The Outfit

I downloaded a few apps on my phone and I've been having fun using them.  I used PicFrame & Phonto to make this little collage of B's monthly pictures. 

 B isn't feeling the greatest but he is still the sweetest and most pleasant thing.

I've been practicing with B on how to sit up.  We aren't there yet but getting better! (I promise he might look uncomfortable but he doesn't stay like this long-I save him.)

 So there's this outfit and it's pretty special.  Lance wore when he was a baby, then our two nephews (Austin & Logan) had their pictures taken in it, and now the outfit is at our house for our boys.  Today when I was going through B's closet I decided it was time to put it on.  So I found L's picture with it on and tried to create the same pose. It's funny how some people say they look alike and others say they don't.  Their face shape is different in this picture but it looks like their body shape is similar.  B might be a bit more chunky but I can't remember how old L was when I took his picture. 

My Classroom Tour

On Monday I will be starting my 8th year of teaching which is crazy to say.  It has gone so fast-maybe teaching Kindergarten does that?!?  I have been working in my room for the past few weeks just a couple days here and there.  I decided to take pictures of it A) because I want to remember what it looks like and B) I am kind of proud of some things I've done.  My teaching pal Kary and I have been working on making this next year lots of fun and we've been using the help of pinterest.  So here are the pictures.

This is looking in from the door.

 And another from the door.

 Here is my desk and my small group table.

 Magnetic Center

 Library Center (I still have to put out my first of school books on the shelf.)

 Here is my carpet teaching area

 Puzzle Center , Listening Center, & Computer Center

 Writing Center & Pocket Chart Center

Overhead Center & Art Center

 Here is the student cubbies and the attendance chart (they change their clothes pin to lunch box or tray and then I see who is absent by the pins that didn't get moved-saves so much time in the morning)

 Block Center & the word wall

 ABC Center & Math Center

 I printed these schedule cards from pinterest.

 And here are the pom poms I made (want to get two green ones but I can't find the primary green tissue around MH so hopefully my sister can find it in Conway)

 My wreath I made.  Kary is making me a bow for it since it still needs something else.

 And another pinterest idea with wrapping the basket with ribbon.

I love my classroom and I hope the kids do too!

Busy! Busy!

Well we've been pretty busy around here.  I have started working in my classroom at least two days a week for the past 3 weeks.  I have made a lot of changes in my room and I'm very happy with how it is looking.  I need to take pictures next time I'm there.  It's crazy because when I'm there the time goes so fast.  I work non stop from about 9 to 4 and I could work longer but I have babies to pick up!

Speaking of my babies :)  Bennett finally got to try some baby food.  Here is a few pictures of his first feeding.  This night we did squash and he loved it.  The other night we did sweet potatoes and he ate a lot but we are going slow on introducing it to him.  I think he'd eat just about anything though!

 The other morning the boys and I had a party in my bed.  Landon was entertaining us and Bennett  was enjoying his toes!

 Nap time is challenging most days.  Some days can be easy but sometimes we just have to let it go.  I try to get Landon to have quiet time while Bennett sleeps and occasionally Landon will fall asleep.  This day I made him a nice spot on his spiderman couch and before long he was out.  He's so cute when he's sleeping (he's cute all the time but just an innocence about them when they sleep).

 Oh my Landon!  He loves putting things in his underwear (he is typically in just underwear for some reason).  When we went to Walmart together the other day we found this holster and gun set.  He was excited about it-but he still puts things in his underwear :)

In this picture he was a knight (notice the Burger King crown).

 I love this picture!  Bennett is loving his jumper and he loves watching his cowboy brother.  Speaking of the jumper.  Bennett was in it and I was doing laundry.  I could see him and knew he was fine.  Landon was running around like normal.  I ran a shirt into our bedroom and when I came back Bennett was spinning around and around in his jumper and going pretty fast.  I think I was in shock and said "Landon!!" and ran to stop B.  Poor kid kind of wimpered when I stopped him but as soon as I got him out he was ok.  Landon definitely got a talking to after this incident.  He can be so sneaky!

This past Saturday I went with my mom to a few stores in MH.  We did staples (teachers love tax free and teacher appreciation day), Hallmark, and of course Freckles Chic.  I got a fun new cross bracelet...plus a few shirts.  I love that place!

 That night Judy was over and offered to watch the boys so the hubs & I could go on a date.  I wanted a picture before (because we never get any with just the two of us) and someone wouldn't let that happen. 

 So we just got a picture with him in it.  He's such a stinker!

 Then we had to get little guy in the picture.  Love their faces!

We wanted to go to Fred's Fish House but it was packed so we went to Skippers.  I just wanted fish and it was good.  After we ate we stopped at the Redbox and got Lance a movie.  While I was picking it out I got asked how far along I was.  GEEZ!!!  Why do people ask that?  That is a question I would never ask anyone no matter how obvious it was.  I had to tell her that I wasn't and that I just had a baby 5 months ago.  Guess I shouldn't have had that fish.  Sweet Lance told me it was because of my shirt-I agree-but I do have a little belly left.  But it's only been 5 months and I've been sitting at home this entire time.  She then told me she liked my shirt and asked where I got it.  I should have said "you don't want it because it makes you look pregnant".

And here are the boys at bath time.  I need to give them baths together every single time because it is so much faster.  Bennett loves Landon (even if he hurts him or spins him in his jumper).

 

I'm addicted to Pinterest!  I love finding ideas on it or just browsing.  I pin stuff and then when I have more time I go back and check it out.  I have gotten a lot of teaching stuff from it. 

I ordered a new top the other day that I found through a blog.  There are so many cute boutiques out there!  I think it should be here today...or I hope!

Only two more days off.  I go back to work on Monday (in-service for a week) after being off since February 23rd.  Isn't that crazy?



5 Months

Bennett is 5 months now.  He had shots on Monday and Wednesday we had his check up with our doctor.  He weighed 18 pds 9 oz (89%), his height was 27" (91%), and his head was 17.9(81%).  Our doctor said he looked good and more like a 6 month old.  We must raise them big around here!  He also said we can start introducing foods so hopefully we'll do that soon.  He is wearing size 3 diapers, eating 5-6 oz every 2-3 hours, he wears all 6 month clothing or bigger, he is liking his door jumper, he is sleeping good at night, and last night look what he did.

He slept in his crib for the first time.  He has slept in his pack-n-play since we brought him home, but I finally got a video monitor so I was comfortable with him going to his room.  Now did I sleep last night?  Umm...NO....because I checked the monitor every hour or so.  Landon has been with us pretty much his entire life so I'm not used to having my babies away from me.  But Bennett slept till 5 AM and I went ahead and brought him into our bed to feed him & then we slept till 8:30.  And I slept great from 6-8:30 (since he was next to me).  He's such an easy kid and I'm thankful for that.  Because his big brother...easy kid...but not a good sleeper.  Landon slept with us in our bed because he was sick with ear infections a lot when he was younger, we slept with him in his bed a lot, and so now he doesn't do so well.  I got him to sleep around 10 PM and by 1 AM he was crying for us.  UGH!!!  So now Lance and I are just going to have to start over and get him to sleep better and through the night without us.  It's sad that our 5 month old sleeps better than our 3 1/2 year old. 

Here is Bennett's new monthly picture

Here is a picture of my peaceful ride home after Bennett's doctors appointment.

Both boys are sleeping :)

Well I have got so much done in my classroom and I'm very excited to start a new school year.  I will try to take pictures next week once I am done (or I hope to be).  Tomorrow me, the boys, and my mom are making a quick trip to the teacher store.  Oh, what excites us now days!!!

 

Oops...

Well I've been horrible at blogging but I hope to get back at it.  I haven't been on vacation or anything crazy...I've just been enjoying my last few weeks at home with my boys before the crazy starts. 

On the 4th of July we headed over to Viola and spent the day with Lance's mom and his brother & sister. 

We went to my sisters house to celebrate our nephew Christian's 5th birthday.  Can't believe he's already 5 and he will be going to Kindergarten with me in a year. 

 Then Lance had to go out of town for dealer meeting in Branson for almost a week.  I was a bit nervous about being home alone with the boys for so many nights but it went just fine.  We did have some cranky moments where I wished I had help...

but then we had some extra fun times too!

Bennett started having a cough pretty much the first day Lance left...figures!  So we made a few trips to the doctor and he had to get his first antibiotic and steroid.  The steroid was rough and it made nights long.  His cough lasted for a good week and then towards the end he got a rash.  But we're all better now!

Once Lance got back we finally got Landon a little pool for the back deck.  It's perfect for him and it only cost $10.

We also have been playing on the swing set-which I am done with now.  I was outside with Landon and got stung by a bee.  I bet Landon didn't know I could run that fast, but that sucker hurt bad.

Landon has been wanting to hold Bennett and it's getting easier for him so I let him.

The boys found a surprise out in the garden the other day.

My wonderful sister (who had 3 kids of her own) called me a couple weekends ago and asked if the boys could come over for a few hours.  Say what?!?  This was the first time for me being at the house without Bennett being here.  I missed them but it was nice just having a few hours to ourselves.  Thanks so much Brooke! 

 My mom watched the boys for me the other day so I could attend a baby shower for one of my sweet co-workers.  She is having her 3rd kiddo in a few weeks...baby Cora.  We'll miss Kim when we start back to school but I know she'll be enjoying time with her newest addition.

 Here are some of my K crew.  It was good seeing them since I haven't had much time with them since maternity leave.  Won't be long and I'll see them every day!

 I finally put Bennett into the footed jammies which means I said goodbye to the baby gowns :(  But doesn't he look cute?!?  I love kids in these jammies.

 He found his feet this month.

This past weekend Lance's family all came in to town and stayed at Whitebrooke Estates over in Bull Shoals.  It was a lot of fun and very relaxing.  Bennett and I went back and forth since it is easier keeping him home where he has all his things.  But we did go over to hang out, swim, and eat.  Landon and Lance were supposed to stay the night but Landon started crying for his mommy and to go home.  He's such a baby but that's ok.  One day he won't want to be home so I better enjoy it while he does.

 Lance with his brother Gary and their nephew Austin in the middle.

Landon loved jumping in to the pool

 Aunt Sharmin caught this funny face of Bennett right after he woke up from his nap.

I also attended a wedding shower for our friends Becky & Matt.  Very excited for them and can't wait for their reception in September.

This week Bennett had to get his shots, we go to the doctor today for his check up, and on Friday he'll be 5 months. 

Both boys are now going to daycare at least two days a week.  I had in-service last week so those were Bennett's first full days and he did just fine.  I don't think he slept that much but he'll get used to the noise!  I started in my classroom yesterday and got a lot done.  My friend Kary was working and she got me to paint my shelves!  Glad she talked me in to it because they look tons better.  I should have taken a before picture because nothing was set up.  Thankfully she helped me set up the furniture so I was able to work.  I plan on going a few days here and there because come August 13th I don't want to have to work on my room.  That will be getting things ready for open house/orientation & for the first week of school. 

I did start a pinterest project for my room.  It is a wreath for my door. 

 Not sure how to rotate this so just turn your head...ha!  I thought I wanted yellow in it but I ended up taking that out and it is all blue.  I need to hot glue the letters on to it and then I have ribbon to use for the hanger.   I'll take a picture of it when it is in my room.