Preschool Thanksgiving

This morning was the Thanksgiving feast at Maddox's preschool.  I know I have said it before, but I am so thankful that Maddox is in preschool at such a wonderful place.  He feels so loved and safe there, and as a mother, you just can't beat that feeling!  I never worry about him while he is at "school" and I trust every single person he comes into contact with there.  Timberlane's program has been such a blessing already and we are just beginning! 

Anyway, Daniel was able to take off work for a little while to be there, too, and it was so cute to see Maddox at his little program.  All of the classes came in and sang a few songs, then were dismissed to go see their parents and eat together.  Maddox did so well this time being in front of everyone and really seemed to enjoy himself.  He was quite the little cutie...

Meanwhile, Maclain hung out with my friend Renee and her son Isaac (one of Maddox's best buds).  She texted me a few pictures while they were together to let me know how Maclain was doing.  She has become quite the momma's girl lately so she was not too happy right after I left her.  She calmed down quickly, though, and had herself some fun of her own...

Can't wait for a fun-filled week! :)

Park Days

This morning we headed to a new (to us) park in town and let the kids play for a while.  The weather was perfect and the kids had a blast.  We met a couple of friends there and the boys loved running free and hanging out together.  I thought I never was going to convince Maddox it was time to go. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We also found ourselves at the park yesterday...

 

 

I am so thankful for these 2 precious children we have been entrusted with!

Pitiful

Last week got off to a pretty rough start.  Me and the kids were sick with a tummy bug that took longer than we wanted for it to wear off. :(  I went ahead and took them both in to the doctor on Tuesday morning even though I figured it was just a virus and there wouldn't be anything they could do.  I decided to make it worth the trip so they both got vaccinated for the flu.  Maddox was able to get the flu mist this year, so thankfully he didn't have to get stuck. 

Waiting for the doctor

Poor thing!!

Sweet Maddox got sick in the car on the way to the bank one day.  It made him so upset and he actually said, "Mommy, I'm sorry I threw up in the car."  Melt my heart!

 I am so thankful everyone is well, now, and we are back in our normal routine!  I guess I spoke too soon in my last post about loving Novmber.

A New Month

I am SO glad that it is November!  it's probably my favorite month of all... is it bad that I have been totally over Halloween for several days now??  I love everything about November... we get to celebrate Maclain's birthday this month, mine and Daniel's anniversary, and Thanksgiving too!  The weather is a little more consistently cool in November (maybe not in Florida, though). 

We got outside after lunch today to enjoy the beautiful day and welcome my favorite month.  I think Maddox could play in our backyard all day if I let him... and he'd do it without a single "toy" back there.  He loves moving rocks from one place to another.  In fact, he says that's "his job" and takes great pride in it.  Maclain loves the outdoors as well.  She starts shrieking at the top of her lungs if I open the door to start heading outside.

So thankful for Fall days like these!

Preschool Halloween Party

This morning was Maddox's class' Halloween parade and party.  Bless his sweet, shy heart... the parade was a disaster for him because he does NOT like for all eyes to be looking at him.  Each class came in through the side door of the auditorium and the kids went up one by one and stood in front of the parents so everyone could see their costume.  Most kids loved the attention... Maddox, not so much.  I could see the meltdown coming and to be honest, it made my heart hurt for him.  He looked so cute standing up there, but he was so embarassed!  He was the most handsome doctor, nonetheless!

Afterwards, each class had their little party and got to enjoy some treats.  He loved that part and had gotten over the parade episode by then.  It was such a cute little party and I was glad I got to be there to see him enjoying it.  Such a cutie, this little fella:

Can't wait for trick or treating tonight!

Trunk Or Treat

On Sunday night our church had a trunk or treat for the kids.  There was a pretty good turnout and the kids had a great time seeing each other's costumes and playing together.  Maddox dressed up as a doctor and Maclain was an owl.  If I had thought things through from the beginning, I would have made Maclain a matching doctor outfit in pink.  Oh well... we have plenty more Halloweens to dress them up in matching costumes.  Maddox's costume turned out pretty cute...  the sleeves were a touch poofy, but I tried to iron them down as best I could so it didn't have a girly look.  He was the cutest doctor I have ever seen if I say so myself. 

 

 

 

 

Several of these pictures are blurry, but it's all I've got!  I need to go back to using my real camera soon! :)

A Day Out With Thomas 2012

On Saturday we ventured over to Cordele, Ga and met my parents for A Day Out With Thomas.  I have been so excited to go and have been planning it for over a year now.  I would have loved to go last year, but we were not sure if Maddox was quite old enough to really enjoy it (plus, I was 36 weeks pregnant).  It was so worth it and Maddox loved every minute of it.  It was an experience we will never forget.  He rode Thomas, played with the train tables, got his face painted, got a Thomas tattoo, and was in SUCH a great mood!  Fun was definitely had by all!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had been in the car for about 5 minutes heading home and I looked back to see this...

 



I'd say it was a great day!