Bad mom moment

Today we arrived home from evening church to discover a small gecko lizard in a dish we had out (no food - just a dish). That served as a learning moment for the boy and he liked the lizard. I think while we were returning it to nature, another little pest entered our home. Little guy was very hungry so he sat happily in the big chair waiting while I made spaghetti. At one point he started saying bug and sort of pointing to the ground. This and the word "no" are the two words he seems to have down pat. However, I didn't see any bugs so I just dismissed it. There was a ball nearby - maybe he was talking about that.

Well when I brought him his food I noticed that there was indeed a bug - a mosquito. I saw one little bite and didn't think much more of it. Well, as we were putting him into his bath I realized the bug had gone to town. He had a total of 9 mosquito bites all up and down his leg. I felt HORRIBLE. He had tried to tell me and I dismissed it.

I should have known. Earlier this week he was pointing into the bathroom saying bug and I thought he was telling me that's where we flush the bugs down the toilet (because he has done that before). Well, he kept on saying it so I finally got up to see what was happening. Sure enough there was a dead bug right there. I am actually surprised that he didn't go find a shoe for me - often he will bring a shoe to you when he sees a bug.

Needless to say, in the future I will heed his warnings about bugs.

BFFs

We are so blessed that we have family friends that are basically our little guys best friends and almost like brothers and sisters. Today my son was seen trying to kiss their 2 1/2 year old - but the older sister (age 5) claims they were just dancing (they were running around like crazy and trying to hug each other just beforehand). My little guy now responds when I mention their name and wants to leave immediately to see them. He picks out his book with their pictures and looks for them in the book. He recognizes their street and begins yelling when we turn onto it. On occasion, when we've been near their house and not going to see them, I think he's tried to give me "better directions". He just adds to the craziness of 4 kids 5 and under and laughs and loves every minute of it. Today he even had a "he's touching me" fight in the back seat of the car. Ah, the struggles of friends and siblings. Later he was meowing and making his cat sign with everyone else in the back seat. What a blessing!

Baby Explosion

There are lots of new little ones out there. Two little ones just turned a month old (including the one I mentioned visiting in the last post). One little girl was born last week, a little boy this week and hopefully in the next couple days another friend will have her little one. So, there are babies everywhere.

I have to say my little guy did very well with the baby at the house we visited. He was always wondering where the baby was and responded when the baby cried (he doesn't talk yet but he would look around concerned and start pointing). He did come close to actually saying baby a few times. Since we've been home he found his doll and has started trying to care for it a little bit. That's more than he's ever done before.

Blessings to all the mothers - as they welcome the second or third child into their hearts and homes!

Home James

Little guy and I just returned from a trip to El Paso. We went to see my college roommate and her two kiddos. We had a good time - it was very low key (did I mention she has a two year old and a one month old). There were some bumps in the road - little guy had a cold and decided to share it with others, he also started getting his molars in. Additionally it was so exciting in a new place that he could not be bothered to stop and rest. He would get up about 4:30 in the morning and finally fall asleep around 8:00 at night - sometimes without a real nap. Despite these little issues we had a good time. They live in a little area of the city called Kern Place - it is great (nice sidewalks, big park nearby, etc.) So we did a lot of walking - which was fun.

It is good to be home. Hubbie cleaned up while we were gone - which was nice. I think he was bored. I am glad to report that little guy did sleep well last night and is napping peacefully as I type. It's been a while since I've been on vacation and it was a good break. Now we are back to just regular life.