What we're up to

Oh heck it's been quite a long time since I have posted on my blog. I meant to post like every day but as we all can see that didn't happen. So what's new in our life? Hmmm...let's see. We had our ups and downs, but things seem to be settling down for the most part.
Tyler turned 4 on April 16th. We had a family party and it was a lot of fun. He had a Buzz Lightyear cake that was really cute, and he got spoiled rotten with presents. I got him a bike and he loved it. Wouldn't you know it, his dad took the training wheels off after a few weeks and he hopped on and off he went. It is the exact same thing that Hayden did when we took his training wheels off. The boys are getting super big. I can't believe that Tyler is 4 and Hayden is 6, almost 7. Where does the time go?
This was them not too long ago...sigh :(

We had a fun Easter, I made the kids some hooded towels and got them swimming trunks and a Seven Peaks Pass for each one of them. Hopefully the weather will cooperate so we can actually go. This rain and cold feels like it has lasted FOREVER. Oh well I guess I should be happy for the moisture. 
Hayden finished his 1st grade year, and on grade level too. I am so proud of him. School is a struggle for him, and the year felt super long. But we did it and we are so happy for a break this summer. Hayden also completed Stride, a 13 week after-school program that works on kid's social skills and how to communicate in an appropriate manner. We loved the staff, and Hayden loved them. He finished his program the same day school got out.
Hayden has been really acting out for the last month. I know it has a lot to do with my stress and I feel like a really bad mom sometimes. I want him to have the best life possible, and it makes me really sad that he is stressed out. I am really hoping it will pass soon. It seems like no matter what I do he wants to do the opposite. 
I have been really sick, it seems like my body just does not want to get better in a lot of ways. I will hopefully have some answers really soon, because I am tired of always feeling like I ran a marathon by 10:00 each morning. It is getting really old. Despite my setbacks I am trying really hard to keep a positive attitude. It has not been easy, but it has made all the difference in the world.
My nephew Drew was born on May 20th, and it has been such a blessing to have him in our lives. He is such a sweet heart, and I have got to spend a lot of time holding him. I feel like I have a really good bond with him, and I am so grateful he is here. I love him so much. It is really fun to see Hayden and tyler interact with him. They like to touch his soft head and talk to him, and they can't get over how tiny his little hands, feet, and ears are. I love it!
Well that is about all that is new in our life right now. I am hoping for a very fun summer with the boys. I am making a goal right now to be better at updating this blog.