My Pig

My stuffed animal growing up was a pig.

Comforted item.

Well loved.

Friends would play practical jokes with my pig.

And Joshua has taken a liking to me pig. It melts my heart a little.

I could get used to this...

What a fun day to close spring break!

We sent some time at the beach soaking up some sun enjoying time with friends.

I can't wait for more beautiful summer days spent on the beach!

Cowabunga!

He did lots of looking, but didn't get in

Joshua letting his friends bury him. 

I love the beach!

Sand! This is great!

Quiet Time

We tried something new.

Joshua, Silas, and I were going to go to the beach. We were headed to the beach around 2 pm. This seemed ridiculous to me! That's the middle of nap time!!!

I decided instead of skipping a nap I would suggest some quiet time. Quiet time meant laying down, staying in his room, he could look at books, and if he wanted to close his eyes he could.

Quiet time was great! Joshua was thrilled about reading books in bed. He chose as many as he wanted.

He fell asleep and I couldn't help but wonder what book he was dreaming about.

Easter 2013

If one picture is worth 1,000 words you're in for an essay...

Despite Joshua's crazy face, a decent picture of our family.

EGGS!

 Joshua and Gwen 

My Easter Bunny

What does this smile say?

"Cheese!"

An actual smile!

Very curious!

He loves his bunny!

The best one of both boys. 

Rummage

No annual church rummage sale for us today. Joshua was throwing up again.

When we were at church last night he saw a Toy Story chair in the rummage things. He was so excited it distracted him all through church. When church was over he found a quarter on the floor and announced that he would use money to buy the chair.

I asked Michael to pick it up for Joshua when he went so Joshua could have it.

Good Friday

So Joshua has been talking about Easter at school this week. They watched a terrific video about Holy Week. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhFBX5ZSySo

But, we needed to straighten out some of the details. He was telling me about some of Jesus' miracles and then this comes out, "After the Last Supper the Vikings came and hammered Jesus to a cross and ate him."

This made me giggle. I laughed and laughed... until I realized he wasn't too far from the truth. The Vikings were the Roman soldiers, and eating him in the Lord's Supper. He is too smart. 

Hand Over the Spoon!!

Look at this face!! 

We have been struggling to find a stride with eating. It usually ends with Silas screaming and me frustrated. His iron was low so we've been keeping a closer eye on what he eats and making a bigger push toward table foods. 

I have tried the "bait-and-switch", pushing the spoon in and hoping for the best, but today I let go of the spoon. I put the bowl on his tray and the entire eating experience was different. 

He was excited, anxious, and eager to figure it out. 

It was messy (which is why I held the spoon for so long.) 

But the joy he had about checking out his food was worth the mess!