I'm Editing...

...but I had to take a quick break to write the cuteness that came out of my Beans today. We were coloring (what day don't we?), and she was working on a special picture for me. I was working on the big Cinderella poster (that she wants to hang in our media room...Tom's room in the basement...don't think it is going to fit so well with the UM decor!) coloring the grass green. It was the only part left, she wanted it colored, but she didn't want to do it. She is very controlling over these posters that she got from her birthday, and gives strict instructions as to what colors she wants where. She is also VERY good about letting Cakes color. Cakes doesn't stay in the lines at all, so it takes much self control and self talk to convince herself that it is okay. She is a sweetie! Okay back to the coloring. Cakes woke up from her nap and wanted to join in. She of course wanted to color the grass her own choice, but we convinced her green was a good a choice. Cakes is coloring (scribbling very hard, pointing out to me that she uses her left hand I use my right and then tries to switch which makes things worse...convinced her to use her left...sorry about the tangent!) and is in the right spot making dark green grass. My coloring is very light green...the lighter the faster right? Bean looks over and notices. "Hey Mom, it is okay that your grass is colored light and Cakies is dark." I agreed, and she was quiet for about 30 seconds. Then she adds, "Cakes grass just has fertilizer on it, and yours doesn't, but it still looks good." Then back to her project.

What FOUR year old thinks of fertilizer on the grass making it greener?? Only a suburban one for sure! Alright, break over!

Bean-ism

Warning, this could be too much information for your liking, so read at your own risk!

Bean, who is supposed to be resting, HAD to use the bathroom.

Bean: I have to go to the bathroom.

Me: Okay, let me know if you need anything.

Bean: Mom, I need a book. (You figure out where she learned that???)

Me: Okay. (I find her a Dora book, which is suitable enough for time on the throne.) Don't forget to wash your hands.

Few minutes later...

Bean: Mom, can you wipe me?

I walk to the bathroom.

Me: I thought you were okay wiping yourself now. (Since we "learned" how before starting preschool.)

Bean: Yea, I really am not a fan of it.

And then she gave me a smile. I am not a fan of it either, but I love being her Mom, and being able to make her feel taken care of...even if it is wiping!

Have a blessed Sunday! Hope to get some peeks up soon!

Two Successful Days...

***Warning***very long post...mostly so I have it on record, but please read if you would like!***

of preschool. Done, under our belt, and well on our way to the "new" schedule of life. I have been so "free" to schedule whatever, whenever, and have caught myself having to readjust sessions, or play dates due to preschool. All is really going well. :)

A few fun things that happened on the first day, Wednesday. We had an outfit all geared up to go, I think even a week ago. She was excited about it and it helped prepare her in getting ready for school and what to expect. Lo and behold, we found out Monday that Wednesday was a color day...and if they had something blue to wear, they were to wear blue. So, back to the drawing board on an outfit. I gave her a couple of shirt choices, but she picked the rest of the outfit out. She also wanted to wear these super cute black crocks, but they gave her blisters the day before, so they weren't going to work. She even tried to tough it out with some band aids, but couldn't do it. So, she picked her shoes too. AND, on top of all of her cuteness, she did her own ponytail, picked her own headband, wore lipstick and perfume. Talk about a girlie girl! :) Oh, she was so sweet!

She also wanted to wear one of my favorite necklaces for the day. That way "if she missed me, she could just rub the necklace and think of me." Is she not the sweetest?

So here are a few from the first official day...

At the top of the steps begging to wear some of my lipstick...

I love this picture. Cakes was very sad the afternoon of Beans first day. She started whimpering on our way out, and I figured she was just tired. When we got in the car, she was in a full out cry. I asked, "What is wrong?" Her response, "I miss Beans. I want to be with my Beans." Heart which was already breaking from leaving my little 4 year old, was now officially broken. Cakies cried until she fell asleep with me in my bed. Thankfully, when she woke up it was time to pick her up, so life was good. This little one is in for an adjustment as well!

Her backpack...And check out the non matching read headband...she is looking very patriotic! :)

This one makes me laugh. At school, waiting to go in, and you can see A-N-X-I-E-T-Y written all over her smile!

Check out her bracelet, in case she missed her favorite best friend cousin, necklace of mine (hidden under her shirt) and new ring...all to help her make it through the day. :)

One more story...maybe! The night before our first day, we read the book, The Kissing Hand. If you don't have this book, and you have little ones, it is a must! We started "Kissing Hands" a long time ago to help Beans and Cakes go to sleep while still being able to feel our kisses if they needed them. Kiss each palm, and when they need them, they put their hands on their cheeks to feel the kiss again. They are like "magic" and they don't ever go away...but do need refreshed every night. Well, I told Beans the night before that I could give her Kissing Hands at school, and I got shot down, "Nah, I will be okay." I looked at my husband, and he wanted to crack up, while I wanted to cry! Anyways, Wednesday I said goodbye to her in her classroom and I was getting ready to leave and she ran over to me. "I need kissing hands!" Um, it took all of my strength to not shed tears right then and there, and to not take her home with me right that second! So I gave her the kisses, a big hug and off we went. I asked later that day if she used them, "Well, no I didn't want anyone seeing what I was doing. Not even my teachers!" She did have to rub her necklace, just once, but I am happy to report that she didn't have to rub her necklace today!

Finally getting settled in...and she made a new friend. Today she reported that she really likes her new friend, and can't wait to see her again! :) Totally growing up before my eyes!

Home safe and sound...with a fun painting project. We got another project today...my refrigerator is going to be even more claustrophobic now that she is in "school"!

So there you have the day. If you stuck around to read all of this, well you are a trooper! I had a great session with too adorable kiddos today. I could go on and on about them, but once you find out they are my niece and nephew you would know I was biased! They were super sweet, and it was a fun activity for all of us this morning! I will try to get some of those cutie patooties posted this weekend! :) Have a great one!

Frustrated...

With my program! I was editing a picture, one I had put a decent amount of time into, and BOOM it shut down...without notice. My fault for not saving as I progressed through the image, I do know. So really, I can't be too frustrated, right?

More importantly, here are some more pictures of Mr. L. I have had tons of fun editing this session...what a cute little man! :) Can't wait to get them finished so M can see them all! :)

Look at his cute little grin and the dimple on his cheek...

Love this expression...

This one is so sweet to me...

And of course, I love the little walking pictures...I think I put one in last post with them facing the camera...love this angle even better!

I had a fabulous weekend with my older sister and my Mom. We went to the Country Living Fair (as in the magazine) held in Columbus...can you believe I ventured into such a city?!?!?! We had LOTS of laughs, found many treasures and were able to really enjoy each other without the distractions of every day life. Saturday was H-O-T! And for a prego, it was draining. I found shade often, and rested on friendly vendor's benches or chairs. Some were not so friendly. One lady asked if I was looking to buy the chair (I was sitting on it), looking at something else or just flat out tired? I stood up and turned around to show her my large belly (yes, it is large for date, no exaggerating) and said, "I am very tired." I walked away and sat on a patch of grass in the shade. Probably shouldn't have gotten so bugged, but oh well. So many were so kind and so generous offering the seat they were sitting on, or pulling out a stool. After the 6 hours of walking around my ankle bones were still somewhat visible, but were definitely swollen! We went back the next day, and vendors had different things pulled out...and of course the shopping started over again! We drove home in the horrendous wind that literally moved the van, but we made it safely. My husband always makes fun of my mom because she's so little that a stiff wind could knock her over. Well, it didn't knock her over, but it did make her lose her balance and almost fall over...we all got a good laugh out of it! :)

Well, I am headed to bed. A little bit of shopping tomorrow to finish Beans up to start preschool on Wednesday. Yep, my big girl will be starting 4 year old preschool...open house went well today, and I think she is more excited about it now than she was before. Excited isn't the word...she is less worried now than she was before! Have a good night!