Anything like daddy

My sister came over the other day and handed me Brad Paisley's new CD and said you must listen to #8 now!! This song fits Seth and Dylan to a tee! Dylan is so much like his daddy (well, from stories I have heard I don't think Dylan is quite as mischievous!!). I love that. If Dylan turns out as funny, kind, and handsome as his daddy he will be a lucky man! Of course, he has lots of his mommy too!!
This weekend Seth took Dylan to a real gold course. Not the driving range, not the putt putt, but the real course!! Here in Topeka we have a small 9 hole course, that is perfect for Dylan to go to right now! He LOVED it! Seth LOVED it too! He called me to tell me all about it--it was so cute!! We had to go back Sunday so I could watch (oh, and take pictures!).

My little artist

Dylan got Kai Lan magna doodle for his birthday and he LOVES it!! His favorite thing to draw on it is Seth and I. Take a look at two of his many creations! He even likes to give us descriptions sometimes. How kind he is to his dear mommy!

What a fun day!

There is nothing better than spending a day with my 2 favorite guys...even if it does include worms and fish!!

Happy 4th

This song always makes me think of the 4th of July. Not because it is played a hundred times on that day. Not because it is about The USA. But because it makes me think of 4th of July when I was growing up. Every year we would set up lawn chairs in our driveway and watch the parade. We were so lucky that the parade route in our town went right down our street. It was a great parade and something I will always remember. Later in the afternoon we would head to old town Lenexa (where we lived) and look at all the stands that would be set up. In the evening we would watch the fireworks show that was put on by the town. We would always seem to be close to the band and they would ALWAYS play God Bless The USA. I would stand next to my dad and sing along with him. It is a song that, know matter what day of the year it is played, I think of my dad.



Now that I have my own family, we are making new memories, that I hope Dylan will always remember. 4th of July is Seth's favorite holiday. He LOVES fireworks! I have never in my life lit a firework, so it is something new to me. Every year we go over to his parent's house, have a BBQ and once it gets dark enough they guys (Seth, his brother, and dad) have a hay day!! It is fun to watch!! What isn't fun, is watching them sweep up the mess for an hour or so once they are done!!!

I would say Seth is passing it down to Dylan!! This is just the beginning! Seth and his dad will make another run to the fireworks stand later this afternoon.

Sidewalk paint

I don't know who loves sidewalk chalk more...me or Dylan!

Secretly I was always excited to be a teacher so I could write on the chalk board. Trust me, I am soooo happy I don't have to write on one, I love my dry erase board!! Also, writing on a chalk board is not the reason I wanted to be a teacher, it was just an added perk!!

Today we tried sidewalk chalk paint. It was a birthday present, and it was pretty fun. He got 3 bright colors, a roller brush, and a paint brush. I squirted the colors in his paint tray and he went to town. He loved it!

I didn't really care where he got the paint, it all comes off...plus it really adds some color to our driveway and porch.

I don't know, there might have been more on Dylan than on the driveway. Thank goodness for a hose!

Seth came home to this! He said, does this stuff come off?? Well, of course! Do you think I would let Dylan get it all over him if it didn't come off!!! He thought Dylan looked like a clown! Shortly after this picture we went to the backyard, stripped down to undies (Dylan, not me) and got hosed down before heading in the house!! What a fun summer day!

Hungry, Hungry Hippos

I loved this game when I was little.

I have been eyeing it for a while to get for Dylan.

When I saw that it was on sale at Target I decided to get it for him.

He LOVES it.

I love it too.

However...after 20 minutes or so, it gets a little loud. He gets a little loud. And I get a little headache!! Oh well, nothing better than hearing your own child laugh out loud. The headaches are worth it!!

We are taking it to Aunt Ashley and Uncle Brad's for the 4th. Don't be surprised if it gets left at their house. On accident of course.

How?

How did that sweet, tiny baby of mine that I brought home just about 3 years ago turn into such a big boy?

I will admit it, I went to give him just one more goodnight kiss last night and then I came out to Seth with some tears in my eyes.

I asked, where did the baby go?

We have a 3 year old.

He isn't a baby anymore.

I want to freeze time and keep him at this stage.

I think at that moment Seth was thinking...why did I come home today...when I am away I can watch the ball game in peace without my over emotional wife crying because our son turned 3!!!!

Ok, so I doubt Seth thought that, this was our first Tuesday together in over 5 weeks (well except for Disney!!). And...lucky him...he's home until at least Sunday!!



On to the reason for this post...

As you know from yesterdays blog, Dylan is 3. He seems so grown up. Today he took a break from playing, got his markers, looked at me in the eye and said, "I have to do my work before I go to school in that house." What...when did you grow up so much? Why did I let this happen so quickly? As I know, thanks to my husband, it did happen, and it will continue to happen, so I might as well get over it and deal with it!!!

In a few short weeks Dylan will be going to that school in that house! For the last 2 weeks in July he will go to Creative Play Camp. It is for 3 hours everyday for 2 weeks. I am excited for him to go, but I don't know who will cry more....mommy or Dylan!!! Ever since Dylan was 6 weeks old and I went back to work, Seth's mom has watched Dylan. He has never gone to someone outside of the family...not because I don't want him too, we just haven't had to. So, I know in 3 weeks when I drop Dylan off at "that house" it will be an emotional morning.




Doing his work!