Just when I think I'm about to go on a photography hiatus I take this lovely picture of my better half that reignites my love for photography. 

RW's Scooter

I love how Little Lana just follows him around like his little lamb.

Roberto El Ariste

Isn't he cute?!

(possibly the last time he'll be on his scooter this year!)

Look at Him Go!

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RW's first day of preschool

Well as predicted it was a great success. 


He wasn't too excited this morning (in fact a little bit of a grumpy gills, to be honest) I think it has to do with the fact that he's been waiting for this day since he started potty training. We got to school and he started to perk up and the excitement was contagious. We buzzed ourselves into the school and off we went to the right wing and to the very last classroom, we were the first ones there. Mrs. Heather greeted us with a big smile and showed us where RW got to hang is gear, where parents had to sign their monkey in and as we were signing him in he was off playing in the sand box. Robbie met about 6 other children, all very nice and sweet. Today was an introduction day so it was only an hour long and they split the classroom up so that it wasn't so packed, seeing as though the parents got to stay for that hour.


The kids played for about 30 mins and then Mrs. Heather gathered the kids and read them "The Kissing Hand" it's SUCH a good story about a little raccoon's first day at school. Afterwards the kids did a little craft to signify their kissing hand. RW traced his right hand and decided to make an imprint of his left hand using paint, Mrs. Heather toped it off with a heart shaped sticker to go in each hand.


He had a blast and was very good, lately he's been "teacher watch what I can do" or "teacher like this" (in TKD) but today he didn't interrupt and answered Mrs. Heather's questions really well when spoken to!


We're so proud of our little man. 

Who is This Child?

Is it the fact that he's not in a day home anymore? I have no idea why my little man seems so.... grown up. In the past 3 days he has amazed me (and even had me shed a couple tears) with some of the stuff he's come up with.

Here are a couple of comments that gave me the warm 'n fuzzies:

"You're the best mommy ever!"
"Wow, what a great dinner Mom"
"Have a good sleep!" (As I finish tucking him in and am closing the door to his room)

Lana had hurt herself and she started, RW got down from the kitchen table, onto his knees and stretched out his arms welcoming her for a big hug. Of course she went running to him and took him up on the opportunity to snuggle with him (he usually denies her of hugs 'n kisses).

Yesterday was so stinkin cute. Daddy was home all day (but the kids didn't get to see him on Friday because he worked so late) I asked the boys what they'd like to have for breakfast; the convo went a little something like this:


Me: Daddy, would you like some eggs?
C: Yes please!
Me: How about some hash browns and toast?
C: Oooo yes please
Me: RW, would you like some hash browns and toast?
RW: Oooo yes please
RW: Daddy, you don't want eggs, do you?
C: I like eggs, Robbie
Me: RW, would you like some yogurt too?
RW: Yes please!
Me: Daddy, would you like some yogurt?
C: No thank you
RW: Daddy? Do you want some yogurt?
C: No thanks, Robbie
RW: Daddy, you should have some yogurt.
C: Okay Robbie, I'll have yogurt.
Me: What would you boys like to drink?
C: Water, please
RW: Raspberry Juice, please... Daddy you don't want to have raspberry juice?
C: No bud, I'll just have water
RW: Daddy, you should have some raspberry juice.
C: Okay Robbie, I'll have raspberry juice.

That kind of thing went on all day. RW had a shower with Daddy, got to smell "like a man" just like Daddy (cologne) and went to Home Depot with Daddy. He was Colin's shadow all day and it was so cute to watch. I've noticed a change in him these past couple of days, makes me sad to see how big he's getting.

I think one of the big things is that the drama has almost been complete striped away when it comes to discipline. Don't get me wrong, there's still crying that goes on but none of this "HMPH" while he sands there in front of you with arms crossed, hands in armpits with this face that looks like he just smelt last weeks garbage. (He picked that up from the day home... awesome, hey?)


I will sign off with a convo Colin and RW had:
"Daddy, remember that we have to get that flag?"
"What flag?"
"The flag in the world with the water"
"Huh? You mean in Mario Bro's?
"Yeah! In Mario we need to get that flag in the water world... but I'm not allowed to talk about it"

HAHAHA. Little trickster. He gets to play a little bit of Mario when he has dry night or naps but the rule is he doesn't talk about it unless we're playing it (or else that's all he would talk about!) but he tried to weasel his way into a convo.

TKD

Our little guy is starting to thrive in this kind of environment. They mix games and exercise with practicing TKD and RW seems to be picking it up quickly. He's learning that the quickest way isn't always the best. Today he got his blue stripe for being able to kick the target with one foot while his other foot stays planted on the floor... without falling. Now, RW's flexibility wasn't the best but it's definitely improving since he signed up. He was able to start with his fighting stance, kick the target (with a "YAH!") and then return to a fighting stance again.


He has one more stripe (yellow) and then he'll have the full collectors set. Then they focus on the other side of his belt where he gets badges for perfecting the skills and performing different patterns and fighting combos.