Is it so? NO, but we captured the moment. Ty tells
us "potty quick"...we rush him to the bathroom and
just as he is pinching one off it drops into the toilet.
Then of course we sing the famous "hot dog" song
from Mickey Mouse Club House.
Tuesday
Monday
5.30.11 - I LOVE this Picture
We enjoyed an afternoon at my parents in the pool.
I planned to include a collage of pool pictures but after
capturing this big brother moment I could resist
using just this one.
Sunday
5.29.11 - Cucumbers...is it possible?
We have a community garden in our neighborhood.
Last year we got tomatoes to grow and oh did they ever.
This year we expanded the possibilities to include
cucumbers and red peppers. The boys love heading down
to the garden to check on our plants. I figure the
entertainment enough is worth it. Stand by to see how we do.
Saturday
Friday
5.27.11 - Green Thumb?
No, I'm just not feeling it this year...but, I'm
happy to report the flowers have been purchased and planted
Wednesday
5.25.11 - Last Day of Preschool
Jalen and I attended his last day of preschool together where we
went down memory lane of all his favorites from the
year. His teacher also gave us a cd of pictures she had taken
throughout the year. Here is one of them from
the fall - that shirt doesn't even fit him.
Tuesday
5.24.11 - Hello Playdoh
...and this is what happens when you let you almost 2 year old explore
unsupervised. He finds the playdoh and your carpet.
Monday
5.23.11 - Two Wheeler
I finally captured the moment...last week Derk glanced over and saw Jalen riding a bike without training wheels. Neither of us had practiced with him or even encouraged him. He's still a little wobbly but considering the size of the bike and the distance to the ground his confidence will build.
Sunday
5.22.11 - Field of Dreams
Today we met friends from church at a ball field to begin the first
annual "Field of Dreams" wiffle ball game.
Saturday
5.21.11 - Yoga Around Kids
Under normal circumstances I find yoga moments to be time for spiritual cleansing, wholeness and being full presence - one with God. It usually doesn't involve kids but this Saturday afternoon it did. We had a blast. From downward dog where Ty was climbing between my arms and legs to chaturanga, where I had to use one hand to go down and the other to move him out of the way. The boys and I had some time of yoga sculpting and horse play. This pictures capture Ty's pause to say "cheese"...what a ham!
Friday
5.20.11 - One's Junk Another's Treasure
The car rug was a friend's garage sale purchase in the first place and when she decided to garage sale it we decided to pick up this gem. Hopefully it brings hours of imaginary play...so far so good!
Thursday
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Wednesday
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Sunday
Saturday
Friday
5.6.11 - 1st Outdoor Fire of the Year
You all know what gets burnt first, right? The Christmas tree.
Thursday
5.5.11 - Teacher Appreciation Week
All week Derk's complained about the extra treats in lounge for teacher appreciation week and the discipline it requires to not indulge. Usually this week is about getting gift cards since he is a teacher but with Jalen in school it was also about giving. We traveled over to WAR, International on Rivertown. It was my first time visiting the store, it was a little surreal knowing that everything has a story. It took Jalen a while to pick something out. In the end he picked decided on finger puppets for both his teachers in addition to small gift cards.
Wednesday
Tuesday
5.3.11 - Daddy, can we have fun today?
...so the story goes, Jalen asked Derk if they could have fun today and as a result a full out wrestling match breaks loose. Two against one. Ty even through a few cheap shots.
Monday
5.2.11 - Ty's TUDE
Ty sure holds his own both with Jalen and with us. Derk and I try to pick our battles but realize his battles are getting the best of us at times. How can that cute little boy's mouth have such stern words and grump come from it? If it isn't his way, at times he grits his jaw and in the meanest voices says "don't do that and don't wanta". We have no idea where these statements came from. At times it is comical except when he is extremely grumpy. When this happens, it doesn't matter what you do, it isn't right. In these moments time can't pass fast enough.
Sunday
5.1.11 - Celebrating Aunt Annie
Aunt Annie turns thirty on May 11. Friends of hers
arranged for thirty friends to shower her with blessings
over thirty days. Today was our day! We brought her flowers
in a hand painted vase with the boys hand prints.
We love Aunt Annie and are so blessed to have her in our life!
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