Cousins

Josh says.....

as he picked up a very small bungee cord, "mom, I found a tiny hooker". My mind went there.

while watching Lord of the Rings with dad, "Corn of the ring is my favorite movie"

Fair

We went to the fair this weekend. It is a small town fair, Barry kept asking is this it? Yes, dear, this is what a fair is in small town, USA. Josh and I spent most of the time in the Childrens Barn, looking at all the baby animals. His favorite, the miniature pony, not much bigger than a dog. The kids got to pet a rabbit and a baby chick.

We are now in school mode, early bedtime, I still have to wake Josh up some mornings. Josh has grown leaps and bounds in independence, just this week, he has completely dressed himself, every day, with no help from mom at all. I know we probably should have already reached this milestone of dressing, but really I'm in no rush.
I think school is going to be so good for Josh, I was concerned about putting him in a class with 3 & 4's together, thinking he might get bored academically, but socially I think it's just what he needs. Big relief!

Today, I'm enjoying my first day at home with both boys in school. It's very quiet in the house. I usually work while they're both in school but the repair guy came to fix the dryer today. Seems the birds thought the vent was a good place to build a nest.

Hope ya'll have a blessed week.

Barnyard

Not much to say

I'm fighting a major cold and I feel like it's kicking my butt. I have few words to say other than, Where's the cough syrup?

First day of Preschool

The first picture is Michael helping Josh by showing him how to carry a lunch box and a back pack. The day went very well and Josh is ready to go back on Wed.

Josh says.....

While watching the movie NIMS ISLAND last night, during a scene with a storm and the girl is alone and afraid, Josh yells to the girl, "Call for Jesus".

While eating, Barry sneezes and says, "i'm allergic to kids", Josh without missing a beat, pretends to sneeze and says, "I'm allergic to Men".

First day of fourth grade

I can't believe he is already in fourth grade. The first picture is the first day of kindergarten. He was so excited and ready for school this morning, I know his picture doesn't show that, but he is almost ten and most of the time is showing off how "cool" he is. I just hope he is still excited after the day is over. I was a little discouraged after the open house yesterday and finding out some of the kids in his class. There are a few kids (and parents) that I wish he (+me) didn't have in class. But we shall make due, and go on. I hope this is a great year for him, Lord knows I have said many prayers for him today!

Frozen shirt contest, it was refreshing!

Is it wrong?

to be counting down the days until school starts? It's one week from Wed. for Michael and 11 days for Josh. We've been talking alot about school to prepare Josh, but he's been acting out alot the last few days. Alot of negative behavior. He isn't enthusiastic about going to school. I was asking him questions about school and he sat on the couch, covered his ears and said "I can't hear you". I'm not sure how to deal with that. I'm just hoping that once he gets there he will see how great it can be, (preschool that is). He did agree to me packing a pb&j for his lunch, so maybe we're making some progress.