Hello, hello! The Smith family is most certainly keeping busy with work, school, and child-rearing! We have been enjoying our weekends to the fullest with trips to the zoo, play dates, walks around the neighborhood, and visits with family. Weekdays are a bit of a flurry with Stuart taking evening classes twice a week, but I enjoy having Wyatt all to myself! Although, I will admit, I have a new respect for what Stuart does every day. Taking care of a one and a half year old really takes it out of you! It's a lot of fun, but it sure is tiring and trying at times. Stuart is a great dad. Wyatt just adores him and it is so sweet to see! Of course, he's a momma's boy too, and I will cherish that for as long as I can!!
Wyatt is learning new words left and right, repeating things we say from time to time. Today he said, "Oh what?!" immediately after me when we came across two rams on our evening walk. He's also saying shark, in honor of his favorite bath toy -- a little plastic shark. He still loves to read and loves playing with cars. We've recently introduced him to coloring, which has been great fun with both Stuart and I needing some study time. We all sit at the table together! Wyatt's also a climber, ascending everything he can get a good grip on. Watch out laying on the floor, because he will use you as a jungle gym! He's taken a few spills off the coffee table but always gets right back up. Sometimes I think he'll never learn, but he's certainly a tough kid!
He's getting very good at kisses, even puckering his lips now! And he sleeps like a champion, a trait we have always be so very grateful for. No fussing when he goes down and just jabbers on and on when he's ready to get up, also napping about 3 - 3 1/2 hours a day, which is great for Stuart's study time!!
I've also been trying my hand in the kitchen, much to the joy of the boys! I would say the majority of my dishes are voted "two smiley faces" (out of three) with just a few receiving sad faces or straight faces. (We have a very sophisticated democracy in our home.)
I am still very much enjoying my job and LOVING working a 4-day flex-condensed work week. The days are long, but it is so worth it when I get the extra weekend time with my family!! I am finally getting settled in my position and feeling like I can take ownership on various projects. It is nice to know what you're doing!!
Stuart is continuing his schooling toward a degree in civil engineering and has picked up a part-time night job with the Oregonian to bring in some extra money for savings. He is certainly a hard worker and I am so blessed to have him as my husband!
Speaking of husband, we are approaching our six month anniversary (do people celebrate that?) and so far, so good! :) We're still working out a dishes and laundry routine that works for both of us ;) (I hate doing dishes and laundry, hehe.)
Well, we are off to bed! (Yep, we go to bed at 9pm. Can you believe we're in our 20s?) I just wanted to offer a quick update for everyone! We hope to see everyone soon.
Love you all!
Stuart, Sara & Wyatt
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