Mrs. Harper

Noah has had a busy week with MOPS, Swim lesson, walks, lunch dates and playing, playing, playing. So sweet - today 2 special moments for Mommy. Right, before swim today Noah was getting anxious. I said "Noah do you want to pray and ask Jesus to help you during your lesson" He said, "Yes Mommy!" We went into the changing room - and asked God to keep us safe and calm and help Noah to swim, float and blow bubbles. What do you know he had a GREAT lesson. Than while we were driving I asked Noah "What is Mommy's name" (he has been calling me mom lately and I require Mommy or Momma) He said "Mrs Harper" love it!
Just FYI, we have Noah call all of our friends even our closest friends by their last name as a vehicle to teach respect for authority which we pray will translate someday to respect for the our ultimate authority - God!

We did it...

Today was the day! Noah's first haircut. I have contemplated it for months and even had dreams of giving him a buzz cut with Phillip's clipper. As I have shared with many of you the time and product that I spend on Noah's hair is just as much if not more than I spend on my own. His locks were LONG and full of blonde highlights that remained from days at the pool and beach last summer.
Lately bathtime has had us finding dirt, sand and even sticks embedded in his locks and has left Mommy with lots of frustration as I attempt to comb out the knots.
Noah was great! Not a tear or wiggle. He picked the red airplane chair and sat quietly and patiently while inches of blonde locks were cut from his sweet head. Even though it still measures that 3 inches are left it looks really short too me. I love it although I think I am still in a bit of shock. I know as the summer approaches it will grow back blonder and longer! And in the end the "maintenance" will be MUCH easier.
We highly recommmend Pigtails and Crewcuts in West Cobb. The owner is Nancy Anderson a friend of my mother-in-law. She gave us the royal treatment and was very generous. Check them out for your little ones next haircut.
And don't forget next time you see Noah to ask him about his trim and his "stylist" Ms Gwen!

IMAGINE IT!

This Noah and his great buddy Tyler took a field trip to the Imagine It Children's Museum. I think what I enjoy most is seeing the true friendships that Noah has developed with some of his buddies. Even though there was a lot of "mine" flying around - Ty and Noah love playing together. All the extras at the museum were just icing on the cake. It still seems that one of Noah's favorites is painting and dancing! And as usual whenever time allow Ty gets in a tackle.

Gymnastics School

Noah has had a busy season with swim lesson, Tumble Class, MOPS (Mother's of Preschoolers Group), walks, and playdates. He has 3 more Tumble tots classes left (which he calls Gymnastics School). He was excited that Daddy was able to come this week and show off his skill. Noah loves a forward roll and anything that involves jumping. He is working on his backwards roll and is far from getting the concept of a kartwheel, but watching him try is precious. This week was the FIRST time Noah touched the high bar. Very exciting it most have had something to do with Daddy being there.
With all of our activity I am so excited for summer. Days of walks and swimming! I know I am looking forward to it and I think Noah is too. He has been doing so well at swimming and we are down to 1 lesson a week and hopefully all he has learned will transfer from "swim school pool" to our neighborhood pool!

Noah and Ryan Going for a RIDE!!

Kids say the funniest things!

Since I am working Monday and Tuesday evenings I am not home for dinner and bedtime routine. Although I know its good for Noah to have that QT with his Dad and for me to maintain my counseling skills as well as contribute to our families income, I miss my boys terribly. When I get home I usually ask for a play by play from Phillip as to what Noah played, did he go outside, what did he eat for dinner, who did he pray for, what books did he choose, etc etc etc. Tonight Phillip told me that Noah prayed for Joshua. I said oh Joshua (Diane H's son). Phillip said no Joshua who got a new potty. To laugh at this you have to know the book "Once Upon a Potty" where a little boy named Joshua gets a potty from his Grandma.
How sweet, Noah is praying for characters in some of his favortie books. Now my prayer is that he will use his Potty just like the little boy Joshua does in the book.