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!!

Touch my shirt and I will squirt!

You never know what bath time will hold in our house. Landon either loves it or hates it! Tonight, as long as the shirt remained on his head, we were in great shape! If the shirt came off, Mom gets squirt....I don't know where he comes up with these games, but I sure do love 'em!

Beautiful Teeth

Landon and his beautiful, full set of baby teeth got their first cleaning today. Yep, another milestone conquered: his 1st dentist appointment. We visited West Valley Pediatric Dentistry today. First off, the office is awesome and I'm thinking about switching over there for my dental maintenance. There was nothing to fear in a movie theater theme office full of movies, video games, and marshmallow fluoride. Landon had no problem sitting on my lap, leaning back, and opening up to get his teeth polished, flossed, and brushed. At the end of his visit, he was given 2 tokens for a prize of his choice.....bouncy balls. He had such a great time, I never knew going to the dentist could be so fun!

Playing the Nemo video game while waiting in the teeth cleaning room.

Trying out his new toothbrush!

Fireman Landon

Landon was invited by our friend, Fireman Scott, to visit him at his station in Scottsdale. Immediately, as we turned into the fire station, Landon reached across the backseat and donned his Fireman hat..."going to work, Mom and Dad"! This was not his 1st encounter with fire trucks, but this was his 1st private tour with his own personal fireman into his favorite place, the firetruck. Fireman Landon was so comfortable with his surroundings, playing on the the radio, sitting in the seats, steering the wheel. When Fireman Scott got an emergency call and speed away in the truck, Landon was not sad to leave his seat, but rather understood their call to duty. He was awestruck as the firemen waved "goodbye" and speed away!

Thank you so much Scott for the wonderful day and awesome memories!!

Easter B-u-n-n-y

We have resorted to spelling the name the now dreadful hopping creature who brings baskets of tasty delights and gifts. Took a little visit to the mall to see the Easter Bunny....big mistake. He waited in line with Carson, listening to me talk up the bunny, all the while he is getting excited, listening to my story of the wonderful bunny who brings jelly beans. The bunny comes out to start photos, Landon catches a glimpse of the cartoon-like creature. Uh-oh! Shaking his head saying "no no no" and then the tears start. Needless to say, I didn't subject him to getting any closer to the b-u-n-n-y. Unfortunately, we did have to exit the mall and of course, our exit is near the b-u-n-n-y. Landon sees the colorful set for photos approaching in the distance and I see the panic setting in his eyes. Quickly, I tell him, "close your eyes Lan!".....hands plastered over face, stroller moving a warp speed to get away from the b-u-n-n-y. He kept his hands over his face until I gave him the signal, we were safe!

"Is he gone?"

A ride on the carousel, cures the stress of seeing the b-u-n-n-y!