Little Parrot!!

Joshua has become quite the little parrot lately. He repeats pretty much anything we say and usually says it like he is asking a question. For example: I think we should grill some chicken. Joshua says: "grill some chicken(voice goes up at the end)?" Joshua also thinks that what happens in his 3 yr old world, also happens in the adult world. A couple of days ago, Joshua got a hair cut and they gave him a sucker at the end. Last night when Dan walked out from having his hair cut, Joshua asked"you get a sucker daddy?" Joshua now wears underwear all the time except for when he is sleeping, so going to the restroom in public has become a big challenge. He usually likes to stand, but for some reason when he is with me, he wants to sit, so I pretty much have to hold him over the toilet(thank goodness for seat covers). So the other day, while at Target, I took him to the bathroom; he went and then I told him I needed to go. Joshua thought that since I hold him over the toilet that he would "try" to hold me over the toilet. He said,"momma I hold you, it will be ok." (Awww! What a sweet moment in the restroom that was...ha!) Joshua will pretend to "sit" by the door like we do when he puts covers on Milo(our dog) to go night, night! The kid is such a little mimic! He loves to repeat everything we say, which means we have to be very careful in what we say. Even if he acts like he isn't listening, he usually is!

It is fun to have conversations with Joshua, because his little mind set is so different than adults. If Dan and I complete a task, Joshua will tell us "good job!" or "you did it!" When you ask him what he did at school, he will tell you who all of his friends are and that he saw Mrs. Maria(his teacher). That is all he will say, but he says it with a huge smile on his face.

Mrs. Maria told me the other day that when it was nap time, Joshua told his good buddy, Andrew, to close his eyes and go to sleep! Don't worry I will sit right here.

While at the park, Aunt Jana told Joshua to go down slide and he said, "ok, but I'm gonna need your help!"

He is always telling us, "stop friends! stop friends!" when he wants our attention. This usually happens around the dinner table when Dan and I are talking about our day.

He is such a delight to talk to and he keeps us laughing all the time! He is so witty and smart, sometimes too smart! He is a great problem solver and will not give up until he has figured it out. I love this little boy! ~HE IS SUCH A JOY!!!!!~

A Freezing Good Time!

This Texas weather is crazy! One day it is 90 degrees outdside and then the next day it is in the 60s. This is pretty much how the weather was Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, we were outside soaking up the sun and Joshua was jumping through the sprinkler and then on Sunday, it was highs only in the 60's and cloudy. On Sunday, we decided to go to a sno cone stand even though it was a little on the chilly side, but we told Joshua we would take him, so we did. He was so cute when we got to the window. He got on his tip toes and asked the girl for a "bue"(blue) sno cone! She certainly came through! This is a small people and it tasted like bubble gum. Oh the boy was in heaven!! As the sno cone eating progressed on, things got a little sticky and Joshua was beginning to look like one of the men from the Blue Man Group! Everything from head to toe was turning blue, but he didn't care, he was enjoying his sno cone! At some point the spoon was put to the side and he started using his hands!! I think he was able to get more with his hands then the spoon.

Joshua ate about half of the sno cone, before we decided to call it quits! Notice I said we, as in Dan and I. Not Joshua!! He could have kept going I am sure. But his little lips were quivering and everything. I am sure you are wondering about his dress attire, but I really have no good explanation as to why he was dressed like it was 100 degrees outside. We just grabbed some clothes and went out the door. I am sure we were getting some looks, but oh well! "Joshua show me your blue tongue!" He follows directions so well!!

Then it was time to get back in the car and go home. The boy was not happy about this decision at all! He kept saying, "my sno cone, my "bue" sno cone!" Poor kid! The look on his face is priceless! He was so upset that he didn't have his "bue" sno cone and the fact that he now noticed that he was sticky and stained blue!

When we got home we went straight to the tub and washed the "blue man" right off!!

Western Day!

Every March the Rodeo and State Fair roll into town and Joshua's school always has a western day during that time. Well, today was the day! Joshua has on a western type shirt, but he refused to wear his boots. I tried to tell him that they were special cowboy boots because they lit up, but he wasn't buying it(they really do light up, but he would just assume make them light up using his hands rather than wearing them). Off to school he went in his western shirt, blue jeans and tennis shoes...lol His school planned to throw a BBQ picnic and have fun games for all the kids to play. I know Joshua is going to enjoy this fun day at school. YEE HAW!!!

Every Cowboy needs his cup and blankie, right?

As I was taking this picture, a truck was coming up the street and that was way more important than looking at the camera, of course!?

Busy, So, Busy

I have been so busy lately, I don't even know where to begin! A couple of weeks ago we went to Dallas to go to my cousin, Kaden's birthday party. It was a gymnastics party and it was so much fun! My favorite parts were the trampoline and the cupcakes. I have also recently acquired(imagined) a blue car. This car can go really fast or really slow. The best part about my blue car is that it can blast off into space like a rocket. I like to tell momma and daddy about my blue car all the time. I am pretty sure they wish that they could go for a ride.

It has been in the 70's and 80's lately, so to me that means water and lots of it! Momma got my water table out this week and I spent my time playing in it or dunking my face in the water. Everytime I would come up and would say, "I'm too wet! I'm too wet!" I entertained myself for awhile with this little trick! So much fun!

Momma and daddy were cleaning out the garage this weekend and they found my wagon. It was never really lost, but it had some stuff in it. So, when they got rid of the junk that was in the wagon, I decided to climb in and go for a ride. I also liked to pull the wagon! I pulled it around and collected rocks, but that didn't make daddy too happy, because they were rocks for the flower bed and some might have ended up in the pond...oops!!

Another great thing that I have been up to lately, well actually just this past weekend is I started riding my bike! Yes, I do realize that I got this bike for my birthday and have not got on the bike since my birthday, but I just needed some time or maybe for it to be my idea to ride it. Anywho, I started putting on my helmet and then I got on my bike. Daddy had to show me how to pedal, but I got the hang of it sorta. Practice makes perfect right! I was only interested in riding the bike for like 5 minutes, but hey it's a start.

I have no pants on in the picture above, but it is much easier for me to pull down one piece of clothing that 2 for right now! Potty training is a roller coaster for everyone! Another thing that I have been doing lately, is recognizing my name and spelling it. I can also recognize "welcome" and spell that as well. Momma and daddy have been using side walk chalk to teach me other words and I always ask to do it again. I can write my name as well. I can write J-O-S-H really well and sometimes I will add the U and the A too. I love to write my name on everything. I know all the planets thanks to Daddy and my place mat. I am still into trains and watch at least one episode of Thomas the Train everyday.

I have not been going to sleep willingly like I have in the past. I actually have to have momma or daddy sit by the door and leave it cracked so I can go to sleep. I also started getting up in the middle of the night and coming into momma and daddy's room. I really don't know what this phase is all about. I am not scared of the dark, because I don't want a night light or any light on, so it is puzzling. Momma and Daddy really wish this phase would pass. Maybe it will soon.

I love to help out around the house. I help momma put the laundry in the dryer and I like to feed milo. I also love watering the trees and plants in the yard. It usually ends up with me soaked from head to toe, but it is still great fun!

I think that is about it for me. Oh, my new favorite phrase right now is, "yea, that's true". I don't know where I picked this up from but it has stuck around for a few weeks now and I like it! Ok, now I am done. I probably didn't cover everything, but hey I am a very busy boy and it is hard to remember all the fun things I get to do everyday!

Spring Forward!

Here are my thoughts on springing forward:

Let's start with the likes:

The fact that it stays light later in the evening, which means more time to be outside and play for Joshua.

The fact that the day seems to zoom by! This is good when you are at work and you think it is 10 and it is really 11!! Love that feeling!

The fact that it stays dark later in the morning! Now this might not be a good thing to some, but to a parent it Rocks!! Joshua has slept til almost 8 every morning since the time change!! I like to call that sleeping in!!

Last, I like springing forward, because it means that Spring and Summer are on the way and that just gives me a good feeling! Swimming, BBQ's, laying out, pretty flowers and blooms; my list could go on and on!

Now on to the Dislikes:

The fact that it really messes with your internal clock. I have been dragging all week. I stay up late because my body thinks it is earlier and then when I wake up my body is like, "are you kidding me?"

Even though I "liked" the fact that Joshua sleeps in, I don't like the fact that it is still daylight when he goes to bed and the fact that he will not go to sleep until an hour passed his bedtime! I really have to make sure the drapes are completely closed or he will tell me it isn't night, night time yet!

So, those are my thoughts on Springing Forward! I am glad the "likes" out number the 'dislikes"! It is definitely an adjustment period! The pics have nothing to with Spring Forward, but I know my last couple of post have not had any pics, so I thought I would be nice and put a few in this post!!

Happy Spring!!

The Drive Thru Difference

I heard about the "Drive Thru Difference" on the radio station that I listen to a few weeks ago and thought what a great idea! Basically, you just pay for the person behind you in line. I never go thru a "drive thru" except for the occasional Starbucks fix. Well, this morning I decided I needed some coffee, so I pulled into Starbucks. I was going back in forth in my head rather or not I should pay for the person behind me. What if they have a large order? What if I get a weird reaction from the person? The conversation went on and on in my head. There was actually nobody behind me in line at the time. I placed my order for a tall white chocolate mocha and as I pulled up to the window a car pulled up behind me. I decided that if I was having a conversation about what I should do in my head that I would obviously feel convicted if I didn't just do it. When I pulled up to the window I told the cashier that I also wanted to pay for the lady behind me. She gave me the total and I paid and then drove off. It made me feel really good inside knowing that I did a random act of kindness. The lady pulled up beside me and honked and I turned and she had a huge smile on her face and thanked me for her coffee. I told her that I hope she has a great day! I didn't expect to get a personal "thank you" from the women, but we were stopped at a red light. I am glad that I got to see the giant smile on her face though. Any little random act of kindness can change some one's attitude or make their day a little brighter. You never know who you are going to encounter and what they are going through. It made me smile inside and out just by doing it, I can only imagine what the lady felt for getting her coffee paid for by a complete stranger! If we all do one small random act of kindness, just think of the ripple effect that it would cause, not to mention making some one's day a little bit sweeter.

If you would like to know a little more about the "drive thru difference" you can go to www.spirit1059.com/drivethrudifference.aspx

It really will make a difference in your's and someone else's day!!

Scentsy!!

Because, I don't have enough on my plate...

I have decided to be a consultant for Scentsy Flameless Candles. The reason? Well, I really would like to work from home and focus more on the "Be The Girl Ministries" and get to be with my son a little more than I do now. That week we were off sick and stayed home was really wonderful, even though we were sick. I realized that I would enjoy staying home. I know that it isn't anything that I can do in the near future, but it is something that I would like to strive for. So, in trying to make that happen, we need a little extra money, so that brings me to Scentsy! My friend told me about it and my mother in law actually bought me one and I love it! So, between my friend telling me about how easy it was to be a consultant and how she really enjoyed it, and the fact that I use my scentsy warmer all the time, I thought I would give it a whirl! I received my starter kit yesterday, and you would have thought it was my birthday! They have so many neat warmers and scents. They also have plug-ins, travel tins for your car and cute little stuff animals for kiddos or a kid's room. If you are interested or know someone that is, you can go to my personal scentsy website www.aliciafeldman.scentsy.us to browse the goodies or place an order. If you are not comfortable placing the order yourself I would be more than happy to do it for you. Just let me know.

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Alicia

Zilker Park Kite Festival

Yesterday (Sunday) we went to the 83rd Annual Zilker Park Kite Festival! This is something that we try to go to every year. The last time we went Joshua was a little young to get into the whole kite flying thing, but this year instead of playing in the dirt he was interested in the kites. We brought my nieces along with us and they loved it as well. My friend, Jana came as well and this was her first time to go the kite festival and she was pretty amazed at her surroundings! We brought a picnic lunch and just made a day of it. It was perfect weather for the festival. Even though the wind was not blowing to well, we all still had a great time. Below are some pictures from our fun day!

Joshua drug his kite around by the tail. This is how he wanted to "fly" his kite. We tried to show him how, but he insisted on doing it his way(imagine that)

We had to ride school buses to get to the park. Joshua loved this.

Slacker!

So, I have definitely been slacking in my blogging! I actually have legit reasons for why I have not posted in awhile. Not that I have to justify myself to the blog world, but I still feel the need to give my reasons. Here they are in no particular order:

1. Last week the whole house was sick with some kind of viral infection. It started with Joshua and then I caught it and then my friend, Jana, got it. Needless to say it was a pretty low key, cabin fever kind of week. We literally did not go to school or work for 4 days!

2. Due to the week of sickness, there really wasn't a whole lot to blog about. We basically ate soup and crackers and watched a lot of movies and laid around. Fun, right?

3. My friend, Jana and I have started a ministry called "Be The Girl Ministries". It basically is a ministry to help women and girls find confidence in themselves through Christ. I have not mentioned it on my blog, because it was still in the works. We have really stepped up our work for this ministry, therefore leaving less time to do other personal things, like this blog. We have a blog for the ministry if you are interested: www.bethegirlministry.blogspot.com. We also have started a facebook page and a twitter. We are just trying to get our name out there right now, but we hope this takes off and we can soon be speaking to young girls and women.

So, you see those are some pretty legit reasons for my slacking. The ministry takes up pretty much all of my free time. We are so focused right now with trying to get our name out in the community that we pretty much work on the ministry in the evening after our full time jobs! We are loving this new ministry that we have created and we are hoping to reach women and girls through this ministry. We have so much that we want to do! I might have some slacking moments on this personal blog every now and then, but at least you know now why that is. Keep checking though, because I will do my best to keep you up to date with the happenings of our little family! I leave you with a cute picture of Joshua, because I know that is what you want!