Playdate at Luke's

This morning we had a playdate with the MOMS club. It was with Luke, Olivia and Mason. Sean had fun playing with different tractors. There were some times when he didn't want to share, but all in all he had a good time. We found out that Mason will be going to a different MDO this year which made me sad, as Kimberly is a good friend and we may not be seeing each other as much and Sean really likes Mason.

Sean also surprised me by eating a lemon muffin! It is the first time my child has ever eaten a bread product!! I'm going out to buy a lot of them.

We spent the night at Maw Maw and Dukie's, as I had to get up early and work in Maw Maw's flower bed. I think Sean's days of sleepover might be numbered because he has cried for me the last 2 times and even though I was sleeping with him, he kept saying that he wanted us to go home.

Playdate At The Water Spout Park

water in the eyes...he's done
look how far back from the water spout he is

Xander and Sean

All dry and on the top of the stairs

Today we went to the water park with some friends from our newest mommy group. Sean was the only child completely dry for quite awhile. He liked going up and down the stairs. With some coaxing, he finally went into the water. However, once he got water in his eyes, he was finished.

Playdate with Olivia

I have recently joined a playgroup called the MOMS Club of Covington. It is a group that not only does playdates, but is geared to charity work and fun for the mommies, as well. They have playdates according to age groups which I love. Sean is one for 3 and almost 4 yr olds. We won't be in playgroups for too much longer, as Sean's school days and length of time at school will increase in the next 2 years.

All of the people had other plans for this playdate and I felt so badly because having run a playgroup, I know how horrible it is when you plan something and no one shows up. So, Sean and I headed over to Abita Springs for the playdate. Sean, surprisingly, gets along better with girls than with boys his own age. He played very nicely with Olivia. There was no pushing or shoving and he even asked Olivia if she would share with him. I was so proud of him. I wonder if I could get him in a class with all girls??? Just joking!

Ducky Joe's

Sean playing with Andrea and her camera
This was a rare moment when he was still

he's a cutie

I've been running on about 4 hours of non-consecutive sleep today. Last night, I had a sore throat and still have it today. So, my patience was thin and I was just plain tired. I had promised Sean a playdate today at Ducky Joe's and wanted to keep my promise and to see some friends that I hadn't seen in awhile.

Sean had a rough time with being too aggressive and he actually got a taste of his own medicine from one of the other boys which resulted in a large red 3 yr old handprint on his cheek and a little bit of blood on his arm. He didn't shed a tear and was back to playing. I bribed him to leave by telling him he would go to Daddy's office for lunch. He loves this because there is always candy at the office. We had a nice lunch with Kenny and then headed home for a nap. All in all it was a good day. It would have been better had I slept and didn't have this danged sore throat.

Lego Fun

look what I made?

I'm still battling this funky cold, but managed to bring Sean to a playdate at Mason's house. Remember how well the sharing went yesterday? Not, today. Everything Mason had, Sean wanted and vice versa. Kimberly and I spent most of the morning pulling them apart from hitting each other because they were caught up in a Thomas the Train frenzy!

After a much needed nap, I decided to move around the furniture in Sean's room. I have no idea why, but I get in moods where I just need some change. I've decided to stick with the sports theme, but am going to change the bedding and add some new things.

While I was moving his furniture, Sean found some legos in his closet and actually occupied himself for a good while building. He was so proud of his work!

Playdate and Water Fun

Sean and I went to the Trailhead Water Park to meet a new mommy's group. Sean still isn't interested in the water, though. He likes to fill his cup and dump it, but he mainly enjoys walking up the staircase to look at the fire house or to run over and climb up on the music stage. After chasing him around in the heat for awhile, we decided to go. I was in need of more coffee and I promised Sean a lollipop at Kenny's office which was nearby. On the way home, I asked Sean what he wanted to do when he got "big" for his work, b/c he knows that Daddy was at work and he said, "I want to drive". Yesterday, he wanted to be a firefighter so he could touch the fire hydrants. :).
After his nap, he ate his snack (popcorn) and I made some cupcakes. I promised him that he could sprinkle them with the candy bits when they were cooled. After 15 min. of him asking if they were ready, I let him play in his little pool outside. He finally started pouring water on himself and then onto me!! He had a lot of fun and then enjoyed his cupcake after dinner.

Playdate With The Boys

Dominic finally deciding to get wet :)
Mason, not to happy about water in his eyes

Sean and Nico and the blue watering can :(

he's not about to get his head wet

Today, Sean had a playdate at the Trailhead (water spout park) with Nico, Dominic and Mason. Nico and Dominic are 4 and Sean and Mason are 3. All are only children. Do you see where I'm heading with this? None of them are used to sharing their toys and they try to take each others toys, as well.

Dominic had Sean's water can and when Sean saw him with it, he went nuts. Sean wanted Mason's pail and Mason almost bit him, until Kimberly stepped in. All in all, the kids had fun. Sean liked the water, but still was the only one there with dry hair. Mason and Sean liked to wander up the steps and look out at the fire station. Those boys love firetrucks.

I enjoyed getting caught up with my friends and Sean did enjoy the park for the most part. Later today, Sean and I had a great time outside blowing bubbles and talking. He is so funny!!

This evening, Kenny had to work, so Sean and I went back outside and played with his dinosaur pool. He has named the dinosaur, "dinosaur pootie". That's boys, for you. We had the best time, spraying each other with the dino's spout and then jumping in the pool. We had our clothes on and were both soaking wet, but laughing so hard. Nothing is sweeter than hearing Sean laugh.

Playdate at the Park

This morning, Sean sat by me as I drank my coffee and said, "mommy, do eye kisses". He hasn't asked for this in awhile. He calls them "eye kisses", but it is when Kenny or I blink our lashes against his face. He laughs and laughs.


We headed off to the park to meet Mason, Peyton, Kate and Maggie. Sean got to ride in his new big boy booster seat. He loved it.


Sean had fun at the park, but was most excited that after the park, he would get to ride in Nanny's car. He loves riding in people's cars. Nanny needed me and Sean to sit in her car with Ashley while she ran into Abita to drop off some things for Uncle Joey's surprise party tomorrow night.


When, we got home, he fell asleep right away and I had to wake him up, so he would sleep tonight. After this, we went shopping because I needed some clothes. When, we came home, he watched me try them on and said, "mommy, that's so cute". I laughed because after I dress him, I tell him to let me look at him and I tell him how cute he looks. Here are some pics from the park.

A Day of Play

We were in a bit of a rush this morning to make a playdate here in town. Sean was very sassy this morning. I caught him trying to climb the refrigerator and when I told him to get down, he told me "no" and then to "stop it" when I put him in time out. After this, we finally left. Of course, it started to rain when we got into the car and Sean always wants to ride his bike before we go somewhere. I had to talk him out of that, so we could head over to Josh's house.

Sean is in the "mine" phase, so the entire playdate while he was playing with Josh's toys, all I heard from him was "mine, mine". I will be so glad when this phase is over! He did tell me that he had fun which I'm sure he did since he was the one with all of the toys!

We then headed over to Chick-Fil-A to meet Nanny (my sister) and Sean's cousins, Abby and Ashley for lunch. Sean was so good and I made sure to praise him. He ate a little bit and then we went into the play area and he had a ball climbing into the tunnel and then going down the slide. A meltdown was averted by Nanny. When it was time to go, Sean was ready to throw himself on the floor, but Nanny saved the day, by stepping in and putting his shoes on (they have to take them off in the play area).

I tried to get Sean to nap, but it is hit or miss and today was a miss. After trying to get him to rest, we went to ride his bike and to look at the new house that is being built. He got to see a "big truck", so he was happy. So, with no naptime, this was a very, very long day!