Love this boy!

Make them work!

Kids are, lets face it, LAZY! I mean really all they do all day is play, and eat and play some more. to top it all off they dont pay rent! we decided it was time Eli earn his keep. He was actually pretty good at it. need some pressure washing done?




Hey, after all isnt them doing the yard work the real reason we had kids?

Eli tells a joke

Tonight at dinner we were all talking around the table and asking about our days when Eli volunteered a joke, his first joke ever!





E: knock knock
Me: Who's there?
E: Leaf
Me: Leaf who?
E: Leaf early or you will be late.

Insert insanly wild laughing here!

Eli plays soccer

okay so in the beginning of March (yes I know its the middle of April) Eli started in a program called Kids Love Soccer. Its a intro to the game and the kids learn all the skills needed to be on the team. They learn how to dribble the ball with their feet, little kicks and big kicks, team work and most important scoring a goal! This was Eli's first group sport and with his behavior we were more than a little nervous that this could be a disaster! he did fine for the most part but some days were a challenge to get him to participate, especially the day it rained REALLY hard and there were puddles to splash in everywhere. Wish I had my camera that day, but of course I had it the others.

Check out the champ!

Death Sentence

Today as we were leaving Grandmas house I happened to notice a snail (a actual snail, with a house on its back and all) and not a slug making it's slow trek across her driveway.




I pointed it out to Eli since he enjoys looking at bugs and other slimy things. He looked at it so closely I thought nose would touch antenna. I left Eli to the snail and went to put Kai in the car. I came back around to Eli and he told me that he broke the snail. I asked "what do you mean you broke the snail?" He proceeded to show me how he forcefully stomped on it and it broke, aka it's dead.

I am sorry little snail for signing your death sentence. lesson learned mom!

Workout partners

Everyone knows it helps to keep to an exercise program when you have a partner. I started the insanity workout and found the perfect partner and motivator!

Party Time!

Eli has an obsession. It's with this movie For years he has been running around pretending to be russel while riding on his blower flying throught the sky. So of course when it came time for his birthday what better a theme than something he loves so much. I went a little wild and we made sure to have at least 100 balloons in our tiny house, in an attempt to make it float. Eli loved it!
Seeing his party for the first time, we surprized him after he spent the morning with Grandma and Grandpa
Balloon cookies and Balloon cake balls
The cake and popcorn bar. I made and decorated the cake but have to give credit to Two Sugar Babies for the amazing detail work on the fondant house and balloons.
For over a year Eli has been carrying around this hot wheels track that he believes is a blower. Auntie Sandra got him his own "real" blower for his birthday and he has'nt put it down yet!If you dont get why a blower, you just have to see the movie


Eli and Kai singing Happy Birthday

Eli's birthday concert

Just like last year we were lucky enough to get to see Eli's favorite kindie rock band play on his birthday. This year they were doing a free show at University Bookstore and Top Pot Donuts. So bonus was Eli got his first ever donut and got to get his groove on. We were able to meet and talk with Drew before the show and Eli told him it was his birthday. So midpoint of the concert they wished Eli a very special birthday and sang him a birthday song. I love these guys and how awesome they are with the kids. I know I have posted here before about them all being elementary school teachers for a day job, and their talent really is with children. Thank you Drew, Daron and Jack for making Eli's day very special!




Later that evening we went to Red Robin to have a hamburger birthday dinner. Eli even got a special birthday sunday and yet again was sang to! What a great way to spend a birthday.

Happy Birthday Eli!

Time is moving to fast. Happy 4th birthday little man.

March 12th 2:21am

I am that crazy mom and I always take a picture of him sleeping on his birthday. Not sure why but its a tradition now. Love that little boy.

snack time with old friends

Since Eli has moved to his new school we thought it would be nice to pay one last visit to his old school so that his friends would have a chance to say goodbye. Today we joined them for some play time and a snack. Eli had a good time and it was nice to be able to say goodbye to his teachers.

Mrs. Standish and Mrs. Bruncan

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snack time

The yellow school bus!

My little Eli had a first today, He rode the bus to his preschool. He started a new preschool on Tuesday and because of the state program we are in there is also available bus pick up and drop off. He goes to school 4 days a week now so having the bus come right to the house makes my life a lot easier! Today in fact Kai was still sleeping when it was time to leave so I was able to leave him in bed while I went down the driveway to put Eli on the bus. NICE!

His new school is part of the early special education program run here in the state. Its actually part of a national program that's helps children who need a little bit of extra help to get ready for school. His new teacher is really nice and I can tell that she is going to be great with Eli just by how she dealt with him these first few days. His old teachers at the private preschool we took him to were fantastic but Eli needs a little more focus than a traditional school can provide. He is defiantly going to have to work now and be held accountable for his behavior!

It seemed so strange to be sending a 3 year old off to school on the bus. I choked up a little. no tears, but had some watery eyes. They had these neat little seats with harnesses built in to keep the little ones safe on the bus, like little jump seats on a plane! Eli was so excited to ride today and I know that this alone will more than likely keep him excited for school as we start this new adventure!

Sleep over

Eli has a new friend, he came at Christmas and has been by his side ever since. They even sleep together. How cute!

To Infinity and Beyond!

Recess Monkey

We went and saw the boys favorite band on Saturday Recess Monkey since they were playing a free show at the Lake Stevens Library. The boys just love them and like to play their guitars and sing along. The music is great, definitely parent friendly and we all had a great time.

C is for Coffee

maybe I drank to much when I was pregnant or maybe its just because I like my coffee sweet but I have to watch where I put down my cup or next thing I know its gone!

I'm ready mom

That's what Eli said to me as he streaked by on his way to the shower. I didn't realize it at the time but indeed he was ready, goggles on!

If I let him dress himself

this is what he would choose to wear.





Nice huh?

Thank you for my coffee

That's what Eli said when he got in the car after preschool and I gave him a chocolate milk. Even though Starbucks is not a regular place for me (way to much money) apparently branding goes along way and all the money they spend in advertising works. My three year old knows that the cup with the green straw equals coffee!

Cookies for Grandma

We were going over to Great Grandmas house to celebrate Grandma Betty's birthday. So Eli and I made cookies for Grandma. Unfortunately they were not from scratch (sorry !)and came from the cookies dough I got to support Barret's ROTC program. They were still yummy and Eli was the best baker!

Rice Krispie Treats

Eli loves to help me in the kitchen. Anytime I start the stand mixer he comes running from all corners of the house. Last weekend I needed to make some Marsh mellow fondant and he really wanted to help. I didn't necessarily want him in the kitchen with me at the time, so I made a deal. the deal was if he stayed out until I was done I would let him make a special treat all by himself.

He did stay out and in no time we were making rice krispie treats.








Here's the funny thing. As much as Eli likes to help me measure, pour, stir and bake, He really has no interest in eating the treats. SIGH, mom was left to eat the rice krispie treats.