Could I really say no?

Along with starting Kindergarten comes all the fun school supplies, accessories, etc... One thing Jack is required to have is a pair of tennis shoes to leave at school for gym class. Last week I took him shopping...

 We found a good pair at Kohls, but silly me thought we should look at Target anyway.

Before I was a mom I always made comments about how dorky those shoes with lights were and I there's no way in the world I would ever buy them for my kids...

I should've known better!

The look on Jack's face when he saw these Spiderman kicks was priceless...It was almost like he was looking to me for permission to 'like' them...and the way he kicks his leg to make them light...

How could I possibly say no?

Off to kindergarten on Tuesday. I love you Jack, and your Spiderman shoes too.

Back to the Lake

After a 6 week leave from the cottage because of Maxwell's arrival we finally made it back last weekend. I was just itching to do some sort of water activity after not doing anything all summer. I am still healing, so a sea-doo ride was about all i could do, but Ellie was thrilled for me to take her out instead of Daddy.

Max is cashed out under the dash while anchored at the state park

First boat ride

napping with Dad out of the sun

Eleanor's Quote of the Day

Josh: Ellie, did you help mommy bathe Max? (Ellie thought he said 'feed')

Ellie: I don't have milk!

For most kids with new little siblings, the nursing thing is a whole new experience. Both kids are fascinated with fact that milk comes out of my you know what...

Brothers

Jack is just smitten with Maxwell!

I think I new he would be, but it is so cool to watch it.

Jack will often take time outs from play to sit down and talk with and love on Max. In this picture Jack has his cape on...pretending something and he is telling Max all about super heros.

Max actually really enjoys being held by Jack. He rarely cries or fusses, rather he just stares at jack. It's so cute.