I must take note of Max's latest obsession which shows no sign of letting up. He's fascinated with Ninjas. Ninja Lego! Ninja books! Ninja weapon building! Ninja Movies! Ninja story writing! Ninja comic books! Ninja stories! Playing Ninja with Henry! It's a Ninja world he lives in. He talks about these things like they truly happened to him in real life.
This is the hardest obsession for me to get into. The only books he will now lay with me to read are these Ninja books. I want to spend this time with him and I try. But it's 20 minutes of reading comics, with small print, and strange words that I always say wrong (according to Max and the Movies).
But I love my boy. Ninja makes him happy!
Ninja GO! lol
Monday, April 24, 2017
Clair's fourth birthday
So Clair woke up in bed with Mommy and Daddy on her fourth birthday just like she wanted. She woke up early and we snuggled before she demanded some TV time. After TV time, it was presents time, even before breakfast, just like her very own Christmas.
She liked the decorations we put up and she loved her balloons from Grannie.
She had only a few presents because her big present from us was the trampoline in our back yard which she loves to death. She enjoyed those presents she did receive - a name puzzle, Peppa wallet, Peppa stamps, markers, chalk, homemade jewelry from her sister, and a new book. As we see, it's a Peppa theme.
She asked for Chocolate Chip Pancakes for breakfast and I indulged. They scarfed them down so fast!
The morning was spent playing. Ellie created a birthday party in her room for her and Clair with sings, songs, tea and all Clair's new presents. It was cute. They enjoyed this time together.
During the afternoon Clair and Mommy got to spend a lot of time together. We played some pretend in the living room, went for a walk outside, played outside on the trampoline and playground, and just enjoyed some time together. It was a pretty day.
Dinner was as Clair wanted - pizza. Mommy snuck in a side of green smoothie and then we finished dinner off with Clair's Peppa Chocolate Chip Cookie cake that Grannie made. It was beautiful and delicious!
Clair had a great day and we had a nice relaxing weekend. Love my little beautiful big girl. She's full of energy, determination, creativity, she's smart, she is busy and she can be loads of fun to hang out with. And, boy, does my girl love to cuddle!
She liked the decorations we put up and she loved her balloons from Grannie.
She had only a few presents because her big present from us was the trampoline in our back yard which she loves to death. She enjoyed those presents she did receive - a name puzzle, Peppa wallet, Peppa stamps, markers, chalk, homemade jewelry from her sister, and a new book. As we see, it's a Peppa theme.
She asked for Chocolate Chip Pancakes for breakfast and I indulged. They scarfed them down so fast!
The morning was spent playing. Ellie created a birthday party in her room for her and Clair with sings, songs, tea and all Clair's new presents. It was cute. They enjoyed this time together.
During the afternoon Clair and Mommy got to spend a lot of time together. We played some pretend in the living room, went for a walk outside, played outside on the trampoline and playground, and just enjoyed some time together. It was a pretty day.
Dinner was as Clair wanted - pizza. Mommy snuck in a side of green smoothie and then we finished dinner off with Clair's Peppa Chocolate Chip Cookie cake that Grannie made. It was beautiful and delicious!
Clair had a great day and we had a nice relaxing weekend. Love my little beautiful big girl. She's full of energy, determination, creativity, she's smart, she is busy and she can be loads of fun to hang out with. And, boy, does my girl love to cuddle!
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Clair is turning 4
Today we celebrated Clair's 4th birthday having a party at the local bounce house with friends from school, neighbors, and some family. This day was all planned by Clair. She anticipated it for many months. She picked the theme, the place, the people, helped with the gift bags and really had more expectations about the day then I have experienced previously with my kiddos.
The party went very well, despite having several friends unable to attend. There were enough people there to make it feel big and busy. I loved watching her face when everyone sung Happy Birthday to her. She enjoyed it, but didn't smile. I think she was slightly uncomfortable and happy at the same time. The anticipation of the day was felt in that moment. She smiled when it was all done and she blew out her candle.
She got nice presents and had lots of fun with her friends. She especially enjoyed having her friend Kara from the neighborhood there. The big kids had fun with Henry, Elizabeth and cousins. It was a good day.
We had a nice dinner in the evening and watched Beauty and the Beast with the kids before bed. Clair was exhausted. She was beet red in the face and totally sweaty from her bounce time. It was a long day. As David tried to tuck her into bed she proclaimed she doesn't want to turn four. Nearly in tears, she explained to me that she doesn't want to turn four so that I can still carry her and hold her. She wants to stay three forever! (Be still my heart!)
I hugged her tight and smiled. I told her I promised to hold her and carry her while she was four as well. That proclamation held off the tears and then she said she needed to sleep with Mommy and Daddy tonight. So, she's having what she calls a Birthday Sleepover. The women knows what she wants and is pretty darn good at getting what she wants from the world, even her Mommy.
Love my girl. The world awaits Clair and she is coming! She's amazing, determined, smart, loving, emotional and very vocal! I love watching her grow and seeing the person she is becoming.
The party went very well, despite having several friends unable to attend. There were enough people there to make it feel big and busy. I loved watching her face when everyone sung Happy Birthday to her. She enjoyed it, but didn't smile. I think she was slightly uncomfortable and happy at the same time. The anticipation of the day was felt in that moment. She smiled when it was all done and she blew out her candle.
She got nice presents and had lots of fun with her friends. She especially enjoyed having her friend Kara from the neighborhood there. The big kids had fun with Henry, Elizabeth and cousins. It was a good day.
We had a nice dinner in the evening and watched Beauty and the Beast with the kids before bed. Clair was exhausted. She was beet red in the face and totally sweaty from her bounce time. It was a long day. As David tried to tuck her into bed she proclaimed she doesn't want to turn four. Nearly in tears, she explained to me that she doesn't want to turn four so that I can still carry her and hold her. She wants to stay three forever! (Be still my heart!)
I hugged her tight and smiled. I told her I promised to hold her and carry her while she was four as well. That proclamation held off the tears and then she said she needed to sleep with Mommy and Daddy tonight. So, she's having what she calls a Birthday Sleepover. The women knows what she wants and is pretty darn good at getting what she wants from the world, even her Mommy.
Love my girl. The world awaits Clair and she is coming! She's amazing, determined, smart, loving, emotional and very vocal! I love watching her grow and seeing the person she is becoming.
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