Tuesday, February 26, 2013

We went to lunch with Cooper and Kasen to McDonalds and there was a post that you were able to climb to the top of and you were so proud and happy!  All the other kids then tried to follow what you did.

You wrote in your journal again today and it cracks me up at how serious you are about it.

Monday, February 25, 2013

You spent sme time at Grandma's today and she gave you a journal.  You actually really like it and after you went to bed, I caught you writing in it.  I love how you take everything so seriously.  When you hear that you should write in journal, you do it, when you hear you should read the Book of Mormon,  you do it.

You need to always remember how protective Connor is of you.  I got mad at you yesterday for something and Connor got so mad at me and kept telling me to be nice to you and not to get mad at you.  He may drive you crazy and he may pick on you a lot, but he s fiercely loyal to you!

Sunday, February 24, 2013

This morning, you were finding many different ways to exercise.  You used the eleptical, did jumping jacks and ran around the house and kept telling me that you had to do 10 more, so I showed you how to do sit-ups.  You kept telling me that you needed to exercise so that you could become a super hero.  We recently read a book about how a dog made himself a super hero by exercising and making himself strong.  You told me you wanted to become strong so you could be a super hero and help people and help doggies.  You have always had a super hero heart and love to help people!

So, you are still "moved" out.  All day I kept warning you that you would have to sleep in your own bed tonight and you were not happy.  But, I need the office to use the eleptical in the morning and I think you will sleep better in your own bed for school tomorrow.  You got mad and started moving all your stuff from the office to the living room and when I said no to that, you asked if you could move into the kitchen.  And then you tried to bargain with me and asked if you could move for 10 days and then move back to your room for 10 days.  This whole thing is still so funny.  You told me that you really just like to move.  I will try top find ways so that you can "move" more often.

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Oh, how you made me laugh today!  We got a lot of snow today and had fun playing in it this morning.  We sledded down the piles of snow in the parking lot and I pushed you and Connor around on the sled.  It was a lot of fun and when we came in, you asked if we could all sit together and watch a movie.  So, we all cuddled on the couch and watched "Toy Story".  After the movie, you grabbed your Buzz Lightyear and reenacted some of the scenes from the movie.  You made a spaceship out of a box and had Buzz pretend to fix it.  It was super cute!

And then the cutest thing of all - you moved out today.  You decided that you wanted to move, another idea I think you got from the movie, so you started taking some of your stuff into the bathroom and you told me that you were ready to move out and that I should ring your "doorbell".  I then told you that you would probably be more comfortable in the office.  So, you moved quite a few things into office before I had to stop you from actually entirely moving!  You kept telling me "I am actually doing this, I am moving.  I am ready to be on my own."  When I went to look at your new place, you showed me where you put your blankets and books and toys and the night light.

Of course, Connor was right behind you with everything of his and loved the whole "moving" process.  The part that made me laugh so much, was how serious you were about it all.

When I started talking about when you should move back to your old room, you were very upset that I would even mention it.  I tried to talk you into just moving out for the weekend,but you didn't even like that idea.  So, you and Connor are sleeping in there tonight and the last thing you asked me was if you had to sleep in your beds other nights, could you leave all the stuff you moved in, because that was a lot of work.  Oh, I will be going to sleep with a grin on my face tonight!

Friday, February 22, 2013

Today was your 100 days of school party and you got to wear pj's to school and you took 100 rocks to count and came back with some of the things your friends took to count like, fruit loops, Legos, elastic bands and marshmallows.  You even learned a song of the occasion.

We all finished a helicopter Lego set that Connor got for Christmas.  You actually did most of the work and we were all excited about the end product!  Putting Legos together is still pretty hard for Connor, so he really appreciated the help.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Tonight you told me that you wanted to go to a desert because you wanted to explore it.  You knew that you would need to being lots of water.  And then you decided that you wanted to go around the whole world.  You said that way you would be able to see Quinton and Rachel and giraffes and cheetahs and hippos.  You said you really, really want to do this.  That would be amazing!

Daddy took you to a pet store and you have decided that you want a frog as a pet.  You have it all planned out that it needs a cage and water and food.  Well, your birthday is coming up!

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

You are sure enjoying our new rule of if you sleep in your own bed all night, you get a quarter.  Ever since we started it 5 nights ago, you have earned a quarter each night.  I actually feel bad not wanting you and Connor in the bed with me, because I love that you want to be with me and I do love snuggling with you, but I also love my won space while sleeping and when both of you end up in my bed, I end up with about 5 inches of sleeping space, and I am afraid to move and waking you up. So, this does work out better for all of us.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

We had lunch with Cooper and his mom at McDonalds and you really wanted to try the new McFish bites they are now serving.  I was really shocked when you liked them and ate 8 of them.  No one else liked them, so I was really proud of you.  I really, really do not like fish and wish you and Connor did, because it is so good for you!

You have to bring 100 items to school tomorrow, so we went to the dollar store and you picked out a bag of rocks.

Monday, February 18, 2013

Happy Presidents Day!

So, no school today, but we did something we haven't done since last August and Grandpa's cancer scare - we went swimming at The Apple and had tons of fun!  You have always been a brave little swimmer and as long as you had your swimmers vest, you would swim all over the pool.  But, the only best we had needed to go to Connor, so you swam without one and you did amazing!  You would put your face in the water and swim a couple of inches.  I just couldn't believe at how good you were at putting your face in the water.  You still need to work on the technique, but you are brave and quite a little fish!

Sunday, February 17, 2013

We had dinner with most of the family at Grandma's house and we all looked at the pictures of their trip to New Zealand and Australia.  You were just happy to play with cousin Logan.

I don't know why, but you were really tired tonight and you become so sensitive when you are tired.  You cry over the smallest things and it actually breaks my heart.  You felt so sad when Logan didn't share a cell phone game and when you dropped a strawberry.  You just have the most sensitive heart!

Both you and Connor have been terrible at getting in bed with me every night and it drives me crazy, so I made a deal with you both that if you slept in your own beds all night you would get a quarter.  You have gone two nights and you are very proud to get those quarters!

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Today we were playing the "I love you all the way to..." game.  You said you loved me all the way to the stars and the universe and to Heaven.  I didn't know how to beat that so I said, "what can be farther than Heaven?"  And you answered with "Disneyland?"

Jeni had a party at her house with a few couples in our ward and we got home tonight, the parking lot was full of cars and you asked why and I told you that Jeni was having a party.  You insisted on going upstairs to see what was going on and when you saw that they were all just sitting around, we left and you asked why they were just sitting around.  I guess you thought it looked pretty boring!

Friday, February 15, 2013

We went to Gringo's for dinner tonight to celebrate Aunt Jeni's birthday.  You really wanted to sit by Grandpa!  Grandma Packer keeps telling me that you are such a serious little boy and she is right.  You are kind of serious and when you explain things to me, you always have a very serious look on your face.  But, you can have a very silly side as well.  What I truly want for you is to happy, so I will do whatever I can to make sure that happens!

Your friend Hampton came over today.  He ,over out of our ward so we don't see him very often, but his mom needed to take his little brother to the doctor, so we also got Hampton's 9 month old sister.  You sure like little babies.  You kept trying to find toys that would make her happy.

For the last week or so, after I put you in bed you take out your Book of Mormon and read it.  Oh, how proud you make me!  I know you can only read the small words that you know, but you are creating such an important habit!

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Happy Valentines Day!!!!

You told me that you had the "best" day!  You had so much fun at school with your Valentines Day party. You came home and when I made you leave to run errands, before you got a chance to look at all them, you were so sad!  So, I am so sorry!

Your friend Hampton brought over some cookies for you and Mackayla gave you some little toys and some candy and Mommy gave you a sock monkey, which you really wanted, and some chocolates.

The funniest part of the day was when I asked you if Annabelle was your special Valentine today and you got so embarrassed, you even blushed.  You giggled and told me that I didn't want to hear about it.  You finally told me that Annabelle and you hugged yesterday and you told her the secret that you two were getting married.  Too, too funny! But I still wish this phase would pass and we could stop talking about you getting married!

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

When I picked you up from kindergarten today, you told me that you and Annabelle were no longer apart and that you were getting married again.  I do think it is cute to hear 5 year olds talking about marriage, but I do want to know which 5 year old started all this.  I did become less worried when you explained to Cooper that you can't get married until after your mission and college.

I think you are pretty excited for Valentines day tomorrow.  All week you have been asking when you can take your cards to school.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

In the afternoons, when Connor takes a nap and Mommy works, you have your own quiet time.  You usually play "Mario" or "Lego Batman" on the WII.  It is amazing how well you can these games.  No one has ever showed you how to play and you have figured it out all on your own.  I have no gaming skills and when you ask me to play, I don't have a clue how to do any of it.  You even show John, Cooper and Connor how to play!

The last couple of days, you have asked me to watch a movie with you during this quiet time.  And it makes me so sad that I had to say no to you.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Grandma and Grandpa Packer finally came home today from their almost 4 week long trip to New Zealand and Australia and you were so excited to see them.  Every time you went to Grandma's to stay with Daddy, you wanted to know if Grandma and Grandpa were back yet.

They gave a baseball hat that says "New Zealand" and you were thrilled.

Once again when it started getting dark at night, you said you wanted to wish for a million dollars.  When I asked what you would do with that much money, you said you would save it and buy a car and buy lots of toys.  I sure wish I could make that dream come true for you!  If only to see your faith rewarded and to see you keep believing in wishes!

Sunday, February 10, 2013

We all stayed home from church today.  You have a little bit of a cough and Connor has more of a cough, so we had a pj day and stayed home all day.  We watched "Fox and the Hound" and made Valentines for grandparents and cousins and made your Valentine box for school.  You even made me a couple of Valentines.  Thank you!

You practiced jump roping with a stuffed snake and you got pretty good.  I bet you would be really good with a real jump rope.

Saturday, February 9, 2013

We were driving while it was dark tonight and you saw the stars and told me you saw the first one and made a wish.  I am not sure where you learned about the stars and wishes, but you very excitedly told me you wished that a million dollars would appear in your bank.  I was so torn about what to tell you.  I want you to keep this precious child faith and always believe in wishes, but I had to explain to you that wishes do not always come true, but it is important to keep wishing.  So, then you told me that it would be ok if your wish didn't come true, but you sure hope that it would.

When we got home the first thing you did was check your bank and you told me that your wish didn't come true, but it was ok!  I love your faith and I love you!

January - February 8, 2013

Trston, you are such a joy in my life!  You are so loving and you have such a kind heart!  Just last night you wanted Connor, me and you to sit on the couch and watch a movie together because it is almost Valentines Day and that is a good way to show that we love each other.  You also told me that I am all you ever need.  You try so hard to help me and be good and I love you so much!

You are doing so well in kindergarten and I am constantly proud of you.  You are exceling in reading.  Every day, you come home with a "Baggie Book", which is a short book and you learn them very quickly.  You mostly enjoy doing your homework packages each week, but you like doing the "fun" pages first.  You don't like the pages where you practice writing letters.  You read the entire "Dick and Jane" book and now we are working on other books that are at a first grade level.

I am afraid that are pretty popular with the girls in your class.  At the beginning of the school year, your favorite friend to play with was a girl in your class, but I you could never remember her name.  Then you told me that your girlfriend was Annabelle.  Every time she was mentioned, you would get embarrassed and shy about it.  And then last week, you told me that a different girl held your hand during center time, but you don't know her name.  This led to a discussion regarding marriage.  And you were quite surprised to learn that you won't get married until after your mission and college.  You are very concerned about what age that will be.

We have gone sledding a couple of times and you love it!  You love going fast and never complained about being cold.  Unfortunately, the last time we went, you ran into a tree and hurt your pinky finger.  It got better pretty quickly, but you were so sad about it.

You have really been enjoying putting Legos together.  You and Connor got a few sets for Christmas and even though you still need my help, you are getting really good at it.

You really are such a special rainbow in my life.  Thank you!