Breck's questions are getting harder to answer. On the way home, he asked me what brains felt like and when I said "squishy" (I know - not very scientific), he then asked how they can think. Then I was trying to explain blood vessels and neurons and cells to a 5 year old - not very successfully! The conversation then turned to how big is a worm's mouth. He is one inquisitive kid!
Yesterday he made me laugh when he wanted to know why a bunch of ladies were going to get together to take a shower -- when I told him I was going to a baby shower for Boo.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Breck turns 5
Hard to believe but we now have a 5 year old! Since part of the reason I started this blog is so Breck has something to read when he's older to know what his childhood was like, I need to add some info about his 5th birthday party and what he's like as a 5 year old.
Breck's 5th birthday party was at FlipShack on his request because they have a big bounce house obstacle course thing. He had about 10 friends from there - a mix of preschool and neighborhood friends. In the photo are Lucas (preschool), Nolan (neighbor), Gavin (preschool) and Katie (neighbor). He has his superhero cape on because it was an Avengers party. He is really into all the superhero shows and toys - Avengers, Transformers and Power Rangers, especially. We got him some transformer toys and a bunch of things that said Breck on them from Breckenridge. He had a fun party and was really excited to tell everyone that he was 5 now.
Breck is a fun 5 year old. He loves to play superhero games but also likes playing at the park and riding his bike around. We should be able to get the training wheels off this summer. He will also be playing Pride soccer and probably City tball and I'm thinking of signing him up for a tennis session - I need someone to play tennis with since it's not really Brandon's thing! We are also trying to get him swimming on his own through Donna's Dolphins where he'll have lessons in April. I'd like him to be swimming before we go to our Ohio trip this summer.
At 5, Breck is 41 inches tall and about 37.5 pounds. He's grown about 5 inches in a year but only gained about 4 pounds. Definitely going to be built like dad.
We should hear tomorrow if he has a spot at Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy. I'm tempted to put him at my school but it's not a district I'd want to send him to junior high or high school in and play dates at some of the apartment complexes my students live in would be out of the question. CMCA is a direct instruction model so it would be quite an adjustment for him from the centers and inquiry learning style at UCCS that he's been at since he was 2, so we'll see how it goes. He alternates between being excited about kindergarten and not sure he wants to go. I know he will miss his friends - many of which he's been with for 3 years. I think at least one girl from his school is going to CMCA though which would be nice. It will be hard for him at first because he's shy with new people, but I'm sure he will adjust fast. Hard to believe he'll be a kindergartner this fall!
Breck is a fun 5 year old. He loves to play superhero games but also likes playing at the park and riding his bike around. We should be able to get the training wheels off this summer. He will also be playing Pride soccer and probably City tball and I'm thinking of signing him up for a tennis session - I need someone to play tennis with since it's not really Brandon's thing! We are also trying to get him swimming on his own through Donna's Dolphins where he'll have lessons in April. I'd like him to be swimming before we go to our Ohio trip this summer.
At 5, Breck is 41 inches tall and about 37.5 pounds. He's grown about 5 inches in a year but only gained about 4 pounds. Definitely going to be built like dad.
We should hear tomorrow if he has a spot at Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy. I'm tempted to put him at my school but it's not a district I'd want to send him to junior high or high school in and play dates at some of the apartment complexes my students live in would be out of the question. CMCA is a direct instruction model so it would be quite an adjustment for him from the centers and inquiry learning style at UCCS that he's been at since he was 2, so we'll see how it goes. He alternates between being excited about kindergarten and not sure he wants to go. I know he will miss his friends - many of which he's been with for 3 years. I think at least one girl from his school is going to CMCA though which would be nice. It will be hard for him at first because he's shy with new people, but I'm sure he will adjust fast. Hard to believe he'll be a kindergartner this fall!
Changes coming
Well, 2 months or less of being the parent of one just one child! It will be an adjustment for all of us. Breck is excited about having a little sister but I know there will be hard times for him, too. Patience is not his strong suit and that's going to be tested when he has to share attention with a baby! We are also still trying to get him to stay in his room all night and really hoping that is much better by the time a baby is here waking us up too. Pregnancy definitely prepares you for surviving on little bursts of sleep though. I haven't been sleeping for more than 2 hours at a time for the last month or so. When Breck was a baby, I could nap when he napped but I know it will be harder with number 2 because I'll have Breck to entertain. He's reaching the age where naps will start disappearing. It will be an interesting summer!
Sunday, February 24, 2013
A Mom's Curse - Worry
Not only does becoming a mom bring with it a love unlike any other, it unfortunately also turns on the worry button. Brandon and Breck are off to Breckenridge for skiing despite all of my pleas to skip today because of the winter blizzard warnings all around us. So I get to sit here all day worrying - made the worse because I'm not there with them. Some of this worry is inherited, I think, because my mom is a big worrier. But I do get it now, mom, I do get it. I just have to trust they will be okay and hug them tight when they get home.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Swim lessons begin again
After several rounds of lessons at the YMCA and no progression for Breck, we decided to give Donna's Dolphins a try (thanks to a Groupon). He already did more in one day than probably a year at the Y. Today was his evaluation to see which level group he'll be in. He'll be starting at the basic, but I think he'll progress much quicker as they really push them. Today he practiced putting his whole face in and making bubbles to a count of 5 and streamlining while making bubbles and being propelled by the teacher. They also worked on floating on his back, which he is still too nervous to relax into. I thought he was going to say he hated it because she was really pushing his head under water a lot during bubble time, but he was proud of how hard he worked. Plus he got to ride in the boat when he was done and got a gum ball and his own goggles - amazing what a gum ball will do for you. He'll start lessons on Tuesdays starting in March. I hope to get him swimming on his own by summer - at least to the point where he can turn over and float if need be and get himself to the side of the pool.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Scott's Round 2 Blogging
Well, I've been bugging Brandon for months to help me get on our old blog - thecoloradoscotts.blogspot.com, but it hasn't happened yet so I'm just starting a new one! Too much time is slipping by for me to keep waiting. I'm already afraid of forgetting so much about Breck's childhood!
Hard to believe, but Breck will be 5 in less than 2 weeks and going to kindergarten this fall. He's growing up so fast. He used to just light up when I picked him up at day care and run to my arms for a big hug, but in the last probably month or so, he's very casual about it and even gets mad if I pick him up too early before he's had time to go outside for the second outside time. Guess, he's not my little baby anymore. Just in time to start again with a new one in just 3 months. I'm not sure I'm ready for sleepless nights again, but it comes with the territory.
Breck is in his second year of ski lessons and is doing great with the Breckenridge Bombers. He even did a blue run last week. If I ever get on skis again, I have no doubt he'll be better than me in no time. We're getting him back into soccer this spring, giving Pride Soccer a chance. We also want to get him swimming on his own before summer so I bought a Groupon for Donna's Dolphins. Hopefully he progresses faster with them than he did in several sessions at the Y.
Breck Sayings
"You're not the boss. Obama is."
"You're little missies" - his latest insult when he's mad at me or Daddy. I guess he picked it up at preschool.
2012 Round Up
I guess since I didn't post since January of 2012, I need to do a quick round up of the highlights of 2012 - at least what I can still remember.
Career Change - I left the City of Colorado Springs in July after a final hurrah of running the Joint Information Center for the Waldo Canyon Fire. I don't think I'll ever forget that experience.
I started my teaching career that summer by learning under a mentor teacher in July and then starting as third grade teacher at Sand Creek Elementary in August. This year is flying by and I'm definitely looking forward to being a second year teacher. Being a first year teacher is really hard, especially without the benefit of having a year student teaching under my belt. Talk about feet in the fire. The TCAP reading tests are less than 2 weeks away, which is nerve racking. I have some challenging students in my class both on the academic side and behavior side, but I am truly enjoying it (most of the time!). I don't miss City politics at all for sure!
2012 Summer Vacation
We parted from our usual Grand Lake 4th of July vacation this year and tried out Telluride instead. It was supposed to be for 4th of July week but got postponed to early August b/c of the fire. It was a quiet week in Telluride so we just enjoyed some family time, including with the dogs. Breck loved riding the gondola btwn Telluride and the mountain top area. It was a relaxing trip and we're glad we saw that area once, but I don't know how soon we'll go back there. It's a long trip and we were under-impressed with the town compared to its reputation. Lots of photos on my Facebook page if you're interested.
Hard to believe, but Breck will be 5 in less than 2 weeks and going to kindergarten this fall. He's growing up so fast. He used to just light up when I picked him up at day care and run to my arms for a big hug, but in the last probably month or so, he's very casual about it and even gets mad if I pick him up too early before he's had time to go outside for the second outside time. Guess, he's not my little baby anymore. Just in time to start again with a new one in just 3 months. I'm not sure I'm ready for sleepless nights again, but it comes with the territory.
Breck is in his second year of ski lessons and is doing great with the Breckenridge Bombers. He even did a blue run last week. If I ever get on skis again, I have no doubt he'll be better than me in no time. We're getting him back into soccer this spring, giving Pride Soccer a chance. We also want to get him swimming on his own before summer so I bought a Groupon for Donna's Dolphins. Hopefully he progresses faster with them than he did in several sessions at the Y.
Breck Sayings
"You're not the boss. Obama is."
"You're little missies" - his latest insult when he's mad at me or Daddy. I guess he picked it up at preschool.
2012 Round Up
I guess since I didn't post since January of 2012, I need to do a quick round up of the highlights of 2012 - at least what I can still remember.
Career Change - I left the City of Colorado Springs in July after a final hurrah of running the Joint Information Center for the Waldo Canyon Fire. I don't think I'll ever forget that experience.
I started my teaching career that summer by learning under a mentor teacher in July and then starting as third grade teacher at Sand Creek Elementary in August. This year is flying by and I'm definitely looking forward to being a second year teacher. Being a first year teacher is really hard, especially without the benefit of having a year student teaching under my belt. Talk about feet in the fire. The TCAP reading tests are less than 2 weeks away, which is nerve racking. I have some challenging students in my class both on the academic side and behavior side, but I am truly enjoying it (most of the time!). I don't miss City politics at all for sure!
2012 Summer Vacation
We parted from our usual Grand Lake 4th of July vacation this year and tried out Telluride instead. It was supposed to be for 4th of July week but got postponed to early August b/c of the fire. It was a quiet week in Telluride so we just enjoyed some family time, including with the dogs. Breck loved riding the gondola btwn Telluride and the mountain top area. It was a relaxing trip and we're glad we saw that area once, but I don't know how soon we'll go back there. It's a long trip and we were under-impressed with the town compared to its reputation. Lots of photos on my Facebook page if you're interested.
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