Micah's Epic 4th Birthday Party

 Noah's exact words to describe Micah's birthday party, "Mommy, that was the best birthday party...EVER!"
Of course the cake, decorations, and outdoor bubble and fort fun were awesome...but the REAL reason why it was the best party is because of the extra excitement. You see, when excited about the piñata, Micah accidentally, uh, ran his head into the swinging piñata stick...and subsequently gashed his head open. He had to leave his own party, go to the ER, and have a staple put in his head! The kids were so sweet. They made a video of them singing happy birthday to Micah and sent it to him in the ER.  We waited until he came back and got to see the staple in his head. Pretty tough party to beat!

Rough day

Poor Noah had a rough day today. He woke up super-early which makes the whole day a lot tougher. He fell asleep by 7:00 pm & was out fast. My darling...please know that even on rough days...Mommy & Daddy love you.


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Train fun

We stopped off the beaten path & found these train tracks & 3 box cars. That's a big deal in the world if my train-obsessed boys. We got out, explored, & even climbed on the box cars.
The train obsession continues!
I'm glad we're the kind of parents who go with the flow & are cool with exploring & doing things "outside the lines" at times. I think it makes for better memories!

Visit from Aunt Rebekah, Alice & Grammie

 Grammie, Aunt Bekah, and Alice came for a short but fun visit this weekend! We love them SO MUCH! Swimming, walks in the woods, and a game of Candyland were all part of our fun!

I love the look of love for his Aunt Bekah that's written on Noah's face in this picture.

Noah's last day of preschool!

Noah Michael McBride (5)
Last Day of Preschool
May 31, 2013

Noah's Last Day of Preschool-

My Darling Noah,
Today as I dropped you off for your last day of preschool, I was overwhelmed with emotions! I am so very proud of the person that you are becoming.  You have a kindness and sensitivity to others that makes my heart so happy.  You love everyone. And do you know what, my darling? Everyone loves YOU! Your enthusiasm and zest for life, that contagious smile, that beautiful red hair....you attract people and attention to yourself so naturally...without trying.  You are like a magnet---people are drawn to you.  And you LOVE My how you love! You are accepting of all people and have such a compassionate heart for others; particularly others that are hurting.  You are happiness personified. I'm so honored and humbled to be your Mommy; to watch you grow as a person is such a blessing for me.  Enjoy each day! Enjoy the journey! Sure, you will stumble and fall. Sure, you'll make mistakes. We all do.  But it is all part of God's master plan to develop you into the person He knows you are going to be-----someone who already is....and is destined to be....
GREATNESS!
I love you my darling!
Kindergarten here you come!
Love & blessings,
Mommy

Field Day

Noah and his classmates had so much fun at their field day! They made the shirts they wore, and had games and a picnic outside. It was so much fun watching Noah and his pals.  He's a good buddy and just a great kid!

Sensory Time-In Space

There is lots of research about how sensory integration can positively assist kids with helping to self-regulate.  So, I impulsively got some chalk board paint, painted the walls, and made the room sensory rich. Daddy even got some LED lights to install for extra sensory fun.  The boys can go in their sensory room, have time IN instead of time out, get sensory ;needs met, and learn how to regulate themselves.  Kids that can self-regulate don't need EXTERNAL regulation like psychotropic medications, drugs, etc.  Good stuff! The local Montessori school asked me to come speak to their teachers about how to appropriately apply sensory integration to help kids to self-regulate.  Cool stuff! Plus...it's just good FUN!