There are so many days I feel like I should run around with a recorder, catching moments with the kids. They say the most amazing things. I'll try to be better about not forgetting them.
Jason has started a new baseball season. Coach-pitch still, but rest assured, it is still a challenge. He's looking forward to the games. We've also started a "hitting" academy for him, to build confidence. He's moved into Beyblade land, and loves those spinning tops. And "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" will beat out any Magic Tree House or Muggle.
Michael is now a grown-up 6-year-old. And boy does he seem older than his years! 6 going on 60! He told me this afternoon the only thing he likes to do is sing. He thanked me for putting him in the children's choir at church. I've also put him in karate. He may have to learn how to defend himself.
Joshua, at almost three years old, no longer sucks his thumb! It was a habit we thought would be so difficult to break. A couple of months ago, we put the yucky stuff on his thumbs that would leave a nasty taste in his mouth if he chose to suck. But he must have powered through it. I believe he sucked off the yucky stuff...every time. This time, though, all it took was a comment from Michael. It is like the pot calling the kettle black because Michael sucked his fingers for so long, but he told Joshua, "You're gross. I'm not letting you on my bed until you stop sucking your fingers." That night we put the solution on Joshua's fingers. That was a couple of weeks ago. And Joshua has stopped. Who knew? We're still working on the potty training, though. Maybe I should ask Michael to make a statement...
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Happy Birthday, Michael!!!
I can't believe he is now six years old!!!
Michael had a special day today to celebrate his birthday. He is telling me (as I write this) that he ate a breakfast of Cinnamon Toast Crunch. He says it was a good start to the day. Amah and Akong gave him a digital watch and he is thrilled with it. He brought it to school and his teacher, Mrs. Dykes, noticed him smiling every time he looked at it.
I stopped by his kindergarten class today, loaded with sugar to share. While at the grocery store, it seemed like a good idea to bring in juice boxes, cupcakes and lollipops to Michael's classmates. When I got into the classroom, even the children felt like it was a good idea. I'm not sure their parents will think so tonight.
I think it is safe to say Michael enjoyed my visit. He was beaming as he ate his chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting. I haven't seen as a big smile in a long time.
The day got better for him. He opened some wonderful Beyblade treats from Grandma and Grandpa. Remember that birthday crown from school? He is STILL wearing it.
Happy Birthday, Michael! He may not be a baby anymore, but I always tell him, he will always be MY baby.
Michael had a special day today to celebrate his birthday. He is telling me (as I write this) that he ate a breakfast of Cinnamon Toast Crunch. He says it was a good start to the day. Amah and Akong gave him a digital watch and he is thrilled with it. He brought it to school and his teacher, Mrs. Dykes, noticed him smiling every time he looked at it.
I stopped by his kindergarten class today, loaded with sugar to share. While at the grocery store, it seemed like a good idea to bring in juice boxes, cupcakes and lollipops to Michael's classmates. When I got into the classroom, even the children felt like it was a good idea. I'm not sure their parents will think so tonight.
I think it is safe to say Michael enjoyed my visit. He was beaming as he ate his chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting. I haven't seen as a big smile in a long time.
The day got better for him. He opened some wonderful Beyblade treats from Grandma and Grandpa. Remember that birthday crown from school? He is STILL wearing it.
Happy Birthday, Michael! He may not be a baby anymore, but I always tell him, he will always be MY baby.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Old Man Michael
We've got a new nickname for #2. Recently, we have noticed a bit of a crusty tone to his words...particularly when referring to his little brother, Joshua.
Granted, Joshua is a bit of a free spirit. Here he is squeezing in a workout, properly using the push-up bars, or at least trying to.
As grown-up as Joshua is, though, he hasn't quite kicked the thumb-sucking habit. And Michael obviously hates it. He dislikes it when Joshua sits next to him, for fear of his "icky, slimy thumb." He dislikes being touched by "Fingers," as Michael calls him. And he really does sound like an old man when playing keep-away with a smiley, happy baby, who just wants to give Michael a hug.
While we have given Michael a new moniker, Joshua gets one, too. "Mr. Personality," we like to call him. And just like he lives up to the "trouble" name, he also exudes quite a bit of personality. He knows exactly when he is in trouble and what he needs to do to get out of it.
A simple smile, he knows, gets him pretty far.
He was smiling all on his own (no motivations behind it) this past weekend. We saw "Tangled" in the theater. I was surprised at how much we all enjoyed it. For two days after the movie, Joshua kept talking about "The Pencil." What???
It was after a little while, I realized he meant "Rapunzel," who is the main character in this movie.
If you ask him now, he'll say "The Pencil. Nice movie. Yellow hair turned black." Hopefully, that doesn't ruin the film for you, but, in those eight words, he summed up the entire plot.
Have a great weekend!
Granted, Joshua is a bit of a free spirit. Here he is squeezing in a workout, properly using the push-up bars, or at least trying to.
As grown-up as Joshua is, though, he hasn't quite kicked the thumb-sucking habit. And Michael obviously hates it. He dislikes it when Joshua sits next to him, for fear of his "icky, slimy thumb." He dislikes being touched by "Fingers," as Michael calls him. And he really does sound like an old man when playing keep-away with a smiley, happy baby, who just wants to give Michael a hug.
While we have given Michael a new moniker, Joshua gets one, too. "Mr. Personality," we like to call him. And just like he lives up to the "trouble" name, he also exudes quite a bit of personality. He knows exactly when he is in trouble and what he needs to do to get out of it.
A simple smile, he knows, gets him pretty far.
He was smiling all on his own (no motivations behind it) this past weekend. We saw "Tangled" in the theater. I was surprised at how much we all enjoyed it. For two days after the movie, Joshua kept talking about "The Pencil." What???
It was after a little while, I realized he meant "Rapunzel," who is the main character in this movie.
If you ask him now, he'll say "The Pencil. Nice movie. Yellow hair turned black." Hopefully, that doesn't ruin the film for you, but, in those eight words, he summed up the entire plot.
Have a great weekend!
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