We took Wesley to Amazeum in Rogers, Arkansas today. It’s kind of hard to explain Amazeum, except to say that it has several different areas where kids can play including areas set up like a grocery store, a manufacturing plant, and an old settler’s farm. Wesley had fun playing in those areas, but his absolute favorite was the water area. This part of Amazeum has sprinklers hanging from pipes, a long trough of water with different tubes, and containers where the water looks like a tornado as it flows through the opening. They also have plastic balls you can toss in the water.
Wesley was immediately intrigued by this area. It didn’t take long for him to run through the sprinklers and to dip his feet in the streams of water. He soon was soaked from head to toe, but that didn’t slow him down. Despite the fact that his clothes were soaked and he had to be cold, Wesley played and played in the water.
We finally had to lure him away with the enticement of going somewhere else to do something fun, but he still cried and begged to go back to the water. Thankful for a change of clothes in our vehicle, we got him changed and stopped for a snack. Before we even got out of town, Wesley was snoring. He had a fun and exhausting day!
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Slice of Life — March 21: Travel Trailers
Today my husband, Wesley, and I spent several hours looking at travel trailers. We think we might like to own one someday and at one point thought about trying to buy one this spring break. After lots of looking, I think we’ve decided to wait until we know what we really want. There are so many options and so much to think about that it can truly become overwhelming! We want something that Wesley and his little sister can enjoy, but also know that it will be a few years before either of them will be able to truly use or appreciate some of the elements of the trailers we looked at. Then there’s the matter of finding a place to store it, possibly purchasing a membership to an RV park, and the cost of the initial purchase of the trailer itself. It was fun to look and think about enjoying our time camping someday, but I have to admit, it was also confusing and I was pretty tired when we were finished!
Slice of Life — March 20: Spring
Spring is one of my favorite seasons. Here are some reasons why:
1. Warmer weather. Winter isn’t my favorite time of year. I like snow in small doses, but I really dislike being cold. Spring brings warmer temperatures, which I am always ready for after a cold winter.
2. Green grass and blooming trees. The brown grass and bare trees of winter always look so sad to me. I love when the grass begins to turn green and when you see the first buds of the new leaves on trees. Each hear I try to pay close attention to see when exactly the trees begin to gain new leaves, but each year they seem to appear overnight, arriving suddenly.
3. Longer days. I really don’t like daylight savings time and the loss of an hour of sleep, but I do like the fact that it stays light until later in the evening. That combined with warmer temperatures means more time to enjoy being outside
4. The return of sandals. By the time spring arrives, I am ready for some different footwear options. It’s time to get a pedicure and break out the sandals!
5. Summer is approaching. This time of year makes me anxious for summer. It’s like a little preview of what is to come with even warmer weather, more time outdoors, and all the fun that comes with summer.
6. Flowers. I love when flowers begin to bloom, adding another layer of color to the landscape. I also enjoy planting flowers to set in pots on my front porch. I don’t have the best green thumb, but I do enjoy how pretty they look.
1. Warmer weather. Winter isn’t my favorite time of year. I like snow in small doses, but I really dislike being cold. Spring brings warmer temperatures, which I am always ready for after a cold winter.
2. Green grass and blooming trees. The brown grass and bare trees of winter always look so sad to me. I love when the grass begins to turn green and when you see the first buds of the new leaves on trees. Each hear I try to pay close attention to see when exactly the trees begin to gain new leaves, but each year they seem to appear overnight, arriving suddenly.
3. Longer days. I really don’t like daylight savings time and the loss of an hour of sleep, but I do like the fact that it stays light until later in the evening. That combined with warmer temperatures means more time to enjoy being outside
4. The return of sandals. By the time spring arrives, I am ready for some different footwear options. It’s time to get a pedicure and break out the sandals!
5. Summer is approaching. This time of year makes me anxious for summer. It’s like a little preview of what is to come with even warmer weather, more time outdoors, and all the fun that comes with summer.
6. Flowers. I love when flowers begin to bloom, adding another layer of color to the landscape. I also enjoy planting flowers to set in pots on my front porch. I don’t have the best green thumb, but I do enjoy how pretty they look.
Monday, March 19, 2018
Slice of Life — March 19: Birthday
Today was my 36th birthday. It’s hard to believe that I’m 36. In a lot of ways, I feel younger than that. Then I realize that I’m closer to 40 than I am to 30 and I begin to feel much older.
Today was a good day that was pretty low key. We took Wesley to the Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium this morning. It was pretty amazing! Wesley wasn’t so sure about it, though. I think he was tired and a little out of sorts, so we will have to try it again another time. Then this afternoon my mom and I went and purchased fabric for the nursery. My mom is going to make the crib bumpers and quilt. It was fun to pick out the fabric together and I am really excited to see my ideas start to come together. After a trip to Target, my mom, Wesley, and I met my husband and my dad for dinner.
It was a good day and one I enjoyed spending with my family. 36 is starting out well!
Today was a good day that was pretty low key. We took Wesley to the Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium this morning. It was pretty amazing! Wesley wasn’t so sure about it, though. I think he was tired and a little out of sorts, so we will have to try it again another time. Then this afternoon my mom and I went and purchased fabric for the nursery. My mom is going to make the crib bumpers and quilt. It was fun to pick out the fabric together and I am really excited to see my ideas start to come together. After a trip to Target, my mom, Wesley, and I met my husband and my dad for dinner.
It was a good day and one I enjoyed spending with my family. 36 is starting out well!
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Slice of Life — March 18: Fun with Family
This evening my parents, brother, sister-in-law, and nephews got together with my husband, Wesley, and me to celebrate my birthday. We went to eat at a restaurant called FD’s Grillhouse and then went to my parents’ house for cake and ice cream. It’s always fun when we get together, but the best part is watching my nephews and Wesley play together.
Hudson, my oldest nephew, is six and is very protective of Wesley. Tonight at dinner, Wesley went and sat in a chair with Hudson and finished eating Hudson’s fries after Hudson asked to share them with Wesley. Ashton and Preston are twins who are three years old. They are a little more rambunctious when it comes to playing with Wesley, so they had fun playing with the toys at my parents’ house.
Most of all, it was good to all be together. We all have become so busy that it’s often difficult to find time to spend together. This time of year is one of my favorites, as we begin celebrating one another’s birthdays, six of which happen between now and the first part of June. It’s always good to spend time with one another and I am so thankful for my family.
Slice of Life — March 17: More of My Favorites
I’m struggling with creativity and finding a topic this evening, so here are a few more of my favorites:
1. I love sleeping in and taking naps. The sleeping in doesn’t happen anymore since having a baby who is now a toddler, but I still manage to make time for naps. That old adage, “sleep when the baby sleeps” still applies most weekends, as I love to take a nap when Wesley takes a nap.
2. I love shoes. I used to wear heels all the time, but that changed when I became pregnant. My feet just couldn’t take it. My feet grew while I was pregnant and they never went back to their pre-pregnancy size. As a result, I donated a bunch of shoes to Goodwill. I’ve been a little more reluctant since then to stock up on shoes for fear the same thing will happen this pregnancy and I’ll be making another trip to Goodwill.
3. I don’t like to cook (but wish I did). I can follow a recipe and I am fine at making your “staple” meals, but cooking is not my favorite thing. I think part of the reason is because I’m not a very good cook and I struggle to come up with new ideas.
4. I like to be on time. I hate running late whether it’s getting to work, going to church, arriving at an appointment, or even if I am just meeting friends.
5. I still like to drink chocolate milk, even if I am an adult. My great aunt got me started on chocolate milk as a kid and I still love to drink it. I rarely buy it to have at home because I like it so much and know it wouldn’t be good to drink it that much.
1. I love sleeping in and taking naps. The sleeping in doesn’t happen anymore since having a baby who is now a toddler, but I still manage to make time for naps. That old adage, “sleep when the baby sleeps” still applies most weekends, as I love to take a nap when Wesley takes a nap.
2. I love shoes. I used to wear heels all the time, but that changed when I became pregnant. My feet just couldn’t take it. My feet grew while I was pregnant and they never went back to their pre-pregnancy size. As a result, I donated a bunch of shoes to Goodwill. I’ve been a little more reluctant since then to stock up on shoes for fear the same thing will happen this pregnancy and I’ll be making another trip to Goodwill.
3. I don’t like to cook (but wish I did). I can follow a recipe and I am fine at making your “staple” meals, but cooking is not my favorite thing. I think part of the reason is because I’m not a very good cook and I struggle to come up with new ideas.
4. I like to be on time. I hate running late whether it’s getting to work, going to church, arriving at an appointment, or even if I am just meeting friends.
5. I still like to drink chocolate milk, even if I am an adult. My great aunt got me started on chocolate milk as a kid and I still love to drink it. I rarely buy it to have at home because I like it so much and know it wouldn’t be good to drink it that much.
Friday, March 16, 2018
Slice of Life — March 16: Watching History
It truly is madness.
There are very few moments in life when you get to witness history — one of those “Where were you when” moments. Tonight, I experienced one such moment, as I watched #16 seeded UMBC beat #1 seeded Virginia by 20 points in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. It’s the first time a 16 seed has ever beaten a one seed. In fact, Virginia was the overall number one seed in the entire tournament.
This is why I love this tournament and this time of year. The UMBC Retrievers, a team I have never heard of, just became the Cinderella of this tournamnet and is now the underdog everyone is rooting for. I can’t wait to see what they do as the games continue. And for the record, I’m now cheering for the Retrievers.
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