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Ok, so we all know that time flies, but how is it possible that Zane is 5 already! I mean, seriously! He was just born yesterday. Or so I thought. But now we have full blown conversations. He can ride a bike without training wheels and likes to do tricks on his bike. He likes to help me garden and play with the neighbor kids. In the fall he starts kindergarden! He and Stone even like to play together.

Our boys are growing up fast…

Zane and Stone have been enjoying the snow. Zane has been especially happy to miss school. I’m not so sure I like the fact that my son is happy to miss preschool. He loved the icicles.

Stone loves the snow, except when it comes to walking in it and wearing gloves. He just does not want to wear his gloves. Every time we are out the gloves come off at least once. I’m thinking duct tape might be a useful tool in this situation.

Zane, Stone and I went to Chicago to help my friend Marcy pack for her move to a small town in Montana. We had a great time visiting with Marcy and her 2 kids, Caitlynn and Miles. Zane wanted to go back already when we were on our long drive home. Stone has not mentioned whether he wants to go back or not (he’s not talking yet, he’ll do it soon when he’s ready) but he seemed to have a great time, with the exception of one bad day. It was just a rough one for him. It started with him learning from 7 year old Caitlynn that you should bang your head on the bed. While he did it, he managed to bang his eyebrow on the footboard which caused some swelling and bruising. I’ve since explained to him that you only headbang when you are at a heavy metal concert. I don’t think he gets it yet. It is looking much better and really just looks like he has a bad makeup job on one eye.

The day continued to have it problems when he did things like hit the back on his head on the table, slip on the floor and fall and about 3 other things that were at least a little painful for him. Poor guy! He’s a trooper though and a little tougher since his rough day.

Think he’ll learn not to do what other kids show you from this experience? I doubt it.

Hard to believe 2008 is almost over. It has certainly been an interesting year.

Zane is 4 1/2 now. He started 3 day a week preschool this year and again I wondered if it was a mistake. I had to peel him from the car seat and the teacher had to carry him in for the first few weeks. Then he found his posse. Jake, Justin, Luke and Zane play together almost daily. They have a grand time and Zane really seems to enjoy school. His teacher said that he is excelling at the math table and in the art area. Zane also likes to bake with Stone and me at home. We make up recipes using healthy ingredients. Sometimes the recipes are winners and sometimes, not so much.

Stone is growing up. He’s much taller and thinner now and will turn 2 soon. I just have to laugh when I look back at his roly-poly baby pictures. He is trying to converse, but words are just taking their time to form. He follows Zane around like a little lost puppy and they fight all the time, but still love to cuddle and be loving to one another.

Dave has been doing some DJ work online and contracting. He enjoys playing Guitar Hero with Zane and often come out of his office for a break and some rough housing with the boys.

As for me, I continue to enjoy being home with the boys but often think I should get a part time job so I do not go insane. They are wild little boys and need to be very active. I am continually trying to think of new activities and projects to do with them.

All in all 2008 has been a good year. We can only hope for as good of a 2009. May you all have a very happy, healthy, safe and blessed Holiday Season and New Year!

You have to love child labor. In your own house anyway. Here is a fine example of our kids earning their keep with something other than their love. It’s about time….