F Week, Friday Night Lights, and Pumpkins

Some projects from F week at school. Flower Garden and Fabric Collage glue projects, Ferris wheel sheet, and Fern pictures for helping clean up. P finally seems to be over the hump, and even had a few days without tears at drop-off! Hooray for progress! One thing they wanted us to work on at home was drinking from a REAL cup. Coordination is NOT P's biggest strength, so it has been a challenge.
But we'll keep working on it!

Last night we took him to his first high school football game. Really, his first football game ever. He's been to several tailgates, but not to actual games. I have decided this is the perfect place for a loud, energetic 2 year old boy. PERFECT. See video at the end of the post for more on the game. We walked to Miege and watched them slaughter Mill Valley.

Then off to the Louisburg Cider Mill with some friends today. A BEAUTIFUL day for it!

Sup'. I want all of deez pumpkins.

Not the greatest start to our time here. He REALLY wanted to take this green pumpkin with us right away. Ew.

Cider Mill distraction works wonders.

Mmmmmmm...smashed apples.

Sleepy Jack arrived and wanted to cuddle with Clint.

Just plain cute.

Runnin' on the HAAAAY with Jack.

Posers.

What blue eyes you have, Mallory!

I got some good smiles from Kate, but failed to capture any of them on film. But she's a beauty.

Ellen sitting on pumpkins. I don't recall seeing her jump around on the hay. Ahh, to have a sweet girl.

Jack taking a break from it all.

Mmmmmm- apples!

And some footage from the Football game and the Cider Mill.

E week

Well, Preston survived week two of preschool. I'd like to say he has adjusted 100%, but that would be a lie. He did have two really good days, but every morning was full of tears and screams for Mommy and Daddy. Mila says that he is resisting because he is smart and realizes that we are messing with his regular routine. Lower intellect children tend to be more easy-going. And I quote, "He iz highly intelligent, there iz no doubt about that." (My attempt at typing her Russian accent.) I like when people I'm paying tell me my kid is smart. At least he isn't a freak of nature. Although there was one morning when he was throwing his temper tantrum at drop off and she said to Clint, "Vell, I've never zeen zis before." Nice. The woman has been doing this for 16 years and our kid brings new challenges to her. We are hopeful that next week will mark the beginning of smooth sailing.

Here are a few of his E projects from this week. Eruption picture for helping clean up, Easel painting, Elephant made with his own choices (long trunk, big eyes, grey ears...), and Eagle tent.

And a few clips for your enjoyment. For those who doubt that P is mine due to the fact that he looks just like Clint, here is proof. He likes to help clean- he DEFINITELY gets that from me. And a little birthday song for the kitties. MC and Phoggy turned 3 yesterday. Love those kitties! BTW, I think they know baby #2 is on the way because neither of them really want to have anything to do with me anymore. Clint is now the Alpha Cat of the house.

Old School and New School

Last week Preston had his last day with Steph. She was a great daycare provider for the first 2 years of his life!

Taking some brownies to share with his friends on his last day.
Preston and Steph.
Preston, Alex, Payton, and Steph.


This week Preston started Preschool at The Purple Dragon. A rough week to do it since I was at Wildwood, but he survived with (hopefully) minimal damage.
Here he is on his first day.
"I got my backpack on, my shoes tied tight...I hope I don't get into a fight."

With Miss Mila at his first drop-off. His face says it all.

Waving good-bye to Daddy out the window.

Some projects from his first few days. He gets pictures when he helps clean-up. This week was D week, so everything has a D theme. DOG picture for clean-up reward, Dinosaur drawing, a Doll that he painted, and Dot Art.

I'm loving the little projects that come home since we didn't get any of that at his old place.

Here is a little dinosaur worksheet inspired song he was singing/making up today. Apparently he learned to read sheet music this week...

It has been a rough transition for him, and we are still working through it. Hopefully next week will be smoother!

Saturday Morning Madness

Eventful morning:

Met Mima for breakfast. Mmmmm. Pancakes, Eggs, Biscuit, Potatoes, Bacon. Delish.

Went to Mall in search of maternity pants. (Maybe due to the amount of food I ate at breakfast-not because of baby bean.) No maternity stores there now! WHAT?? Waste of 45 minutes dragging P around. And I had no cash in my pocket, so he couldn't ride the Carousel. My bad.

Went to Old Navy to continue the fatty pants search. Jackpot AND a Halloween costume for P. MAJOR meltdown while there- flopping on floor, screaming, crying, snot flowing from nose. (Preston did those things, not me. Although I was tempted to join him.) All because I wouldn't buy him a football. Sorry, kid. No footballs for little boys who make me look like a bad mom in public.

Then went to Velvet Creme with The Nelsons for their Popcorn Festival today. Band, bouncy house, NASCAR vehicles, and making our own popcorn ball. Good fun! Camera is with Daddy in Colorado, so you'll have to settle for a few video clips.

Food Play

Well, at least we have fun at meals- even if he never eats anything!

Balloons!

We took a little trip out south yesterday to check out the Great Midwest Balloon Fest. It was pretty amazing, and the kids loved it. Thousands of people were there, and I'm sure many more will attend this weekend. This is the first time they have done something like this here, and I think it was a huge success! (Minus the traffic nightmare.)

Walking to the balloons.

Getting closer...
So many balloons! AND people!


Group pic- Preston was NOT happy...

He REALLY wanted to ride the balloons. Can't rationalize with a 2 year old- he just didn't understand WHY he couldn't ride it!

The "GLOW" started around 8PM. Pictures don't do it justice. Especially when I have a crummy camera. Sigh. I bet other people got amazing pictures though!

More of the "GLOW".

Silliness in the car on the way home. I was a sucker and got all of them a glow necklace.

Slacker

Some misc pics- been a blog slacker.

Our cats are fat and lazy.

Not PHAT, but FAT. Prepping for first KU football game of the season. We won't discuss the results of that one, but the most recent game was GOOD! Hand-me-down shirt courtesy of the Cruz boys. Post big-boy-bed trauma at nap time two weekends ago. Literally screamed for over an hour and lost his voice in the process. "I WANNA GO DOWNTHAIRS!" I THINK we are past the worst of it as this weekend was much improved. No more screaming, just lots of procrastination with "Potty one mo time" and "Leth's pway a diffwent game." No, Preston. Let's play the nap game. That's Mommy's favorite game.

He is just exhausted in this pic.
Ready for bed with my beads and rain boots.

Kosi came over on Saturday and we walked to Velvet Creme. Yum. Preston has a new favorite food- TAFFY!

A little Jeep fun on Sunday morning. Love running into the neighbors when I have no make-up, no bra, and am still in my pjs. I'm sure they think I'm a classy lady.

Sniffing some flowers at Westwood View Elementary. We love to play at their park and are glad the school is not on the closing list! (As well as my school- PHEW!)

"Ummmmmmmm. Mom? I think the slide was wet."

He promptly tried to take his pants off. Not that kind of a park, Preston. Sorry.

And some tire swing action with a little drummin' at the end.

Worried?

Were you worried about the Hooker population?

Were you thinking there were too few?

Have no fear.

We are on it. Baby Bean is due April 4th and all looks good! Preston (obviously) has NO idea what is happening. His little world is about to be ROCKED.

He's ready for Mardi Gras with his beads, though.

Cloth de do fo me!

Sometimes when you are working on a #2 you need a good book.

And some privacy.

Classic.

He usually makes me take his shirt off, too. What a BOY.