We took Max to Chester's Pumpkin Patch last Thursday. He loved the animals and the actual hay ride but being a 3 year old he definitely switches moods on a whim. We made it an hour and a half and then we went out for lunch. I was a nice day out too which made for a nicer day.
We started at the petting zoo. Unfortunately they ran out of food right on our turn so we just went inside any way.
Max was sick of waiting in line for the Hayride and I was sure the ride was going to be terrible, but thankfully it was one of his favorite parts.
We went back to the petting zoo when they got more feed and I'm glad we did because Max really enjoyed that part.
I have been scared to post this but I think that I can officially say now Max is no longer in the crib. Max has been in a toddler bed for 2 weeks and even successfully stayed in his bed while I was away which I knew was the true test. Apparently he really just was not ready for the switch last July and I was probably to blame a lot for that. I see other kids his age that are doing so much and unfortunately I pushed and it ended in tears for us all involved. But this time has been seamless and it goes to show that now really was the right time.
We have made a good bedtime routine and this time I didn't add the rails back on. They are awkward and didn't serve any purpose.
This is how I found him at the end of the night. Pretty often he ends up on the floor with his face right in the humidifier. What a stinkin' cute kid!
I have been gone for a while because I have had a lot of overtime two weeks ago and I just got home yesterday from a conference in Tulsa. Needless to say the blog has been pushed aside. Plus I'm not going to lie I often wonder if my sister and and girlfriend Christie are the only people who read this thing. So here is for anybody who happens by. Max finally got his school pictures back last week. They aren't my favorite cause he isn't his usual smiley self but here it is. And it will be forever marked as Maxwell's first year of school!
I can not believe that these kids are 3! I love how they are getting older and playing together more.This is from a play date that they had about a week ago. Kacee and Nicholas are even learning to sign with Max which makes me very happy. I feel like the Toy Story song "You've got a Friend in Me" should be playing as the sound track for this post. Cheesy but I love it! Things are pretty much the same for us though. I'm taking sign language classes, Jeff and I are working, Max loves school and therapy oh and we got a new car. I love it, it's a Jeep Compass. We wanted to wait to get another car for a little longer but the Altima died and went and went to a better place. But we are coming up on my two FAVORITE seasons. Fall and Winter are fantastic with so many fun things to do, so I'll kepp you posted.
"Up to bat we have number 20, Maxwell Brown!" (screaming, cheering, high fives all around)
Maxwell started baseball yesterday as the newest member of the Dodgers with the Miracle League. He was in rare form and being a bit (a lot) obstinate. Several parents made me feel better to know that this is normal for him to act like this and loose interest after a while. Well loose interest he did! At one point he wouldn't stop crying until he got to have his juice, while at 3rd base might I add. He was overwhelmed which is understandable but I think it will be a really be good for him to learn something with structure and meet new friends.
My mom and dad went and so did Nanny! My mom isn't what you may call techno savvy but she did her best and thankfully got Maxwell's first at bat. Thanks mom!!!
You will notice the hat only made it for about half of the game. The two girls were his helpers/volunteers. Daddy was out there since it was his first time trying to show him what to do.
This is that point where we hit a brick wall that I was telling you about. We were playing 3rd base and got tired so we took a juice break while we played.
After the game Papa gave Maxwell a piggy back ride to the car. He was so exhausted from all of the hard playing that didn't even want to walk anymore.
