RJ had his 18 month appt on March 9, 2010. He cried pretty much the entire time we were there (he cries a lot). He didn’t want the Dr touching, looking or even acknowledging him! – I thought maybe he was cutting new teeth or maybe even had the start of an ear-infection because he was being such a pill, but no. Nothing. He is fit and healthy.

We did get a prescription for his outrageous eczema, which he’s had his entire life. He gets terrible flare-ups, over his whole body apart from the groin area. We often blame his crabbiness on the eczema! – I know it must be uncomfortable for him

He weighed 23lbs 8oz and was 33 inches tall.

He still sits rear-facing in his car seat and is totally fine with it. I plan to keep him that was until he reaches the weight limit. We kept Kyne rear-facing until 21 months…and only moved him because he has the longest legs ever! Poor thing was so cramped. RJ has tons of room in his car seat because the chair back reclines more.

We didn’t get any shots. I think he’s had 3 vaccines only so far. I hope to catch-up a little at his 2yr appt. I am not against vaccines, I just don’t agree with the massive amount they get as infants. I like to space them out and do more after the 2yr point.

Kyne isn’t fully vax’d so he has a lot of catching up to do also.

These were taken at the end of February, after getting haircuts

My three youngest…they are growing and changing so fast. Tayah turned 5 in January and starts Kindergarten in July. She is very ready!

Kyne turns 3 in a couple weeks. He attends Tayah’s preschool now and really enjoys it. He is such a smarty-pants

RJ will be 2 in August. He will be starting preschool Aug 16, along with Kyne. I will have 2 mornings a week completely free of kids for the first time in…well, I don’t even remember, but a LONG time. He is so clever and funny. He says everything possible, is a real talker just like his brother.

My oldest:

Talon starts a new school in July (the same one Tayah is going to). It is a year-round school so I’m really happy with that. He will be 10 in April…yes…TEN! wow…amazing. I will have a 10 year old child.

Our smallest (by age, not size!) boy is now a full-fledged walker! – He started to take some real steps June 20 and by June 21 he was walking all over the place.

As of today he is a pro and literally runs across the room at times. He is so funny

Here’s a cute pic of him (and then Kyne) taking a bath in the sink.

They’ve never had baths in the sink before. Daddy thought it would be a quick and easy way to clean them up after a messy dinner. It wasn’t.

We pulled some old pics off of the camera from when Rhys was born and they are so sweet I wanted to share them:

Brings back such wonderful memories <3

Just been super-busy with life in general (and 4 kids). Time just flies by and before I know it a month or so has passed.

All the kids are doing good – No sickies for awhile (fingers crossed I don’t jinx things!).

Talon took his EOG tests last week…then took retakes – He ended up not passing his reading, which we were so shocked by because he is a pretty great reader…even his teacher was shocked. We’re hoping his great class scores will help him not be kept back in 3rd grade.

He also graduated into the Webelo’s at Cub Scouts! We all went and hung out at the campsite for the day and then watched him crossover. The kids had a blast! It was a lot of fun..Kyne ate too much popcorn and threw-up all over his bed that night though

(There are pics of Talon doing his crossover on my facebook)

Tayah has just completed her first session in gymnastics and is moving up to Level II – She really loves it and I am glad she gets to do something all on her own (with just mommy watching).

Kyne has hit the terrible two’s stage. He is demanding, whiny, physical…but still awesome – He loves to do imaginary play with Tayah and they can play cars all day long. He regressed with the potty training and will no longer use it at all

RJ is growing up into a beautiful, sweet little boy. He took his first steps on Friday (May 29) and loves to stand up on his own. He says quite a few words now (RJ, Tayah, bad-boy, uh-oh, num-num, up and a few more). He still has no teeth..but eats better than Kyne ever did at this age (and Kyne had at least 4 by now). He weighs over 20 lbs now (and Kyne is almost 24lbs) and wears the same size clothes as Kyne (shorts and onesies only).

Our little guy is already letting go of the furniture and trying to walk! He doesn’t get anywhere…I mean he’s only 8 months…but he sure loves trying!

Cheeky monkey!

Everyone thinks he looks a lot more like Kyne now…I dunno, I don’t see it as much.

I love when they wear these outfits…not only are they super-cute, they also hold-up really well and are so comfy.

Started pulling up to standing about 2 weeks ago…now he’s cruising the furniture AND he just started climbing the stairs! Yup, our 7.5 month old is able to climb stairs.

I have a feeling he’ll be walking very early. He already tries to let go of the furniture on his own and take-off!

I will post pics tomorrow.