Boys will be boys...

There is a new family living acrossed the street from us and the little boy, Gibb is a 2nd grader. On Wednesday, we waited for the bus with Gibb and his sister. Gibb says "Well, Parker, are you going to get on the bus today like a man? Or are you going to cry?" Barry and I both kinda chuckled because it was maybe just the right amount of teasing and peer pressure that Parker needs to buck-up and get on the bus without clinging.

...I had to ask myself if I would have felt the same if my child was a girl?

But, Gibb said these words in front of Barry and I, instead of teasing Parker once they were on the bus, so I don't believe he meant any malice.

Someday, Parker, you'll be able to get on the bus without fussing!

First Day of School...

The night before your first day of school is filled with anticipation...
You went on a little dinner date with the "Regular" grandma, she even bought you a toy...as long as you promised to go to school!

At bedtime, we said our normal prayer...and Daddy interjected with "Lord, help us all to have a good day tomorrow!". And Parker added, "Lord, help me to be stronger than my parents so they can't put me on the bus tomorrow!"

When morning came, you were pretty alert and didn't put up too much fuss getting dressed. But as the bus got closer, you clung to your dad. He ended up carrying you onto the bus and setting you down in your assigned seat while you cried! And we could hear the cries as the bus left!

That's when we began to cry and I think it was more traumatic for us than for you. The bus driver called at 8:20a.m. to tell us that you were fine and had stopped crying by the time the bus got to the end of our road. Caleb came to sit with you and the two of you played Peek-A-Boo with the bus driver! :) Let's hope her third eye was on the road!!

I am very grateful that the driver called....
It really helped your dad and I to feel much better about the departure.
I know your having a wonderful time and we are so happy for your progression and looking forward to this new chapter beginning for you!
I love you, Peanut!

Special Treat

My sister just had her 30th Birthday Party. It was fun to mingle and joke with her friends. She had a special treat for all the ladies....a small package of "inappropriate" candies. We all laughed and I just threw mine in my purse. Ha! Ha!

The next morning, we were in church (of course, it had to be church of all places!) and Parker asked for his matchbox cars that I usually leave in my purse. Forgetting all about the candies, I told him they were in my purse. You can imagine my horror when he brought the candies out and said "Mom, what's this??"

My reflexes kicked into HIGH gear and I snatched those candies up, Hopefully before the 12 people in the pew behinds us got a good look. And I told Parker that Aunt Bobbie gave those to me for a laugh!

Playing Golf in Heaven

Parker was staying with Grandma last weekend and she told me a funny story about a conversation they had.

They had been talking about Grandpa up in heaven, and Parker told her that they play alot in heaven. It's all fun and games! Grandpa plays golf in heaven!

The Quiet Game

Parker says, "Hey, Dad, Lets play the 'quiet game'!

On your mark, get set, GO!

Then Parker proceeds to talk....Daddy says, "Parker - I thought we were playing the quiet game?"

Parker says, "Yes, we are, But I am the Judge, so I can talk and you can't! You lost Dad!"