Kayode is so big!!!

Kayode at 4 months...

Kayode at 4 1/2 years! He has grown up so fast!! Today was his turn to visit the Dr. Kayode is 45 inches tall and 45 lbs. The doctor says he looks great! He, too, had to have shots... 3 today and back for 2 more later when their shipment arrives. Seems like everytime we go, their shipment is expected "tomorrow." He was so brave and only shed a few tears after his three shots (2 in the leg and one on the arm). Poor guy! I just can't get over my little boy growing up... I thought my last one would stay small forever! No such luck, I guess!

Rain...Finally!

So, while the big kids were at school Kayode and I played games, watched a movie and practiced his handwriting. All of a sudden we heard a loud bang... we went outside and yes, we were having a thunder storm!!! Yeah! I've been waiting for it to rain all summer long! Kayode and I went outside on our patio and stood in the rain, and as you can see, Kayode was having fun jumping in the rain.

1st Day of School

Wow! I can't believe it's already that time of year already! The kids have new clothes, they've got their supplies and the lunches are packed. The morning began at 5:30 when Derek had to get up to get ready for his first day of High School. He's got a very busy schedule. He's taking Honors English, Honors Algebra, Honors Science, PE, Guitar, Social Studies, Spanish I and Woods. He had his first football scrimmage on Saturday and played defensive corner. He had a great time! He's not so sure about going to school all day (7:00am-1:30pm) and then having football practice for two hours (2:00-4:00pm), but I'm know he'll be fine! Below you'll see a pic of Derek's new shoes.... he loves them and we had to drive all over town to get them!

Go get 'em!

Am I really old enough to have a High School student???

As Derek left for school at 6:30, the morning continued with Sade getting up to get ready for 7th Grade! She was just my little girl yesterday...or so I thought! She's not looking forward to school this year! She'd hoped we'd have moved so she could try a different school, but I keep reassuring her that she'll be fine and that Middle School is hard no matter where you go! Sade is beautiful, talented and set in her beliefs...not something many parents can say! I have faith that this year will be different for her! :) Sade, too, has a very busy schedule this year... Accelerated Math, Accelerated English, Science, PE/Reading, Drama, and US History/Nevada History. She's applied to be a member of the Jr. Honor Society and has a lead role in a Musical at our church that rehearses twice a week until the end of September!

I'm so proud of you!

After Sade walked out the door at 7:30, the morning continued and it was Ayodele's turn to wake up and get ready ! I can't believe he's already in 2nd grade!!! I pray that he has a great year! He's not that into school, so I hope his teacher can help change his attitude about it! Kayode and I walked him out to the bus and then followed the bus to school to help him find where to line up. They all line up outside and say the Flag Salute, have 30 seconds of silence and share a few "Words of Wisdom." I must say, it was stinkin' hot this morning... almost 90 degrees. I can't wait to hear how his first day went!!!

You can do it!!!

Mayleen

Our kitty is growing...isn't she cute? She loves running around and chasing her tail. She sleeps with Sade and enjoys spending the afternoon on the couch next to us relaxing! Kayode loves to carry her around whenever he can...he'll search for her until he finds her and then carry her until she jumps out of his arms. Thank you Omojola's for letting Mayleen join our family!

Ayodele's Song

Ayodele wrote this song the other evening while he was riding his bike. I'd been getting on him about singing mean songs about Barney, especially in front of Kayode who still likes him. So, he came up with this and surprised me the other day! How cute is he??? The lyrics are:

"Thank the Lord for what he's done,

He gave us life and birth,

He gave us birds and animals,

He gave us trucks and cars,

He gave us everything,

He gave us everything,

He gave us everything!"

Meet the Teacher Day...

Can you believe Ayodele is going into 2nd grade??? Yesterday was "Meet the Teacher Day" at Rogers Elementary School. Ayodele and I started the day with a trip to good-'ole Walmart to pick up his short list of school supplies. His teacher is supplying all of the crayons, glue, scissors, etc this year so we only had to get things like paper towels, cleaning wipes, kleenex, and folders. Not too bad! We packed up all of his new school items and took them into his teacher so he wouldn't have to figure out how to get it all there on the first day. His teacher's name is Mrs. Hunn and she seems really nice. While we were scoping out the classroom, two other boys he remembered from recess last year walked into the classroom, so at least he knows a few kids already. I hope he has a great year! Second grade is such a fun year, but lots to learn!!

Does he know how to sit?

It appears that we forgot to teach Ayodele how to sit on the couch properly... It doesn't matter how many times we ask him, we always find him sitting upside down when he watches TV.

Weird... is he related to me??

Does he know how to sit???


Ahhh, Yes... It appears he does know!

Don't you wish you could do this???

This lends itself to a new meaning of "on your toes!" Kayode has walked like this for as long as I can remember. In fact, I think he walked on the tops of his feet almost before he walked "normally." I finally decided I should video tape him before he outgrows this "special" talent. Now he can't ever deny that he had a very "special" way of getting around. He says it doesn't hurt, but every time I see him walk this way, my feet get little pains in them! Who knows, maybe someday he'll be a dancer or gymnast!

Fun at the Water Park

Derek had football practice, Sade went to a Birthday party and daddy's in Milwaukee for work, so Ayodele, Kayode & I went to the Water Park in Henderson to play and stay cool! Although the water feature was very small, the boys still had a good time staying cool and playing on the equipment. A girl about 10 years old came with her two dogs and played with the boys. I enjoyed watching them and finishing my book, "The Red Tent," in the shade. Occasionally, I was in the water with them as it was about 105 today and more humid than normal. I promised them I'd take them to a bigger water park next week! Hopefully we can fit that in with all of the back-to-school prep.