3/21/2011

Ah....Can I tell you how much I LOVE Spring.  I LOVE that the trees are budding and flowers are blooming.  What a long dreary winter we had and so looking forward to days outside.  It is still in the 70's right now at 11pm on March 21.  Gotta love it!!!

Jim and I have been trying to figure out what to do w/our backyard.  We are in desperate need of landscaping for the dogs are wearing a path near our fence. It was in the mid 80's yesterday so we took advantage and went tree/shrub shopping.  We walked these kids to the max.  We then headed to Fazoli's and, much to my complete surprise, my 3 babies did GREAT!  I found out the secret to obedient children in a restaurant is to starve them before you go...who knew?

After we ate (and mind you WAY pass Craig's nap time) we headed to one more place and then decided to get the boys a snack for being so good.  After we checked out, there was an employee putting a display together when she dropped a piece of it.  Without being told, without hesitation, my little Craig went and picked it up and took it to her saying "here you go".  I have been beaming about this since.  He may be trouble but this kid LOVES to help and can follow directions better than his 7 y/o brother.  I was telling daycare about this today and she said she was not surprised for he is always trying to help her.  She also told me when Cara cries, he will stop and just look at her until she goes to get Cara.  What a big brother!!!  He made my heart sing this weekend!!

Connor has been dealing with a bad kid at school. Very long story and won't go into it here but this kid has pushed Connor down and then started stomping on his head and then this last week, this kid punched him in Connor's hip causing a very large bruise. I, of course, had to report this to the principal. She is not allowed to disclose kids punishments but Connor told me today that this kid has lost his recess for the remainder of the year. Very glad to see it was not taken lightly. And glad to see other kids learning bad will come if you act naughty.


                                     

                                           My favorite baby part...baby toes

                                                       Loves, loves, loves to be outside


Craig having a meltdown after watching Connor leave to play w/the big kids next door.

                                                      

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