The Walder family: days off

Between being a wife, a mom, and working three 12 hr days a week, I generally stay very busy. Work is sometimes a good mental break from the day to day stuff at home - laundry, cook, clean, and often times, whiny boys. But, when I am at work, all I am doing is thinking about those whiny boys and missing them like crazy. So, I again look forward to my days off with them. We usually don't spend them doing anything too exciting, but manage to stay entertained anyway.

We had another decent day this week (weather-wise), and were able to spend a little more time outside at the park and riding bikes. Grady never minds if it's raining or snowing, but I sure do. We are all looking forward to summer.

This week I also took Grady to get enrolled in preschool - yay! While I was registering him, a lady took him back to one of the classrooms to play. Grady grabbed her hand and happily walked away with her, not even looking back at me! They played with little rubber cars, trucks, planes, and busses of all different colors. Grady lined them up, counting them, naming them, and saying all the right colors. The teacher was very impressed, saying she can't believe how smart he is and this is why he never sleeps-his brain never shuts off (I had mentioned he may be a little cranky since he had been up since 4:15 that morning). Anyway, I was very happy to see how much he enjoyed himself - I think he will do well and really enjoy preschool this fall. Even though it is only twice a week, it will be a good break from the everyday routine (with a little added structure as well) and good to spend more time around other kids and adults.

After preschool enrollment we had a play date with one of my coworkers little boys at their house. Grady really enjoyed that. So many new toys to play with! Drew just hung out in the middle of all the ruckus , mellow as usual, and chewed on all the toys.

Yesterday, Grady enjoyed his weekly gymnastics class and seems to do better each week. Even though it is still a parent-toddler class, he is learning to listen to his teacher more, interacting with the other kids more, using manners, sharing, and is trying new things each day. I looked at him this week (as he was making shapes of the letters of the alphabet with his body) and realized what a proud mama I am :)

Today is raining...again... so we have been entertaining ourselves indoors again. After spending 15 minutes racing Grady's remote control lightening mcqueen car around the kitchen island and watching him chase after it, saying "again, again!" (and Drew squealing and laughing hysterically as he watched), we watched some cartoons, played with cars & trains, and painted pictures for daddy. Now is nap time, and it is quiet :)

After a busy week, back to work tomorrow... blah.

playing outside

grady has a disgusted look on his face after he realizes his truck (that he is much to big for right now anyway) won't drive on the grass