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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
An Outdoorsy Sort of Day
75/365
Well, Spring is unofficially here. The temps went up, and it was a gorgeous day today. So nice, we HAD to play outside after preschool. Chris definitely has no more need for PT, he's getting a bit crazier on the slide. Today he was going down feetfirst on his belly, and sideways.
Sidesaddle we called it.
It was so bright and sunny out, that not only did Chris get his sunglasses, but so did Sam. They didn't last very long on Sam though.
Sam preferred to kickoff the glasses. He did venture off his blankee for a bit to check out the crunchy leaves. It's so neat to see how he responds to changes in his environment. He loved the crunch of the leaves, but like brother, not interested in getting too dirty.
Meanwhile, Chris was having a fine time playing with his cousin Kaylee. The two of them took turns climbing a plastic rock. Kaylee was modeling for my camera, she really is so lovely, but they both are little hams.
After lunch and naps, the boys and I decided to take a walk. Chris wanted to take his wagon. I agreed. I think he was surprised I agreed, but we had to load up Sam too. I was happy to find both boys fit so well...
AND got along.
Though about 2/3 around the block, Chris decided he wanted to walk. Walk and Run. He loves to just Take Off! But happily, he didn't go far.
But as soon as Chris was out of the wagon, Sam crawled around, made himself comfortable, and started taking his socks off.
Some boys like Spring!
Well, Spring is unofficially here. The temps went up, and it was a gorgeous day today. So nice, we HAD to play outside after preschool. Chris definitely has no more need for PT, he's getting a bit crazier on the slide. Today he was going down feetfirst on his belly, and sideways.
Sidesaddle we called it.
It was so bright and sunny out, that not only did Chris get his sunglasses, but so did Sam. They didn't last very long on Sam though.
Sam preferred to kickoff the glasses. He did venture off his blankee for a bit to check out the crunchy leaves. It's so neat to see how he responds to changes in his environment. He loved the crunch of the leaves, but like brother, not interested in getting too dirty.
Meanwhile, Chris was having a fine time playing with his cousin Kaylee. The two of them took turns climbing a plastic rock. Kaylee was modeling for my camera, she really is so lovely, but they both are little hams.
After lunch and naps, the boys and I decided to take a walk. Chris wanted to take his wagon. I agreed. I think he was surprised I agreed, but we had to load up Sam too. I was happy to find both boys fit so well...
AND got along.
Though about 2/3 around the block, Chris decided he wanted to walk. Walk and Run. He loves to just Take Off! But happily, he didn't go far.
But as soon as Chris was out of the wagon, Sam crawled around, made himself comfortable, and started taking his socks off.
Some boys like Spring!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Charles of the Dairy Product
74/365
Yes, it has come to that point. The point where we cannot even mention the words Chuck E. Cheese without having Serious consequences.
Today we went there to celebrate Emily's 4th Birthday. It was just our two families, nothing too crazy, but BOY, were my boys happy to go. We only mentioned in passing that we were going, and Chris was Bouncing off the wall. As I said we knew that we had to use the words as a code, so we've been referring to the plans with other words.
So at first we tried to refer to it as the place of the Animatronic Mouse, but he knew Mouse. He thought Mickey, but when you come to the words, Go, See, Mouse. That'll cause a meltdown. So we began to refer to the place as Charles of the Diary Product.
Happy Birthday Emily!
The kids had a ton of fun riding the rides. It was fabulous when Charles himself came out to bring the cake, and sing to Emily.
But Sam had the best time when the music started playing, he did the Happy Dance.
And it was such a fine time had by all, followed by a nice 2 hour nap for all 3 of us. Happy Day.
Yes, it has come to that point. The point where we cannot even mention the words Chuck E. Cheese without having Serious consequences.
Today we went there to celebrate Emily's 4th Birthday. It was just our two families, nothing too crazy, but BOY, were my boys happy to go. We only mentioned in passing that we were going, and Chris was Bouncing off the wall. As I said we knew that we had to use the words as a code, so we've been referring to the plans with other words.
So at first we tried to refer to it as the place of the Animatronic Mouse, but he knew Mouse. He thought Mickey, but when you come to the words, Go, See, Mouse. That'll cause a meltdown. So we began to refer to the place as Charles of the Diary Product.
Happy Birthday Emily!
The kids had a ton of fun riding the rides. It was fabulous when Charles himself came out to bring the cake, and sing to Emily.
But Sam had the best time when the music started playing, he did the Happy Dance.
And it was such a fine time had by all, followed by a nice 2 hour nap for all 3 of us. Happy Day.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Animal Crackers
74/365
How's this for Crazy. BOTH my boys ate the same thing for lunch today: Yo-baby yogurt and Animal Crackers. Now if we can only get all 4 of us to eat the same thing.
We got a bit close this evening. We took the boys to a Family Trip to Costco. The two of them sat semi-sweetly side by side.
The only bump was when Sam wanted Chris's pen, and list. Chris made a grocery list...the only item on it: Chips. See the pen in his pocket...just like Daddy. They started to balk, but I started to wave my hand over their mouths, to make them make Indian voices. They loved it.
From there we had supper together at McAlister's (yeah Sweet Tea!) and my elder boy ate tortilla soup dipping chips in, and the younger ate lots of bread, and applesauce, and shared big brother's teddy grahams. Totally ate the stuff from a kid's meal! Eating meals. Together. My boys are growing too fast!
How's this for Crazy. BOTH my boys ate the same thing for lunch today: Yo-baby yogurt and Animal Crackers. Now if we can only get all 4 of us to eat the same thing.
We got a bit close this evening. We took the boys to a Family Trip to Costco. The two of them sat semi-sweetly side by side.
The only bump was when Sam wanted Chris's pen, and list. Chris made a grocery list...the only item on it: Chips. See the pen in his pocket...just like Daddy. They started to balk, but I started to wave my hand over their mouths, to make them make Indian voices. They loved it.
From there we had supper together at McAlister's (yeah Sweet Tea!) and my elder boy ate tortilla soup dipping chips in, and the younger ate lots of bread, and applesauce, and shared big brother's teddy grahams. Totally ate the stuff from a kid's meal! Eating meals. Together. My boys are growing too fast!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Party On Ems
73/365
Today was the 4th birthday party for Chris's best friend Emily.
How refreshing it is to go to parties now, where the kids actually like the cake, and are excited about opening presents, as opposed to birthdays where they just want to eat icing, or spread it in their ears and all over their faces, and just want to play with the wrapping paper and crawl in boxes.
These kids had a wonderful time with the cake as well as with their Party Favors. See Chris and Emily having a blowing contest. They were About Cute.
Meanwhile, Sam is eating table foods. Also refreshing, but no cake for Sam yet....a mere 2 more weeks! He ate the entire top half of a hamburger bun, this Boy likes Bread! However, we gave him a baby carrot to chew on, and he LOVED it! Until he dropped it on the carpet.
The best thing was how excited Chris was to go to this party. He told ME where he wanted to go shopping for Emily earlier this week. Kroger. So we drove to the Kroger strip mall, and I asked him if he wanted to hit Kroger or the Dollar Store (which I know has a few more toys than Le Krog) He chose the Dollar Store, and we all went in while he hunted up and down the aisles for a present for Emily. She almost ended up with a toothbrush, a blaster, a hand towel, and an empty squirt bottle. But finally, Chris decided the Perfect Present for Emily was a Pink Butterfly Net.
She seemed happy with his decision.
Chris helped Sam choose a giant bubble wand for Emily, but after she opened his present, he seemed especially infatuated with the accompanying bottle of bubbles. He wouldn't put it down.
Going to have to teach this boy a bit more about the Joy of Giving. But at least Chris is beginning to understand it. Both my boys had a great time helping friends celebrate, and we had a great time with all their friends and family who have become our close friends too; this whole evening has just made me smile.
Today was the 4th birthday party for Chris's best friend Emily.
How refreshing it is to go to parties now, where the kids actually like the cake, and are excited about opening presents, as opposed to birthdays where they just want to eat icing, or spread it in their ears and all over their faces, and just want to play with the wrapping paper and crawl in boxes.
These kids had a wonderful time with the cake as well as with their Party Favors. See Chris and Emily having a blowing contest. They were About Cute.
Meanwhile, Sam is eating table foods. Also refreshing, but no cake for Sam yet....a mere 2 more weeks! He ate the entire top half of a hamburger bun, this Boy likes Bread! However, we gave him a baby carrot to chew on, and he LOVED it! Until he dropped it on the carpet.
The best thing was how excited Chris was to go to this party. He told ME where he wanted to go shopping for Emily earlier this week. Kroger. So we drove to the Kroger strip mall, and I asked him if he wanted to hit Kroger or the Dollar Store (which I know has a few more toys than Le Krog) He chose the Dollar Store, and we all went in while he hunted up and down the aisles for a present for Emily. She almost ended up with a toothbrush, a blaster, a hand towel, and an empty squirt bottle. But finally, Chris decided the Perfect Present for Emily was a Pink Butterfly Net.
She seemed happy with his decision.
Chris helped Sam choose a giant bubble wand for Emily, but after she opened his present, he seemed especially infatuated with the accompanying bottle of bubbles. He wouldn't put it down.
Going to have to teach this boy a bit more about the Joy of Giving. But at least Chris is beginning to understand it. Both my boys had a great time helping friends celebrate, and we had a great time with all their friends and family who have become our close friends too; this whole evening has just made me smile.
Friday, March 12, 2010
My Prince
71/365
Chris did NOT have school today. The MOPS gals were predicting it weeks ago, but I had no paperwork to tell me he didn't. I didn't confirm it until checking with the busdriver Wednesday. However, we had MOPS today, and it was the first time since last year Chris got to come along. He was thrilled to see his friends, he'd missed playing with them. I could hear him growling with Joy across the church! I even left the room at one point to tell him to calm down and stop yelling. Didn't work though.
And when I went to pick him up, he was covered in marker and wearing this crown. A crown that he'd made.
I smiled then and can't help but smile now. He is my Prince. I'm sure there is paperwork somewhere telling me what they learned with the crowns, but I wasn't paying attention, too much insanity as we left, and we brought the Julius' girls home with us for lunch and some play. Unfortunately, his crown didn't survive the length of the play date. But that's OK, A. I got this picture, and B. he doesn't need one to be my prince.
Everytime I see a kid in a homemade crown I remember when I went on a spiritual retreat, when we discussed how we are ALL royalty. And for those of us that can't have a fancy jeweled crown, even if it's homemade, or nothing there at all, we are all Princes and Princesses. Follow me here: If God is our Father, and Jesus is The Prince of Peace, and he is our Brother, than we are all Princes and Princesses in the Kingdom of God. Quite a pleasant thought.
And I saw Chris in this crown, and couldn't help but just think YUP! He's my Prince in the kingdom of God. Handsome Prince. With magical powers. I find him learning more and more each day, and he's so very smart, now he's really applying it. But I also remind him of all the magical things about him that make me so proud of him. How he is Brave, and Strong, and Kind, and has Magical Hugs. He really is My Prince.
Chris did NOT have school today. The MOPS gals were predicting it weeks ago, but I had no paperwork to tell me he didn't. I didn't confirm it until checking with the busdriver Wednesday. However, we had MOPS today, and it was the first time since last year Chris got to come along. He was thrilled to see his friends, he'd missed playing with them. I could hear him growling with Joy across the church! I even left the room at one point to tell him to calm down and stop yelling. Didn't work though.
And when I went to pick him up, he was covered in marker and wearing this crown. A crown that he'd made.
I smiled then and can't help but smile now. He is my Prince. I'm sure there is paperwork somewhere telling me what they learned with the crowns, but I wasn't paying attention, too much insanity as we left, and we brought the Julius' girls home with us for lunch and some play. Unfortunately, his crown didn't survive the length of the play date. But that's OK, A. I got this picture, and B. he doesn't need one to be my prince.
Everytime I see a kid in a homemade crown I remember when I went on a spiritual retreat, when we discussed how we are ALL royalty. And for those of us that can't have a fancy jeweled crown, even if it's homemade, or nothing there at all, we are all Princes and Princesses. Follow me here: If God is our Father, and Jesus is The Prince of Peace, and he is our Brother, than we are all Princes and Princesses in the Kingdom of God. Quite a pleasant thought.
And I saw Chris in this crown, and couldn't help but just think YUP! He's my Prince in the kingdom of God. Handsome Prince. With magical powers. I find him learning more and more each day, and he's so very smart, now he's really applying it. But I also remind him of all the magical things about him that make me so proud of him. How he is Brave, and Strong, and Kind, and has Magical Hugs. He really is My Prince.
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