are always in her mouth. She's become a little bit of a drooler because of it.
As much as Tyler likes to go to the pool, I knew I'd have to get Molly out there at some point. Today was the day. His friends were going and invited him. I really didn't feel like going since I had already showered and gotten ready for the day, but it was overcast, so a good day for Molly's first pool experience. It took me 3 tries to get on her swimsuit. I kept messing up the straps-had them in front when the should have been in back, they were suppose to criss cross and I messed that up...Finally we get to the pool and at first she was just content to play in her stroller. When she started getting fussy, we took her in the water. She wasn't sure what to think of it at first, but got used to it. We only stayed in about 15 min. After that I changed her, fed, her and she took a nap, while Tyler and I played. Tyler is back go going down the big slide on my lap. Two years ago, he loved it; last year only did it once and didn't want to anymore, so I wasn't sure what he'd do this year. He's back to liking it. Monday Tyler starts swim lessons at the pool with his friends, Audrey and LaLe. Audrey has a little brother who is 5 months old, so while they have lessons, Molly and Landon will have swim time with Mommy. 
I have to add that my best friend, Dana, got Molly her adorable suit and hat. It fit great!!
