April Already?

So it seems that I have failed in my resolution to keep our blog updated. It seems that it has been a whirlwind spring and the last thing I have wanted to do is sit at the computer and think. [Though I am kicking myself for not keeping track of so many things, especially Zoe's milestones]. We have continued to be so blessed. Our kids are healthy and happy and we enjoy our time together each day. Derick is a nonstop chatterbox and if is not asking a million and one questions will just narrate everything he sees and ask "Why did you say that?" after just about every statement/comment we make. Yet I do know that is how he is getting so smart...constantly learning/absorbing all that is going on around him. He has been playing soccer the last couple months and really seems to enjoy it. His daddy has been assisting the coach and even running a couple practices which has sparked an interest for Daddy to find an adult league to play. [Will be fun to have Derick watch Daddy in action and see if he can put into play all that he was advised to do :) ] Derick has one month of preschool left and then will be gearing up for Kindergarden in the fall. Zoe and I will really miss him, but I know he is ready and thrives on the social interaction and learning of school. Zoe is growing so much and it is amazing to me how the mental development emerges at this age. Derick was such a talker at an early age that it seems he was so much bigger when he turned a year, yet I know Zoe barely has a chance sometimes to get a word in yet is right in line where she should be. She still does many of her baby signs and is selectively verbal. Every now and again she says something perfectly clear then won't say it again. Although she has been walking just over 2 months she still holds her hands up as if someone is hold her hands so it looks cute/babyish as she toddles around. Her hair is getting so think/long that it hangs in her eyes and she won't really keep a barrete or headband on...but am sure that we will be doing more pigtails soon. Zoe has been in swim class the last 6 weeks or so and after protesting/screaming the first 3-4 times, she now has adapted and is doing well. This week she even attempted to flip herself over in the water for the survival float, yet I know we still have a ways to go. I am happy to have made it thru the first trimester with #3. I am starting to feel somewhat normal again not feeling exhausted all the time. It has been challenging keeping up with the other two and the rest of life's demands, but I am sure we will adapt. Due to a few concerns from the Dr we have had a couple of ultrasounds and have another one scheduled for this week. Although the tech guessed the sex last week, she should be able to be more certain this coming week...so that will be fun to be able to start thinking of names and planning the room shuffles. Here is a sneak peek of #3.