It Finally Happened!

Madison has been waiting for over a year for this milestone day in her life! Ever since she saw a friend lose a tooth for the first time, she has been fascinated by it and anxiously waiting for the day that she would lose her first tooth! Just the other day, her class made a graph about how many teeth have been lost in her class. Only one other girl and herself had not lost any teeth yet. She is excited that she is not the last one! Each night we have been wiggling this one tooth, and last night it was ready to fall out. When she realized what had happened she immediately started yelling, "I lost my first tooth, I lost my first tooth" and started jumping up and down. She made a few phone calls to brag about the news and then wondered if the tooth fairy would come visit her. She did not want to put the tooth under her pillow though. She made it clear that this tooth was special because it was her first and she did not want the tooth fairy to take it away. Well, the tooth fairy honored her wishes and also left her $5! It was a good morning! She is really starting to grow up now!

Snakes

Last week Madison was assigned her first project and presentation. She had to choose her favorite or most interesting animal, find three facts and then either create a poster, comic strip, or write a report about it. She chose snakes as her animal and decided to create a poster for her presentation. We looked for facts on-line and in books, and there were way to many to only chose three. After narrowing down the facts she wanted to include, she printed out pictures of snakes and categorized them as either poisonous or non-poisonous. She also included a rhyme that she learned from her Kindergarten teacher last year: "Red touch yellow, kill a fellow. Red touch black, friend of Jack." During her presentation, she had the class demonstrate how long a green anaconda can grow to be by having six of her friends lie on the ground head to toe. She read that idea on national geographic kids and just had to include it! Her teacher, along with the kids seemed to enjoy it. Her teacher said she did a great job. Madison said she was a little nervous, but once she got up there, it was fun!

Good Job Madison!

Happy 3rd Birthday Hudson

Hudson turned three today, and these pictures truly show what this 3 year old boy is all about....being outdoors, looking for adventure, and superheros. Hudson's personality traits have certainly remained consistent throughout the last couple of years. He is a a lot more refined in his language and social skills, but he is still an all out boy! He knows all of his colors, shapes, and most of his letters and letter sounds. He can count up to 20, and is very proud that he can write an "H" for Hudson. He has a great sense of direction, which baffles Brian, and has an incredible memory, just like his sister. While he has traded Barney and Thomas for his superhero pals Spiderman, Batman, and Ironman, he still has many of the same likes and interests. He loves playing with trucks and balls, and has become quite coordinated with a bat and ball. He continues to have a love music and enjoys singing songs. He has taken a new liking to action figures and costumes, and is engaging in a lot more dramatic play. When I asked him to name some of his favorite things, this is what he told me: Favorite animal: monkey, Favorite color: blue, Favorite food: macaroni and cheese, Favorite clothes: batman shirt, Favorite show: Backyardigans/Dora, Favorite game: Candyland. Hudson knows what he likes and doesn't like and is not afraid to let it be known. He still has a strong willed personality and likes to test and push his limits with us...we are working on developing those characteristics more positively. On the other hand, he loves to share (when it is his idea), pray, snuggle, and make you laugh. He is known as a sweet boy at his school and with babysitters. He also has a killer cute smile with one dimple...also known as his permanent dent from running into a table leg....that's Hudson though....rough and tough! Not a day goes by that he doesn't make us all smile. We are truly blessed to have him in our family.

Happy Birthday Big Guy!

We Love You!

Here are a few pictures from his birthday celebrations. Our good friends, The Sheets came to spend the weekend with us so we had a little birthday party for Hudson while they were here. We also brought a special treat to his class today and celebrated with his new school friends. He had a fun couple of days and enjoyed all the attention being on him.

Hudson's first day of school

Last week was Hudson's first day at his new preschool. He was ready and excited to go with his back pack on his back! His teacher's name is Angie, and she said that he was a delight this first week! He seems to be enjoying it and doing well so far.

Good job Hudson!