He got a little distracted... The boys didn't have school today:)
Showing posts with label Spencer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spencer. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Halloween 2011
With Halloween on Monday I felt like this year Halloween was never ending. We started on Saturday by going to Clark street and trick or treating the shops on that street. 
It was really fun. This year Jared was a ninja (he's known he wanted to be a white ninja since last Halloween), Spencer a pirate, and Miles Peter Pan.
There were lots of people on Clark but it wasn't too overwhelming. At their "headquarters" they had games set up for kids, things to decorate, and food to give out.
They had two bounce houses set up along the way. We stopped at one and played for a good 10 mins.
Then we came home, I finished preparations on our chili and we were off to our church Halloween party. (Jared pretty much wore his mask the second half of the day. When he took it off to eat his little cheeks were so red.
On Monday Miles and I hit both Spencer's and Jared's class parties. Below is Spencer with his friend Noah.
We came straight home after Spencer's party and Miles was tired so I started to lay by him for his nap when I suddenly remembered Jared's school was doing their costume parade at 12:00. For some reason I was thinking 1:00. It was 11:55 when I remembered. I scooped Miles up, grabbed Spencer and rushed out the door with the stroller. We ran and few blocks and there right in front of us getting ready to cross the street was Jared with his class! Phew!
His teacher was Wendy, their teacher's aide was Tinker Bell and the other Kindergarten teacher was Peter Pan.
Back in the classroom they played games, ate food and watched Peter Pan.
That night Chris came home early and we started our trick or treating at 5:00. 
We were just planning on doing the street by our house, lots and plenty of candy, but ever since we've been here we've heard raves about Burling street just a few blocks down. The kids were in good spirits so we went for it. That street was crazy crowded but fun. All, most, of the houses are totally into Halloween all decked out and giving lots of candy. There were a few haunted houses that Miles and Spencer refused to go up to. The people handing out the candy looked too scary and the music was too eerie for them. (the pictures we took on Burling didn't turn out very well because it was darker by then so all the pictures are of the street near our home.)
By the end their bags were pretty full and heavy. But Miles still insisted on carrying his own. He also snuck too much candy in between homes. He was sick the next day and I honestly believe it was from too much candy! 
It was really fun. This year Jared was a ninja (he's known he wanted to be a white ninja since last Halloween), Spencer a pirate, and Miles Peter Pan.There were lots of people on Clark but it wasn't too overwhelming. At their "headquarters" they had games set up for kids, things to decorate, and food to give out. They had two bounce houses set up along the way. We stopped at one and played for a good 10 mins.
Then we came home, I finished preparations on our chili and we were off to our church Halloween party. (Jared pretty much wore his mask the second half of the day. When he took it off to eat his little cheeks were so red.
Kids doing a parade to show off their costumes:
I loved Marcus' Michael Jackson getup. He even has eyeliner on:)
On Monday Miles and I hit both Spencer's and Jared's class parties. Below is Spencer with his friend Noah.
Spencer really looks out for Miles whenever we visit.
We came straight home after Spencer's party and Miles was tired so I started to lay by him for his nap when I suddenly remembered Jared's school was doing their costume parade at 12:00. For some reason I was thinking 1:00. It was 11:55 when I remembered. I scooped Miles up, grabbed Spencer and rushed out the door with the stroller. We ran and few blocks and there right in front of us getting ready to cross the street was Jared with his class! Phew!
His teacher was Wendy, their teacher's aide was Tinker Bell and the other Kindergarten teacher was Peter Pan.
Back in the classroom they played games, ate food and watched Peter Pan.
That night Chris came home early and we started our trick or treating at 5:00. We were just planning on doing the street by our house, lots and plenty of candy, but ever since we've been here we've heard raves about Burling street just a few blocks down. The kids were in good spirits so we went for it. That street was crazy crowded but fun. All, most, of the houses are totally into Halloween all decked out and giving lots of candy. There were a few haunted houses that Miles and Spencer refused to go up to. The people handing out the candy looked too scary and the music was too eerie for them. (the pictures we took on Burling didn't turn out very well because it was darker by then so all the pictures are of the street near our home.)
By the end their bags were pretty full and heavy. But Miles still insisted on carrying his own. He also snuck too much candy in between homes. He was sick the next day and I honestly believe it was from too much candy! Coming home getting ready to view the loot.
Their piles, Jared, Spencer and Miles
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Dentist + Doctor
The Monday after Spencer's birthday, on a Saturday, he had a field trip and then a dentist appointment where he got his first two fillings. Below is a picture of Jared and Miles on the left and Spencer on the right watching a movie.
Spencer did great. At first he did not want to walk back to the work space but he warmed up quickly and was fine. The doctor didn't put anything to sleep or give him any gas and he did great. Only once did he squirm and that wasn't very much. The doctor must have done a good job because he's willing to go back:)
Then on Tuesday he had his 4-year-old check up. He hasn't had shots since he was two and this visit he had 5! Yowzer! He was not a fan and cried like crazy until I got out a treat. I could have spread out the shots between his 4 and 5 year check ups but I wanted to get them done all at once.
Spencer did great. At first he did not want to walk back to the work space but he warmed up quickly and was fine. The doctor didn't put anything to sleep or give him any gas and he did great. Only once did he squirm and that wasn't very much. The doctor must have done a good job because he's willing to go back:)
Then on Tuesday he had his 4-year-old check up. He hasn't had shots since he was two and this visit he had 5! Yowzer! He was not a fan and cried like crazy until I got out a treat. I could have spread out the shots between his 4 and 5 year check ups but I wanted to get them done all at once.His stats were:
Height: 41 1/2" 75-90%
Weight: 42 lbs 90%
BMI: 17.1
So last year when I took him in, the doctor said his BMI was high, 17 then, but still ok. This year he fell into the "too high" area. She said I could consider putting him on skim milk and watching what he ate. I liked the way she said consider but I was still not content on her advice. Finally at the end after saying everything looked great I asked her how serious she was about me putting him on skim milk and what exactly was she wanting me to do with his diet because honestly I have no concern over this child, I'm not about to put him on skim milk, and I'm okay with him having a little fat, in fact I think kids need fat (I'm not saying eat alot of candy). She agreed with me and said even though his number is in the higher range she wasn't worried. She said kids that usually fall in that category have rolls of skin over their underwear and are chubbier in general where Spencer isn't, he's just dense. In fact at one point during the check up she said, he's got the build of a football player. So there you have it. He's a dense, big boy:)
Spencer's First Field Trip
Ever Since Jared's first field trip in pre-k Spencer has wanted to go. We often tagged along by driving and meeting up at the destination but Spencer has been anticipating the bus. His first field trip was the Monday, after his birthday, to a pumpkin farm with animals, hay ride, mazes, and more.
Miles wanted to get on the bus too and cried and cried. This kid is begging to go to school already every morning when dropping of Spencer.
Miles cried when we didn't get on the hayride but was easily distracted with the animals.
Spencer was a quiet observer. Never saying if he wanted to go anywhere or do anything just happily going along.
Right when we got there Spencer asked me when he got to eat. (I think this was something he looked forward to more than the location). So when I asked him what his favorite thing was when driving home I wasn't too surprised when he said, "Lunch!"
Waiting in his classroom
Spencer held his chaperon's hand often at the beginning.
He looks so big getting on the school bus!
Miles wanted to get on the bus too and cried and cried. This kid is begging to go to school already every morning when dropping of Spencer. 
Miles cried when we didn't get on the hayride but was easily distracted with the animals.
Dinosaur eating pumpkin
Spencer was a quiet observer. Never saying if he wanted to go anywhere or do anything just happily going along. 
Right when we got there Spencer asked me when he got to eat. (I think this was something he looked forward to more than the location). So when I asked him what his favorite thing was when driving home I wasn't too surprised when he said, "Lunch!"Sunday, October 23, 2011
Spencer is FOUR!!!
Birthdays stress me out. My kids are at the age where they want birthday parties and I can't just give them anything without them caring. I worry about the party and what I'm going to do, who I'm going to invite, having a plan and making sure I have everything. And for presents I stress about getting them something just right. I hate spending money on items that are played with for a day and thrown to the side in less than a month or worse a week.
His actual birthday was packed! I slept in til 7:15 when the boys woke up, made waffles, opened presents:
Went to a party from a girl, Abbey, in Spencer's class. They had a magician there and it was entertaining and the kids loved it.
When leaving the party Abbey ran up to Spencer and gave him a hug good-bye, ran away, and then ran back and gave him a kiss on the cheek to which Spencer wiped his cheek off with his sleeve.
Then we came home, played with presents (legos, Dagedars, Phineas and Ferb figurines, balls, and walkie talkies). I only made one cake and Chris picked up four gourmet cupcakes that we ate on his birthday.
We all went to bed exhausted and happy. Happy birthday little Man!
I wasn't keen on inviting all of Spencer's class but who should I invite from the class. There are only four other boys (of whom I don't talk much with their mom's) so I didn't want to just do boys. So the whole class it was! But I learned my lesson with Jared's party last year. Presents are welcome! I really don't like having kids bring presents but honestly if I would've said no presents we'd have 15 kids +parents in our home. (I have not yet been able to justify $200-500 parties held at a "cool" facility).
I wanted to have the party on his birthday but back in September he got an invite to a birthday party on his birthday. Seriously! Some people are on top of things. Three weeks early! So we had his party on Friday. I bought pirate invitations and after paying $15 I decided I could do better and cheaper too:) Here was the outcome:
I also made his pirate cake:
And a pirate pinata:
The decor for the party:
Action shots at the party:
Take note of the girl in brown with polka dots at the head of the table. I will refer to her later in the post:)
His actual birthday was packed! I slept in til 7:15 when the boys woke up, made waffles, opened presents:
Went to a party from a girl, Abbey, in Spencer's class. They had a magician there and it was entertaining and the kids loved it.
When leaving the party Abbey ran up to Spencer and gave him a hug good-bye, ran away, and then ran back and gave him a kiss on the cheek to which Spencer wiped his cheek off with his sleeve. Then we were on our way to a boy's birthday party, Sean, from Jared's class at Lil' Kickers. Traffic was bad and we were already running late. It took us about 30 mins to get to our next location to which Jared was relentless in talking about the kiss Spencer received. "Why did she kiss him?" "Spencer do you want to kiss her back? On the lips?" "Do you want to marry her?" "I think I may have been kissed before." etc...
We finally arrived 30 mins late. Jared played soccer with friends while Spencer, Miles and I watched. While eating pizza they got the inflatables out. Spencer and Miles joined in on the action this time. They had a blast! Below is Jared, Tadgh, and Spencer on a giant slide (the favorite).
Then we came home, played with presents (legos, Dagedars, Phineas and Ferb figurines, balls, and walkie talkies). I only made one cake and Chris picked up four gourmet cupcakes that we ate on his birthday.
We all went to bed exhausted and happy. Happy birthday little Man!And real quick I wanted to post a little more about Spencer... This man has turned a corner this past four to six months and he is so much enjoyable! Not that I didn't enjoy Spencer before, he just whined all the time. And I don't know why, but nothing gets to my nerves more than whining. He still whines but it's more normal and not excessive. He talks so much more. I love his conversations, I love his expressions, I love his giggles, I LOVE being his mom.
Somethings I want to remember about Spencer:
"Mom, I like you"
"Will you play with me? Say yes"
"Can I have some candy, say yes"
He loves school. Never has he complained or not wanted to go.
He likes to tell you what to say when playing with him.
Gets along wonderfully with girls, seriously!
Loves lasagna and lasagna bread (french bread)
Loves his primary teacher at church Sister Monson and therefore so do I!
Loves candy, always asking for it and is he my child that will sneak it and hide and eat it
Loves Wild Kratts
Everyday he asks for a frozen strawberry
Can't wait to pick up Jared from school
One of his favorite books is the chapter book of Peter Pan
He's a cuddle bug. He loves me to hold him and just snuggle.
Very sensitive, sweet hearted, tender little man:)
I love you Spencer James!
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