While there are still some scattered remnants of snow on the ground, I think I can (almost) say with certainty that spring is here! There have been many changes in the Ramos household:
1. We have developed a monthly menu for all of our meals to eat healthier and to help streamline our shopping and spending.
2. We are trying to grow our own herbs this year.
3. We started working out. (I’m training for a 5k and Daddy is training for a sprint triathlon!)
4. We started taking the kids to the public library in Houghton where the boys have already enjoyed storytime/crafts, playing on the kids’ interactive computers, and checking out lots of books.
5. Imanuel is 4 years old and can almost wipe his butt by himself! One of his b-day gifts was receiving his own library card.
6. Micah often tells us that he would like to go pee pee in his pickle cup (-the pickle jar where he is supposed to go pee in) but has only done it once. Hopefully some day. Other than that, he’s still eating, singing, and acting silly.
7. Both Imanuel & Micah have the exact same size feet. So, now they share hats, undershirts, neck ties, socks, and shoes. Manu weighs 38 lbs and Micah weighs 36 lbs, but Manu is several inches taller still.
8. Ty is close behind at 20 lbs. He is now 3.5 months, he wears size 9-12 month clothes, and is now sleeping 9-10 hours at night!
9. Bentley has a lady-friend, Edna, who has been making daily visits much to the chagrin of her owners.
10. The kitties have finally ventured outside!
Our first outing to the park by the canal.
His nicknames include: “Tai-bai-bo”, “Tae-bo”, and “Ty-Ty”… he’s our 20-pound-3-month-old wonder.
Bentley and Edna during one of her visits.
We are so happy that Spring has decided to make her appearance early this year. 🙂
Aw, I used to <3 my visits to the library growing up! Sounds like you’re all staying busy! Good to hear you’re doing well. 🙂
Imagine my amusement in thinking that the two statements in #5 were somehow related. Library cards = the new toilet paper. That’s how y’all roll in the Yoop, I get it. If this baby in my belly is a boy, which I am 99% sure it is, I’ll be eager to hear about the pickle jar pee cup. Sounds fascinating. Hoppy Eastah, Ramoses.
wow, I like you monthly menu…Jon still incourages me to do that….one day…I can’t believe Ty is that big….You must develop some serious muscles, Judy :)….Your boys are wonderful! Enjoy the spring.
Wow, you guys are great. I’m impressed! Keep it up and hope to see you sooooon.
israel if you want any sprint tri tips, feel free to ask, i’ve done 2.
@bekobeko – Thanks, Al. We’re holding up okay up here. Glad the weather is holding up. Have you heard where you’ll be for the next few years?? @peanutluey – Kendra, if you have a boy, I’ll fill you in on the pickle cup potty training technique. 🙂 Hope you all had a wonderful Easter too!@DennyGabi – Denisa, you should totally try the menu thing. It takes a while…took me several hours of thinking, planning, and consulting with Israel. (Reminded me of my teaching years – lesson plans!) But it’s paying off! Hope you and your cuties are doing well!@jensa07 – Jen…WHEN??!!@whataboutjohnlee – Hey John! I didn’t know you did triathlons! I’m sure Israel would love tips. I’m hoping to get there some day too. I may participate in a relay. For now, I’m just trying to survive my little 2 mile runs. Hope you’re doing well!
I’ll be starting work at Troy Beaumont in MI this June. So maybe I’ll get to see you guys once in a while. 🙂
wow.. this is awesome! lot of growing indeed!I am definitely interested in hearing about the menu… do you change it every few months? And Bentley has a girl friend!!!! yikes!. You should call her “pink bentley”
John, Totally let me know what you know. Any workout plans or ideas? @whataboutjohnlee –