So Smart...

Remember when I said in the past that "my boy is wicked smaht"...well turns out I was right.

Alexander wanted to write his name on Daddy's card all by himself and he did JUST that! And here is the final result:

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful fathers!

Especially - Daddy, Pop Pop & Papi

Love always,
Alexander

Big Show...

Today was Alexander's final gymnastics show of the semester. To wrap up the season, the kids had a big show where they showed off their skills & everything they learned! Mommy, Daddy & Mimi were there to watch Alexander.The kids did great and everyone had a blast! Alexander did a fantastic job showing off all of his skills! When he was introduced he came running in full of energy and did a crazy hop! They had the kids go through their routines (by alphabetical order) which included the uneven bars, floor routine and then the balance beam.Alexander was great on all the routines and although I thought he'd nail the floor routine as he does that stuff all the time he did just as good on the uneven bars & especially on the balance beam.
After all the kids went through their routines, they had a medal ceremony which was very cute and then the kids all took a class picture. Overall it was fun & adorable.

Stanley Cup Champs...

The Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup in the first time in 39 years and Alexander was ecstatic! You would have thought he watched each & every game with how happy he was when he heard the good news.

And he was even more excited when Daddy gave him a special treat for going 3 nights in a row with no accidents - a Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Champs t-shirt!

Melt your Heart...

Last night, Alexander & I were saying prayers during bedtime. We were cuddled up in our bed reading books and he asked if now was a good time to say prayers. I explained that it's always a good time to say prayers. We started to say our prayers and he said "hold on Mom, I want to tell God."

So he climbs off my bed where we were reading books, he opens up the window. I asked him what he was doing as I thought we were saying our prayers and he says "God, please bless alexander, daddy & mommy"....he then shuts the window, climbs back in and gives me a huge hug! It was the sweetest thing ever and the best part was that it was so innocently cute yet he meant every word.

I pretty much broke down into tears but hugged him so he wouldn't see and think he did anything wrong to make me sad. It was completely precious.

Transitioning to Pre-K...

This week Alexander is starting to transition to the Pre-K class.

He's going to be spending time in the Pre-K class a few times this week and then a bit more next week to help him get used to the new class. Alexander is moving over with Sean while Aidan, Connor, Grace & Veronica will transition in September.

He officially starts in the Pre-K class on July 1st. My little guy is growing up fast!

Photo Recap...

Photo Recap (Monday, June 6th - Sunday, June 12th, 2011)

Photo Recap...

Photo Recap (Monday, June 6th - Sunday, June 12th, 2011)

This Week's Pics...

I apologize in advance for the quantity and quality of this week's pictures. It was such a quiet, low-key week and the weather didn't help out that we didn't really do much and I almost forgot to take pictures except at bedtime.

So the pictures might all look like they are from the same day but I assure they are all different nights however no pictures were taken on Saturday.

Weekly Glance...

Weekly Glance (Monday, June 6th - Sunday, June 12th, 2011)

• VERY low-key week both at home and at school
• He did have a good week at school with no major issues
• Earlier in the week he did have some moments where he was being fresh and not being nice towards his friends - we had a talk about bullying and how we are not to be mean to our friends as it makes them feel sad.
• Later in the week he said Connor called him a baby and he said he felt sad so I was able to ask him if he liked that which he said no. I explained that's how his friends feel when he's not nice to them or calls them names and that's why we don't do it
• The thunderstorm cancelled our typical date night so we went home instead and waited out the storm
• Sleeping was pretty good - most nights he managed the whole night in his room but then a couple nights he woke up because of a full/wet pull-up.
  
• Saturday morning he was whiny but thankfully got better
  
• Mimi went with Alexander & Daddy to gymnastics which he did very well, then they went out to lunch
  
• Saturday afternoon with Daddy - a few stores (got new books), then went out to dinner where he got a tour of the kitchen
• Sunday morning with Daddy and then went to Connor's birthday party in the afternoon
• Long afternoon as all the kids at the party seemed to be pretty tired and quick to cry
• Early to bed on Sunday night which was good as he was tired
  

Weekend Activities...

Weekend Activities...we had yet another busy weekend in June!

Saturday
We started the morning with a very early wake-up call from the little guy. He wanted to watch tv but I explained we were not turning on the tv that early and if he didn't want to lay there quietly he could go back into his room to read books or play. He laid there for a bit and then all of a sudden said "Mommy, I had an accident". YUP! We had to strip the bed - everything somehow got wet. Not a good way to start the day by having to strip your own bed before 5:40am. Alexander continued the morning by being very whiny for no reason well except that he was probably tired.

Then it was time for gymnastics! This week Daddy was bringing Alexander to gymnastics as Mommy had her show at Fenway Park. And for an extra treat, Mimi wanted to come to gymnastics as well but didn't know it was just Daddy so Daddy got some company. Mimi hung out for a bit and then three of them went out to lunch and played for a bit. In the afternoon, Daddy & Alexander killed some time by going to some stores as the weather was pretty crappy. Then they went to the bookstore where Alexander got some new books. The boys went out to dinner and then home for a easy-going bedtime.

Sunday
Daddy & Alexander had their morning which seemed to have less whining. Then after playing with some trains, goofing around with Mommy - we had some lunch so we could get ready to go to Connor's birthday party.

After lunch, we headed over to Connor's for his birthday party. Thankfully the weather held out and no rain so the kids could play outside on the swingset and the jumpy house. The boys all seemed to be pretty sensitive and overtired today because they all would cry and break down if someone looked at them wrong. Even Alexander who isn't a big cryer would cry over little things today. After cake and some more playing, we headed out which only created more tears because he didn't want to leave.

He took a mini nap in the car which seemed to help a bit...but then it was time for dinner which seem to cause yet another meltdown as he didn't want what Mommy made. Thankfully he seemed to be much better after tubby because bedtime was much easier than expected and he was asleep pretty quickly.

Quotes...

Here's a new one....

We were driving to Connor's birthday party and Alexander asked me a question about another driver after I told him they were not paying attention and his comment to me was:

"Well Mom, that's really unaccabub (unacceptable). they should know better"

I almost became the one not paying attention as he had me giggling

Storm Part II...

Due to the extreme heat we had yesterday & today, we had another crazy thunder/lightning storm pass through.

It was so bad that Alexander refused to have our normal date night by going to either Target or Stop & Shop because he refused to get out of the car. He just wanted to get home. Once home, the weather continued to be bad and while we were brushing our teeth a bright bolt of lightning passed in the sky, quickly followed by loud booming thunder. Needless to say, both he & I jumped half way across the room and when I looked over at him, the color had drained from his face.

Now every time it rains or there are clouds in the sky he asks me if there is going to be thunder and lightning...poor kid!

Weekend Activities...

Weekend Activities - we had quite the busy, non-stop weekend!

Saturday
Saturday morning, Mommy & Alexander headed to gymnastics where he did a great job with his flips and even went to the top bar on the uneven bars. He will now walk the entire length of the balance beam without trying to get off half way through - progress!

That afternoon, he and Daddy went over Steve & Carolyn's for Nick's birthday. He got to see the boys, hang out with Michael and visit with Grandma & Pop-pop. The boys played ball, tag and enjoyed hanging out. Although it was a bit too chilly to go swimming, he did sit by the pool and put his feet in.

He had such a long, good day that he fell asleep in the car pretty quickly for Daddy

Sunday
Sunday morning, Alexander "helped" Daddy change the faucet in the kitchen. Okay, so he didn't really help but he did poke his head in the kitchen every now & then. Later on, Mommy & Alexander headed out to go to Sophia's christening - Sophia is the latest addition to the Spaulding clan! Chris & Claire were at the church as well so Alexander got to sit with them and it kept him entertained. After the church, we went over to Peter & Arlene's to celebrate. Alexander loved playing with the kids and he spent the day in the jumpy house.

He also did a great job with my cousin Kelly's little dog and loved to joke around with Funny Billy. We got home pretty late so he took a shower and then we headed up to bed! As he had a pretty busy weekend, he was asleep fairly quickly.

Photo Recap...

Photo Recap (Monday, May 30th - Sunday, June 5th, 2011)

Photo Recap...

Photo Recap (Monday, May 30th - Sunday, June 5th, 2011)

Weekly Glance...

Weekly Glance (Monday, May 30th - Sunday, June 5th, 2011)

• Mommy & Alexander had a good day on Monday as there was no school/work due to the holiday
• That Monday, we went for a walk and then over to the lake for a bit
• Alexander had a good week at school - no issues or timeouts
• Slept in his bed the entire night the whole week
  
• After school on Tuesday, Mommy & Alexander went to the playground and then Panera
  
• Huge storm Wednesday night (thunder/lightning/tornado warning) - lost power and Alexander was pretty freaked out due to the lightning/thunder
• Alexander & Mommy cuddled up during the storm
• Alexander & Daddy had a boys night on Thursday
  
• Gymnastics, Saturday morning with Mommy and then he & Daddy headed over to Steve & Carolyn's to celebrate Nick's birthday
• Played with the boys all afternoon, sat by the pool, visit with Grandma & Pop-pop
• Sunday morning with Daddy and then Mommy & Alexander went to Sophia's christening
• Played with Chris & Claire at Peter & Arlene's for the party in the afternoon
  

Hunker Down...

Last night a really bad storm passed through our area - so bad that we actually had tornadoes touch down and do some severe damage. In our area, we get rain, snow (blizzards & nor'easter) but we don't get the crazy severe weather like tornadoes, earthquakes, etc. So when something like that happens it's pretty much havoc around here.

We had a tornado warning for our area until about 8pm and then a watch until later in the evening. Thankfully we were spared a tornado but we did get massive rain along with a severe thunder/lightning storm.

Daddy picked up Alexander from school and managed to get home before the storm hit...however it hit soon after. We had Alexander preoccupied for most of the time before bedtime so he didn't really realize the lightning and the thunder wasn't that bad....however it came about 30 minutes after he fell asleep. It was so bad that lightning/thunder hit our area at the same time with a loud crack and then *bam* the power went out. And that pretty much did Alexander in ....he woke with a start and then was freaked out because there was no power.

Daddy got flashlights and candles going while Mommy stayed with Alexander trying to get him calm and to fall back asleep however the lightning was so bright followed by some powerful thunder that it wasn't happening. Then the 2nd wave of storms came through at about 9pm and for almost a straight hour we had thunder & lightning nonstop. Finally, I brought Alexander into our room and the two of us cuddled up trying to wait it out...at about 10pm Alexander fell asleep cuddled up under my arm and I dozed off minutes after he did.

Needless to say - Alexander is not a fan.

My boy is wicked smaht...

Here is a video of Alexander reading his book

Photo Recap...

Photo Recap (Monday, May 23rd - Sunday, May 29th, 2011)