Easter suit

His socks match his tie, too. Many thanks Grandma Franklin for the outfit. Isn't he the cutest?!

Egg hunt

We had an Easter egg hunt in the yard with the neighbors and their friends. Both Alexes had to open each one and eat the candy before going to the next egg. The older boys got a bit antsy with their slowness and so ran ahead grabbing handfuls of eggs and dumping them in their baskets. My Alex ended up with so much candy, he got sick. But, just like his momma, one good belly purge and he was good to run and play again. Momma took the basket away and he diddn't even care.

Bluebonnets

These are the best I could get. Alex loved rolling in the flowers. He said they tickled!

Bluebonnets

Marker madness

Monkey see monkey do.

Yesterday, my best friend Amanda picked up Alex and me to go visit Homestead Heritage in Waco. Alex could care less about that place, but he had a great time following her oldest boy, Gabe. Wherever or whatever Gabe did, Alex did, too.

Steve, Amanda's husband, is trying to get Sarah up on the fence to get a picture with the other kids. She was having none of it. Abby joined with no problem. Aren't they cute? You can see the bluebonnets in the field behind them.

Turkey

Alex had fun walking the fence with this turkey. He even tried having a conversation with it.

Alex loves his Daddy! Poor daddy has a cast on one hand and a splint on the other. Lots of pain meds made him sleepy and Alex had to do that, too.

Just like my son. Anytime he is put on the spot and feels shy, he growls!

He learned how to roll his tongue!

Mom's morning out took the kids across the street to the fire department. Alex loved the lights and his new hat.

Peanuts

Alex growled while trying to shell some peanuts.

Growing up

The other day I had a stark realization. My son is not a baby anymore. I now have a boy who needs molding, teaching, and a good dose of loving discipline. My parenting is taking a turn and becoming a bit more intense. I love it.

Alex can, and will pull up his own pants after going potty! If you have heard the stories, you know what a triumph that is. He still has potty accidents, but overall is doing well.

He is helping to clean up messes and taking his plates to the sink. On that note, we have had to put away our adult glasses and have purchased plastic ones instead as too many have been taken by little hands and dumped into the kitchen sink where they inevitably shatter.

I am loving bedtime with him more than ever. I have just finished the Winnie the pooh chapter book. I read one chapter each night and he sits and listens so well. I am now saving the little books for a short nap story and trying to find some other chapter books that wouldn't be too far over his understanding. Suggestions are appreciated.

Too cute

"Look, Mom. A train!"

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From: Laura Franklin <lcf1677@gmail.com>
Date: February 14, 2012 4:00:47 PM CST
To: lauracfranklin@me.com