A Science Experiment

This morning while Kendrick was napping, Cavett and I decided to do a few science experiments. First we filled 3 glasses with water and then added a couple of drops of food coloring to each glass making each one a different color. Then we went throught the whole scientific process of hypothesis and trial and error to see what would happen when we added a different color to each glass. We eventually came up with 3 different colors in the glasses. We did it again and again. He loved it!

Afterwards, we made homemade Rice Crispy Treats for the first time. It was really fun to watch what happened to the marshmallows in the microwave and then to hear the rice crispies say, "Snap, Crackle, Pop!" when the marshmallow mixture was added.

Cavett is very good with following directions and instructions and loves to "pretend" to read them. Just yesterday at the grocery store, he was reading the ingredients and instructions on the side of the Mac and Cheese box. Granted, they are pretty much picture instructions, but he even knew to boil the water. Smart kid, he is.

Family Portraits

As you may have know we took family portraits a week ago. We finally got to see them today. I am quite pleased they turned out so well.

Here's the link. Photography by Mary. If you want to see them, email me and I'll send you the password. I don't want the entire world to have access to our account.

Protected

Thursday we headed out to get the mail. It took us 15 minutes to get ready. Here's why....

He insisted. I guess I can't complain too much.

A Mother's Day Picnic

Today was the Mother's Day Picnic at Cavett's school. I hurriedly dropped off Kendrick in the nursery and ran with my blanket and lunch to meet Cavett in the gym. When I arrived the floor was full of mommies and blankets. I found a spot and made the spread. Unfortunately, in the hurry, I left the camera in the diaper bag with Kendrick. So, we had to capture the moment afterwards, but I think I might have even gotten a better take.

They paraded the kids in straight lines at the front of the gym. Each kid was looking for their Mom, Cavett included. Of course, I was on the wrong side. He was desperately looking for me once he realized what was going on and his teacher helped to find me. I blew him a kiss and he blew one back to me. They sang several songs with their music teacher--two of which are featured below. After each one, he looked to me for approval. I cheered for him and blew him more kisses.

He presented me with a "hand" made corsage as seen above and a basket. We then had a sandwich lunch and tickled each other after each bite. (He ate the whole sandwich and it was most fun!) Cavett had made cookies at school for our dessert. The sad thing that I noticed about other Moms was that it was a visiting session for them with their friends. For them, it wasn't about their child. For instance, one kid in Cavett's class wandered over to our blanket and just stared for a while, while his Mom chatted it up and didn't even notice her son was gone. My heart broke for him. This is not a new phenomenon to me either though. I see it happen in my SongPlay class. I try to explain, but some just don't get it. Pay attention to your child!!!! They desperately seek your approval and attention. I know you can't be there at every moment. But, be present when you can be there. I digress, sorry. I'm stepping off my soap box now.....

After we got home and got Kendrick fed, I put Cavett to bed. We talked about our lunch and how special it was. I told him, "Thank you for making me a Mommy, Cavett." His response was, "Awwwww" and he gave me a big hug. He's a sweet kid.

Happy Early Mother's Day to all the Mothers and Mother's-to-Be in my life!

P.S.-Pictures are updated on our website.

Add 'em up

Yesterday was Teacher Appreciation Day at Cavett's school. So, before school we went to the grocery store to pick up some flowers. On our way there we were talking about all his different teachers we needed to buy a flower for-Ms. Jan, Ms. Carol, Ms. Carlino, Ms. Frye, Ms. Beth and Ms. Becky. I held up a finger for each teacher. Immediately, Cavett said "5 and 1." I rephrased and said "5 plus 1, makes...." He counted and said 6. He really likes this game. Adding is pretty easy for him. And he can do numbers other than just adding 1. Subtracting, other than our "eating story" (There once was a boy named Cavett and he had 3 bites of food. He ate one and then he had 2 left) is more difficult. It will come, but I'm so glad that he finds learning "fun."

P.S.-Thanks Uncle Tim for the shirt!!! Way cool!

Going to the Theatre

This morning the family went to the theatre. It was Cavett's first real experience besides a movie. His teacher, Ms. Jan, told us about the Company On Stage and that her daughter was the lead in "Puss in Boots". It sounded right up our alley! The theater was very small and intimate--just right for kids. The time was perfect and Cavett had read the story several times before. Cavett was fairly attentive, but kept asking when he would see the ogre. Unfortunately, I assume for the fear factor, the ogre was heard and not seen until he turned into a mouse. Kendrick also enjoyed it. He actually watched most of it, even when given the opportunity to nurse he wanted to watch instead. Afterward, Cavett got the autograph of every single cast member. He was mesmerized! The next show they have will be Sleeping Beauty. I imagine this will be a theatre we will frequent often.

On a side note, Kendrick is loving teething biscuits now. They are really pretty gross to me and make a HUGE mess, but sometimes it's worth if you need a bit of time. This morning he was so messy, he hardly looked like himself. This is a picture when he didn't realize he had placed the biscuit on his head and then kept looking for it. Pretty funny!

Walker, Texas Ranger

Ha! I really got some of you with that title! (No, Anna's baby still hasn't arrived yet). I did however just find a Hollywood actor ready to take on Oprah and her "book club." Granted, he isn't terribly popular right now, but who says being popular means you are right? Check out http://wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=57827.