Funny Bits

Alexis was particularly hilarious today. While we were shopping for her ballet shoes today (more on dance later!), she was dancing around the store to the music, and yelled out " THAT'S MY JAM MOMMY!" And continued to hop around the aisle. Tonight, while we were playing I let her drink juice out of a small but still open cup. She begged for it. I gave in, but I told her she could not under any circumstances leave the kitchen with the cup. She (just like I thought would happen) bent over and spilled her juice all over the kitchen floor then said, "What in the world?! I need to mop this mess up!" As I was putting her to bed she asked for a drink. I told her that she could have a few sips, and I would go and get her something. "Leave the door open Mommy!" She likes to remind me of that, she knows when the door closes I'm not coming back. So as I was leaving she yelled out, " M&M'S!" I walked back to her and said "What? We don't even own M&M'S!" She burst into a hilarious fit of giggles. Then I heard, "GUMMIES!" And didn't even wait for me to respond before she about fell out of her bed laughing.I turned to leave again, and she yelled "POPSICLES!", and again started giggling. Then I heard, "FRUIT!! I TRICKED YOU MOMMY. THAT'S HEALTHY!" And started laughing again. It didn't make too much sense, but we understood it anyway. Above all, it was a great stalling tactic on her part. Once she started laughing hard I couldn't help but join in and play her game. I also kept the laughing going by tickling her every time she yelled out some sort of junk food....and then I tickled her for tricking me :)

Preschool Bound!

Alexis is in preschool now! I truly can't believe it!! She got moved to the preschool class 3 months early, because she was potty trained and has surpassed the 2 year old curriculum! We are so proud of her! She loves preschool. She brings work home everyday, and she is already learning so much! She already knows all of her colors, shapes, and several of her letters so her work is pretty easy for her. Today she made an egg, and a rainbow! She has also made a baby chick that is hanging on the wall of her classroom. She also likes daycare because she get to eat Cheetos. She only occasionally gets to eat them at home. But, boy does she love them! I've already got a box to collect all of her work in to keep and scrap book with. So, congratulations Alexis for moving on and moving up! Daddy and I are so proud of our little girl!

Go Get A New Baby Mommy!

Alexis has become obsessed with babies, and being a big sister. (We are not expecting!) All of this started at daycare when one of her best friends had just gotten a new baby brother. She saw the baby, and she wanted one too. And not just any baby. A baby brother, "that was cute and sweet!" So all she talked about was how she wanted to be a big sister, and asked if she could have one too. Everyday. So here's how one of those conversations went.

Alexis: Mommy, can I have a baby brother?

Me: I don't know if you will ever have a baby brother. We don't get to pick.

Alexis: Why not?

Me: God will give us the baby that is right for us. He will decided if you get a baby brother or a baby sister.

Alexis: Oh....Mommy, let's go get a new baby.

Me: You don't get them at a store.

Alexis: Ohhh...

Me: The baby will grow in Mommy's tummy. Just like you did. (I showed her a picture of me pregnant with her)

Alexis: You need to grow a new baby Mommy...Just go get one.

Me: Maybe someday.....

Truth be told, we can't wait to have another baby. In fact we were planning on having another baby by late May/early June of this year. But, due to insurance rules we had to wait to use our insurance. We always wanted our kids three years apart, but now they will be about 4 years apart. And we are finally okay with that. It's been hard to wait when we want another child so badly, but it will definitely be worth the wait when I hold that new baby in my arms, and Alexis will finally be a big sister. But until that day comes we are just thoroughly enjoying spending this time with our daughter, because even though it seems like such a long time away (especially since we aren't pregnant yet) I know how quickly the past 3 years have gone by, and this will be the last year (hopefully) only having our baby girl by herself.

Gymnastics...Take 2

When we still lived in Conway we took Alexis to one gymnastics class to see if she liked it. Before we were able to really enroll her in classes, we moved. Well, we are trying this out again, and we started tonight! I finally found a place with good references to take her to gymnastics. She has been begging to go to gymnastics class, and to do tap and ballet. She has been begging for a good 2 months, so we finally decided that it was something that she truly wanted to do, and got her started. I called yesterday to see if there were any spots left for her age group, and how much they cost. (Perk of living in the middle of nowhere....gymnastics classes are really really cheap!) Shle told us if we wanted to we could start her on Thursday night so we would get the whole month in. So today I signed her up for class, we bought a light pink leotard, and scooted her off to class. It. was. precious! We weren't allowed to sit in the same room with her because there is no room, but we could look in through a door, and Alexis had so much fun. She tried everything. Her teacher also alternated counting and talking in English and Spanish. Alexis counted along with her in both languages. :) She does, however, need to learn to wait her turn in line at the water fountain. Once she gave up getting a drink of water and ran to go play. My patient child :). But, it was her first class and she catches on to things quickly so I know it will be great. Alexis surprised us twice tonight. One, they were hanging from a bar and doing a flip. I told Michael, "She will never do this. She doesn't like to dangle, she won't hang on." And that little booger hung onto that bar so tight and kicked her feet back over her head! I couldn't believe it! Next, they were jumping on the trampoline for 10 seconds each. I told Michael, "I betcha she won't get down once her 10 seconds are up." And of course...she hopped right down once the teacher got to 10! I guess I need to have a little more faith in my daughter! The funniest moment of the night was a little conversation I heard between Alexis and her teacher. They were doing forward rolls down the mat, one right after another.

Alexis rolled onto her back and looked up at her teacher....

Alexis: "I can do gymnastics!"

Teacher: " This is gymnastics so you better get moving."

It was so funny. Alexis was having so much fun. I don't know if it was the picture that was funny, or the actual words, but I laughed so hard. She was apparently not suppose to stop and chit chat on the mat :).

It was a successful night, and she loved it. She was a little mad about the fact that we couldn't do ballet today too, but we told her we would go talk to the dance teacher next week. Her gymnastics teacher told me after class that she was very surprised that Alexis was counting with her in Spanish, and English for that matter, and that she did really well. She wandered around a little bit, but it was her first class and that was to be expected for her age. Her class is ages 3-6 so since she's not even 3 yet she is definitely the youngest in her class. The only reason they let her in was because she was potty trained. And, at a whole 26 lbs. she's also the smallest. I hope Alexis continues to enjoy herself, and if she doesn't....there's always ballet!

New Car!

Yay! We finally got a new (to us) vehicle! We got a great deal on a 2007 Envoy. I love it! I was however a little sad to get rid of our blue car, only because it was the car we brought Alexis home from the hospital in when she was born. But, even with the sentimental value we were happy to trade it in on the Envoy. It is much more reliable, and I don't have to worry about getting stuck anywhere. We think the blue car was beginning to burn oil, very slowly if it was, but I didn't like chancing it. So, we are very happy and excited and hopefully this car will last us a long time. :)

Baby Charlie

This is Baby Charlie. He was found roaming the streets around our school this morning. One of the teachers picked him up and went door to door asking if anyone knew this puppy or where he belonged. They got nothing, so they started looking for a home for him. I went to the 6th grade room, and he ran up to me! This was the first I knew of this puppy. He was cute and I wanted to play with him so I asked if I could puppy sit for the rest of the day. She of course said sure, and I took off with him. My kids did really well having the puppy in class. Luckily, when they first came in and saw him it was their lunch time, and so it was okay for them to mess with the puppy. (We eat lunch in our classroom)Once I got them all settled and eating I told them if they couldn't leave the puppy alone during class time I was sending the puppy to the 2nd grade. They wanted that puppy in there so bad, it was probably the best they have acted since Christmas break was over. Maybe I need him everyday.... New class pet?? I doubt my principal would like that. Anyway, Michael's cousins saw him on my Facebook page, and wanted him! They are coming to get him on Thursday! So we are puppy sitting, and I'm having a ball. He is the sweetest puppy!! Alexis named him Baby Charlie, and he has slept most of the night. Alexis has been such a good helper with this puppy. He sat in her lap in the car, and was a little angel on the way home from seeing Michael at work. This puppy has been pulled on, drug around, and loved to death by this little girl. He is going to be a great dog! When we got home I put an old collar of Piper's on him to take him outside, and Alexis wanted to walk him. Since he is about 5 lbs., I let her. She was great with him. She walked him, and he went pee pee. She said, "Good boy Baby Charlie! Let's go inside now!!" She's given him treats, played fetch with him, and hidden his toys when she thought he "needed to stop playing and rest" She opened the huge bin of dog food, and filled the dog bowl to the top with food. They she tried to stuff the food in his mouth when he wouldn't eat. " He needs a snack Mommy, to get strong!" And, when he was crying in his dog house while I gave her a bath, as soon as she could she ran to his crate and said, "Don't cry Baby Charlie, I will come back to love you soon." It's been precious watching her be so careful and loving to this little puppy. I almost hate to see him go. Almost. If she's this much help with a new baby, then Michael and I will be in good shape! This sweet little dogs life has changed forever, and he is just soaking it up!

Christmas in Florida: Christmas Day

Oh good grief! I give up posting about this in detail. Long story short. We went to Animal Kingdom after opening Christmas gifts at the condo. We had a wonderful day, except Michael was a little sick, but he was a trooper and we saw pretty much everything we wanted to. Then we went to my grandparents for a few days, and we got to see my cousins, who had never met Alexis before, and she was able to charm them for hours :). We had a wonderful trip, and we have wonderful memories! I will post some pictures eventually. The End.
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