I'm so glad he cleared that up but I think she might be the first of many (:
Showing posts with label boy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label boy. Show all posts
Monday, September 20, 2010
September 20
I had just watched James and a little girl named Kaitlin hug goodbye. She told me James was her Boyfriend! James confirmed this. In the car he told me, "Mom, I have just one girlfriend."
I'm so glad he cleared that up but I think she might be the first of many (:
I'm so glad he cleared that up but I think she might be the first of many (:
Monday, April 19, 2010
Fun Day
April 17
How to Train Your Dragon
We took James to see this movie. We read reviews and decided that it probably wasn't too violent or scary for him, considering he likes shows like Star Wars. He did well for the movie. There were a few parts that were somewhat scary but he climbed on my lap and did well. Yay! We made it through another movie!
Afterwards James was excited to see a blaster on a video game. It took some convincing to get him to put it down. Boys!
We hit a playground later that day.
How to Train Your Dragon
We took James to see this movie. We read reviews and decided that it probably wasn't too violent or scary for him, considering he likes shows like Star Wars. He did well for the movie. There were a few parts that were somewhat scary but he climbed on my lap and did well. Yay! We made it through another movie!
Afterwards James was excited to see a blaster on a video game. It took some convincing to get him to put it down. Boys!
We hit a playground later that day.
Fun day!
Ali is my friend!
April 11th
I'm so thankful that James loves his books! We read these books when playing in his room.
Later, outside. James tries out his golf net! He rediscovered it after it was put away for far too long.
Ugh. I hate that he loves to play with guns. We try and call them "blasters" to make it better.
The neighbor boys were playing outside too and eventually Ali and James noticed each other. Ali is NOT shy. He came over and grabbed a blaster and they started to chase and giggle. I love that James has a new friend! Ali is just a few weeks older than James.
Ali discovers that James has other toys...
Ooooh, what's that? James teaches Ali how to golf.
Ali was not good at all. It was really clear that James has natural ability!
Soon they found something new to do. Ali is running down the hill and James is rolling behind him. It was great fun for about 5 minutes. I guess their attention spans are pretty short.
I'm so thankful that James loves his books! We read these books when playing in his room.
Later, outside. James tries out his golf net! He rediscovered it after it was put away for far too long.
Ugh. I hate that he loves to play with guns. We try and call them "blasters" to make it better.
The neighbor boys were playing outside too and eventually Ali and James noticed each other. Ali is NOT shy. He came over and grabbed a blaster and they started to chase and giggle. I love that James has a new friend! Ali is just a few weeks older than James.
Ali discovers that James has other toys...
Ooooh, what's that? James teaches Ali how to golf.
Ali was not good at all. It was really clear that James has natural ability!
Soon they found something new to do. Ali is running down the hill and James is rolling behind him. It was great fun for about 5 minutes. I guess their attention spans are pretty short.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Tuesday morning
My mornings are full. Today I forgot to turn on my alarm clock, oops. Without Jim at home I am rushing around (more than usual since I am NOT a morning person) to get myself dressed, James dressed, James entertained, James needs a snack- banana and milk, James wants to watch TV, my lunch packed, coffee made- very important, and then the car packed with everything. Gloves, hat, my work purse, my lunch, my coffee thermos, banana and milk usually come with us too, etc.
We appreciate Dada!
James woke up earlier than usual this morning- of course, because I had planning on washing my hair, so that didn't happen. I felt a moment of frustration but then had to laugh when I heard him giggling inside his room. I could hear that it was muffled and so I knew he was in his closet, or the "clubhouse". I grabbed my camera and this is what I found-
Blankie by his side, James had pulled all of his Dr. Seuss books off the shelf and was reading them. It was pretty cute. He was immediately forgiven for waking up too early :)
I didn't know that he liked Dr. Seuss? Well, he insisted on carrying them all downstairs to the living room, so they are waiting for us tonight. Maybe we'll have a Reading Night?
I snapped this picture of the Class Rules at daycare this morning. I wanted to remind myself that we could maybe post some of our own rules, pretty much the same as theirs I would imagine.
The "Nice Touches" have become an issue. James, when frustrated, will make a "pew pew" noise, like he's shooting! We don't know if its something he learned at daycare or Star Wars. Ooops! I did see a bunch of kids doing this when I picked James up at daycare on Monday. James and some boys had fashioned these kinda-sorta-guns out of construction toys, they looked like crude L's. They were chasing each other and making the "pew pew pew!" sounds, giggling. The teacher just rolled her eyes and laughed when I asked about it, the same reaction I had. I hate to be stereotypical, but BOYS!
We appreciate Dada!
James woke up earlier than usual this morning- of course, because I had planning on washing my hair, so that didn't happen. I felt a moment of frustration but then had to laugh when I heard him giggling inside his room. I could hear that it was muffled and so I knew he was in his closet, or the "clubhouse". I grabbed my camera and this is what I found-
Blankie by his side, James had pulled all of his Dr. Seuss books off the shelf and was reading them. It was pretty cute. He was immediately forgiven for waking up too early :)
I didn't know that he liked Dr. Seuss? Well, he insisted on carrying them all downstairs to the living room, so they are waiting for us tonight. Maybe we'll have a Reading Night?
I snapped this picture of the Class Rules at daycare this morning. I wanted to remind myself that we could maybe post some of our own rules, pretty much the same as theirs I would imagine.
The "Nice Touches" have become an issue. James, when frustrated, will make a "pew pew" noise, like he's shooting! We don't know if its something he learned at daycare or Star Wars. Ooops! I did see a bunch of kids doing this when I picked James up at daycare on Monday. James and some boys had fashioned these kinda-sorta-guns out of construction toys, they looked like crude L's. They were chasing each other and making the "pew pew pew!" sounds, giggling. The teacher just rolled her eyes and laughed when I asked about it, the same reaction I had. I hate to be stereotypical, but BOYS!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Winter already?!
It snowed! Overnight our yard and house was covered by a light blanket of snow. James woke up and joined us in bed. I told him to get down and look out the window to see the snow. He looked out and said, "Where the green?"
We broke out his winter coat today and decided it was a good day to start looking around for snowpants and winter boots. (Found them!) James resisted the coat but I think he was glad to have it when the wind hit him! Mama always knows best.
James is still on his finger painting kick. He asks to paint and then gets all excited for "messy fingers"!
James brought home a Witch's hat on Friday. He surprised me by wearing it but he insisted on wearing it backwards.
The back view-
Before lunch James and I played in the "clubhouse". We read a few books and then James wanted to put together his puzzle. I used the opportunity to review his letters- I was happy that he recognizes a few letters like W, X, and S and how nice to enjoy a quiet moment in the sun :)
I think I'm going to have get used to the little quirky things that boys do. I'm sure girls do this too but James has collected a treasure box of "prizes". Here's a peek inside his box-
Lately, James is very attached to particular TV shows. He can follow along and quote most of the scenes in his favorites- Upside Down Show, the "Farm" episode, the theme song from the Fresh Beat Band, etc. In this video I caught James dancing along to the Farm episode. Its actually the second take, I didn't capture the first time on video so I did rewind the show to get this. The first time he danced he was really, really trying to do the Running Man dance. It was hilarious!
TMI WARNING
POOP INVOLVED!
The other day Jim and I were busy cleaning the kitchen after dinner and James was quietly playing in the living room. We heard him say, "Poop! Poop!" and point to the ground. Sure enough there was a pile of poop on the carpet. We were so confused! I couldn't figure out how he pooped on the floor with his pants very plainly still on his body! I started to tug at his pants, while Jim had the very gross job of picking up the poop and cleaning the carpet, and I saw that his pull-up diaper had snapped open. The poop wasn't contained inside of it and had slid down his leg. UGH! SO GROSS! I had to lay down James and wipe his legs down and his bum.
Yup! This is so true! Poop happens! (Ana gave me this decorative tile a long, long time ago. How wise she is!)
Yay! We get to see Grandma Rosie tomorrow! We are meeting her for lunch and fun. We thought about going to the Children's Museum but decided not to after all. We might be overly cautious but I couldn't stand the thought of all the germs. Its a very interactive place and James would be touching everything and exploring. I really just want to wait until after his next doctor's appointment and flu shots! So, we'll have other fun and maybe even see Tia ChaCha and Tio Donkey! James was BEGGING to go to their house today, over and over in the car "I wanna go to Donkey and ChaCha's house!" So I hope we get to see them too! James will be thrilled :)
We broke out his winter coat today and decided it was a good day to start looking around for snowpants and winter boots. (Found them!) James resisted the coat but I think he was glad to have it when the wind hit him! Mama always knows best.
James is still on his finger painting kick. He asks to paint and then gets all excited for "messy fingers"!
James brought home a Witch's hat on Friday. He surprised me by wearing it but he insisted on wearing it backwards.
The back view-
Before lunch James and I played in the "clubhouse". We read a few books and then James wanted to put together his puzzle. I used the opportunity to review his letters- I was happy that he recognizes a few letters like W, X, and S and how nice to enjoy a quiet moment in the sun :)
I think I'm going to have get used to the little quirky things that boys do. I'm sure girls do this too but James has collected a treasure box of "prizes". Here's a peek inside his box-
Lately, James is very attached to particular TV shows. He can follow along and quote most of the scenes in his favorites- Upside Down Show, the "Farm" episode, the theme song from the Fresh Beat Band, etc. In this video I caught James dancing along to the Farm episode. Its actually the second take, I didn't capture the first time on video so I did rewind the show to get this. The first time he danced he was really, really trying to do the Running Man dance. It was hilarious!
TMI WARNING
POOP INVOLVED!
The other day Jim and I were busy cleaning the kitchen after dinner and James was quietly playing in the living room. We heard him say, "Poop! Poop!" and point to the ground. Sure enough there was a pile of poop on the carpet. We were so confused! I couldn't figure out how he pooped on the floor with his pants very plainly still on his body! I started to tug at his pants, while Jim had the very gross job of picking up the poop and cleaning the carpet, and I saw that his pull-up diaper had snapped open. The poop wasn't contained inside of it and had slid down his leg. UGH! SO GROSS! I had to lay down James and wipe his legs down and his bum.
Yup! This is so true! Poop happens! (Ana gave me this decorative tile a long, long time ago. How wise she is!)
Yay! We get to see Grandma Rosie tomorrow! We are meeting her for lunch and fun. We thought about going to the Children's Museum but decided not to after all. We might be overly cautious but I couldn't stand the thought of all the germs. Its a very interactive place and James would be touching everything and exploring. I really just want to wait until after his next doctor's appointment and flu shots! So, we'll have other fun and maybe even see Tia ChaCha and Tio Donkey! James was BEGGING to go to their house today, over and over in the car "I wanna go to Donkey and ChaCha's house!" So I hope we get to see them too! James will be thrilled :)
Friday, October 9, 2009
Fall weather
I think I've mentioned that James' new curriculum theme at daycare is Halloween. He showed up with this artsy beauty- a black cat mask! He likes that we hang his art on the refrigerator. I try to take pictures of the art before he pulls the art on and off the fridge and crinkles them.
I was feeling better one day, Jim was watching the baseball game, and James was willing to outside so we did! Its odd that its a struggle to get him to go outside because he used to LOVE being outside. It was a beautiful fall day! (My favorite season!!!)
He also used to love golf. I miss golf! He swung his clubs a little but then got distracted.
This is not a spectacular picture and you can barely see that its James, but it struck me that he is NOT a baby anymore! He looks like one of my middle schoolers with his baggy pants :) And can you see that he is wearing a Star Wars shirt? :)
Such an active boy!
I love this series of pictures! He really had fun with hopscotch.
Distracted again. James spied the kids across the street. I reminded him of their names and he immediately wanted to go over there. He said, "Go say hi ta Spencer." So we did. And Erika. Spencer is a bit older than James but he's delayed. I say that kindly but Spencer doesn't talk or play. He just sorts of grunts at James!
Later on James asked to paint. He must have fingerpainted at daycare lately because that's what he decided to do with his watercolor paints. Very messy.
The fun continues. James eats just okay for dinner but by 6:30 he'll ask for a snack. Usually its popcorn, pudding, or ice cream. Fruit occasionally.
I was feeling better one day, Jim was watching the baseball game, and James was willing to outside so we did! Its odd that its a struggle to get him to go outside because he used to LOVE being outside. It was a beautiful fall day! (My favorite season!!!)
He also used to love golf. I miss golf! He swung his clubs a little but then got distracted.
This is not a spectacular picture and you can barely see that its James, but it struck me that he is NOT a baby anymore! He looks like one of my middle schoolers with his baggy pants :) And can you see that he is wearing a Star Wars shirt? :)
Such an active boy!
I love this series of pictures! He really had fun with hopscotch.
Distracted again. James spied the kids across the street. I reminded him of their names and he immediately wanted to go over there. He said, "Go say hi ta Spencer." So we did. And Erika. Spencer is a bit older than James but he's delayed. I say that kindly but Spencer doesn't talk or play. He just sorts of grunts at James!
Later on James asked to paint. He must have fingerpainted at daycare lately because that's what he decided to do with his watercolor paints. Very messy.
The fun continues. James eats just okay for dinner but by 6:30 he'll ask for a snack. Usually its popcorn, pudding, or ice cream. Fruit occasionally.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
"I so excited"
So I'll begin with my big day on Friday. It went so well! All of the kids had a great time, the weather was gorgeous, and our speakers were motivating! Here's just a few pictures from the day.
The students had a few lengthy walks throughout the day, but no complaints! So glad. Whiny middle schoolers are not pleasant. It was quite an accomplishment to get 500 students safely from the East Bank to the Sports Pavilion. We had a crew of U of MN volunteers that helped guide us there, and patrol the streets when we crossed. Phew.
I've never seen such a large group of students completely quiet as when they listened to our speakers- Coach Brewster (Gopher football) and then Trent Tucker (former NBA player and U of MN gopher). The messages to the kids were great- work hard, have goals, accomplish much!
Coach Brewster.
I was able to pose for a picture with Trent Tucker (and one of my colleagues, another Student Advocate, Nate) after the presentation. I was called down to the floor to be introduced and thanked for organizing the day. All of the kids whooped it up and cheered for me! I then had to grab the microphone and thank THEM for representing our school so well and also to thank the other staff responsible for the day. It wasn't just me that organized the day.
On Saturday we met Grandpa Roger and his friend Linda for breakfast. After breakfast we went back to our house and played some golf. Of course!
Waving goodbye to Grandpa and Linda!
Trying out the close-up focus on my camera. Are these lilacs?
Later, James was a jumping bean as we were getting ready to go for a bike ride. He was so full of energy!
We rode our bikes to the big lake so that Jim could launch his remote control boat. James probably didn't remember it from last summer so we were curious to see if he would like it. But first, below, he is pointing out the playground.
Experimenting with effects.
I really like this playground much better than the one by our house. The equipment is meant for bigger kids (too) but it feels safer. James loves to climb but still needs assistance.
Dada takes a rest. I was joking that he was imitating Forrest Gump in this picture.
Forrest Jr.
Wow, on Sunday we headed to Shakopee and Chaska for a full day of mini golf, a cool playground, and then dinner at Grandma Rosie and Grandpa Larry's! It was a beautiful, beautiful day and James had so much fun! I know this because at the end of the day, as we said goodbye to Grandma and Grandpa, James said, "That was fun!" Really!
Grandpa Larry gives James a quick lesson.
High five!
James totally understood the concept of mini golf. He started the ball at the end and took several shots to get the ball into the hole. No wild swings, like I was afraid of. He was very controlled and aimed well.
He quickly got the idea that when you finish one hole, you move to the next hole. He would say, "Go to next hole!"
Grandma was kind enough to take the camera from me and take pictures! Wow! I'm in pictures!!
I don't think purple is your color, Dada.
I bet no one saw that Jim and I were stealing kisses between mini golf holes! We knew James was well taken care of with Grandma and Grandpa :)
Grandma golfs too.
A troll bridge!
Oooh, sand play!
Ummm, Grandma sat us in the handicapped spot. What does that mean?
After golf and lunch, we went to a very cool playground in Chaska. It was HUGE! I liked that it was made of wood and recycled plastic. Even the woodchips were recycled tire pieces! Below you can see that some of the playground were store "fronts", like a town.
James' favorite area was probably this bridge. Over and over and over. Fun!
Grandma tries to swing across! Go Grandma!
Golf area. Stonebrooke is the name of the golf course that Grandma lives on.
Taking a rest.
More pictures with Mama! I edited some of them a bit.
After the park, we beat Grandma and Grandpa to their house. James was so sad that no one was home to open the door. He knocked and knocked...
Grandma, James, and a little sidewalk chalk art.
Later, James watches others play golf on the course below.
And of course there is golf on TV.
Grandma and James enjoyed the beautiful day. I really like this picture!
James tries to call Tia ChaCha.
On Monday we had a lazy day of outdoor shopping in Maple Grove, lunch at an Irish pub, and then home for a nap. That night Jim and James biked over to Grandma Laura's. I saw them from the window so I greeted them on the front step and took pictures.
It was bath night and James was a poopy mess when he got home. Jim stripped him down and cleaned him up. James ran around naked for a bit. I blurred out the nudity! And then a stair railing is strategically hiding him :)
You can see he's already getting some funky tan lines. Just like Mama!
What's that? A penis! (We use the correct term around our house. I never liked baby talk anyway.)
Goodnight Mama! Time for my bath!
Some other cute moments:
James is REALLY REALLY into his Wonder Pets. He will randomly start singing the theme song. The Wonder Pets have replaced Blue's Clues (entirely), but sometimes he will watch Dora. I will have to tape James singing the song, so cute!
James is amazing me with his vocabulary and speaking skills. I watched him several times talking to Christa, Grandma Rosie, his Dada, etc. and James is holding real conversations with people! All of a sudden its become more than just asking for what he wants, but now he is telling stories and/or describing things!
He also amazed me with how he is transferring what he learns at one place to another. We think he learned about "space" and planets from the TV show Dora the Explorer. When we were at Borders bookstore and he pointed out the murals of space and pointed out the "purple planet" and stars, I was amazed! I thought he was a genius baby!
I'm so excited that James will start his "school" in August. We did tell Sandra that we are transferring to the daycare center. I know she is sad to see him go but I know that he'll transition well and we'll always love and appreciate her. She's so dedicated to her kids, I know she'll keep in contact with us and ask for updates.
Come back tonight or tomorrow for more pictures. I don't know what happened to the pictures from the Mall of America, with Christa, Andy, Ryan, and Jesse, but they are on the other computer at home. I'm anxious to share those too!
The students had a few lengthy walks throughout the day, but no complaints! So glad. Whiny middle schoolers are not pleasant. It was quite an accomplishment to get 500 students safely from the East Bank to the Sports Pavilion. We had a crew of U of MN volunteers that helped guide us there, and patrol the streets when we crossed. Phew.
I've never seen such a large group of students completely quiet as when they listened to our speakers- Coach Brewster (Gopher football) and then Trent Tucker (former NBA player and U of MN gopher). The messages to the kids were great- work hard, have goals, accomplish much!
Coach Brewster.
I was able to pose for a picture with Trent Tucker (and one of my colleagues, another Student Advocate, Nate) after the presentation. I was called down to the floor to be introduced and thanked for organizing the day. All of the kids whooped it up and cheered for me! I then had to grab the microphone and thank THEM for representing our school so well and also to thank the other staff responsible for the day. It wasn't just me that organized the day.
On Saturday we met Grandpa Roger and his friend Linda for breakfast. After breakfast we went back to our house and played some golf. Of course!
Waving goodbye to Grandpa and Linda!
Trying out the close-up focus on my camera. Are these lilacs?
Later, James was a jumping bean as we were getting ready to go for a bike ride. He was so full of energy!
We rode our bikes to the big lake so that Jim could launch his remote control boat. James probably didn't remember it from last summer so we were curious to see if he would like it. But first, below, he is pointing out the playground.
Experimenting with effects.
I really like this playground much better than the one by our house. The equipment is meant for bigger kids (too) but it feels safer. James loves to climb but still needs assistance.
Dada takes a rest. I was joking that he was imitating Forrest Gump in this picture.
Forrest Jr.
Wow, on Sunday we headed to Shakopee and Chaska for a full day of mini golf, a cool playground, and then dinner at Grandma Rosie and Grandpa Larry's! It was a beautiful, beautiful day and James had so much fun! I know this because at the end of the day, as we said goodbye to Grandma and Grandpa, James said, "That was fun!" Really!
Grandpa Larry gives James a quick lesson.
High five!
James totally understood the concept of mini golf. He started the ball at the end and took several shots to get the ball into the hole. No wild swings, like I was afraid of. He was very controlled and aimed well.
He quickly got the idea that when you finish one hole, you move to the next hole. He would say, "Go to next hole!"
Grandma was kind enough to take the camera from me and take pictures! Wow! I'm in pictures!!
I don't think purple is your color, Dada.
I bet no one saw that Jim and I were stealing kisses between mini golf holes! We knew James was well taken care of with Grandma and Grandpa :)
Grandma golfs too.
A troll bridge!
Oooh, sand play!
Ummm, Grandma sat us in the handicapped spot. What does that mean?
After golf and lunch, we went to a very cool playground in Chaska. It was HUGE! I liked that it was made of wood and recycled plastic. Even the woodchips were recycled tire pieces! Below you can see that some of the playground were store "fronts", like a town.
James' favorite area was probably this bridge. Over and over and over. Fun!
Grandma tries to swing across! Go Grandma!
Golf area. Stonebrooke is the name of the golf course that Grandma lives on.
Taking a rest.
More pictures with Mama! I edited some of them a bit.
After the park, we beat Grandma and Grandpa to their house. James was so sad that no one was home to open the door. He knocked and knocked...
Grandma, James, and a little sidewalk chalk art.
Later, James watches others play golf on the course below.
And of course there is golf on TV.
Grandma and James enjoyed the beautiful day. I really like this picture!
James tries to call Tia ChaCha.
On Monday we had a lazy day of outdoor shopping in Maple Grove, lunch at an Irish pub, and then home for a nap. That night Jim and James biked over to Grandma Laura's. I saw them from the window so I greeted them on the front step and took pictures.
It was bath night and James was a poopy mess when he got home. Jim stripped him down and cleaned him up. James ran around naked for a bit. I blurred out the nudity! And then a stair railing is strategically hiding him :)
You can see he's already getting some funky tan lines. Just like Mama!
What's that? A penis! (We use the correct term around our house. I never liked baby talk anyway.)
Goodnight Mama! Time for my bath!
Some other cute moments:
James is REALLY REALLY into his Wonder Pets. He will randomly start singing the theme song. The Wonder Pets have replaced Blue's Clues (entirely), but sometimes he will watch Dora. I will have to tape James singing the song, so cute!
James is amazing me with his vocabulary and speaking skills. I watched him several times talking to Christa, Grandma Rosie, his Dada, etc. and James is holding real conversations with people! All of a sudden its become more than just asking for what he wants, but now he is telling stories and/or describing things!
He also amazed me with how he is transferring what he learns at one place to another. We think he learned about "space" and planets from the TV show Dora the Explorer. When we were at Borders bookstore and he pointed out the murals of space and pointed out the "purple planet" and stars, I was amazed! I thought he was a genius baby!
I'm so excited that James will start his "school" in August. We did tell Sandra that we are transferring to the daycare center. I know she is sad to see him go but I know that he'll transition well and we'll always love and appreciate her. She's so dedicated to her kids, I know she'll keep in contact with us and ask for updates.
Come back tonight or tomorrow for more pictures. I don't know what happened to the pictures from the Mall of America, with Christa, Andy, Ryan, and Jesse, but they are on the other computer at home. I'm anxious to share those too!
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