Thea Sized Bed

Thea got a Thea-sized bed today!! We were all very excited about this and have been pumping it up for at least a week. 

This morning, Mike and the kids broke down the crib:

After the bed was delivered, I let the monkeys jump on the bed:

Then, Floppy had to be introduced to the new bed: 

This was adorable as she sweetly explained to Floppy that they had a new bed and carefully laid her down.  

Matthew has been just as excited about Bean's new bed and wanted to check out the snooze materials too. Daddy was asked to read one of their favorites before bed, "Yummy, Yucky." Thea crawled under the covers herself saying "Awesome!" and requested that the book be read in her room. 

With this being our second child, these moments seem to sneak up on you. All of sudden, Thea seems to be growing up so fast. Mike and I just kept smiling and savoring the moments tonight, while also hoping that I can get the position of little spoon back:

Kids Quotes XVIII

We went to the library tonight to return a few things and while Mike ran in, the following occured:

Matthew: I wanna go inside and play.

Mommy: I'm sorry, Buddy. Daddy's just running in to return a few things and then we're going home 'cause it's almost bedtime. 

Matthew starts to legit cry (but, no, he's not tired, just ask him). 

Mommy: Buddy, I'm planning on us coming back to pick out some movies tomorrow and we can plan then with the iPads and toys. 

Matthew nods and tears start to dry and he asks me for a book in the pocket on the seat in front of him. 

And then Matthew throws the book at Mommy. 

Yeeeeaaahhh, that's a time-out when we get home. 

Kids Quotes XXVII

A little context: my mom has recently had hernia surgery and we were driving in the car on the way to her house to deliver a meal. 

Mommy: Remember we need to be careful around Grandma because she had surgery this week so she has a pretty big owie on her belly. 

Matthew: So we can't spin Grandma around in circles? 

Mommy: No, we can't do that.*

Matthew: Yeah, cause that would give her an owie. 

*And we never have. 

Kids Quotes XXVI

Daddy: Can I have a kiss before I go to work?

Matthew: But Daddy, you need a work shirt!

Daddy: What do you mean, Bud? I'm gonna wear this shirt to work. (points at his solid colored polo)

Matthew: But Daddy, it doesn't have squares!!

So...maybe Daddy needs some variety in his work wardrobe. 

Matthew's Last Day of School

It was been such a blessing that Matthew has had the same loving and talented teachers for preschool the last two years. He has grown socially (better understands taking turns and has made a really good buddy), academically (he can recognize his ABCs and can count to 12 going forwards and backwards from 10), and in his faith (back in December his lead teacher told me "he really knows this Christmas story). I am so grateful that he was able to start last year upon turning 2 and that we continued in what we believe couldn't be a better preschool. Matthew will miss Kate and Kim and they will miss him, but everyone is excited for Thea to have a turn in this classroom - especially Thea!

Papa's Day Tea

Yesterday, Matthew's school had a Mother's Day tea. Since Thea was sick with a fever, Papa filled in and oh boy was Matthew excited! They had tea, fruit and cookies followed by a singing show for the caregivers. Matthew's favorite part was signing "Pop Goes the Weasal" which he thinks is hysterical. Papa said Matthew sang and was a great leader. Special times. :)

Capture the Moment

A 4 year old boy approaches us at the sandbox. 

Thea: I'm C-ah. (Stretches arm) This Matthew. (Stretches arm towards me) And this Mommy. 

All I can think is where has the time gone and how much more quickly will it pass. Really wish I could press the pause button at this point in our lives. For like a year. Or at least rewind back to it.