Yesterday we took the kids to Waldameer Park in Erie. Lex had an absolute blast. He wanted to ride every ride he walked by, until we got in line. So, we though it would be best if we hit up the kiddie section of the park. Once there, he was unstoppable. He went on every ride there several times over.
Nate, on the other hand, didn't have such an awesome time. He should have taken a nap on the way up, but noooooo, that didn't happen. He was miserable pretty much the whole time. He wanted up, we picked him up, he wanted down. He wanted to hold our hand, we held hands, he wanted to let go. You get the idea.
All in all, we spent about six hours there before we finally called it a day.
Today, Sunday, after church we packed a lunch and headed out to Chapmans Dam. What a blast! It wasn't really crowded and the water was nice and warm. Kids weren't really interested in building sand castles, but they loved being in the water and squirting each other with water guns. I love seeing them so excited over life. They give me such energy and fill me with so much love that I never thought was possible.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Odds and Ends
* During our garage sale last week Lex didn't like how Nate was acting. So, he decided we should sell him...for 40 bucks.
*When Lex and Nate argue now, they constantly ask each other, "Do you want a piece of me?!"
*Erik has been home for the past two weeks so I am no longer the go-to parent!!
*Nate is working on being potty trained.
*When Lex and Nate argue now, they constantly ask each other, "Do you want a piece of me?!"
*Erik has been home for the past two weeks so I am no longer the go-to parent!!
*Nate is working on being potty trained.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Boot Camp update
Thought I would take a moment to reflect on the Leamon Boot Camp. We have finally gotten bedtimes under control. Well, as much as one can for a two year old who can knock down gates and doesn't have locks on his doors. At least he plays by himself now instead of coming down the stairs every two minutes and/or going into Lex's room to wake him up.
As far as behavior...well, it's still a a work in progress. Lex and Nate both find it within their power to yell at each other, tell each other what to do, put each other in time out and physically punish each other. Part of me wants to tell them to knock it off and the other part of me wants to see how it all plays out. Sadistic, I know. So, we step in when we need to and step back when needed. Lex is finally out of time out more than he is in it, so that's progress. Nate, on the other hand, well, let's just say that he likes to push every. single. solitary. button on Erik. Yep, and then hold down on them! Erik has taken so many deep breaths, I'm surprised he hasn't passed out. I'm thinking we may need to duct tape Nate to the time out stair as he is spending A LOT of time there lately. Damn good thing he's cute.
As far as behavior...well, it's still a a work in progress. Lex and Nate both find it within their power to yell at each other, tell each other what to do, put each other in time out and physically punish each other. Part of me wants to tell them to knock it off and the other part of me wants to see how it all plays out. Sadistic, I know. So, we step in when we need to and step back when needed. Lex is finally out of time out more than he is in it, so that's progress. Nate, on the other hand, well, let's just say that he likes to push every. single. solitary. button on Erik. Yep, and then hold down on them! Erik has taken so many deep breaths, I'm surprised he hasn't passed out. I'm thinking we may need to duct tape Nate to the time out stair as he is spending A LOT of time there lately. Damn good thing he's cute.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Fireworks
We took the kids to see the local fireworks display last night. We got there about 7:45 and set up "camp" in the back of the truck. You know, the necessities...chairs, blankets, drinks, snacks...
Anyways, about 9:30 PM random fireworks were being lit up all around us.
"Look at that pink one Mom!"
"Wow! That's a big one!"
"This is great!"
This is what we heard over and over and over again for thirty minutes. Erik and I had a blast watching them and couldn't wait for the real show to start. They both just sat there, staring at the sky with their mouths wide open. They absolutely LOVED the display. On the way home, I asked Lex if he enjoyed the show and he replied that he did. I then asked Nate if he enjoyed the show and he said, "I like chocolate cake." Um, yea, he is my child.
Anyways, about 9:30 PM random fireworks were being lit up all around us.
"Look at that pink one Mom!"
"Wow! That's a big one!"
"This is great!"
This is what we heard over and over and over again for thirty minutes. Erik and I had a blast watching them and couldn't wait for the real show to start. They both just sat there, staring at the sky with their mouths wide open. They absolutely LOVED the display. On the way home, I asked Lex if he enjoyed the show and he replied that he did. I then asked Nate if he enjoyed the show and he said, "I like chocolate cake." Um, yea, he is my child.
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