Following in his Daddy's footsteps?? Maybe, Maybe Not

Xavier has discovered that he likes getting behind the pulpit at our new church. He has even found where the microphones are kept. The past few Sabbath's, he has delighted John and I with his "preaching". He has talked to us about orca whales, living things, and what animals are and are not mammals. Last Sabbath we were even treated to a song. However, this Sabbath he just wanted to look cute and have his picture taken. (I finally remembered to bring the camera.) I don't know if he will follow in John's footsteps because he doesn't like it when Daddy preaches and will even roll his eyes. I guess he thinks he can do a better job. Who knows.

Winning

Xavier won a book from the Book Fair our school had this past week. He had to guess how many marshmellows were in a jar. He actually counted 10 and so I wrote down another number, 615. The next day I was told that he had won for that day. He had guessed (well actually I did.) the highest amount for that day. So, his prize was getting to pick out any book he wanted. He chose a book about really big cars and trucks. I was very proud of him. And no, I did not tell him that Mommy changed his answer. We can tell him when he's a lot older or maybe not.

Boy?? Girl??

I had my ultrasound today. The baby is good and healthy and has a good strong heart beat. They estimate the baby to be about 1 lb 1 oz. Right where it should be. However, my darling bundle of joy was just that, a bundle. The baby was curled up in a ball and wouldn't let anyone see if they were a boy or a girl. Plus they couldn't get a good look at fingers and toes. We did see and measure 1 leg. The baby had their legs tightly crossed and wouldn't move. They are going to need to do another ultrasound, but I don't know when. They are suppose to call me and let me know. As you can guess, I am very bummed. I was really looking forward to today and finding out what we were having. I am grateful that the baby is healthy and doing well. That is truly what is important.

A new playmate for Xavier.

We got Xavier a new playmate. He came all the way from Ohio. His name is David and Xavier is just thrilled. :) David a is a friend of John's who has moved down to Georgia to be close to his girlfriend. He is currently looking for a job, so we are letting him stay with us until things fall into place for him. He and Xavier have hit it off and Xavier has him building new train tracks and racing cars almost everyday. David doesn't seem to mind and says he's actually enjoying himself. We keep telling him he doesn't have to be at Xavier's beckon call, but he says he likes it. Works for me, I have actually had some time to get things done around the house and school.

Hanging at the Mall, Labor Day weekend

John and I marked our 5th wedding anniversary over the Labor Day weekend. We, of course had very little money. (payday was on Tuesday the 4th) But we tried to make the best of it and spent the weekend hangin out as a family. We had dinner at the Texas Roadhouse (me and Xavier's favorite place!) and then walked around the mall in Douglasville on Monday. It was pretty small, but had some cool shops to check out. Xavier's favorite part was getting to ride on the toy train and play in the play area. (it was all trucks there.)

The Expo, August 24th

The school I work for was asked to put together a model Montessori classroom to be on display at a Preschool Conference and Expo. They wanted to have children working in the classroom as well. Well, we couldn't volunteer on Saturday because of church, so I did on Sunday. However, little did the school know that almost everyone would be closing up shop and heading home on Sunday. Therefore, I had the great task of helping the big boss take everything apart and down to be carried back to the school. Xavier was with me and he had a ball. Not playing in the classroom we had prepared, but all the other vendors and displays. They also loved having him around. He was playing in kitchens, running on kid sized treadmills (way cool BTW), and he even got to help maintenance break down booths. To repay him, the guys let him go in the back and play on one of their trucks. (no keys of course.) They showed him where the horn was and if you know my son well, you know how much fun he had with that. It never surprises me what people will let him do. He just has this charm and appeal about him. It's hard to say no. Well, unless your me. :)