The boys

Bradley starts preschool, next week, at our church. Plus, he is going to play soccer this fall. He is thrilled about soccer. We have bought his cleats, shin guards, and started practicing some in the evenings in the backyard. We’re meeting the team and coach tonight just to get introduced and get uniforms. Then we have preschool orientation, for the parents, later this week. Friday the preschool will host Open House for the children. He seems to be a little more open to the idea of school now as I’ve tried to tell him all the wonderful positives about school. He is most receptive to the idea of making new friends.



Austin has been doing well. His E.I continues to be pleased with his progress. He is able to sit, unassisted, for quite a while if he concentrates. She is going to be surprised to discover, next week, that he can also stand without assistance if able to hold onto something for a few minutes! His favorite activity is still his exersaucer, but we continue to limit him to two 10 minute sessions a day. He often cries and fusses when we take him out of it. He had his 1st appointment, yesterday, with the pediatric ophthalmologist. We’re very thankful for another awesome blessing from God that his eyes look good. He has no lasting effects from his ROP (Retina of Prematurity). He is slightly far-sided, but this is expected in a baby of Austin’s adjusted age (5.5 months). The doctor said usually if he doesn’t have any problems now that he isn’t going to develop any from ROP. Now, this isn’t to say that he won’t develop genetic issues with his vision. Chris and I are both near-sided, mine falls into the legally blind category. So, it’s is very likely that all of our children will require corrective lenses at some point. We’ll “take that” and be so grateful as it’s easily corrected.


Chris has a vacation coming up this weekend; we’re ecstatic. We had originally planned to go on a short vacation, hoping that Austin would be allowed to travel. However, now I’m not able to travel due to the pregnancy. So, we’re just going to enjoy some family time together at home. I’ll have the first trimester screening ultrasound while he is off, and he’ll also be able to join us on Bradley’s first day of preschool. We’re praying for a preview of some gorgeous Autumn weather as we’re both especially looking forward to fall.