Vacation 2014 - day two

Today was a busy day!  We went to Dollywood this morning.  The first thing we rode was a water ride.  Logan had done this ride when he was two and he loved it. Today, he was a little more unsure about it, but once the ride started, he did fine...he loved it.  We rode the train, which I think was grandma's favorite part.  We also did the cars and Zeb and Logan rode a roller coaster in kiddie land.  

We came back to the cabin and took a nap and then my parents arrived. Zeb and Logan went to the pool for a while. 

In the evening, we went to Gatlinburg. We ate at Bubba Gump's, and then we walked around town.  

It was a busy day, but a wonderful one.   My favorite memory was my dad telling Logan a story about Uncle Versey and a raccoon.  Logan's face was adorable as he listened intently to the story.  I hope he remembers that story forever. 

Vacation

We are in Pigeon Forge this week!  We just arrived today and we've already had so much fun.  We stopped on our way down and had a picnic.  As I write this, we are at the Dixie Stampede waiting for it to start.  

Ol' Ma is with us.  We are keeping her busy. 

My Boy

Dear Logan,

Today is your last day of Pre-Kindergarten!  You were so excited when you woke up this morning...you proclaimed, "And the teacher said we could bring snacks to share with the whole class!!!!  If your mom and dad want."  And then I panicked.  Because that was the first I had heard about snacks.  We managed to find something in the pantry that you could take.  Anyways, it's nearing 11 a.m. and it's time for your big celebration at school. You are watching a movie and you get to eat a hot dog.  My goodness, we you excited about that hot dog.

I simply cannot believe that you are DONE with preschool.  I am SO proud of the growth that you've had over this past year.  You've had some rocky moments, but it's mostly good. And wow -- have you learned so much!  The other day as we were driving, you said, "Mom, that says 'bus stop.'"  And you were right!  Guess I won't be able to spell words anymore to keep you from knowing what I'm saying.

You are the sweetest boy I know with the kindest heart.  You are my favorite person.  You are everything good and brave and smart and funny that I wish I could be.  God is going to use you in amazing ways.  He already uses you every day to make my life (and so many others) happy. Being your mama is my greatest joy.



Happy Last day of Pre-Kindergarten sweet boy.  I love you so much!

 

Pre-Kindergarten Graduation

Logan's school year is coming to an end.  I simply cannot believe it.  I'm so proud of our boy and how far he has come.  And I'm so happy that we decided to give him a head start by sending him to pre-kindergarten. 

Today, he had his final program.  The students learn so much!  They say their states and capitals, books of the Bible and Presidents, among other things.

When the principal asked Logan what his favorite field trip was this year, he proclaimed "Pizza Hut!" 

He did a good job during his program.  They give the students rolled up diplomas and I was certain Logan was going to use it as a telescope, but he didn't :)  So proud of him!!!

What Happened on That Fourth and Fifth Day?!

Spring break ended all too quickly.  On Thursday, we made the trip to the Indy Children's Museum and spent a couple hours there.  It was a nightmare.  Not really, but by the time we left, the place was packed.  Glad we got there early.

We didn't tell Logan that we were staying overnight.  We kept saying things like, "Are you ready to drive home now?"  And he was fine with that. We stopped at P.F. Changs for lunch and during lunch, we told him that we were staying at a hotel overnight.

He had the sweetest reaction.  He was genuinely shocked and surprised and I will treasure that moment forever.  I'll probably tell him about it for the rest of his life.  If I had known it was going to be so sweet, I would have recorded it.  But imagine his jaw dropping - literally - and him just repeating, "Right now?  Today?  We are staying?"  The poor kid acts like he's never done anything fun in his life.  But I do appreciate how he loves the little things.  He was telling the waiter that his parents surprised him and he was going to stay at a hotel.

Seriously.  It was so cute.

Spring break: day 3

On Wednesday, we went to the park right behind our house.  We are ao blessed that you don't even have to cross a street to get to our park.  It's in our backyard.  I took Charlie on a really long leash so that he could run.  He loved it.

In the afternoon, we took a nap.  My favorite :) 

I just absolutely love being home with him all day.  We had such a great time. 

Spring Break: Day 2

 For day 2 of spring break, we took a walk!  Obviously, that didn't take all day, but it was the highlight of the day.  Both Logan and Charlie were excited to get out of the house.

 There is a little pond near our house and Logan loves to throw rocks into it.  I was surprised when he threw rocks and they actually reached the water.  Last year, he couldn't throw that far.  When I mentioned it to him, he acted like he had always been able to reach the pond and didn't remember a time when he couldn't.

 Logan has been obsessed with the movie "Frozen" lately.  So yesterday, Elsa was our imaginary friend all day.  She moved in with us.  On our walk, I started singing songs from the movie and Logan said, "Mom, stop it.  You're embarrassing me."  Well, okay then.  I guess he's reached the age where he can be embarrassed by his mother :(  Of course, I just sang louder.

 In the afternoon, I caught him resting in his bed with Captain Hook.  When Logan just saw this picture that I was going to post, he said, "Mom, you took a picture of me while I was sleeping?  Don't you know that's privacy?"  Oh my.  This boy.  Maybe I'll have to stop posting pictures of his due to his privacy and the fact that I'm embarrassing him!!!

Day two was a great success!  I truly enjoy being at home with my little boy.  What a blessing!!!