This past weekend we found some inflatables at the local park. This is the first time we have seen this one. It is a lot harder than it looks since the 'holds' are not real solid.



Twice recently we have been out and about and JB goes to sit on a bench or chair and manages to fall through the space between the chair part and the back part. Not sure how he manages it, but just fits right through there and gets just the right angle. He has started using the word 'off' in the right context, so we now have about 4 words. Baby steps!

Today we set out on bikes to hit a couple of parks.








We also hit the library and a few other stops. Jbird has been doing well riding on his bike without training wheels, so we ventured onto a street with a little more traffic (not tons). We were riding against traffic and a policeman came towards up and rolled down his window. He told me the boys needed to be riding with the traffic. I told him I disagreed and wanted to know the reasoning behind it. He told me to catch up with the boys (who continued to ride on) and he would turn around and talk with me. I made it very clear that I was not trying to be argumentative but that as a parent, trying to teach my children to ride on the side of the road, I felt much safer with them going against the traffic. It was easier for them to see what is in front of them than to try to listen to a car come up from behind them. He said he understood but the law was since they are allowed on the road,they are considered vehicles and they need to be going with the flow of the traffic. He admitted he did not know if going with the flow or against it was safest, but it was the law. I told him I appreciated his concern and taking the time to pull over. I also told him how frustrated I was that there are not more sidewalks in this town and how do you teach your child to ride on the side of the road unless he rides on the side of the road. (I remember reading that 'law' a couple of months ago and at the time thought the same thing...). He was very nice and understood my viewpoint too. I just wish our 'outdoor' loving community had more sidewalks and bike trails.

Not too long ago we were reading in the kids' devotional book. Came across the verse of the day. Ecclesiastes 6:9..."It is better to be happy with what you have than always wanting more." The mileage I have gotten out of that verse. There are times I will start to quote it and one of the boys will say 'remember that it is better.....' (That makes a momma's heart proud.

Friday B and I will go to the memorial service for his principal. He was 53. They are still not sure what happened, calling it a cardiac event. Not sure if they will ever now, but sure would be helpful for the family in case it was something that could be hereditary.