Saturday, June 13, 2009
Rainy Day Gear
It's a rainy day in Kentucky so out comes the raincoat and boots. Except as we're trying to get out the door Liam insists that in order to go out in the rain one must have a rain hat, too. After much convincing, he finally agreed that the hood of a raincoat is just as acceptable as a rain hat (maybe just not as much fun!).
Friday, June 12, 2009
Happy Birthday, Gandma!...and Papa, too!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
We were lucky enough to have Gandma and Papa here to celebrate Gandma's birthday and include Papa, too, for an early birthday wish! We enjoyed lunch at Columbia Steak House in Lexington (good idea, Papa!) and dinner together at home. Gandma was nice enough to share her birthday cake with Papa so they each had a candle to blow out...with Liam's help, of course! The wearing of tissue paper as hats was also a fun event!
Vacation Bible School
We thought we'd give VBS at try this year...Liam just made the cut-off as long as a parent stuck around. He was excited about "Crocodile Dock" week. Upon arrival, we checked in and they placed Liam into group "A". (Remember, he loves his alphabet!). He became very excited about the letter "A" and proceeded to sound out the letter...AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! The poor gal jumped back thinking Liam was screaming at her...I had to play translator and explain to her that he was just very happy about his group letter, "A"!
Unfortunately, Liam was a bit disappointed in the program. First of all, believe it or not, there were no actual crocodiles there which was probably Mommy's mistake by talking "Crocodile Dock" up so much to spark an interest.
Also, the basic lessons were definitely geared towards older kids. The first lesson was held outside on the grass and since one of Liam's texture aversions is prickly grass this was not a fun idea. He is a good problem solver, however. So when he noticed the nearby "Mt. Sinai" (a pile of sofa cushions), he figured that was the seat meant for him. No big deal, right? Right. Well, that is until Fr. Linh decided to come running and dive head first into the, well, Mt. Sinai. He's such a fun priest...but then after he graced us with his presence and left, well, you know..."Open Season on Mt. Sinai". So throughout the entire lesson, Mommy tried to convince Liam that maybe he could sit and try to listen and leave the climbing to Moses! That is, tried with no avail.
After the first lesson, we headed inside for arts and crafts. Liam actually did quite well with this station. Thank goodness because this station was held in the church while mass was taking place...the only partitions were draped curtains.
Then we headed outside for snack...Liam liked this station. After snack, we headed over to a couple more stations before wrapping things up inside with some songs and prayers.
I wasn't too surprised when Liam decided he didn't want to go back. I think it was a combination of things including the time of day (6:30 - 8:00...Liam's usually in the bath tub by 7 pm), Gandma and Papa were here and we had been busy, busy, busy the week and weekend before, and the program was just a little too advanced for his attention span.
No complaints though...we'll try again next summer!
Unfortunately, Liam was a bit disappointed in the program. First of all, believe it or not, there were no actual crocodiles there which was probably Mommy's mistake by talking "Crocodile Dock" up so much to spark an interest.
Also, the basic lessons were definitely geared towards older kids. The first lesson was held outside on the grass and since one of Liam's texture aversions is prickly grass this was not a fun idea. He is a good problem solver, however. So when he noticed the nearby "Mt. Sinai" (a pile of sofa cushions), he figured that was the seat meant for him. No big deal, right? Right. Well, that is until Fr. Linh decided to come running and dive head first into the, well, Mt. Sinai. He's such a fun priest...but then after he graced us with his presence and left, well, you know..."Open Season on Mt. Sinai". So throughout the entire lesson, Mommy tried to convince Liam that maybe he could sit and try to listen and leave the climbing to Moses! That is, tried with no avail.
After the first lesson, we headed inside for arts and crafts. Liam actually did quite well with this station. Thank goodness because this station was held in the church while mass was taking place...the only partitions were draped curtains.
Then we headed outside for snack...Liam liked this station. After snack, we headed over to a couple more stations before wrapping things up inside with some songs and prayers.
I wasn't too surprised when Liam decided he didn't want to go back. I think it was a combination of things including the time of day (6:30 - 8:00...Liam's usually in the bath tub by 7 pm), Gandma and Papa were here and we had been busy, busy, busy the week and weekend before, and the program was just a little too advanced for his attention span.
No complaints though...we'll try again next summer!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
"Backyard" Skinny Dipping
Liam's Uncle Paul and Aunt Margaret gave him a Dinosaur Swimming Pool for his birthday...what fun...so we thought.
Despite the fact that we exposed Liam to swimming pools from 6 months old, he is very timid around water until he gets acclimated...Plus he still has texture aversions to different things off and on. So when he climbed his new pool slide and slid into the water, he was not happy about remaining wet once he climbed out of the pool. I guess he figured the best way to solve that problem was to strip down to bare bottom! At first we didn't know what or why he was reacting this way but once we realized we figure what the heck...he's only three.
Our only question? Why on earth does the sensation of feeling wet bother him while plopping down in the sandbox is fun, fun, fun?!
Despite the fact that we exposed Liam to swimming pools from 6 months old, he is very timid around water until he gets acclimated...Plus he still has texture aversions to different things off and on. So when he climbed his new pool slide and slid into the water, he was not happy about remaining wet once he climbed out of the pool. I guess he figured the best way to solve that problem was to strip down to bare bottom! At first we didn't know what or why he was reacting this way but once we realized we figure what the heck...he's only three.
Our only question? Why on earth does the sensation of feeling wet bother him while plopping down in the sandbox is fun, fun, fun?!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Ganny's Song
When my Grandmother learned we were expecting Liam, she shared a song with me which she remembered from her school days and sang to each of her children.
A tiny turned up nose; Two cheeks just like a rose; So sweet from head to toe; That little boy of mine.
Two eyes that shine so bright; Two lips that kiss goodnight; Two arms that hold me tight; That little boy of mine.
He climbs up on my knee; For all the worlds to see; Forever you will be that little boy of mine!
I love this song for it's tender beauty and the fact that my grandmother sang this same song to my father...my son's Papa...how special in it's own rite. I've sung this song to Liam over and over each day since before he was born.
So you can imagine why shivers covered by body, my eyes filled with tears and my heart grew with love upon hearing my three year old sing it word by word to me! His sweet, innocent and angelic little voice singing out with a tender smiling and holding his gaze, eye to eye with mine...this is clearly a moment I will never forget all of my years!
A tiny turned up nose; Two cheeks just like a rose; So sweet from head to toe; That little boy of mine.
Two eyes that shine so bright; Two lips that kiss goodnight; Two arms that hold me tight; That little boy of mine.
He climbs up on my knee; For all the worlds to see; Forever you will be that little boy of mine!
I love this song for it's tender beauty and the fact that my grandmother sang this same song to my father...my son's Papa...how special in it's own rite. I've sung this song to Liam over and over each day since before he was born.
So you can imagine why shivers covered by body, my eyes filled with tears and my heart grew with love upon hearing my three year old sing it word by word to me! His sweet, innocent and angelic little voice singing out with a tender smiling and holding his gaze, eye to eye with mine...this is clearly a moment I will never forget all of my years!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Role Play Continues
Liam's role playing skills are growing, growing, growing! And he's really enjoying his alphabet sounds, too. It is lots of fun to watch him sound out the first letter of an animal word and then act out the animal...A through Z!
Papa's Week
We always enjoy our visits with Gandma and Papa. We also try to use our time well when they are here which is why we timed our yard sale with their visit. I know what your thinking but in our defense, it was Gandma's idea!
So, while Mommy, Daddy and Gandma stayed busy preparing for the two day affair (and our friend, Janelle, too...thank goodness for her yard sale expertise!), Papa stayed busy having fun, fun, fun with Liam!
Papa and Liam enjoyed the Salato Wildlife Center in Frankfort, McDonald's Playland (Liam asked Papa for pineapple and when Papa said he didn't think they had any here, Liam got up from the table and marched over to the counter. Papa joined him and asked the employee if they had any...no, just apples. Liam settled for apples), and local Mall (Liam enjoyed the Mickey Mouse store and indoor play yard. Upon leaving, poor Papa couldn't find his cell phone and had to drive back to the mall and find lost & found. Fortunately, his phone was there. Liam couldn't wait to share this with Mommy and Gandma!).
Papa, Daddy and Liam also took in the Cincinnati Zoo. They had lots of fun and especially enjoyed the "World of the Insect " exhibit! Liam had fun dressing up as an ant, too!
It was a wonderful weekend for a yard sale...we did quite well, and an even better week for time spent between Grandfather and Grandson!!!
So, while Mommy, Daddy and Gandma stayed busy preparing for the two day affair (and our friend, Janelle, too...thank goodness for her yard sale expertise!), Papa stayed busy having fun, fun, fun with Liam!
Papa and Liam enjoyed the Salato Wildlife Center in Frankfort, McDonald's Playland (Liam asked Papa for pineapple and when Papa said he didn't think they had any here, Liam got up from the table and marched over to the counter. Papa joined him and asked the employee if they had any...no, just apples. Liam settled for apples), and local Mall (Liam enjoyed the Mickey Mouse store and indoor play yard. Upon leaving, poor Papa couldn't find his cell phone and had to drive back to the mall and find lost & found. Fortunately, his phone was there. Liam couldn't wait to share this with Mommy and Gandma!).
Papa, Daddy and Liam also took in the Cincinnati Zoo. They had lots of fun and especially enjoyed the "World of the Insect " exhibit! Liam had fun dressing up as an ant, too!
It was a wonderful weekend for a yard sale...we did quite well, and an even better week for time spent between Grandfather and Grandson!!!
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