John David did it!!!

John David performed tonight! Anyone who know John David knows he is known to be timid and not wanting to perform in front of others. He hasn't performed at 4-year old graduation, Spring concerts, etc. At the end of VBS our church has a musical and carnival. The four and five year olds perform two songs while the First through Sixth graders perform all of the songs. John David did the hand motions and sang! I got a little teary watching him. David and I were very impressed and proud of our little man. He did keep turning around to look at the choir loft to see all of the older kids singing.

John David had mentioned all afternoon that he didn't want to sing. As we talked, I told him that Dad and I would be watching my first grade students on the other side. We assured him we wouldn't watch him at all! When he class was lead in, David and I hid our faces so he wouldn't see us sitting in the front of the back section of pews. So to get the pictures, I had my girlfriends go up front to take his picture. Thanks, Mandi & Leslie! Leslie then offered to watch Drew in the foyer so we could watch John David perform his songs. We were very proud of him! When we told him we watched him, he wasn't happy about it.

After the musical, we went to the "circus" or carnival. He loved the tickets and bounced in the various bounce houses rather than play too many games. Here is a picture of him bowling. He wanted to go to another game but the water gun wasn't working. Drew was a quite the trooper tonight-staying up late, being held, and running around in the heat.

Vacation Bible School

VBS is this week at our church and it is called Outrigger Island. I am working with 7 friends of mine which is fun. I volunteered to be the director of 1st grade which is so far going pretty good. At least I think it is going well. ;) John David threw a fit with tears when I dropped him off Monday morning which is very unusual. He was better a few minutes later when I saw him in the opening assembly. It is weird to think he is growing up and participting in the opening assembly. Before long he'll be in elementary school or too old to participate but a working youth member in VBS. (Sniff, Sniff) Drew is still in the nursery having a great time, not knowing why he is at church everyday this week.

A funny thing that has happened this week is that our church called an Associate Children's Minister on Sunday. He started bright and early Monday morning! He joked with the Children's Minister about when his day off was this week. She laughed! He fully knew it wasn't going to happen! We have about 700 children this week enrolled and about half of them aren't members of our church!

Monday's breakfast was quite interesting. We were having leftover waffles from Sunday for breakfast. John David and I had strawberries, blueberries, and Redi-whip. Drew just got a waffle but then he wanted an oatmeal bar instead. So I gave him a oatmeal bar and a dallop of Redi-whip on his few bites of waffle he still hadn't eaten. He had more fun dipping the bar in the whipped topping & licking it off repeatedly. Silly boy!

Is this life with a 4 (almost 5) year old?

Do we have bones? Do cats have bones? Do wolves have bones? Where do cats sleep? Why aren't those people going to church? Where are we going? Are we going to someone's pool? Can we go swimming? Can we go to that park again? Can I go to Granny on the farm with Popaw? Why do we have bones? Why do we take naps? Is Dad home all day? Come here. When I am 13, Drew will be 10. Can I get my stool out to help stir? Are these clean underwear? Can I wear these PJ's? Why did Will move? Is Will going to be at church today? When will I see Will? Can I have a mint? Can I have a wrap? Why is Aunt CC spell her name with "C C"? What is a nickname? Who has a nickname? Is "Anna" your nickname? Does God sleep? Is God old?

Now imagine the word "Mommy" in front of those questons. Then imagine "Daddy" in front of those questions. Growing kids are so funny but sometimes can wear out ones ears. Am I crazy? Don't get me wrong, I love my boys dearly! John David can be timid except when it is David and I and then it seems he talks nonstop!

Saturday

We had a fun day on this hot weekend! This morning after breakfast, we headed to the gym for a workout before heading to the Farmer's Market. John David helped me pick out some onions, tomatoes, yellow zucchini, and a cucumber for dad. It wouldn't be a Saturday without a stop at Home Depot. We had a few things to pick both David and I. After lunch and a few of us napping, we had a surprise! John David talked nonstop & didn't take a nap because of it.

Today was the grand opening of Flower Mound's Community Activities Center. Admission was half-off which was affordable in my opinion (<$10). There is a cool pool outside with an awesome children's play area. It was a beach entry and about 1 foot deep which is where we mainly stayed. There was a "park" with different size slides, buckets that dumped when they filled up, water spouts, and water fountains that bubbled out of the ground. Part of it lead to a volleyball pool area or you could venture into the lazy river. There was also two slides that started about three stories tall.

John David had a great time! He couldn't get enough of the lazy river and the "park" in the water. Drew hated the first half-hour clinging to me for his life! After a while I just put him in the water covering his ankles and I sat a few inches away. He kept reaching for me trying to make me feel sorry for him by wimpering. He finally got used to the water and loved it! The bubbling fountains were fun as he tried to reach for them getting his face wet and then trying to cover them with his feet. Everyone else was covering them with their feet making the others shoot higher. When he figured out he could climb up the park and get me to slide with him, he wouldn't stop. We went down the slide several times together. John David and David were always at the bottom to watch and cheer for us. Usually John David had slid down right before us. Drew always had a smile as he slid! He didn't want to leave after being there for 1 1/2 hours!

Needless to say, the boys are sleeping well. We are enjoying a nice quiet evening at home. Next week will busy with VBS.

18 Months Old & still my baby

Drew is now 18 months old! We went to his doctor appointment today & he got three shots. :( We both cried. He now weighs 25 1/2 pounds which is in the 50-75th %. His length & head circumference were both in the 50-75%. The rest of the appointment went great! There was only good things to say. Of course I had concerns over his lack of eating. It is not that he doesn't eat, he only want to eat cheese even picking it off of a grilled cheese. Afterwards we all enjoyed snowcones.

Thank you God for a beautiful & healthy boy. It has been worth all of the tears & laughter so far. I am so grateful for a healthy family.

4 Kids in one day!!!

I had four kids today! Even though I doubled the amount of kids in one day, it wasn't as bad as I thought it could have been. Will & Julie came over today because they are moving away. We are so sad because John David and Will get along so well. They don't fight & keep themselves very occupied for long periods of time. Julie, Drew and I stuck together. Julie helped me make 5 sandwiches since the boys were playing. Julie and Drew were quick to fall asleep but the boys played for over an hour instead of sleeping. Oh well.

We ate popsicles, played on the "ship" while I sprayed everyone with the water hose, & also played cars/dinosaurs/blocks inside. Julie left just before dinner & Will stayed to spend the night. After dinner & David getting home, we played outside even more. I was shocked at the energy level the boys had running around & laughing hard. It took just under an hour for them to finally fall asleep.

It was sad to go to their house and see all the boxes being packed. It brought back many memories of my homes growing up being packed up while we were at school.

I wish Will, Julie, Christy, & Roy the best. I know this is a business move & I don't know why God is taking one of my son's good friends to another part of the state. These boys are only two weeks apart in age, we live close to each other now, and we met through church/school. I do know that we will still stay in contact. I know God is in control and he will bless their family as well as our family. Thank you, God, for bringing such a great family into our lives.

Father's Day

Sunday was Father's Day and we had a great day. John David climbed in bed in the morning excited to give Daddy his card and present. It was an Incredibles card that he had drawn a beautiful picture. He had even written "Daddy" & "John David" on the envelope. From me, David received tickets to see Jerry Seinfield in Dallas on Saturday, July 12th! He and I are very excited! I have had a hard time keeping things quiet ever since I bought the tickets.

Since I know my brother is a huge fan, I invited Joel & Christy. They decided that Joel & his best friend, Jeff, would be joining us. We are also excited & I get a date night with my hubby!

Surprisingly, we didn't go to Arby's at all on Sunday - we went to Jason's Deli instead. The boys loved the ice cream cones at the end of the meal. Drew even had to have his own cone! Eating out of a cup with a spoon wasn' good enough!

Here is a picture of all of my boys before church!