Paging Dr. Caleb

This and That

We have been having some challenging days as far as behavior is concerned.  My patience definitely has not been where I would like for it to be.  We have had some really good moments also and I want to focus on those.  Callie Grace memorized Isaiah 9:6.  Caleb memorized Proverbs 3:5.  I am learning scripture right along with them.  They are inspiring me!  They helped make a care package for the soldiers at church and have talked about it so much.  They are learning the music for their church Christmas performance.  I love hearing them sing about Jesus.

Last night, Callie Grace asked us what we thought Crosson was doing.  I asked her what she thought he was doing.  She said, "looking after me and thinking his little brother is a monkey".  Kip told me that Caleb was waving hi to Crosson the other day on the way to school.  I am incredibly thankful for their tender hearts.  We sure do miss Crosson but I know he is looking after us.

We went to Edventure on Saturday with the rest of Columbia.  I have NEVER seen it so packed.  They had a ball.

CG and I went to see Goodnight Moon on Friday night with some little girlfriends.  I really enjoyed it also!

I love this picture that I took the other day of Caleb with our fish on a string named Goldie!

Caleb's birthday continued...

I was able to take my lunch to go have snack with Caleb yesterday.  He and mimi made and decorated cupcakes.  I brought strawberries, juice boxes and little blowy things for each child.  His teacher provided the goldfish.  Caleb was so sweet when I got to his classroom.  He told everyone to tell his mama hi and when I left he told everyone to tell his mama bye.

When daddy got home yesterday afternoon, Caleb requested Chuck E. Cheese.  We went and played some games for a while.  Since Caleb was the birthday boy, he got 20 free tokens.  We ended up only spending $5 there.  Hallelujah!  The kids had a great time and CG played a game where she won 100 tickets.  She split it right down the middle with her brother.  That's called a miracle, folks!

I think Caleb had a fun day turning 5.  We sure had fun celebrating him!

A Whole Hand!

Today, my precious boy, you are 5!  You woke up this morning with a happy heart.  Lots of thank you's and kisses and hugs.  I am praying for you to have a wonderful year being 5.  We love you so much, Caleb!

This was in my inbox first thing this morning.  Wow, what a great reminder at any time but especially on this day.  Thank you, Abraham Lincoln!

"There is only one way to bring up a child in the way he should go and that is to travel that way yourself."

Abraham Lincoln

playing his new DS game first thing this morning

Zoo

While daddy was away watching the gamecocks play, we went to the zoo!  A lot of other people had the same idea and it was quite warm but we had fun.  It also helped pass the time until the children could see daddy again.  We did manage to get a few pictures along the way.

checking out the map

waiting on the tram

feeding the fish

First Day for Caleb

My baby's first day of school...

This is our 6th year of attending the same church preschool.  This will also be our last year.  Time sure has flown by!  I was fine until I found out they were doing The Kissing Hand today.  I love Caleb so much.  He will be 5 in nine short days.  My prayer for this last year in preschool is to savor each moment.  I find myself rushing on to the next thing, the next big event in their lives.  I just want to live in the moment.  For some reason this is easier said than done for me but for today, I am going to celebrate this quick-witted, kind and loving boy's first day.


**Caleb had a really good first day.  He is the helper this week so he was super excited about that! 

I want to document what Caleb told me as I have often asked him what he wants to do when he grows up.  His usual answer is nothing or I don't know.  Today, he said, "I know what I want to be when I grow up!".  "I want to be a dentist and a Rush's servant."  As long as he does his best, I think they are both admirable professions!":)

Weekend errands

We had several errands to run this weekend which can be boring for the kiddos so we decided to take some pictures to make it fun!