He's Growing Up

Around 4:30 my doorbell rang several times, so I figured either it was a kid or someone was in need of help. I went to the door and saw Cameron along with his older sister, Milan. He asked if Sean could come out to play. I couldn't believe that this was starting already. I remember playing with my neighborhood friends as a girl, but not at 3. I grabbed my shoes and went outside with them. They rode on each other's scooters and then Cameron asked if he could come play inside our house and Sean said, "yes, you can". So, the next thing I knew, I had 3 children playing at my house. I flashed forward to the years to come. They all had a great time. Sean, who had not napped, was absolutely wild, but he did share his toys. I was able to get dinner cooked and then Sean had a small melt down when the kids had to leave, but all in all it was a good evening.

Baby Steps

I had a drs. appt. set for today, but wasn't able to keep it, so I took advantage of the fact that Maw Maw was already sitting for me and went to get a haircut. Afterwards, I met Sean and Maw Maw at I-Hop for brunch. Sean behaved "so so". Not really bad, but not great either. Maw Maw took him shopping while I headed home to do some much needed housework.
After Sean's nap, I promised him that he could ride his bike. As soon as we got outside, he saw Cameron and got so excited. He yelled out for Cameron to come play with him. Cameron rode Sean's bike while Sean rode Cameron's scooter. Now, for my proud mommy moment. I heard Sean ask Cameron if he could ride his bike and when Cameron didn't get off, Sean then asked for my help. Yeah, Sean. He used his words instead of pushing or grabbing the bike back. I couldn't be prouder and we told Kenny all about when he got home. We're slowly but surely getting there with social skills!!

The Great Outdoors

Today was a beautiful day outside!! Sean had school today and I was hoping that they would spent a lot of time outside, which they did. On the way, Sean told me that he wants to ride a school bus. I explained to him that his school doesn't have one, but that when he is bigger, he can ride one. This afternoon, he stood up on his tip toes and said, "when I get this big, I can ride the bus, mommy". He wants to grow up so fast.

After his nap, we went outside to enjoy the cool weather. He rode his big boy bike and he is great at doing this now! Then, still on his quest to pet a bird, he sat down in the road and put his palms up and said, "mommy, I'm going to catch a bird". He wound up crying when I told him that most birds don't like to be held because it is so much fun for them to fly. He's determined to pet a bird. He got to hold a baby chick at a petting zoo and since then, has been fascinated with birds.

After dinner, we played in the backyard and then went out front where Sean saw Cameron. Cameron is our newly turned 5 yr old neighbor across the street. I wish that I had brought my camera, but it's a good thing that I probably didn't since Cameron was in a shirt and his undies!! Sean was so cute, calling out "hey, Cameron" and running over to play with him. They both got their shovels out and began digging and filling buckets with dirt. Afterwards, they were both covered in orange clay (the dirt over here) and we went home and hosed off.

Sean had the best time today!!