This was a fun little project using flip flops and two packages of those long skinny balloons…both from Tarjay.
Just cut the balloons in half and tie them to the strap of the flip flop until it’s full. Give the balloons a trim so it looks in proportion with the shoes and you’re done. Lauren got a kick out of them and she wanted to wear them the very next day.
She tried to help me with the project and here’s her completed shoe. I think she gave it a good attempt all on her own. ;)
Lauren’s reward for sleeping in her big girl bed at night for two full weeks was a sleep-over with her friend, Lily. She was SO excited to put the last sticker on her countdown calendar and collect her reward! She’s been planning what they would do at her sleep-over for weeks and finally the big day was here.
Goodies for the girls from the Tarjay dollar section (love it)…
Dinner of skillet lasagna on their new Dora plates and placemats…
Popcorn and a movie (Toy Story 2)…
Lauren wanted blue cupcake liners and Lily wanted green…
Notice Lauren’s finger is almost in the bowl? She can’t help herself!
I let them lick the bowl while cleaning up the dishes and they ended up covered in batter, but they had a great time. After this it was straight to the bathroom for clean-up and clothes in the washer! 
Now THIS is how you eat a cupcake…Lily’s got it right!
This shot makes my heart melt…
They actually went to sleep about 15 minutes after lights out and stayed asleep all night with no problems at all. YES!
Lauren was very excited about making Mickey Mouse pancakes for breakfast, as you can see here…
A game of Cooties after breakfast…
Dressed and waiting for Nancy to pick up Lily…
Lauren had a fabulous time and talked about it for the rest of the day!
This week is the last week of preschool. Lauren’s preschool follows the local school district calendar. They have a daily summer camp to keep the kids busy until school starts up again. We haven’t signed Lauren up for summer camp, because we are hoping to use the monthly preschool payment towards some speech therapy. Even though she has made some great strides with her speech in preschool, there are just some letters she is having real difficulty pronouncing and she gets really frustrated when she’s not understood. I don’t want her starting kindergarten next year dealing with that frustration.
Today was crazy hair day at school and luckily it’s my regular day off work so I was able to get her ready for the day. Daddy is NOT good with the hair clips or barrettes, so typically during the day Lauren doesn’t sport any hair accessories. We just decided today to go crazy with little tiny pigtails and she seemed happy with it.
Last week was Teacher’s Appreciation Week, so we made some chocolate covered strawberries for Lauren’s pre-school teachers. If you need ideas for next year, make note of this one because the teachers loved them.
On Saturday we went to a 4th birthday party at a place called Toy Town. It’s an indoor place with a bunch of little play houses…grocery store, pizza shop, fire station, etc. The kids had a ball…
Lauren loved gassing her car up at the auto shop…
By the way, keep an eye on the Tarjay dollar section for these cute bags. I love to give gifts in these reusable little bags…
First swim of the season at my brother’s place. Lauren had tons of fun with her cousins and uncle in the hot-tub. It was a little too cold in the pool still, but that won’t last long.
I found Lauren with my camera the other day and this turned up on my card. Hey, at least she takes a good pic even though the subject matter is kind of iffy…
I would like to acknowledge my friends who are still waiting for their children and going through yet another Mother’s Day with empty arms. It’s so difficult to get through this day with just the dream of what’s to come. It feels like there’s a big empty spot in your heart and a lump in your throat as you watch friends and family with children enjoying the day. My heart goes out to you all and I’m thinking of you today. Believe me when I say that the waiting makes it all the more sweeter when your day finally comes, and it WILL come!
For those of you lucky enough to have your sweeties at home, Happy Mother’s Day to you!
When I woke up today I was greeted by my sweetie with a great big smile on her face wishing me Happy Mother’s Day. She just melts my heart. She gave me this adorable bookmark she make in preschool…
along with a card and framed picture of the two of us. The frame was painted and decorated at school. I thanked her and held her tight thinking of just how lucky I am.
Joe also gave me this beautiful necklace and I LOVE it!
