routine

I have never been so grateful for routine. I have never really been a fan of a schedule or time constraints but having children makes all of us NEED some sort of structure and schedule. After the summer of so much travel, not having my super duper husband around but a few days here and there, and just the long endless days I am SO happy to be home and having somewhat of our routine back! Grey doesn't start school until after Labor Day but we are at least home and I can structure our days for the most part. 


Tucker is a full blown toddler and everything that comes with it. I am trying to get him to learn to focus on things for longer periods of time but mostly just joining in his gross motor endeavors. He laughs a whole lot and would live outside if I would let him.  I frequently find him here...

He OFTEN finds a chair that was not completely under the table and climbs right on up. He finds a way to scale anything to get up higher. He is wide open. And more recently, he has also discovered his will and is exerting himself through lots of tantrums. Full out tantrums. Throwing himself on the floor and kicking a screaming and hitting and throwing things. The works. Grey and I just ignore him. he'll learn...


Grey Bear is just busy being the ol' Grey Bear. He is learning to share and be kind to his brother each and every day. Some days are better than others but overall, his tender heart helps him out a lot in being a big brother. I am enjoying our time together before school starts. He tells me lots of stories and we play Toy Story at least 75 times a day. He is at such a fun age. 


I have been filling up our days with playdates, going to the park, playdoh, running, scootering, digging in the dirt, and some napping. Lots of popsicles have been consumed, we have enjoyed daddy being home at night, enjoying the cool mornings outside on our new deck, playing in the cool grass in the evenings, and being thankful for our home and the time I get to spend with all of my boys here!