41 weeks

New Haircut

Well, I finally gave in to Todd and let James have a "big boy" haircut. I really liked it longer and shaggy, but Todd said it was time to trim it up. So off we went to the hairdresser. James does not like haircuts at all. This one took almost 30 minutes because he had so much hair to cut off and he cried on/off the entire time. Thankfully, Todd was there and held him during the process! Check out the new do! I honestly like it, but it is a big change. He definitely looks more like Todd now!

Schools out for summer!

Today was James' last day of school for the year! I can't believe it has gone by so fast. This is a James on his first day of school. He has changed so much in the last 9 months

This is James with one of his teachers Ms Sandy and his friend Macy. He has had such great teachers at We Care!

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there! I had a wonderful day with my two favorite boys! We went to church this morning and I got to take a nap this afternoon and get some rest. Todd has been such a great husband during this pregnancy and has helped out with James so much that many days have been like Mother's Day for me! We had a fabulous dinner at my parents house and took these pictures in their backyard. We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our new baby and wonder when it will make its grand appearance into this world! I will be 38 weeks tomorrow and I'm ready anytime! I'm so excited to be a mom again! It is one of life's greatest gifts!

Planting Flowers

Royals Game

We joined the Hilbrich's at the ballgame on Sunday! James hadn't been to a game since he was 4 months old so it was all new to him. He got so excited when he first saw the field and shouted "baseball". James sat still for about an inning and then he was ready to go. Between lots of snacks and several stroller walks we made it to the 8th inning! I think his favorite part of the game was clapping for the players!

Report Card

James' school does an "Observation of Developmental Skills" each Spring to let us parents know how our kids are doing. I enjoyed getting to sit down with his teachers and talk about how James is doing in class and how he has changed throughout the school year. First of all, James is talking a lot more than he was in September and has a lot to say and communicate. Other important highlights of our meeting:
-James is always happy during creative movement.
-James enjoys music class and especially likes the instrumental activities.
-He always has a smile on his face.
-Even though he is one of the younger in his class he is one of the best at walking up and down stairs and using the rails
-He is improving on playing with the other children. His teacher reports he likes to have all the toys and has a hard time sharing.
-He has to be told NO many times before he stops doing something that he isn't supposed to be doing. (this made Mama/Dada chuckle because James is very stubborn and determined when he wants something)
-James loves to play in the kitchen and with the play food.
-James loves to read books and his favorite is an Elmo pat-a-cake book.
-Takes good afternoon naps on his cot. Today he took a 3 hour nap and was still sleeping when I went to pick him up. I only wished he slept that well at home!!!