I don't have an explanation for 2 events yesterday. I didn't feel confused or tired or dizzy or anything out of the ordinary. Apparently my brain was on vacation! First, after dropping Colton and Asher off at the public pool, I decided I would cut Kyler's hair. I had plenty of time and thought that I would improve the whole haircut/bath routine. Wouldn't it be great if I ran Kyler's bath water first, then go out and cut his hair and then let him run into my bathroom to jump in the tub - that's all ready for him! Great plan, one hitch. YOU CAN'T GET DISTRACTED! I sent Kyler to run his bath and then found myself on the phone with my brother. I told him early in the conversation that I had to cut Kyler's hair, but we kept finding things we needed to update each other on. So...........time passed, Kyler played in the family room and I was STILL on the phone. When I got off, I told Kyler we had to leave in a couple of minutes to pick up his brothers, go shopping and then get some dinner. Fortunately, we just bought some new phones and all the boys love to intercom the different handsets - next thing I know Kyler is in his room calling me in the breakfast nook. We talk for a minute and then he says "ha ha, you didn't give me a haircut!" What happened in my brain can only be described as the moment in FINDING NEMO when Dory is with Nemo and suddenly all the pieces come together and she realizes that she's been looking for him. I immediately screamed "THE TUB" and ran down the hall. Kyler was ahead of me, just as panicked and then we saw the tub.....WE WERE SAVED!!! The water was inching its way up to the top of the tub, but not quite the top - can you imagine if I didn't remember. I could just see coming home from shopping and dinner to find a flooded bathroom! Next, we had to pick up the boys. After dropping off a friend we headed to WalMart for the yearly flip-flop purchase. I parked the car and then decided I shouldn't trust my brain and I needed a small list. I wanted mini marshmallows to try out a S'mores Nacho recipe, some sour cream, some double stick tape to finish a project, oh and those flip-flops - can't forget those flip-flops! We locked the car and got into the store. I wanted to look at my list one more time, to decide where we should head first. That's when I saw it....the item I wrote between the flip-flops and the double stick tape..............DINOSAUR!!! What?!? Ok, when Colton was Kyler's age, this would totally be on the list, but where did it come from that day? Given my lack of brain power, I'm glad I chose not to cook that night! We ended the day with NO FLOODS, NO EXTRA UN-NEEDED DINOSAURS & NO HOUSE FIRES! At the Stock Household, we call that a perfect day!
Which puppy to choose......all the tan puppies are female and the white one with the pink and black nose is the only male. I, of course, want a female, but the boys want the male. If I get a female, I'll name it Coco and buy her a little bling for her collar. The boys haven't decided on a name for a male. Some of the options are: Elvis, Esteban, Bruno, Darcy (Ok, I thought of this one - for Mr. Darcy - it was slammed as a HORRIBLE name!), Max, Super Max, Max Max, Maxie, and Mr. Barkey Von Schnoodle! I guess we'll find out in a couple of weeks....to be continued.
Christopher, Asher, Ethan and Ryleigh
Ethan....those eyes are so adorable. I know that little boys don't like to hear that they are adorable and cute, but I couldn't help myself. Sorry, Ethan!
Ryleigh....she's her mom's mini me! It kind of freaked me out!!!
Asher has been working on a scrapbook page for Mita to hang in her room. He chose the papers, the design, the embellishments and only needed a photo to finish it and bring it to her. Well, last Sunday we were able to take the perfect photo of these two. I can't wait for him to take it to her this Sunday. What a sweet boy I have!
With several days 100 degrees or hotter, we thought it would be best to stop park day for the summer. Then for the last park day we decided to go to Espee Park and enjoy the splash pad. Aside from all the shaded tables being reserved, it was a great time. Kyler loved the water and playing with ALL the kids there. Is there anyone he couldn't befriend? As I thought about it being the last park day of the season, I realized something. IT'S KYLER'S LAST PARK DAY!!! He will be in all-day Kindergarten soon. We're done with Friday Park Days. We're done with visits to the zoo during the week. We're done with morning playdates. I'm sure after the summer break I'll be ready to send everyone back to school, but I'm going to miss having my little boy with me in the morning. Who will help me unload the dishwasher? Who will take out the recycling? Who will get the newspaper? But then I thought....Who will watch Spongebob all morning? NOT I, said the mother. Who will play video games all morning? NOT I, said the mother. Who will leave their toys ALL over the house? NOT I, said the mother. Who will eat their lunch in peace and quiet? I WILL, said the mother. Who will take time to breathe during the day? I WILL, said the mother. Who will walk through her house to listen to the quiet? I WILL, said the mother. AND SHE DID! (Ok, she will!) Until July 27th, we will look forward to many more visits to Espee Park....summer here we come!
Kyler's last day of preschool. Mrs. Gill (aide) is giving the boys a spiderman placemat. You can see Kyler gestering his excitement - he thought he hit the jackpot! Mrs. Villescaz (teacher) is sitting next to Kyler. He's going to miss these two wonderful teachers.
After the gifts were passed out, they were off to get their backpacks - for the last time. I've been so excited to get him into Kindergarten, that I never really thought how this day would feel. Your baby's last day of preschool is SAD! He's learned so much over the past two years. I can't thank the teachers enough! So here's one more big THANK YOU to Mrs. Villescaz (this year's teacher), Mrs. Gill (aide for two years) and Mrs. Barclay (last year's teacher)!!!
