August Tain

On Monday morning I looked like this:

And then this happened at 2:15 ish. Except actually this picture was taken the next day, when all the bruising on his face was gone and he was a lot less puffy. I'll spare you the brand new, before-his-bath, newborn pictures. 

Finally we were able to go home on Tuesday evening. After getting him dressed in his first outfit, adjusting the car seat belts and strapping hm in, he decided to fill his diaper, and we had to start over. Babies have great comedic timing. 

The kids all love him and fight over whose turn it is to hold him. We are very happy to have our Baby Gus. :)

Oh, I almost forgot to add his stats:

10lbs 2oz

21 1/2 inches

Good, loud cry

First day of school

Since it's been a couple of months, it's probably time to post pictures of the first day of school.

 Four Washburns at one elementary school. 

Fifth grade is the top of the school! Neither of us can believe the day has finally arrived. 

 Fourth grade

Second grade

Kindergarten

He was so excited about the first day of school. And then he spent a couple of weeks tying to talk us into letting him stay home for various reasons, or flat out refusing to go. But things have settled down into more of a routine, and he loves his class and his teacher. He has already made amazing progress this year, and I am so proud of him. 

Ivan started a little preschool, too. Five of my friends and I rotate hosting once a week for a couple of hours. He wasn't too sure about it at first, but he loves having regular play time with his friends. He has started telling me, "I won't cry at preschool today," which is both a little sad and encouraging. 

We are off to a great start this year!