Congratulations, Jayce!

Jayce graduated from PreK today. Along with his classmates, he sang songs, recited poems, and said a memory verse. All went well....well, maybe except for when he announced he had to PEE and started holding himself. His teacher allowed him to leave the program to relieve himself. Of course, everyone giggled and just thought it was too cute. A few minutes later, another child announced she too needed to go to the restroom. Anyway, Jayce got back just in time to say his memory verse which he did a fabulous job. The teacher told each child they reminded her of a person from the Bible. Jayce reminds her of Peter because he is so passionate, loves organization and order, and loves fishing.

Jayce has learned so much this year. Some of his favorite lessons have included the Solar system, birds, taking care of yourself, and Bible stories. His teacher is wonderful! She has been so patient, kind, gentle, and loving. She is also very creative and organized. Jayce has brought home some really neat projects.

Jayce was sad to see the last day. He told me this morning he would like two more days of preschool. He is already talking about how much he is missing his teacher. He is such a loving, little boy. We are so proud of him! Congratulations, Jayce!

Butterfly House

Jayce received the larvae in the mail yesterday. We should have butterflies here in a couple of weeks. Watch the transformation with us!

Goslings!

It is gosling season here in Nebraska. The babies are so cute. Since we go to the park just about every single day, we are watching these babies grow so quickly. Sometimes, the babies are up on the bank with their mothers. When you pass by, the mothers will hiss! Day before yesterday, the babies were up on the sidewalk. Their size had doubled in just a week! Jayce and Lakyn both love to watch the birds. Lakyn gets excited and starts doing her dog noise. I guess she thinks all animals are dogs. Too sweet!

CRAZY!

I just had to post this picture of this crazy person. Yes, he is in the water without a shirt. On this particular day, it was 63 degrees outside! We were all in warmups and light jackets! Yes, Nebraskan folks think it is HOT! It was a little warmer yesterday, but so windy. My neighbor was outside mowing his lawn without a shirt! People, this is chilly weather! The kids here will probably be swimming next week since they get out of school here tomorrow!

Happy Mother's Day!

I woke to the smell of bacon and coffee. Could that be my dear husband in the kitchen cooking? Yes! He prepared sourdough pancakes with maple syrup and bacon. Fresh flowers had also been placed on the dining room table with cards. What a dream! I received the most precious cards. I got BIG hugs from Jayce, Lakyn and Brad. Jayce said the sweetest little prayer. I enjoyed a peaceful breakfast with my favorite people.

Back to reality. After breakfast, Lakyn knocked over the vase of flowers. It took three towels to clean up all the water. Just as soon as I cleaned that up, I turned around to find orange juice on the floor. After changing Lakyn's clothes, I fished an orange crayon out of her mouth while Jayce took a green crayon out of her hand. I won't even tell you what kind of fit she threw! Brad gathered his bags and headed out the door for another trip. My little boy stood at the window with tears in his eyes, and my little girl held on to the doorknob and screamed. I put Lakyn up on my hip and carried her back up stairs. I walked over to Jayce and gave him a hug. We laughed after I told Jayce, "Daddy, I want another pony." It is just one of the few lines from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that gives us the giggles.

I'm having the time of my life loving my kids, parenting with the love of my life, cleaning up spills, taking crayons out of little mouths, comforting them when needed, and being able to giggle through tears. Thank you to Jayce, Lakyn and Brad for a wonderful morning. I thank my Heavenly Father for allowing me to take care of these two precious, little children.

Happy Mother's Day to all!

I've Missed You!

It has been a LONG winter! I have really missed my flip flops. The pair on the left are my favorite. I think I got these last year for $2.50. I keep these by the door at all times for a quick trip to the grocery store, walking out to the mailbox and playing outside with the kids. The pair on the right are new this year from Coldwater Creek. Thanks Mary Gail! Brad says I will probably wear flip flops from now until we leave Texas (if we ever leave). Welcome back, friends!

An Apple a Day....or more!

Well, I can no longer keep the fruit bowl on the dining room table. Every time I turned around, Lakyn or Jayce would be in the apples. Jayce has always been my apple eater, but will hardly touch other fruits. Anyway, I kept asking Lakyn if she had been in the apples, and she would say, "uuh uuh." This is her answer for everything. I tried to catch her saying it on camera. As soon as I got out the camera, she fessed up by nodding her head. I haven't found a fruit she won't eat. Matter of fact, the only food she won't eat is CORN! Now, how's that for a Nebraskan?