BunBun is involved in everything Lexie does. Including "baking". Anybody want a sniff of BunBun? ;)
Luckily, my OCD daughter (Ha! Wonder where she got that from?) loves to wipe up messes and my son loves to use the dust buster and swiffer, so clean up is not too bad!
Happy "baking"!
It seems like I have a stalker. As in, the spider that I saved last night, that prompted my spider post below.
Same spider, same time, same place. Tonight. Last night, I nearly stepped on it, as it tried to make it's way up the garage steps, and into the kitchen. Tonight, I saw it come into the kitchen, from those same steps. I swear, it's the same spider. It's either ticked off that I kicked it out of my house, or it told all of it's spidey friends to come find me. Our garage door was open for hours today. I'm not making that same mistake again!
I saved it again...but if I see it tomorrow...I may have to abandon my spider saving tendencies, because that's just freaky.
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I received Dylan's information packet in the mail today, from his school. I can't believe he's going to be starting Pre-K in the fall. All of this info suddenly made it seem very well.
Health forms, medical releases, volunteer sheets, tuition bill, parents handbook, class schedule...it's so strange!
I know he has to go. But I'm not ready!!! I've loved the past 4 years that I've had him at home with me, and going to Pre-K is a huge step to him growing up (and away from me). I know many parents that are thrilled when their kid starts school. I'm just not one of them. The thing is, I know Dylan is going to love it.
How did you feel when your child started school? If your child will be starting in the fall, how do you feel about it?
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I'm off to actually look at the information that came in the mail, rather than pretend I didn't see it. Hopefully I don't cross paths with the stalker spider again. For now, I will continue brushing off the fake spiders that I keep thinking are crawling up my leg. Freaked out much? Nah, not me.
But I can't kill them. I can't even kill a fly. I just don't have it in me.
I shudder at the sight of one, and move away as quickly as possible. I shriek "like a girl" when I see one in my house. Then, I collect a cup and a piece of paper, and coax the offender into the cup, all the while threatening it if it so happens to touch me. As soon as I have it captured, I run screaming through the house, and toss the cup out the door, as far as it will go.
All that for a nasty spider that would love to bite me if given the chance. That probably crawls all over me while I sleep. Yuck.
Hello. My name is Stefanie, and I save spiders.
What the heck is wrong with me?
After taking a few weeks off, I am more than ready to write this Not Me! Monday post. Visit MckMama's blog for more Not Me! Monday posts!
Aubrey is 9 months older than Lexie. They are the only girls in a big group of young boy cousins.
Lexie enjoyed a piece of cake (make that icing) with my mom.
Happy 3rd Birthday, Aubs!!!
We had a great time with my family, at Aubrey's party. I really didn't want to leave. My niece Michelle, and Aubrey, live a few hours away now, so I don't get to see them as much. Lexie had some fun "girl" time with Aubrey, and Dylan ran around with his three cousins. He was there, despite the lack of pictures of him!
Lexie couldn't keep her hands (bad girl!) off Nannie's camaro. Yes, 84 1/2 year old Nannie drives a camaro. And is getting a brand spanking new one.
Uh-oh, did anyone see?
Grant's mom bought the kids some toys to play with. Dylan loved his toy snake!
Dylan and Lexie were absolutely filthy by the end of the day. Here's some proof:
Lexie hung all over her crush (Grant's friend, Jason) all evening, and Dylan befriended Nannie's teenage neighbor, so they were in good hands for the day. Which left me plenty of time to eat my second meal, and hit up the dessert table two...or three...or four times. But who's counting?
It was yet another great Memorial Day. And this time it didn't rain!
Happy Memorial Day!
I've been slacking with blogging lately, thanks to lots of things to do, and many recent tests and doctors appointments.
I have a whole slew of blogs written and ready to go, as soon as I upload the pics
After a hot, uneventful, Sunday afternoon, which was spent mostly outdoors, we decided to wind down with a walk at the nearby trail. We just let the kids do their own thing, and took a relaxing stroll.
I was struck by the differences between having a boy and a girl. Dylan spent most of the walk touching bugs, and carrying caterpillars around on his hand. Lexie spent her time picking as many flowers as she possibly could. I followed them, trying to capture some sweet pictures in the fading sunlight.
Dylan is still tall and lanky. He is 45 inches tall (3'9) and 38 lbs.
He has his first loose tooth!
He is obsessed with superheroes. He loves Spiderman, Batman, Wolverine, Superman, and Iron Man. He loves anything that has to do with Star Wars. He often pretends he is a superhero, and has to coordinate his outfit to who he currently is. That means, he changes several times a day!
His favorite cartoon is (gulp) Spongebob Squarepants. He also loves Berenstain Bears.
He loves playing outside. We spend hours outdoors, every sunny day.
He is a great eater. His favorite snacks are fruits, vegetables, cheese, and nuts. He loves edamame and pita chips with hummus. His favorite thing to drink is milk.
His junk foods of choice are popcorn and gum.
He has a bit of a developmental stutter. It seems to come and go. Sometimes it gets frustrating, but we are patient with him.
He loves playing games. His favorites are memory, candyland, and cooties.
He still loves to read. His favorite books are Berenstain Bears.
He is amazing at baseball.
He loves animals.
He loves to perform and be the center of attention. He is a ham and a ladies man.
He says that he's going to be a baseball player or a doctor when he grows up. I wouldn't be surprised if he's an actor.
He is still the sweetest little man, despite the attitude and typical 4 year old behavior. He is constantly hugging, kissing, and telling people that they are his best friend or that he loves them so much. He has more compassion at 4 years old than a lot of adults.
I love him to pieces.
Coincidentally, Lexie turned 27 months today.
She and Dylan were both born on the 22nd of the month, so it just so happens that she is the exact same age today that Dylan was on the day she was born.
I set up the new Slip 'n Slide for the kids. Best $5 I've ever spent! They LOVE it!
I finally was able to convince them to get dressed. Hey, I guess if they spend the day in their bathing suits, it means less laundry for me!
They finished up their day outside with a little skywatching.
They should sleep well tonight!
