Lunch date

I really love my Tuesdays and Thursdays with Theo. I think I savor them more now that I know he'll probably be going to school full-time next year. I love the sweet conversations we have and how he just makes me smile :) There's nothing sweeter than when he tells me "I love you, mom" for no reason. Melt my heart!!

Naomi's baby shower

A friend and I threw a baby shower for our friend Naomi today. She is having twin girls in a couple of months and we thought it was worth celebrating! Her little boy and Jack were at Cedarwood together for 2 years. I picked the "cherries" theme to honor the two girls. It was so fun using the red, black and white and adding polka dots! I made the diaper cake (rubber banded each diaper and then rubber banded each tier- so easy! Just cover the bands with ribbon) and the cupcakes. My mom walked me through it. She also taught me how to do the cute toppers. Go Mimi!!

New toy

Theo's friend, Macy, gave him a Blackberry looking toy that teaches letters and sounds. He's smitten with it and played all day long! Jack did as well :) Gigi and Dada swung by on their way home from the beach. They gave Jack some change for his Pennies for Playground fund ;) His poor school is ultra fabulous but definitely lacking in playground equipment (remember, only a year old and that stuff isn't included in what the Parish funds, I suppose). Anyhow, the PTA has raised money all last year and more this week and will buy shade structures and small equipment shortly. Go Marigny!!!

Morning meeting

Jack presented his book today at morning meeting. He read it to all of the students at his school and then walked around and showed them the pictures he drew. No fear at all.... he loves captive audiences! He inspired a friend from his class to write a book as well and that little boy also presented his book! Go Jack and Garrett!

Dentist check up

The boys went for their 6 month visit at the dentist this afternoon and got good reports all around. Theo was perfect this visit and let the hygienist polish and floss his teeth. I think the tv playing Toy Story above the chair had something to do with that..... Jack also was perfect and got a clean bill of dental health. Go boys!

Aquarium trip

I took the boys to the aquarium today and met up with some friends and their kids. It was a big day for us: Theo was in underwear (always scary when making big trips like this so I had a backpack full of spare clothes) and we didn't bring the small stroller. We all walked. Little by little things are getting easier! Theo did great and stayed dry. Yes, I had to drag him to the potty a couple of times, but that's to be expected :) We almost went to the zoo today and it turns out it rained so good call on our part staying inside!

Author and Illustrator

Jack told me he really wanted to write a book this morning over breakfast about his school. I told him to tell his teacher and he came home telling me that she said that sounded like a great idea! So we went to work trying to find pictures of the construction of his school (it's only 1 year old) but struck out. We improvised and tried our best ;) Jack can write but I have to tell him what letters to use. Anyway, here is the finished product. He's pretty proud of it and can't wait to share it with his class tomorrow. Go Jack!