Done with Diapers!

After nearly four years and thousands of dollars, we are finally done with diapers!  Kai is well on his way to being potty-trained.  He's still wearing pull-ups for long car rides or for family outings, but at home, it's all undies! 

Kai's first haircut...

Well, not really his first haircut.  I've been cutting his hair with scissors for years, but this is his first haircut with clippers.  Jared and I hardly recognized him with his super short hair!  In fact, the next day I picked him up from preschool, one of the teachers had to point him out to me on the playground!!

Sage's First Surgery

In the process of registering Sage for preschool, we have had dentist appointments, multiple doctor appointments, and even a surgery!  During Sage's preschool physical with his pediatrician, we shared our concern about his extremely loud snoring and difficulty breathing while sleeping.  The pediatrician referred us to an ENT who recommended Sage have his tonsils and adenoids removed.  The ENT referred us to St. Luke's for a sleep study.  The sleep study showed Sage has moderate, obstructive sleep apnea and...should have his tonsils and adenoids removed. 

In between those doctor appointments, Sage also visited the dentist who recommended...he have his tonsils and adenoids removed.  Long story short, the sleep apnea was causing all kinds of problems including malformation of Sage's mouth! 

 So, just today, Sage had his tonsils and adenoids removed.  The surgery went well and he is recovering with bowls of ice cream, giant popsicles, and lots of rest! 

What a week!  Actually 8 days of misery.  Poor Sage!  That was no fun!  Recovery was miserable for Sage, he didn't want to eat or drink and definitely didn't want to take the yucky medicine.  Finally, on day 6, we had smiles and a request for grilled cheese.  Hooray!

 

Festus Firecracker Festival

In all the years that our families have lived in Festus, this is the first time we went to the Firecracker Festival.  We had so much fun...

in the funhouse

at the petting zoo

sharing snowcones with the goat?

petting a snake!

riding giant dinosaurs

and enjoying a SPECTACULAR view of the fireworks!

Summer Fun!

Enjoying the fire hose at the StL Rib Cook Off

Sparklers on the 4th of July!

sharing Rosco's favorite treat - popcorn

slip and slide fun

Kai being a vet at the Magic House

enjoying some frozen custard

fun in the fountain at Tower Grove

a future microbiologist like his grandma?

Kai at the science center

more slip and slide fun

releasing our tadpoles so they can grow into frogs

Kai and his friend from preschool

Sage and Parker at her 1st birthday!

playing with Parker's new toy!

enjoying some pool time!

It's Open!

We were so excited when the Botanical Gardens children area opened for the season!  Here we are having some fun there...

We LOVE the Chinese lantern festival - a MUST see!!!

Sage and Kai making "Strawberry Soup"

Best buds.

Singing buddies.

Fun in Kirksville

Here we are on a recent trip to Kirksville for Ella's dance recital...

Double Trouble!!!

I knew this day would come...the day the boys started teaming up to create mischief and mayhem. They are definitely earning the "Double Trouble" moniker.  Here they are after I left them alone for just a few minutes to use the bathroom...

Kai had his pajamed legs in the sink where the sippy cups were soaking.  He also had the water turned on.  Sage was eating a giant, frosted pink donut! 

Field Trip!

In May, I had the opportunity to join Sage and his class on a field trip to Grant's Farm.  We had a great time!  

Potty Dance Time!

I know it's too much information for those of you without kids, but it's a momentous day in the Kelly household. Kai took his first poo poo on the potty! Potty dance! So happy to be almost finished with diapers! I say "almost" because Kai followed up his potty success with two potty accidents later in the day. Even though it's a work in progress, there's definitely reason to celebrate!!