Out first Playdates!

Yesterday, a little boy named Graham and his mom spent a few hours at our home with Ryan and Pepere. Graham had a very hard time when he first started preschool and would cry and cry for his mom. Somehow, Miss Arlene thought Ryan would be a good fit with him and buddied them up. What a wonderful team they have made. Graham now loves preschool and they have become quite the good little buddies. Pepere had been trying to get them over for awhile now and they finally caved :). They had a GREAT time. Graham said he wants to come over everyday! Ryan was such a good little host. Pepere loved the adult conversation and made a nice new friend too. Mac tried to play with the boys but Graham is very quite and shy and I think her personality was a bit much for him at the time so she had to sit this one out. As soon as he left thought, Ryan ran next door and told her they were going to play outside. Ryan was running across the driveway and tripped over his new rain boots and took a digger. Good thing he had his helmet on. The only damage is a nice patch of road rash on his arm.

Today one of Ryan's other friends from school came over, Evan. His mom is wonderful and Pepere once again had a wonderful time. They played outside most of the time and really enjoyed themselves. Mac spent the afternoon with the boys and they were like 3 little angels. I am so glad that Pepere is willing to entertain all these woman. I am glad Ryan and Mac are getting a chance to play with lots of friends. I'm a little jealous I am stuck at work while everyone is having a great time though.

This age is just so much fun!!!!!

Just a brag

Everyday, I am so amazed at what we are doing/learning. I attribute a lot of what he has accomplished these past few months to the most wonderful school. I LOVE his school and his teachers and his friends and just everything about it. He is writing letters so well. He is writing out many 3 letter words on his own and can sound out almost any word up to 5/6 letters. I really don't feel like it will be long before he can take a simple book and read it all on his own. He is counting to 100 (so I'm told LOL) and is starting to write his numbers. He loves all of his friends so much and talks about them all the time. He is still in gymnastics and loves the people there. He looks forward to Karate every single day. He loves to sing and dance but he would be lost without his Thomas trains and cars. I can't believe how much he plays with that stuff. every. single. day. He loves playing outside and is already starting to ride his bike again. Him and Mac seem to grow closer and closer each day with her living at moms. This seems to be both a blessing and a hindrance. They definitely act like brother and sister. Mac has changed so much just in the past couple of months with her mom moved out. It's nice to see her smile! Our lives will definitely be a little emptier when she isn't there so much. Maybe we will just keep her!

Thank you God for the greatest family in the world. I can't imagine my like without Ryan and Jimmie in it. Thank you!!!!!