Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Another daycare story...

This is another email sent out by the college daycare director. I'd like to say that Aiden has them all fooled, but he really is very protective and caring towards his little sister. I can only imagine when they are both in High School. I have a feeling that Aiden will be very protective when his little sister starts dating! Pity the fool who hurts HIS baby sister!

Copy of email:
"One of our four year-old's little sister, who is two, started today. She was just not too sure about us at first so she cried for about 1 minute ☺ He hugged her and said "I am going to be here with you all day." She stopped crying. He has been doting over her all day and calling her "honey" as he leads her around the Center. Such strong social skills at such a young age.
She is having a great first day thanks to her BIG BROTHER" ♥

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Such a helper!

This is a copy of another email sent out to the college by the daycare director at Aiden's preschool. He is developing quite the reputation!

"We have a little one that is struggling with social skills…so this morning she was complaining about not having enough milk and was pouting (though there was enough in the pitcher and we always have more if needed) so a little guy sitting across from her, ever so kindly tried his best to help her…."do want me to help you…do you want me to get you some water…I can share my cup with you.”

What a little gentleman"

Aiden loves to be the "helper" and especially help those in need. I have no doubt that whatever he chooses to do with his life will involve helping others. He makes me so proud ♥

Liar Liar

A few weeks ago we went camping with some friends. Their daughter, Aubree, has been Aiden's "girlfriend" since before they could talk. He wants to do whatever she does, he talks about when she's not there, she says jump and he says how high...you get the picture. Most notably, he believes everything Miss Aubree tells him. While we were camping, Aubree told Aiden that if you lie, you will get a red dot on your forehead. This stuck with him and he has brought up the "red dot" story on a few occasions.
Now we'll jump to present day. Recently we changed daycare and Aiden has been going to the college daycare/preschool. He loves the center and all the activities they offer. As Grandma Jeanne works at the college, she received this email the other day from the daycare director (note this email was sent out college wide)

"I was visiting with a couple of our little boys. One was telling me a story. It was a bit far fetched so I asked him if the story was true. The other little guy kept trying to see the storyteller’s forehead and when he did get a look, he turned around to me and said “It is true…he is not lying because there is no red dot on his forehead. When you lie there is a red dot on your forehead….Aubree told me.”

So if you don’t want a red dot on your forehead, don’t lie"

Pretty funny. Aiden always keeps us on our toes and very entertained!

Monday, October 11, 2010

Playing catch up...

A few recent pictures of the kiddos...





Sunday, October 10, 2010

All I want for Christmas...

I was chatting with Kaylen tonight and asked her if she had been a good girl this year and if she thought Santa would bring her any presents. "Yes" was of course her answer. So, try to figure out what "Santa" would be shopping for this year, I asked her what she would ask Santa to bring her. Without even hesitating she says "Kleenex!"
Well, I have no idea where that one came from, but I guess shopping should be pretty easy this year.


Thursday, July 15, 2010

Woah Baby!

Kaylen was walking around the living room this morning when she tripped on her shoe lying on the floor. She totally biffs it on the floor, pops her head up and says "Whoa baby". Guess that is her new word of the day. Here are few more that popped up in the last few days:

Baseball "bayball"
Baseball Bat "bayball bat"
Oh man (thanks Dora the explorer and swiper cartoon!)
Shut up (I know, I know. I attribute this to Trent yelling at the dogs to quit barking)
Kleenex "keenet"

Monday, July 12, 2010

Aiden's first trip away from home

We went to Casper for the weekend to celebrate Sheridan's birthday. I love spending time with my family and letting all the cousins get together to have some fun! We had planned on coming home Sunday, but with a last minute change of plans, Aiden was invited to stay a few extra days for some quality cousin time! Of course I was hesitant to leave him, as he has never been that far away from home for that length of time without Trent or I with him. I thought surely he would be home sick just thinking of it and wouldn't want to stay, but I was wrong. I thought "As soon as we start packing up our stuff to go, he will change his mind". Wrong again! As we were driving home, I kept expecting a call saying he was upset and wanted us to turn around and go get him. WRONG!
We talked with him on the phone last night, and still no feelings of missing home. Trent, who didn't go to Casper with us, said "I thought you were going to come home and see me. I'm missing you". To which Aiden replied "Daaaddd, it's only a few days. You'll be fine". We couldn't help but laugh.
So, I'm a little sad that my boy is gone, but more sad that he doesn't miss me or want to come home! I guess that is life and one of the many blows to my ego that I will endure as my little boy continue to grow up. u little man!

The Grrr Reen Wall Duhs

Trent, Kristin, Aiden and Kaylen