People have been asking how we are weathering tropical storm Fay. We're wet, but that's about it. I could hear the wind picking up last night, but I don't see any trees down around us. Our neighbor's tree is at quite an angle, but still in the ground. The wind gusts are supposed to settle down a bit some time this afternoon, but the rain is supposed to continue into early tomorrow. Glenn's school is closed again today because they are using some of the schools in our county as shelters if needed. Glenn's very confused as to why he can't go to school. I don't want to tell him because it's raining because then he'll think that every time it rains he should stay home. Yesterday, he packed up his old backpack with some "school supplies" including a snack for school, and carried his backpack around most of the day. This morning he's sad. I asked him why he was sad and he said he misses his friend who sits next to him in school. He also doesn't understand why he can't go outside. Apparently the rain doesn't phase him. We did a lot of painting, coloring and playing with stickers yesterday.

First Day of School

I wanted to share our first day of the school year with all of you. Glenn started on Monday at our new school. It's only the first week and they already had to close school. Our county is closed tomorrow due to tropical storm, Fay. We're prepared for no power, but we're not supposed to get the high winds, just a lot of rain. It has been raining on and off today and it's supposed to get more steady tonight.

Anyway, here are the pictures from the first day (thanks to my sister, Lisa, we have pictures at the school).


Glenn had to hold Alex before going to school:


This is our mode of transportation:


This was taken just outside of the school:


Our family wishing Glenn a good day at school:


Glenn was a little nervous waiting for other kids to come into the classroom:


Glenn's teacher told him he could go play and he stood up and ran to the corner with the toys. He didn't even want to say good-bye:


We eventually got him to say good-bye to us and he kissed Alex good-bye:


And just another picture of Alex's infectious smile. He's gaining so much weight lately; he's definitely not a newborn anymore:

What's Glenn Saying?

So, Glenn has some key phrases/questions he says ALL THE TIME, and repeatedly.
"Oh man!"
"Why?"
"No Way!"
"Why?"
"What are you doing?"
"Why?"
"What's that?"
The last 3 he will ask a million times, even if I answer him. He just keeps asking. It's funny, but can drive me crazy. He asked me what I was doing the entire time we were driving to his school yesterday.

We had orientation yesterday and met his new teacher. She seems wonderful and has some great ideas. And I plan on helping out in the class as much as I can. This is at our new elementary school. Everyone can walk or ride bikes to school. We plan on walking in the morning and driving to pick him up until it gets cooler. Then I'll walk to get, him, too. I got a double jogging stroller so I can bring both boys when I go to the school. It would be too long of a walk for Glenn, and it would take us forever if he walked. Glenn has two of his classmates from last year and this summer in his class, including his very good friend. I hope that makes it easier for him the first few days, less tears.

I'm sorry it's been so long since I last posted. Bob was away after my parents left, so I had the boys all to myself. And then all my free time was taken up by studying for the certification exam in public health, a 4 hour test which I took on Monday. I won't find out how I did until October, but I think I did well enough. So, now that the exam is over, I can focus on more fun things.

Bob's parents were here for a week, and just left this morning to go back home. My sister, Lisa, is coming this Sunday for a few days. Alex is growing so fast. The hat he wore home from the hospital that was too big for him then fits perfect now. And he's already outgrowing some of his clothes. I remember being so excited about Glenn growing up and couldn't wait for the next step. But this time I'm trying to hold on to just how Alex is now.

I know you've been waiting for more pictures, so here they are:
This is Alex's crazy hair after his bath:


Alex started giving us social smiles on Saturday. These are from yesterday. They melt our heart:

We knew it would happen eventually. Glenn now imitates Alex when Alex is crying. Glenn fake cried for a good 10 minutes yesterday. Silly boy. Not much is new this past week. Nights are still long for Alex and me. He tends to want to be awake when I want to sleep. At Alex's 2 week check-up, he weighed 9 lbs, 3 oz. So, he's gaining weight really well, despite having some reflux issues which only allows him to eat a little at a time. Hopefully he'll grow out of that once his system matures a bit. Otherwise he's completely healthy. He is still hanging on to his umbilical cord stump. It looks like it's getting close to falling off. Then he'll be able to wear his cute little shorts.

My brother and his wife visited this week. My parents are still in FL, but went to visit my dad's brother and family for the weekend. They'll be coming back tonight and then will leave to go home on Wednesday. Then I'll be on my own. I can handle Alex, but Glenn is the one that is more difficult to handle right now. It's hard for him to understand that I can't always help him right away, especially if I'm feeding Alex. His summer school is over, but he'll be starting up school again Aug 18th. So, between now and then I'm setting him up with play dates so he can play with kids his age.

Here are a couple more pictures: