My little Valentine

We enjoyed celebrating Valentine's Day after church and nap on Sunday. We sent Lincoln on a Valentine's Day treasure hunt, something my parents did for Holly and I growing up. Here he is with his new Pez dispenser. He also got a new Nalgene water bottle for all our future trips to the park this spring. My parents stopped by with some treats too and Cason hand delivered us our Valentine's Day cards. We had a great day!

Celebrating President's Day

We had a really fun 4 day weekend. Ryan worked from home on the 12th, due to the snow, so we played outside quite a bit. The 12th is his birthday, so we celebrated with dinner and a movie that night. One of the benefits of working for a bank is the holiday schedule. The bank was closed for President's Day, so Ryan was off. We enjoyed an IHOP breakfast and then took Lincoln bowling for the first time. He really seemed to enjoy himself. One of the things I like about Lincoln is that he is happy and content to play at home with the toys he sees everyday or he's happy trying something new. I never feel like he has to be constantly entertained or that we have to "one up" the day before. I think this generation of kids are used to constant excitement, stimulation, immediate gratification and entertainment. I am making a conscious effort not to go, go, go with Lincoln. That being said, he still had a ball.

Strike!

Good form, Lincoln.

It's Potty Time for Me

Two weeks ago, we took a weekend and started potty training. We're happy to announce we've been diaper free since January 23rd. It's funny how proud a Mom can be over something so disgusting. He did great right from the start. He just gets it and it has practically been a non-issue ever since.

Now a few more weeks and we'll think about moving out of his crib into his new twin bed. He can easily climb out and has shown us he can, but he is still content to lie in what he lovingly refers to as "my crib".

Cha-cha-cha changes........

Preschool

I registered Lincoln for preschool! He will start this September and will be going from 9:30 - 2:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I initially planned to send him just one day per week since he is only two. My Mom pointed out that he will turn 3 the week school starts, so even though he will be in the 2 year old class, he will be three. Which means, he's been home with me for three years and that now is a good time for him to spread his little wings. He gets plenty of social interaction at church each week and through a couple of playgroups we are a part of, so I think school will feel like a natural addition.

He will be going to FBC Allen's Discovery Days. I just happen to be a Discovery Days' alumni! That's not the reason we chose this program, it's just a fun coincidence!


On a side note, Lincoln hit his head while playing under his new twin bed and said to me, "Oh Marce, I guess I made a bad choice". Who said kids aren't listening?