We heard tinkling

Tonight Brampton went pee on the toilet! Yay. Ev and I were outside the bathroom talking, when I heard a little tinkle! Maybe that's what the kid needs...some privacy. This was his first time and he did it all by himself. He's becoming such a big boy and demanding that I leave him alone when doing things so that he can do it all by himself. Way to go Brampton!!! Potty training here we come!!! For real this time...maybe.

I want a hot dog!

Brampton finished his first week of swimming lessons! And he did so well. I was so proud and relieved. The first day was a little rough...I even had to get in the water with him...and that had me very worried for the next two weeks. But the second day he was a totally different kid! He now loves swimming lessons!!

There are 2 other little kids in his class. And his teacher Miss Cheyenne is great. Brampton always gets a big grin on his face when she takes him in. He has been practicing his kicking, hand scoops, going under the water, and floating on his back.
Whenever Cheyenne takes him out into the water he yells, "look mom, look!" as loud as he can. And then when he gets back to the wall, he looks at me and holds two thumbs up.
I love it! He too is proud of himself. He is for sure a little fish and loves to be in the water.
Everyday this week he has been super HUNGRY and exhausted after swimming lessons. One day after jumping into the deep end, he got out and I put a towel around him and he told me that he wanted a HOT DOG. He must have been really hungry b/c Brampton never wants to eat and he never requests a hot dog! Silly boy.

Wordless Wednesday

Happy Fourth of July!!!

And I’m proud to be an AMERICAN,

where at least I know I’m FREE.

And I wont forget the MEN who died,

who gave that right to ME.
And I gladly STAND up,

next to you and DEFEND her still today.

‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I LOVE this LAND,

God BLESS the USA.

He's Done!

Ev called and he's done! Yay. Let the festivities begin!! I can hardly wait. Ev finished way earlier than expected...this comes as no surprise to me...but he took no breaks (didn't even eat)! He is pretty much a {machine}. I have no idea how he does it! Way to go Ev!!! You are AMAZING.

{tOdAy}

The very much anticipated day is finally here! Ev left bright and early this morning to go take Step 1 of Boards. He has been preparing for this day for a very long time. I have been amazed at his motivation and determination to keep going and to hit the books everyday for the past 2 months to prepare for this beast. There were a couple of days that he studied for 12 hours straight. He has NEVER studied this much! In the end, he took over 9,000 practice questions and went through the stinkin' USMLE book over 4 times. And get this...he never complained about it ONCE. He's pretty much AMAZING to ME. Now, I am in no way nervous for Ev. He has always been a great student and an even better test taker. I think it's one of his many talents! I know he'll do just fine.

So...here's to hoping that tOdAy passes quickly and that my husband doesn't have a migraine when he gets home!

Wordless Wednesday

This week...

...I will be having TWINS.

Ok...well, not really. But close.
I will, however, be busy following these LITTLES around. Add Brampton to the picture...and that is one tough crowd! Aren't they cute though?

** I feel for moms who have twins**