Movin' on up!

Today is Lucas' last day in the Toddler Room. On Monday he will be in the 3 year old room-hard to believe that we are actually now at the stage were the age describes the room, rather than the developmental stage. He has been transitioning to the new room for about 10 days now-just going in the morning, then eating lunch and finally yesterday they slept in the new room for nap. His lead teacher seems very nice. At first I was concerned because she seems pretty old school, but yesterday at pick up, she talked not only to me about Lucas' day, but also bent down to address Lucas about it as well. I liked that! I hope he does well with more structure. There are several little ones from his room moving with him so I am sure that will ease his transition.

It has been a long year-we all survived and made adjustments. Lucas seems to love the center and we have gotten to know a few of the families. And it is amazing how Lucas has grown and changed! Hard to imagine with the next year will bring for our little guy!

Good one liners from Lucas

Lucas has been coming up with some good one liners lately. Here are some of my favorites:

"Daddy, you are handsome" Said when Lucas and Marc were getting out of the pool
"That car drives fast like yours does Mommy." Said as we watched a car race down our street
"Mommy, does that car need a honk?" Lately traffic has been bad right outside his daycare and I have needed to give some drivers some extra motivation to move

And the best one so far-said while checking out at Giant Eagle:
Lucas-"Daddy, why that baby crying?"
Marc-"I don't know-maybe he is hungry, or tired, or needs his diaper changed."
Lucas - "Daddy, the baby should have chocolate. That would make him feel better."
Marc-"Babies don't eat chocolate Lucas."
Lucas thinks for a minute. "I should eat the baby's chocolate then. It will make me feel better for him."

I love how his critical thinking skills are developing and expanding!!!

Neighbors

On set of our neighbors had significant damage done to their kitchen and son's room during our lovely February storm. They started repairing the kitchen this week but were without a stove and microwave. Since it is summer, Jen, the mom, was just cooking on their grill. But Wednesday we were forecasted to get some pretty nasty storms so she was looking for other options. The same night she happened to friend me on Facebook so this is how I learned of their situation. By the time I read her post, it was too late to invite them over for dinner but I sent her a message that they should come over for dinner on Thursday. Jen and her two kids (Dad was out of town on business) came over for chicken nuggets, veggies and chicken rice last night. It was fun. We have interacted with them but for only brief periods of time. The kids were great together-Lucas, always the clown, showed them all of his toys and wanted them to play basketball with him.

It was nice to connect with them this way. Growing up we were always at neighbors' houses. Summer it was like we were a gang just running from house to house. It is just different for us. Maybe because Marc and I both work, maybe because we have no sidewalks, maybe because there aren't many families on our street. but is it just different. I hope this continues and we can do more things together.