Impromptu Summer Fun

When I got home from work today I noticed my poor flowers were in desperate need of water. Max wanted to come out and help so I sprayed his feet for fun. And at first he still had on his pajamas thanks to daddy so I ran inside when I realized we were going to get really wet and grabbed his swimsuit. When it was all said and done all of us were soaked and Max was enjoying some yummy ice cream! 

Throwback Thursday!

It is so weird sometimes to think there is a little person out there that looks just like you. Some days I swear Max is almost my mini me and other days I think he looks and ACTS just like his daddy. Because Of Max's cognitive delays he is acting more like a 2-3 year old. He is trying to be so independent but it's getting him into some trouble too. I'm happy to see it but I'll also be happy when we are out of this phase. I don't know how many more times I can hear "no mama never again" or "ugh I do it!" And to think I thought it was adorable at first, ha ha. But honestly I'm happy to see these changes because it just means one more thing that has him catching up to his peers. So apparently bring on the sass!  

Here's a picture if me when I was 4 or 5. I think Max and I look the most alike here. 

Clearly Maxwell knows just how to ham it up like his daddy. How is it that Jeff practically looks the same but I look nothing the same? Hmm go figure. 

My sweet boy. A perfect mix of his mommy and daddy. He has my coloring, mouth and chin. He's also mister personality, plus everyone he meets is instantly his new friend, and he can have a flair for the dramatic just like mommy. But he has his daddy's pretty eyes, he is starting to get daddy's nose, and of course those expressive eyebrows. Plus he loves spicy food just like Jeff, and can be a bear if you wake him up wrong. But just like Jeff he is so chill and not afraid of anything. He's my little daredevil.

Happy Daddy's Day!

I can tend to the Queen of last minute trips and this weekend was a prime example. I realized that at work I had off Saturday so on my day off on Thursday I decided lets have fun this weekend and take a road trip. So I called work and made sure I could take off Sunday and booked a train ticket for Max and I for the first thing Friday morning. Where did we go you may ask, of course, we went to Texas to visit my sister and her family!!! My sister and I are really close and we love spending time with her. Max is constantly talking about Aunt Jenny, Uncle Brian, Eric, Coleton and Emma. He has even made sure that I know that he wants them to come to his birthday party. Clearly I have created a Jenny & Family loving monster! But let’s be real it could be worse. Since it was Father's Day weekend Jeff came down first thing Saturday morning since he still had to work Friday night. I love going to Texas because there is never any pressure to do anything. We might shop, get pedicures, craft or even just lounge. Heck we did it all this trip! But most off all being with my family makes me remember what is really important to me. So here is to a relaxing weekend and a good Father's Day. Jeff got his 52 ounce Rooster Booster that you can only get at Quick Trip, which we don't have. And my sister took Max to church Sunday so Jeff and I went to breakfast alone and perused Central Market which is always fun. As soon as I get home it seems like I can’t wait to get back. Which is thankfully sooner rather than later.

 Max has been on the train before but he was to young to remember it. He really seemed to love it. Even though the trip took a little over an hour longer than usual he was a champ.

Max and one of his favorite people, his cousin Emma!

This picture says a lot! Max stopped napping at a young age and rarely ever falls asleep like this. He is afraid of missing out on something. But when he is cuddled with his Aunt Jenny he cant help but get comfy.

Last Day of Pre-K

For Max's last day the school did a field day and Max had a 4th grade buddy. I was so adorable and I loved seeing the picture of Max with his helper. I know he loved it too. Next year we are moving to kindergarten which is all day and I am having some mixed feelings about it. But overall I think it will be a good thing. So now we are working hard in summer school and doing other fun time activities for the summer. it's strange but summer school is in the afternoon this year. It's an adjustment but it should help Max get used to going to school all day.