The Zoo and Swim Lessons

 Logan:  Excuse, Ma'am.  Can you tell me where the giraffes are?
Zoo Worker:  Oh, they're not out yet. It's too early.  Have fun!
Logan:  Well, I'm not going to have any fun without the giraffes!

Daddy and Logan giving each other the evil eye.

The goats.  Zeb HATES them.  So, Logan and I go inside and pet them and brush their hair!

Logan had his first swimming lesson today!  It was 30 minutes long, and he did great.  He had a great teacher and he was a great student.  We loved being able to watch him learn something new.  Zeb said to me, "Just when you think you couldn't love him more, something happens that makes you fall more in love with him!"  That's what swimming lessons did for us!

All week long, when I reminded Logan about swimming lessons, he would say, "I told you, I don't want to do swimming lessons!"

 I do know how to swim.  But I don't have the right technique and I have no idea how to teach someone to swim.  I LOVED being able to watch his teacher do some things that really worked.  I can't wait until he can swim on his own!

We've had a busy day.  We did all of that before 1:30 today!!  Logan's taking a nap right now.  I expect him to sleep a long time.  We are so happy warm weather is finally here!!!!

On the Mend

Logan is doing so much better today!  It's SO nice to see a glimpse of our energetic little boy!  He was running outside this evening, and did NOT want me to take his picture.  I think he's happy to have some energy!!

He's still talking strangley, but I think that's because he has a sore throat.  I expect by Monday he'll be back to his old self.  I'm so looking forward to life with no ear infections.

Out and About

The nurse called to see how Logan was doing and I told her that he's not himself.  He's just groggy and whiney and just wants to lay around.  She told me that we needed to make him get up.  So, what better way to get out of the house than with a walk?

The sun is shining here and it's a lovely day.  We didn't go too far and then I made up something about not feeling well so that Logan would agree to turn around.  Charlie does NOT like going off our route though!  We had to practically drag him back home.  It was a good thing we turned around when we did because Logan wanted to stop and take a rest and then had Zeb carry him part of the way.

Little by little he's getting there.  I hate seeing my boy at less than 100%, but I'm glad he seems to be getting better!

Recovery

2 months ago, Logan was supposed to have tubes put in his ears and his adenoids taken out.  He got sick the night before, so we had to delay it.  Friday was the day.  He did absolutely wonderful before the procedure, but after was rough.  He was very scared when he was coming to and he cried a lot.  Now that he's 4 1/2, he doesn't cry much, so that was hard.

We've taken it easy the past couple days and he's just not quite himself.  He talks different (I think his throat is sore) and he just kinda lays around.  There's been a couple times when he's had a burst of energy, but not for very long.  He doesn't eat much and he goes CRAZY when we have to put the ear drops in his ears.

I know that this will pass and he'll be fine soon, but it's so hard for us!  He won't tell us what is wrong, how he is feeling, etc.  I'm just happy the whole thing is over.  The doctor told us to keep him calm for the next week so that he doesn't break one of the scabs in his throat....ummm, keeping a four year old down isn't that easy!  We've pretty much let him play the iPad the past 48 hours!

I'm staying home with him tomorrow so that we can keep a good eye on him.  I love our days together, but I hate that this has to be the reason.

Show and Share

The past few months, Logan has been randomly mentioning "Show and Share" (it used to be "Show and Tell" when I was in school!), and we kept wondering if they actually did it in his class.  He's at the age where you can ask him questions and get pretty accurate answers, so our hearts were broken when we asked, "What if you don't bring something for Show and Share?" and he responded that you "pick something from the classroom."  I just imagined him being the only little one there with nothing from home.  And everyone was probably thinking, "Poor Logan, he doesn't have any toys!"  or worse yet, "Poor Logan, he doesn't have a mommy and daddy that are smart enough to get it together and send in something for him to show and share."

Either way, tomorrow, it will be right with the world because he is taking his first item for Show and Share.  He's been SO excited about it since I asked the teacher yesterday and she told me that Wednesday is the day.  So, he's pick out no less than 10 different things to take.  And tonight, when Zeb interrupted Logan watching "Adventure Time" and said, "It's almost time for bed, pick something to take for Show and Share," Logan turned around and picked up the first thing he could find.  So, weird size/proportion Buzz Lightyear it is.  And it was ADORABLE when we asked him what he was going to say and our never-shy boy kinda got shy and whispered, "This is my Buzz Lightyear.  That's all."  Oh, how I wish I could be there tomorrow when he gets in front of his class for his first Show and Share!!!

Life with a Little Boy

When I dropped Logan off on Friday, his pants did NOT have a hole in them....when I picked him up, they looked like this:

Now that it's finally getting warmer (some days, at least), Logan (I first typed the word "love" instead of "Logan"...I think the two are synonymous in my mind!!) plays outside a lot.  He's old enough now where we can let him go outside by himself as long as we are not far.  Our lot has a fence and there's usually no one nearby, so I feel he's very safe.  But we are usually right there in the kitchen, sitting at the table watching him or we keep peeking out to make sure he's okay.  He LOVES digging in the dirt.  I think it's funny that I'm much more laid back about it than his daddy is...I'll hear Zeb say something silly like, "Don't get dirty!" and I just laugh.

I am SO thankful that God blessed us with a son.  Even though I mostly hear talk about farts and burps and boogers (tonight, he said his were cinnamon flavored!), he keeps us laughing.  We have so much fun.  Logan is a little show-off for us, too.  He loves to have our undivided attention, and I'll admit, for the most part, he gets it!

 And Logan has the sweetest heart.  I was sick on Tuesday and I had to stay home from work.  It was the first time that I'd been home sick and we didn't send him to daycare.  I knew that he'd be fine, and he was.  He mostly just sat on the bed with me and when he wanted something to eat or drink, he'd get up and get it himself.  He watched tv and played games the entire day.  That evening, after Zeb was home, Logan came back and said, "Mom, do you need anything?"  Seriously.  Adorable.

 I just know that one day, God is going to use Logan's heart for something amazing in His Church.  I cannot wait to see what Logan can accomplish for the Lord with his sweet spirit.

For now, we're happy to let him be a little boy and dig in the dirt and play outside.  We are SO looking forward to summer.  But I'll admit, every evening when we turn in for the night, I'm a little sad that another day is over.  I am so happy that he's growing and healthy, but with each day that passes, I know that he's getting one day older and one day closer to being grown-up.  I LOVE having a little boy in our home :)