A "Soft Opening" of Preschool

Landon starts full time preschool this winter, at the turning of 3 years old. In an effort to ease him into this transition Scot and I decided to start him in "school" 2 mornings a week. This morning was his "soft opening", a trial run. Thinking he might not be too eager to stay, I didn't bring my camera (I'll send Scot with it next week). Landon did fantastic, sure their were moments panic, when he realized I was gone. His teacher Miss Heather offered him so much reassurance and would redirect him to new activities, keeping him interested. Did I mention I never left the school? Yep, I stayed and watched him on the large screen in the front office. I had to ease myself into this new routine too. Did I mention my mom is the Director of school? Still needing some reassurance myself and learning to trust new people with my child. I picked him up for his class a couple of hours later. He was sitting in Miss Heather's lap getting some needed consoling. At the sight of mom, the tears stopped, and he was so excited to tell me about painting a tool box and playing on the slide! Sure, it will be a big transition and yet another milestone discovered!!

11th Hour at Scorpion Bay

For everyone who had previously inquired on my Facebook page, Scorpion Bay is at Lake Pleasant. Fifteen minutes from my house and yet I haven't been to Lake Pleasant in over 6 years. So, for this rare lake outing, we donned our sunglasses, susnscreen, and casual, non-swimsiut attire, to enjoy the company of our good friends. We all felt transported back to our vacation together in Antigua...the warm sunset setting on the water, great background music, and a few cocktails later, we were in our own mini adult vacay.

Build-a-Bear

Mommy and Landon Wednesdays.....we are attached at the hip. I always try to have a special event planned for us to celebrate our day. Off to Scottsdale Fashion Square for Build-a-Bear. Landon wanted the 1st bear he saw, ignoring all the sad stuffed animals eyes staring at him....."This one, Mama!" He filled Bear with stuffing, kissed his heart, and wanted him naked. No clothes, shoes, or hat for Landon's Bear, just the stroller "pleeeeze"!

He was so thrilled to push Bear's stroller through the mall! Such a good hearted boy!