Slumber Party

Guess who spent the night tonight?!?  Miss P!  Our boys were so excited for our first official sleep over and we made sure to make the most of it!  We did movies, popcorn, and swimming, followed by a decent night sleep and a normal, but VERY early according to Pey's standards, wake up call.  Auntie had an early morning commitment and we couldn't have been happier to help out.  We got to snuggle our sweet niece all night and we CAN'T wait to do it again, hopefully SOON!

Last Day of Preschool

Today was Little Guy's last day of preschool.  I can't believe he is all done with year one!  He absolutely LOVED going to PEP school and adored each of his teachers.  I loved dropping him off and seeing all the smiling faces and from parents, kiddos, and staff.  I could not imagine a more perfect place for Little Guy to spend his Tuesday and Thursday mornings, I will forever be grateful for this amazing introduction to school life.  The last day of school included a musical showcase that Little Guy was not 100% sold on participating in and cookies and juice on the playground.  I am looking forward to a relaxing summer, but we'll miss all our PEP school friends.  Thank you to Miss Karin, Miss Cara, Miss Cindy, Miss B, and Miss Renee, we'll see you in September!

Can I have a TV

Little Guy has been REALLY into stories and talking lately.  He can talk your ear off and he's even more chatty the closer it gets to lights out...well tonight he asked if he could have a TV in his room and his playroom...we said sure, when you turn 25, and that was good enough for him.  After negotiating the TV, he was set for bed and chatted with me for a while about the new baby.  He asked to feel the baby kick, which is still tricky with your hand on my belly so he'll have to wait on that, and then told me he hoped it was two babies, an Ironman baby and an Incredible Hulk baby....I said that would be crazy and he said maybe I just ate a lot of food yesterday and that was why I had a big belly....yes the conversations are crazy and usually pretty disjointed, but I love our lights out chats the most.

Slippery Fish

Little Guy is officially done with Miss Angela (breaks my heart she is moving!) and we decided he's ready for some swim lessons that may teach him some swimming strokes along with his survival swimming skills.  He has been with Miss Helen now for a month and just recently had a kiddo added to his group- his buddy Sean, from soccer and Jackson's class, is now is swim buddy and while they are both super excited to be swimming together, I am not sure how Miss Helen will handle the two together....I am excited to have Melissa to chat with every Monday and Mr. Wyatt Bear loves seeing baby Nolan- a win win for everyone!

VacaHigh Sports Night Dinner

Last year Gabe was out bid for the dinner auction item he wanted so he made sure to win it this year...well, we weren't able to attend since he was in Oregon but we had all of the Santopadre crew on the bidding and we were the lucky "winners" of a dinner for 8 out in the country.  It was a wonderful evening filled with LOTS of fine wine (Cory and I really missed out!), delicious food, and even better company!  We all decided we're bidding again next year!

What Happened to My Baby

And just like that, Mr. Wyatt Bear has become a little boy...his talking is out of control, his gross motor skills are top notch as he continuously tries to keep up with his brother, and his sweet little personality just grows as he does.  I can't believe my baby will be 2 in a few months and has begun to show you two fingers (one on each hand just like his brother did) when you ask him how old he will be or how many ears he has.  From baby to big boy, this little dude reminds me just how fast they do grow up!

All the way to Lizzy's

Little Guy rode his bike all the way to Lizzy's and home today! He has figured out the side walk and had no trouble keeping up and crossing the busy road!  Way to go dude!

MDO and Summer Birthdays

Mr. Wyatt Bear had his first day ever at MDO and while it took a little while for him to get comfy, he ended up doing so well and having a blast with all the Elmo toys.  He went there while Mommy and Daddy went to help in Little Guy's classroom for the summer birthday celebrations.  The pinata was a blast and I am so glad were able to be there when they sang Happy Birthday, it melted my heart!  I can't believe we are coming up on the last week of preschool, how did this year go by so fast?!?!

Mother's Day Muffins

Today was Muffins for Moms day ate preschool and even though I woke up with the largest swollen eye from who knows what, it was still a blast!  I loved getting to stay with Little Guy for a morning treat and even better was the most special pot he painted with a photo flower.  I LOVE all the preschool gifts they make, nothing could make me happier.  Thank you Little Guy and Mr. Wyatt Bear for making me the proudest Mommy ever, I love you!

Pedal to the Metal

AHHHHH, guess who is riding a two wheeler pedal bike?!?!?  Little Guy, along with all his buddies, was lucky enough to get a bike from Santa but has had no interest in riding it.  He has been perfectly content on his balance bike and we haven't pushed the issue.  Well today he decided he wanted to ride his red bike and just like that, he did.  He has mastered his balance bike and can pedal a tricycle like no other so bike riding was really just a matter of combining the two skills.  Wednesday he insisted I hold on the back of the bike the whole time- that's a whole lot of running and bending for this preggo mama...Thursday he insisted he could ride by himself but still wanted his bike held whenever starting off- the wobbling was still throwing him off...by Friday he had mastered starting and pedaling and wanted nothing to do with help.  I told him to keep on practicing, he was going to be pedaling himself to the ice cream shop in Sunriver this summer!  Little Guy we are so proud of you, it's the most wonderful thing to watch you ride and hear you ask first thing in the morning and last thing before bed to go on just one more bike ride!

Mama Said...

there'd be days like this...you can't win them all and you know that preschool may have been a little rough when your sweet love is sitting in the teacher's lap during pick up.  Little Guy had a rough go today and after discussing the appropriate times to show your teachers you funny face (not during Bible time with Pastor Mary) or when to sing with your monster voice (not when you're singing 'Jesus Loves Me") we decided to start a marble jar to reinforce the good behavior.  The teachers and I all agree that Little Guy means well and has a heart of gold, it's just some days are tougher than others to reign in your crazy and not be out of control (so it goes for almost all 3 year old boys I imagine)....So here's to marble jars, crazy days, and figuring it all out....

Just Kicking It

I have finally felt this little love bug move!  I was beginning to think my uterus was completely numb to the touch, but low and behold, this baby is moving!  It's not quite enough for anyone to be able to feel with their hand on my belly, but I am feeling it and baby kicks are still, even in my third pregnancy, one of my most favorite things about these special nine months.