Changes

 Things have been changing so much lately it's hard to keep up.  For the sake of updating all the family we haven't had time to call, we're going to put things into a quick and dirty list.

SADIE:  Potty trained.  In three days.  We're really proud of her.  It's awesome.  Except that now, Sadie has access to a bathroom and all the random and creatively diabolical mischief that can only be done in a bathroom.  Like unravelling a whole roll of toilet paper into the toilet then trying to flush.  Or rubbing Brian's deoderant with his toothbrush. 

Sadie is also in possession of several packs of flash cards with animals, jobs, insects, and dinosaurs which she loves to go through with us.  It's been so crazy hot this summer, that we've built up a collection of indoor activities for her.  It's fun, but it's hard to keep up with the inevitable mess of puzzle pieces, crayons, cards, paper, and whatnot.

 From her brief sojourn at the Gym Summer Camp, Sadie picked up some more tumbling and dancing skills.  She loves to do the splits and somersaults all around the house. 

MICHAEL:  Picking up chunks of soft foods, and eating like a champ.  He is standing up and taking steps all on his own and can manage to toddle around a good distance when he holds my hand.  He loves his big sister and absolutely loves to play with her.  Sadie is a pretty good sport about it as long as he doesn't steal her toys. 

<- Sadie calls this a 'Grandma Hat.'