Mother Musings

Yesterday was Andrew's last day of preschool. Now he is on summer vacation. Preschool will start up again in the fall. To celebrate the preschool had a field day. We played with bubbles and balls, we ate popsicles and played with a para shoot. It was real fun.
I can't believe Andrew is already through one year of preschool. I had such a hard time getting used to him going, and now he is a first year preschool graduate. It seems like just last week he was a baby.....sob sob.
What a great boy. I'm so lucky to have him.

Dinosaur Park

Today Andrew and I went to the Ogden Dinosaur Park. We had a really great time. Adrienne and her two kids came along too. The park is full of dinosaur statues and there is a dinosaur themed playground. There is also a small museum. Andrew's favorite part is on the second floor of the museum, dinosaur robots. He thought it was the greatest thing every and he talked about it the whole way home. It was a fun afternoon.
My goal this summer is too have an outing like this every week. We bought a Aviary membership this week. The membership allows us to get into several places for free, like the zoo, and the train museum. I hope Andrew and I can have an exciting summer.

A Lovely Mother's Day

We enjoyed a lovely Mother's Day on Sunday. James and Andrew brought me breakfast in bed. Then it was off to church and my Mom's house. We had a lovely lunch and Sandy gave me a very cute wall hanging. James gave me a bracelet, and Andrew gave me Penelope the movie. It was quite nice. The day was topped of by delicious strawberries at every meal. I sure do like Mother's Day!

Summer Plans

Well, I have just a few days of school left this semester. Then I will on summer break from school. I want to have an exciting summer so I would like to make some plans. I want to go on a walk each weekend. I would like to take Andrew to: Dinosaur Land, the Children's Museum, Cherry Hill, our community recreation center splash pad (several times), the Bountiful city parade and carnival, and maybe a trip to our family cabin.
For plans as far as James and me- I would like to go out on several dates. I would like to play tennis and attend an outdoor concert. I would like to have a picnic in the mountains.
Personally I would like to read two books. Also I have considered trying to volunteer somewhere one afternoon a week. We'll see I guess.
Happy Summer Planning!

Happy Easter!

I'm excited for Easter this year. We got Andrew a present I think he will like and I'm excited about Easter baskets. I got this cute picture from Martha Stewart. It made me smile. Happy Easter to one and all.

Shangri-la diet

I've been thinking a lot today about dieting. Earlier I thought I might try a liver cleanse. You know, it's really in right now to cleanse. But it sounds really unpleasant. So I was talking to my Mom and she said my Dad is doing the shangri-la diet. All you do is take a teaspoon of olive oil twice a day. My Dad has lost four pounds this week and he is a work retreat. He says he just doesn't feel hungry. I'm going to talk to him about it this weekend.

Baby shower for Chelle

On Saturday Anne and I are hosting a baby shower for Chelle and her new baby Aubrey. I 've already sent out the invitations. They were very cute. But today I have been thinking about plates and napkins and cups. I saw these on EZ party zone.com (terrible name) I hope there is something good at the Dollar Store or Walmart. Any way I just hope we can get something cute and cheap.