Grandma AND Grandpa to the Rescue

About two months ago Trenton came to me and asked me to help him find his light saber that he had gotten from Disneyland last Christmas. After ripping his room apart we were never able to find it...I have no idea how he lost it. Oh well I thought at the time...he will forget about it and that is one less toy to store.

Once again, a couple of weeks ago, Trenton again asked me to help him find his light saber. Again, no luck. So then I started feeling bad for the kid, so I told him to call Grandma and ask her if she could get him a new light saber the next time she and Grandpa went to Disneyland (they have passes).

Of course, Grandma was excited to help her "mister man". She called to warn me earlier this week that the task was accomplished and instead of waiting to bring it with her when she came up to help with the baby, she was putting it in the mail! I did not tell Trenton it was on the way, so when he got to open the box today, it was like Christmas morning!

Of course...this light saber is not as simple or as QUIET as the one I got for him. This one is a cool Buzz Lightyear light saber that not only lights up, but makes three different noises! He immediatly called Grandma to thank her, and those were about the only words he got out before he threw me the phone and was off playing!

Thanks for comming to the rescue Grandma...and of course Grandpa!

Precious Moments

WARNING: This post does not have pictures attached, but is just a sappy mom with very hormone filled feelings runny thru her body!
This week Josh did not have school, so he worked a 3/10 work week so he could be home with us on Thursday and Friday. So...of course I took advantage of the fact he was home and put him to work getting last minute baby things out of storage, fixing up rental houses, and getting the van fixed.
So as we left the house on Friday at 11 to take the car in, I was in the mind set that we were dropping it off and then heading home. Well, of course we had to stop and get some lunch after the drop off and while there, Josh asked what I wanted to do for the day. I told him it was his day off so he could choose. After some discussion we decided to take Trenton to Thanksgiving point where they have a really cool Dinosaur Museum. Trenton was so excited when he saw where we were and even more excited to show Daddy all around since he had never been there before.
After the museum we saw a crowd down by the barn, so we decided to investigate. Turns out they had several halloween activities going on for the kids. So we decided to go to the "Barn Boo" where Trenton got to have his face painted, ride a pony, a wagon ride, play the ring toss and football toss, decorate cookies, bowl...need I go on?
As I stood in line for the clown, Josh and Trenton went to play the football toss together. Of course as I stood from afar and watched my two boys play I could not help the tears that started down my face. Even as I write this post I am looking thru tears. I am so grateful and blessed to have the little family that I have. To have such a good husband that works so hard for our family, and yet takes his time off to play with us and teach Trenton all the knowledge that he has. And as I get ready to bring yet another little boy into the mix, with all my little concerns of how he will fit into our crazy home, I know that it will all just work out. With the love of his parents, and of his big brother, this little one will figure it all out too.
As I reflect on the day's activities I remind myself that not everything has to be a planned out day. Just being with my family and spending time together turned out to be one of the best days we have had for a while. Once we got home at about 10 that night, we then had to finish our day all snuggling together in our bed, where Trenton fell asleep making sure that he was touching both Mommy and Daddy!

More Halloween Fun

So to pass some time today we found yet another Halloween project...we made spider suckers. I thought for sure this one would be much easier than the graveyard...but I learned a valuable lesson, never give a kid candy while doing a project...they get a little distracted!We both still had a good time and now have some fun things to hand out to his friends. It was a good learning project for him as well as he had to count out 4 "legs"and 2 eyes for me everytime!

Although he was more intrigued with his sucker, he said he still had a good time and that he loves to do projects with Mommy. I love this little boy so much!

Halloween Crafts

So...I decided that I spend too much time on the computer while Trenton plays in his room and that we needed to spend more time together doing things. After all...what is the point of being a stay at home mom if we are in seperate rooms all the time? So, knowing that my boy LOVES to do "projects"I found a fun one to do together on the internet. We made a graveyard out of an egg carton!

Trenton loves to paint all by himself...no help from Mommy!I love to see how his little hands work so well!He was so proud of our project. He keeps it on the kitchen table for decoration. I must admit it was fun...a little messy...but very fun! I love you big boy!