I hate the words "SHUT-UP"!

Samuel had been coming home and acting strange in the afternoons. It had been going on for about a week or more. I had assumed it was him getting used to his new teacher. His other teacher had taken her maternity leave. After a few rough afternoons, I found out that he was sitting next to a bully. This bully named J.T. was telling him to shut-up! I knew worse things could be said....so...I sat on this information for one more day. When he got off the bus again and I asked if it was any better he just said "It's weird he just tells me to shut-up, but Nicholas can talk...He gets off at the second stop and then I get to talk again!" OH NO NO NO!!!
Mama don't play that game. Of course I took care of it with the school and he is not being bothered anymore and he is acting better in the afternoons too. How could you say shut-up to such a sweet child anyhow.

Nicholas the Writer

I loved watching the boys learn to read and write since starting Kindegarten. Nicholas has always been interested in drawing and writing letters. As he has learned these writing skills he expresses himself more and more on paper. I have found him time after time sitting at the table staring at a piece of paper with a pencil in hand. He already knows how to let the imagination flow. I like to think he gets that talent from me. I have always enjoyed reading and writing. I wanted to share a few thoughts. The first is a letter to his dad. He writes...Dear Daddy, I love you because you take me to places. I like you too! You are cool. I love you. You are the best daddy. I love you so much. Love, Nicholas.

The second is the story. It reads..There was a man who makes a cake on Valentines day. It did not look good because it had frogs all over the cake. And it had a spider on it. It was cool too!

I hope he will always enjoy this art and continue to excercise this talent.

Disney World & Cruise

So I have to admit it...we are Disney fanatics! We just returned from our vacation. I must say that I love vacations. I really enjoy the opportunity to get away with the family. This is the second year that everyone on Caleb's family went on a Disney cruise together. They are the best!!!! It is the best way to get 20+ people together. It's nice to be able to see everyone throughout the day and then come back together for a nice 4 course meal and then follow it up with a broadway style show. While on our trip Samuel lost his other front tooth one morning in the hotel. The boys were wrestling on white linen bed. Check out his new picture! I have really gotten a kick out of seeing his two front teeth gone. :) Just thought I would share some pictures of our trip!