Stuart Little: Our First "Big" Read

My grandma always told us to make sure we read to our kids everyday. We had always planned to since we are big readers ourselves and recognize the importance of reading to our children, but my grandma still voiced her concern anytime we spoke.

We read all the time. We have many books of our own, yet we still go to the library every chance we have to check out more. All of our reading paid off because our son now has a love for books. He always enjoyed listening to stories, in fact there would be days where he would bring out stacks of books at a time for me to read.

Well, a couple weeks ago we tried something. We started reading Stuart Little. I didn't think we would get too far since our son is only a few weeks shy of turning 4. Well, he surprised me! Late last week we finished it! He sat and listened through the whole book! Boy, was I thrilled! I have been anxiously waiting for a moment like this: To be able to read the books I remember being read to as a kid is so exciting!

Needless to say we have now moved on to Charlotte's Web. We are on Chapter 5 and going strong! Yes, he does have some fidgety moments, but he is listening. He has already chosen Beverly Cleary's The Mouse and the Motorcycle for our next read.

I am sure my grandma is as thrilled as we are that he enjoys reading as much as us. And I hope his love for books continues for the rest of his life.

Enjoying the Great Outdoors

It has been SO beautiful the last couple days! I love being able to open the windows to let all the fresh air in, not to mention being able to go outside to play. I have to admit, I didn't really feel too motivated today looking at all the leaves that need to be raked or any of the other number of tasks I could go do outside. I really just feel like enjoying what God gave us: The Great Outdoors!




{Spring has sprung!}



So, that is exactly what I did. After putting Wyatt down for a nap I went outside and laid down on the bench and yep, you guessed it, I took a nap too! Ahhhh, it was so peaceful listening to the wind in the leaves and an occasional bird. That was all that could be heard! No cars, bikes, or jets! {We live next to a military base and we hear jets ALL the time in the summer.}

Later after breaking out the grill for the first time this winter for dinner we decided to have a bon fire, another first for the year! It was great! We didn't have chocolate for s'mores, but I did have graham crackers and marshmallows so, we improvised. Wyatt was very content sitting by the fire with his s'mores.



{Enjoying the good life!}





{Tending the fire}



{Our family}

It was nice spending time outside together as a family. I am definitely going to look forward to more of this coming up through out the summer!

Boredom Buster

Looking for something to distract or to use to occupy some empty time? Well, it is only a magazine, newspaper, or word search away! All you need is anything with words that can be marked on and a crayon, pencil, or if allowed, markers.



{Alphabet Letter Find}



Have your child find different letters in the words by coloring them in or circling them with different colors! It is an excellent way to strengthen their knowledge of letters and keeps their mind sharp too! Great for a rainy day or any time.

28 Weeks!

Well, we are now at 28 weeks, in our 3rd Trimester, and 7 months along now! On Friday we had our doctors appointment and it went very well. Heart beat of the baby is VERY strong which is great! Wyatt got to hold their little device while we listened to it. I think he felt pretty important!

I also had to do my Glucose test. I wasn't really looking forward to it as I remember how awful it was last time. Instead of orange, however, I chose lime. MUCH better! It wasn't that bad at all. What was worse was getting my blood drawn. The phlebotomis was super nice, but did not have a light touch at all! OUCH! Of course for Wyatt's sake, I didn't even flinch. Then I got a shot in the same arm just further north for the vaccine to prevent Whopping Cough. Yeah, that hurt too. Especially the next day.



{The good stuff}

 

I felt good leaving the doctors office having received some good comments my last two visits. The first was in Saginaw for our ultrasound, the doctor actually thanked me for being thin! HA! Okay, your welcome? Then Friday the intern doctor who seen us with our regular doctor told me I was the first she has seen since she has been there who didn't have stretch marks. Wow! I don't know how long she had been there, maybe only a few minutes, but hey, I'll take it! 





 



Baby is kicking like crazy, especially under the ribs. It is a lot of  fun to sit on the couch at night and just watch all the activity! I have been having a lot weird dreams lately and still pretty tired. I haven't really been able to make it to 10pm let alone finish a movie, I always end up asleep on the couch! Overall I am feeling great.  





BEAUTIFUL Sunday Afternoon

Yesterday it was FABULOUS outside! Almost 70 degrees, sunshine, fresh air, and a brisk breeze! To beautiful to spend all day indoors! After church we went to Papa and Nana's like we always do, and after dinner out we went!

Wyatt had a ball outside looking for rocks and just walking around. So much fun he didn't want to go in when it was time. I can't really blame him.



{Rock collecting}



{Playing at his cabin}



          

{Wyatt with Daddy}



{Love this kid!}



{Wyatt and Mama}



After we got home, we took Wyatt for a wagon ride. We went almost two miles around the neighborhood. I realized shortly after we began our walk that it was much more than I bargained for. My legs were SO tired after we got back, I was pretty well spent. But, in my defense I am carrying an extra load so I feel justified!

It was so refreshing to get out and enjoy the great outdoors! I think spring really is around the corner!