Yes, we are still here!

I'm not sure the 4 people who use to read this blog are still out there since it's been so long since I've posted. But rest assured, I'm still around. We've had a crazy few weeks. Sydney and Sam started new classes at preschool. Sam is in a big boy class now - he eats at a real table and sleeps on a cot. And little Miss Sydney started pre-k at her school. She has done a great job this week. She has stayed on green (they have color changing cards for behavior) everyday this week. She is one of a few kids that has 4 stickers! I refuse to question what is going on in the class because this is amazing. Do you think the teacher could be sprinkling a little pharmaceutical enhancement in her morning snack? Maybe she's magic... or maybe Sydney just loves her pre-k class. So far so good! As most of you know, I opened an elementary school this week. Whew! That made for a busy week. So these pictures are just random shots from nothing exciting!

Sam has always been a picky eater and not much of an eater at all. But the last 2 weeks, this child will not stop eating. It is really weird. He just won't stop. Truly, his doctor made us "fatten him up" at one time. Now he's an eating machine. I tried to snap a few pics of his belly because it is getting huge (the pics don't do it justice). He is long and lean so it's really funny to see this round belly coming off this skinny body. Sam is in the 50th percentile for his height and less than 3rd percentile for weight. I hope the weight starts to even out! But after a really bad case of the stomach bug, Sam could afford to pack on a few more lbs. He has discovered that patting his tummy makes a really fun sound.

I'm sure Syd will not appreciate these pictures one day. But she just had to wear these pink socks to bed the other day. There was a song and dance that went along.
I really didn't see much of the kiddos this week because I worked some pretty crazy hours. I was leaving before Sam woke up and a few nights got home after he went to bed. So on Friday night, it was nice to just hang out. The kids had a pillow fight with Kyle. It was really cute. Sam could barely lift the pillow over his head, but he gave it heck trying! So the next few pics are just good times at the Nayfa house. WARNING! My house is a MESS - see comment about crazy work hours.

Kyle did not want me to post these pictures, but luckily he doesn't read this blog and is not the one in charge of preserving our family memories through photos so too bad for him. Sam loves this little wristlet I have. He also loves the diaper bag. It is so funny! He will put it on his arm or shoulder and walk away waving bye. Not Kyle's proudest moment, but I think it's pretty darn cute!

Poor Budders!

Poor Budders (that's what I call Sam - no reason except for that Kyle and Sydney always call him Buddy so I changed it to Budders). Sam has been sick ALL week with a stomach bug. He hadn't eaten anything since Wednesday. So this morning I gave him a little baby food. He doesn't eat baby food anymore, but I thought the bananas would be easy on his system. Within minutes, it came back up. So I decided that 8 days of this was enough. So I put him in the car and drove to downtown FTW to Cook Children's ER. Why is it when you take your child to the doctor and they've been really sick they pick the moment the doctor enters to look fine and act perfectly charming? The doctor was so nice and we didn't even wait. No one is there on Sunday mornings so I highly advise you try to schedule your emergencies on Sunday mornings. But they said his little system is out of sorts. He is over the stomach bug but can't get his tummy back to normal. So she gave us some anti-nausea medicine and away we went! He actually kept some food down tonight so I think we are headed in the right direction. Sam is a trooper... it's his mom that was passed her limit on nasty diapers! I usually don't worry, but sometimes when you aren't are a worrier, you worry about not being worried. All is well and getting back to normal at Casa Nayfa. Here's picture I snapped of Sam in his gown. He is so cute even when he feels like crap.

Party Time

Sydney went to a birthday party today for one of her favorite friends - MAEBRY :) Jami and I taught together while our kids stayed with the same amazing lady. I can't believe Maebry is turning 5. She's headed to kindergarten in a few weeks. WOW! Big girls, growing up. The party was at ASI gymnastics in Keller. It was so much fun. The best part - the guys that work there did EVERYTHING! Entertainment, presents, serving the cake, etc. I had a great time catching up with some great girls I use to teach with. Sydney had a great time with friends that she doesn't get to see that often anymore.

Sydney, Layne, and Allie - Layne and Allie also stayed with the same lady everyday.


Birthday Girl!

As I was getting on the computer, Kyle called for me to come see Sydney. I guess she was really tired today.

Go Team Go!

Sydney has been taking cheerleading classes at her school for the last 6 weeks. On Monday she had a pep rally. I couldn't make it, but Kyle went and took some great shots. I'm not sure how much actual cheerleading was going on, but the girls looked really cute. Sydney was awarded the "Best Back Bend" award. I asked her to show me her back bend when she got home and she responded with, "What's a back bend?"

What a sweet face!

This was the night before... Syd was showing off her moves.

I asked Kyle what this was all about. He wasn't sure. But he does know it was not part of the cheer.
These girls are too cute. But aren't you glad you don't teach cheerleading to 32 four year olds?

Sam is 18 months old!

On July 30th, Samuel Kyle turned 18 months old. WOW! Yeah, yeah... everyone says how the time flies, but it is SO true. But on the other hand, it is hard to imagine life without kids. Do you ever try to remember what you did and why you thought you were so busy?

Sam went for his 18 mo. check up - the best one because there are NO shots (at least not at my dr.). His stats: 20 lbs., 12 oz. and 32 in. long. That puts him almost in the 50th percentile for height. Unfortunately he still doesn't make it on the weight chart. Off the charts, I guess is what you call it. Dr. Davis says he is healthy but still wants to keep an eye on that weight. I offered a few lbs. of my own (of course that's what any loving mother would do), but he didn't go for it.

Sam is turning into a little boy. It seemed to happen overnight. Maybe it's the black eye or the fact that he has his own little run now. He continues to be a laid-back little man. He has started to test the waters a bit - getting mad when things don't go his way, letting his sister have it if she's not sharing, or standing in his spaghetti when he's all done (yes, this actually happened at school on Friday). My baby boy is growing up!

Enjoy the pictures of my big boy!

I found Sam playing in the dog food. Sam loves to dump things out and then put them back in. So after he dumped all the food on the floor, he started to put it all back. How can you get mad about that?
"Who me? I didn't do it"
This is Sam's little run. He's no track star yet, but he is definitely picking up speed.
Almost always laughing or smiling...
I had to post this one because I'm sure he's "raisin' the roof".