Not So Cozy

I got out of the shower this afternoon (some days this happens, at least I got one today!) and this is what I found....





Paxten asleep on the floor. It doesn't look like the most cozy place in the house, or a place that I would choose to fall asleep, but he did. And I left him there. I was afraid that if I moved him he would wake and then I wouldn't get a few things done while he was asleep. So here is my kid asleep on the floor, at least it is pretty clean, I did vacuum recently!

Favorite Hiding Spot

This is currently Paige's favorite hiding spot. When Parker gets home from school or Matt comes home from work, this is the first place she runs to hide. She is little enough that she fits perfectly between the couch pillow and cushion and you don't even know she is there. She has hidden there a few times and I have sat on the couch not knowing she was there and then I heard a noise from her telling me she was being squished! She is quite the good hider at hide and seek here at our house!

Preschool Field Trip

I was lucky enough to be able to go with Paige and her preschool on their field trip yesterday. They visited the Kindergarten center so that the kids that will be graduating from preschool and who are 5 years old would see the school they will be going to. They also went and had a tour of the local fire department. I think Paige's favorite parts were riding on the bus for the first time and visiting "Parker's" school. There were 32 kids in all and 11 adults trying to corral the kids. I thought the kids were very well behaved and did what they were asked to do. I was in charge of Paige and 3 other little girls. It was a fun day and I was glad that it worked out that I was able to go and spend some time with Paige. The fire station was pretty boring...I think they forgot the preschool was coming and they didn't really have a presentation prepared for the 3,4,5 year olds. They kept talking to "us adults" about the cost of the vehicles and stuff like that. The kids were bored to death and to top it all off, it was a windy day so they didn't take out the fire engine and the kids didn't even really get to see it. They didn't even get a sticker!!! The last two years when Parker went he got a picture in front of the fire engine and he even got to sit inside it. He came home with a sticker and had a great time. Paige could have cared less. The funnest part was when one of the firemen came out in his uniform and let a few kids try on his hat and jacket. It was kind of a bummer, but the kids still had fun and enjoyed their field trip!

Winter Program

Parker's kindergarten class did not have a Christmas program and they have been preparing for a Winter program for the last little while. On the 23rd we were able to go to the kindergarten to watch Parker in his program. They sang songs and recited poems. It was fun to see him on stage. He has been singing songs at home the last few weeks and it was nice to be able to hear the whole song and to know what he was singing about. The program was as follows:
Once There Was A Snowman
A Chubby Little Snowman
Little Snowman (poem)
Down By The Bay
If You're Happy And You Know It
1,2,3 Little Groundhogs
5 Pretty Little Valentines (poem)
Gung Hay Fat Choy - Chinese New Year Song
Five Little Dragons
Happy Birthday Mr. Lincoln
This Little Light Of Mine

Parker did a pretty good job, although he must have been tired, because he seemed to yawn more than he sang!! Next program I will make sure he goes to bed earlier than usual!

Speedy Shoes

Last week I took the kids to get some new shoes, mostly Paige needed shoes, but Parker ended up getting some as well. We went to Target, have I mentioned that I love Target!! They were having some good deals and I can always find something to buy there. Paige got a pair of princess shoes and two pairs of flip flops for the summer. I found some with elastic on the backs and decided to snatch them up while they had them. I know if I wait until spring time they will all be gone in her size and I would have regretted not getting them. Parker said he needed new tennis shoes, although he did get some for Christmas, he was able to pick some shoes out as well. He is now in a size 13!! He picked out Lightning McQueen shoes, but they don't have character/cartoon shoes in his size anymore, he was disappointed. But we managed to find some nice looking lace up shoes. Even better, they were on clearance!!! He got a pair of flip flops and a pair of crocs as well. He also got a new pair of jeans because he has managed to wear holes in all of the pants I bought him last fall. So for the past few weeks he has been wearing holey pants, and will continue to do so until it is time for shorts. I refuse to buy him more pants!! How can a kid wear out 8 pairs of pants in 5 months!!!! So the shopping trip was a success!

I didn't realize how much Parker liked the shoes he got until he put them on again after he got his pajamas on that night. He was very excited to run next door and show grandma his new shoes. He spent about an hour over there and then came home. It wasn't until a few days later when my mom told me that when Parker was over showing her his shoes he said the funniest thing. He had on his new tennis shoes and told her. "these shoes came with extra speed!" while demonstrating how fast he could now run. She thought, "just what you need, extra speed!" It was pretty funny. Sometimes he says the funniest things and is so serious about it. He cracks me up!!

Valentine's Day

 

I try to do something special for each of the kids on all the holidays, whether it is a special activity, or suprise or a special treat. This year each of the kids woke up to a small gift bag with some candy, a gumball machine, and valentine pencils. Paxten got a stuffed sock money instead of pencils. I just always want my kids to know they are loved and that Matt and I think each one of them is special. We are so lucky to have 3 wonderful kids in our home that bring so much LOVE into our lives. Yay for a day filled with LOVE!!!

Matt got me the next movie in the Twilight Series: Breaking Dawn Part 1 and a box of chcolates. I got him some of his favorite candy, Reeses Peanut Butter Hearts and a Play Station 3 game, Madden 2012. Today we got enganged 8 years ago so Valentines day will always be special to us!! Happy Heart day!!

Paxten's Party

 

What to do with the third child for a birthday!!! Honestly I was a little disorganized this year, his birthday snuck right up on me. I did happen to order decorations and supplies in advance enough that I wasn’t running around last minute trying to decide what to do. We went with a dinosaur theme for Paxten and the invitations said “Rooaarr Invited….to my 1st birthday party.” I thought it was pretty cute! We had the party on the Saturday following his birthday. While Paige was at her princess party, Parker and I decorated and I made the cake. I made an orange dino cake, and it turned out pretty cute. We had pizza, tossed salad, fruit, and pop for dinner. We had grandparents there from both sides and Charyn, Mike, Jackson, and Zander were also able to make it.

Paxten didn’t really know what was going on, although I kept calling him birthday boy all day long. He did seem to enjoy the extra attention. When it came time for presents, he just wanted to play with a ball he found. I kept having to pull him back to my lap to open the next gift. He got some money to put in his piggy bank, several outfits, a camping chair, a toy golf set, a few books, a mini pillow pet, and a few toys. He did manage to get spoiled and seemed to love his new toys, so did the other kids.

Paxten has been my only kid to really eat his birthday cake. He was a little hesitant at first, but after giving him a fork and a taste, he dug right in and ate the entire piece he was given. That’s my boy!! We had a fun night and appreciate and love all our family and friends that made it special for Paxten.