This year Carter said goodbye Preschool!
This is his classroom and his teacher, Ms. Barnes.
I absolutely love the paper hat, and I'm not going to lie, this mama was emotional- my baby boy is growing up. Plans for the graduate? Right now Carter is super excited about being on the Jr. Phoenix Suns, his basketball team at the YMCA. He tells me that he will need tie shoes because that's what the basketball players wear.
If a girl goes shopping...
then she'll need some plastic heels to go do that.
And if she has some heels, she'll want to go driving.
In between was a fun visit from the cousins, planning some trips! Hint: It might just be the most magical place on Earth.
Her brothers were busy as well... Coleman was creating "Cole's Cool Cupcakes" store- 15 cents for one, or a steal at two for 25 cents.
And chances are if one brother builds a store (even if it's for school), another little brother will want to build one too.
Selling airplanes at "Carter's Airport" store.
A project that grew bigger over time: refinishing our kitchen table.
And if a person's hand swells to look like a baseball glove, then wonderful hubby helps out.
I ended up staining it red mahogany, which is darker than our original color. Not sure if I love it, but I can deal with it for the next few years until it's time to sand again.
The weekend was a welcome break from the busy and draining week. Here's to one more week of school!
This was my morning breakfast...
Nutella and banana filled crepes with a homemade iced coffee while my iphone played Boyz II Men's A Song for Mama! Such a fun surprise, although the day before Carter had told me to sleep in because they had to wake up early and make me breakfast.
They donated money in my name to Compassion International, an organization that helps kids all over the world go to school and get health care. I'm hoping to be able to sponsor a child soon. I first found out about this organization while reading Simple Mom's blog, when they went to the Philippines last year. The picture in that post was a normal sight while driving through town (the local one, not the expat one) so I personally connected with those kids. Right now, The Nester is in Tanzania, visiting the children there.
To all the mothers out there and those with angel's wings, have a blessed day and try not to let your kids drive you nuts! :)
Today I honored my mom by visiting her bench at the zoo and writing her a letter.
I've learned that I can still spend time with her but just in a different way. I chose this journal to write in because one, it it is one of my favorite poems and two, it reminds me of a song my mom and I shared that was special. I listened to it on the car and started crying- it seemed like my mom was speaking to me, they were words I needed to hear this weekend.
Amelia turned 2 on May 2nd. One year ago she looked like this...
and she looks like this!
Amelia and Justis decorating the cake. More sprinkles were eaten than actually placed on the cake I think.
A lot happens in that second year of life... she learned words, learned how to say 'no!' very well I might add, likes to talk on the phone, pushes her brothers around (who let her), holds a pen with the proper grip and already has a preference for shoes! Who would have thought a two year old could care about shoes? The boys could have cared less!
Justis trying on Amelia's new high heels, which were a big hit.
Ahh, here's to the adventure of raising a girl.
My autobiography, age 8
Goal on kids: exceeded, goals on car, house job: met, goals on entomologist: not going to happen- gross! Goal on living in Hawaii: fantasy for now...
I put Coleman in the corner to "cool off" and Amelia supported her big bro and put herself in the corner too...
World's smallest cereal bowl...
Like mother like daughter... working late...
Hope your weekend is full of giggles and fun!
If you buy a boy some Legos, chances are he'll want to get more. If the boy gets more Legos, chances are he'll need some place to display them. I saw this on pinterest and thought we could do something similar.
First step was to find all the Lego dudes as we refer to them at our house.
We set up a hospital of sorts, putting legs and hands in one area, heads in another and accessories in another. Using this method, many Minifigs were able to make a full recovery.
Next step is start assembling Minifigs onto the 2 X 2 squares.
If you buy a boy some Legos, chances are he'll end up with about 100 Minifigs. A 100! I couldn't believe it.
If said boy has a toddler sister, then one must find a way to keep the Lego dudes out of reach.
Jake and Coleman attached the back of the square using a hot glue gun to two inch moulding.
Then Jake nailed the moulding to the wall. Some of the Minifigs came off, but they just got glued back on.
The wall display is impressive and best of all, since we are renting, it's portable and doesn't damage the wall. The display has become quite the conversation piece and everyone loves talking about their favorites.
