Ready, Set, Go!

The last couple of days Maddox and I have been enjoying the nice weather and getting home before the sun goes down. We have been running/jogging/walking in the neighborhood.

On Monday I decided we would get outside and kill some time before swim lessons. I thought we would take a nice walk around the big block in our neighborhood. Was I ever wrong! Little guy decided that we were going to RUN around the block or should I say race. I didn't think he would run that far but he surprised me. He would say "Ready, Set, Go!" then when he thought we had gone far enough he would say "Now Breathe!". Then "Ok now Ready, Set, Go!". It was a lot of fun and I think we both enjoyed being outside. Last Summer/Fall we would walk around the neighborhood often, but now it is even better cause he can last longer and go farther.

So on Tuesday he wanted to go to the park. We have been driving to the park since they took out the road by our house for construction, but it is almost complete and the days are getting a little longer. Since it is now passable and not dark, we decided to walk to the park. Once again we didn't walk, we RAN almost the whole way. It isn't a long walk but for a little one I was impressed by his stamina. It is almost a mile each way. We played at the park for a little bit. Up and down the slide. I was surprised he made it home. He still ran most of the way with very few breaks.

Of course the only down side to all this is that he doesn't like to lose, so he zig zags on the side walk in order to make sure I don't pass him. It is too funny, but there have been a couple of close calls when I have almost nipped his heels as he has darted in front of me.

Houston Children's Museum

Today we went to the Houston Children's Museum. We had a great time. I hope that you enjoy a few of our photos. 

Watch over me!

Background : Little guy used to LOVE Elmo, but sort of lost interest once he found Batman, Superman and all the other super hero types. After seeing Sesame Street Live with Landon he has had a new interest in Elmo. He likes to carry around this little stuffed Elmo. So on Friday they usually bring a letter bag for a sort of show and tell to his class with the letter of the week. This week was not E but I. Maddox only wanted to bring his Elmo to show his friends. He has been really good all week so I thought sure why not...(We also brought an ice pack for the I).

So here is the story I get when I pick him up. It was even written on his daily paper too, in case she didn't get to tell me about it.  She said that when it was nap time he sleeps in the corner under the cubby's. He put the Elmo in the cubby over his head but with the head out. The teacher Ms. Bobbi asked him why he had put him like that instead of holding him while he slept. Maddox looked at her very matter of factly and says "So Elmo can watch over me & keep me safe while I sleep!"

After nap time Elmo even got to go outside for some play time. He came home with fur full of mulch. I would say that both Elmo and Maddox had a great day!

Back to the Water

Ready for Swim Class!!
We are back at it. Last Spring Maddox took swimming lessons. As most of you know I was a swimmer growing up. I love to swim. I could spend hours in the pool. So I was very excited to get Maddox involved in swimming lessons. Most of the time he enjoyed them. He isn't one for sitting still, so there were days when he wouldn't get a stamp after class cause he didn't want to sit on the first step without moving while other kids took their turn in the water. I wouldn't either, I can't blame him. We took a break in swimming when Mommy got burnout. It was hard doing 12 weeks of lessons, twice a week, driving across town to pick him up, hurrying to get him fed dinner,  getting everything ready for 1/2 hour lesson then running home to put him to bed. I was spent and it was Summer time. I thought "Hey I can just practice with him myself in our neighborhood pool!" I actually did bring him a couple of times but not as much as I had originally planned. I think he was happy not to go for a little while. Well lately he had been asking about the water and the swim place. He wanted to take lessons again. I gave them a call and got us signed up for a class that was already in session. I want to see how 4 weeks goes before I sign him up for another 12. The first lesson went well. He remember almost everything from his first session. He even did a better job of floating on his back....thanks to all the floating in the bath tub. I am looking forward to his next lesson. P.S. He is still working on the sit quietly on the top step while the other kids are taking their turn part. 

Sesame Street Live

Today we took Maddox and Landon to see Sesame Street Live Elmo's Green Thumb. We picked Landon up a little before noon and set off on our journey. 

Both boys looked a little sleepy so we were hoping that they would nap a little on the way. We even got stuck in traffic on I-45 on the way, so there was plenty of sleep opportunity. 

Maddox finally nodded off right before we stopped for lunch at McDonald's so he maybe got 15 minutes of shut eye. 

Both boys ate their lunch and we packed back in the truck and headed to Reliant Arena for the show. We parked no problem and off we went. As we were walking I asked Max if he had the tickets and he had left them in the truck, so the boys and I hung out by a tree in the parking lot while Max ran back to the truck. 

We got through the line and as soon as we walked in the doors both boys were in awe ( of what I am not sure but they were). Maddox proclaimed that this was "Awesome!" 

We decided to hit the restrooms first thing so we wouldn't have to go during the show. With all on empty we headed for our seats. The boys had fun playing around waiting for the show to start. 

Once the show started both boys were enthralled. I am really glad that they both enjoyed it.

You could tell that both of them were tired. Especially during the intermission, but they fought threw it without sleep. 

Atleast for a little while... Maddox fell asleep on my arm right before the end and Landon looked like he was close to dozing off as well. 

Both boys wanted the balloons they sold at intermission and the light up toys. I wasn't about to break the bank so after the show we headed to Party City for some balloons and toys. I found just the right things and both boys were all set. We took a detour home so we wouldn't get stuck in the awful traffic again. Right before we got to Landon's to drop him off.... He fell asleep. He had a long day. I believe that both boys had a grand time.