Lauren's first fish

Lauren and Brian went fishing a couple of weeks ago and Lauren caught her first fish! Actually, she caught her first 4 or 5 fishes (so I'm told!). They had a great time. Brian said that Lauren loved it and loved holding the fishes that she caught! She was not "girlie" about it at all : )

Easter 2010

I know I'm late at getting these posted, but they're too cute to not post!!

Lauren showing off her "loot"

Logan counting his eggs

Lauren and Josh hunting

What a handsome boy!

The whole fam-damily

breakfast conversation

Here is the conversation Lauren and Josh had at breakfast this morning. Lauren had just put some smelly lotion on her hands and arms and was so proud of it:

Lauren: "Joshy, smell my arm."
Josh: "Oooooo, smells like garbage."
Lauren (angrily): "NO IT DOESN'T!! It smells like strawberries."
Josh: "Oooooo, smells like strawberries."

home josh vs school josh

I had a conference yesterday with Josh's preschool teacher and I must say that I was very proud. Miss Chris had nothing but fabulous things to say about Josh. One of the things we talked about that stuck out for me was Miss Chris saying that Josh is eager and excited to learn. She gave me a couple examples regarding his enthusiasum for circle time and how he participates eagerly when talking about the weather. Yay Josh!!

Later on last night, Brian and I were talking about Josh's "report card" - the teachers give G's for good, S's for satisfactory, P's for positive progress, E's for needs regular guidance & encouragement. We were talking about how Josh must be a totally different kid at school. For example, Self-Control, Listens Attentively, Follows Directions, Concentration all got G's from Josh's teacher which is FABULOUS!! At home, however, those particular areas would be getting E's as I feel I have to harp on him to get him to do the simplest things. All the other stuff (shapes, letters, counting, creativity, hand-eye coordination) I know he has down. But these few areas involving listening and following directions have me perplexed.

One thing that I am thankful for is that he does those things for his teachers and others even if he doesn't do them at home!! I would rather have myself be the only one annoyed with his non-listening, non-direction following little personality since I love him!!

Good job, Joshy-boy!! We are very proud of you!!

three musketeers.....

So, Josh got in trouble and got put in a time-out in the corner. Lately, whenever this happens, Logan almost immediately joins him. I think Logan thinks that it's something really fun that the big kids get to do that he's missing out on - little does he know!!

Soon after, Lauren joins the crowd and what do you know.....misery really does love company! Apparently, it's much more fun to be in trouble when you have someone there with you : )