Trick Or Treat Costume

This is the costume we finally got him into after two years of trying!!

Halloween

We made it through this Halloween with not too much trouble. Cayden is of course afraid to sleep without a light on and talks about ghosts and other scary things but you know we have come a long way from last year. When he was two he would not wear this adorable Thomas the train outfit we got him, even though he adored Thomas! We had crying and screaming fits when we tried to put it over his head, so he went last year as a farmer... This year his good sense prevailed (aka candy) and he wore his Thomas costume much to our delight. He now knows that costume equals candy, and why again do we have this holiday?? I am a teacher and thankfully the kids were not in school today. The sugar shock wearing off can be tough for a lot of them. My son didn't even have that much sugar but with all the excitement he is in bed a half hour earlier tonight. That's why we do this holiday :-)

Things with wheels!

So I am officially overwhelmed with things in my house that have wheels. Anyone with a boy will know exactly what I am talking about and cringe when their son says they want a new train, car, truck, etc. I have cleaned my basement and my son's room and have filled about ten (yes ten) containers with different wheeled items. Now of course there are certain ones that go with certain tracks and he has names for special ones (I am sure moms of girls can relate to that with dolls...) that he needs at certain times. Wow, I thought keeping track of my clothes was hard but there is no comparison. Just when I think we have it under control we decide to take a trip to Strasburg on Saturday and what does he need, why a new train, of course. I wonder if I could strap some of those wheeled items instead of buying roller blades...

Potty Success!!

Finally after over three years and two days before his doctor appointment, my son decides it is time to use the potty! We are now on the fourth day and are even going through naps with no accidents. I tell you the child of mine has a mind of his own and he will not do something until he wants to do it. The same thing happened with walking. He crawled at an early age (about 7 1/2 months) but didn't walk until 14 1/2 months. He started running right away but I thought I was going to lose my mind. I am so excited we are over this hurdle now we tackle pooping on the potty and going through the night with a dry diaper. There is just one mommy thing after another...

First Time

I am a virgin to blogging and this is my first time so please be gentle. My dear friend Kelly has told me that this is a great way to get out my thoughts. I have many so I am sure this will helpful. I have a three year old son who is interesting everyday! I am a teacher and see all the children at the school. Kindergarten days are very exhasting for me!