Jack was a challenge today except for tonight at Katya's school program where I thought he'd be the worst because he was so "done". We had so much fun, and he was a perfect angel. He held hands in the parking lot both times without complaint(a major feat considering he ran away from me in the parking lot earlier today), he sat down with us at the table while we ate, and he sat down and listened during the entire one hour program even though it was bedtime - amazing for any 3 year old, I think! Plus - he got to meet Curious George. Oh, he was soooo excited. At times he would just lie down on the floor with his head in his hands and stare up at him, so contentedly. He followed him wherever he went and gave him lots of hugs, handshakes, and high fives. He did come when I asked him though, held my hand to the bathroom, and admired George from afar while other kids got a chance with him. Life is so much better without tantrums! Katya really enjoyed the program, given by an Atlanta-based illustrator, Michael P. White. He did lots of demos, and Jack was intrigued, too. He had the kids practice while he gave them tips, and Katya came home with pages of pictures to share with her dad.
Also pictured are fun times with Jack - why I love being a stay at home mom (SAHM) - at Catch Air and play group at a friend's - see, he still likes his jewelry no matter where we go! Maybe it is genetic - and I always blamed Katya's love on Anne deJong...
The foam pit pics are from an open gym day that the local gymnastics place does for kids once a month. It's usually just for preschoolers, but Katya was on holiday and got to go this time. I don't think she was excited - do you? Her constant comment while we were there was, "Mom, this is awesome!"
Fun times, these years...
