Nap Mat.

A nap mat was also on the list of things I needed to buy Liam for school. I have been searching for just the right nap mat at the right price. I found some adorable custom ones online, but they ran upwards of $150. I just couldn't spend that on a mat for daycare.

I recently found this one at a very reasonable price from www.preciousandprosperous.blogspot.com. I couldn't be happier!

Don't ask me why I'm so excited about this nap mat, but I am.




I mean, how stinking cute is this thing?!?

Snazzy Shoes.

It seems like I've had to buy Liam a ton of new things these past couple of weeks.

One of those things was a new pair of tennis shoes. He can't wear his Roobez to school because the playground wood chips give him splinters.

So, here are Liam's new Keds. I love Keds. I may even get some for myself (and, yes, they'll look totally dorky, but I don't care).




Send hugs and kisses to my sweet baby. He is still on the bumpy road of getting used to school.

Morgan

Week In Review.

The first week of day care is over. Overall, it went about as well as I expected. The first day Liam did fairly well, mainly because I'm pretty sure he thought it was a one time thing, or maybe that he was at Sunday school. Dow dropped him off on Wednesday, and for some reason he doesn't seem to get as upset when his dad drops him off. Thursday and this morning were a different story. Liam got very upset when I dropped him off. Today, he even started crying in the parking lot. He was so upset that one baby brought him a toy and another baby gave him a hug. It breaks my heart to see my baby cry, but it was so sweet to watch these other babies try to comfort him.

His teachers told me that about 10 to 15 minutes after we leave, Liam cheers up and starts playing. In fact, he even finger-painted his first picture. I can't wait to hang it in my kitchen! And, Liam always seems happy when I pick him up. The ladies there are so sweet, which makes me feel much more comfortable sending Liam to this school. I can't really put my finger on it, but this place just has a better feel to me than the other place where we briefly sent Liam when he was an infant. I hope Liam warms up to it and starts to really enjoy making new friends.

The Big Day.

Today was Liam's first day at school (you all know I don't like the "d-word"). Apparently, all went well. He cried for a bit when I first walked him into his room, but as soon as he realized he had new toys to play with, he was off like lightening. He painted his first picture, actually sat still in circle time, played outside, and even napped on a cot!



His teachers said he did exceptionally well for his first day. I'm a proud mommy.

Morgan

The Pumpkin Patch.

Emme and Popi came this weekend, and we had our adventure to the pumpkin patch. Other than the weather being a little warmer than expected, we had a really good time. I've never been to an actual pumpkin patch before, and Liam, mom and I really enjoyed picking out our pumpkins. We rode the hayride, got some caramel apples, and just enjoyed the festivities.

Here are some pictures from our outing.












In other news, Liam starts school on Tuesday. I'll keep you posted on the tear-fest.

Morgan

Tick Tock.

Sorry for my absence, but it has been a busy couple of weeks. We were out of town last weekend, and this weekend Emme and Popi are coming from a visit.

On tap: THE PUMPKIN PATCH.

Yes, my friends, this weekend we are making an hour drive to Clanton, Alabama for a family outing at the pumpkin patch. I see smiles, melt-downs, some overpriced pumpkin purchases, complaints about missing football games, and funnel cakes in my future.

Pictures will follow.

Morgan

Right Concept, Wrong Place.

At least someone in this house is putting their shoes up (just maybe not in the right place).