Growing Up

My boys are growing up so fast! Josh started preschool this fall and loves it. He was so excited for his first day - he could hardly hold still for a picture. He has been looking forward to preschool for at least a year, though he was put out that he wasn't riding a bus and mom had to drive him!

Of course Aiden had to have a "Josh's first day of preschool" picture too! I think Aiden is enjoying Josh being at preschool as much as Josh is enjoying going to preschool. He tends to follow me around the whole time reminding me that all of my attention should be his.

One afternoon Josh told me he wanted to go outside while Aiden was taking his nap. I took Josh to the window and showed him it was raining and he replied "Then let's put on my rain boots." Simple enough, right? We got him dressed in pseudo rain gear and he played in the rain for at least 30 min.

Josh was really nervous to ride his bike for a long time but has become really good at it. He is such a big kid that the 12" bike looks nearly miniature but there was no way he was going to be brave enough to ride a bigger bike to learn.

Aiden is obsessed with shoes. He often brings me his shoes to put on him....because he knows he has to have shoes on to go outside. He is also pretty good and knowing whos shoes belong to who and helping that person "find" their shoes. One day I came into the kitchen and found this.....he had put on Josh's old tennis shoes and was pleased as could be. Look at that adorable smile!

I can't believe how fast Josh and Aiden are growing up! It's really fun to watch them grow and accomplish new things. I love you boys!!