Whisper

This morning as Callen was watching a movie in our room drinking his morning java (warm chocolate milk) he called me out of the bathroom.

"Mom, come here. I want to whisper something in your ear."

"Okay."

I lean down so my ear is next to his mouth...

"I love you." He whispers.

I lean back up and he says again, "I told you I love you."

I lean down to whisper in his ear. "I love you too"

Happy 2nd Birthday Claysen!

I can't believe Claysen is two. Monday we celebrated his birthday, which is his actual birthday. I made surf board invitations and cake for the party. Claysen even wore his surf board shirt. The weather was excellent so we celebrated outside.

This was the big gift from Mom and Dad, a new swing for the playground.

Gift from Maga and Oil, a pint sized wheel barrow.

Claysen blew out the first candle before I could get the second one lit! He sure enjoyed his cake which he called "keekee."

Just a couple to reminisce...

Back to School and a Mohawk

Callen started preschool on Thursday, August 27th. This year he is attending Crayon Brigrade Preschool. He was excited to go to school this year. This school has a drop off area so I was a little concerned that Callen wouldn't stay and have a hard time watching me drive away. I tried to prepare him for this change by describing what would happen. On the way to school I again told him what to expect. When we got to school, I helped him out of the car, put his backpack on him and he walked right over to the teacher and other kids. No tears, no pulling, whining, begging me to stay. Just a "Bye, Mom." Claysen cried when we pulled away and I did too, just a little. So proud that he didn't need me there, but a little sad too.

Claysen need to pose with Big Brother too!

After bath one night recently I styled Claysen's hair in to a mohawk. I have seen several kids sporting mohawks this summer and am reminded of how cool that was when I was a kid. I don't think Claysen had much idea of what I was doing, although I did take him to the mirror to see himself. I think every boy needs to have a mohawk at least once, just for fun!