Josh is my friend

This evening, while putting on Cash's shoes he went off on a little monolgue. It started like this: Josh is my friend, he likes to play with me, he has a very tall, tall, tall, house, and there are bugs in his house.

First night in his new- big boy bed!

Today is a momentous occasion. We said good bye to the toddler bed (that was once his crib). Today they delivered Cash's new bed, a bunk bed, a big- boy bed. A bunk bed with the full size bed on the bottom and a twin on the top. And a ladder to connect the two. Cash was very excited. I am excited for him too! Though, I can't believe he is growing up. He had been asking for a while for a big bed. It has finally happened.  Now I just can't decide how to arrange the room for the most effective use of play space and reading space. As well as, need to find the matching bed covers. The little stuff.

day 6 of waking at 6:00am

It is like clockwork that Cash awakes at 6:00am and comes downstairs. Shawn is out of town so he can only come to my side of the bed and say Mommy get up! Today I got up once again, he wanted to watch a movie. I turned on his movie and then fell asleep on the couch with him. Pretty soon I feel him crawl on me so sort of wake up. Only to crack my eye open and see his little face up close and he kisses my nose, twice. Then goes back to watching his movie. It was so cute!

Cash just said

It was after his so called nap that he didn't take. I was playing with Cash and as he was playing with lightning mcQueen he sang out in a sing-song voice...." God is so big, so strong, so mighty, there is nothing he can't do!" I repeated him, and then he repeated it again!

Las Vegas

Cash and I were at his friends house. And on our way home he asked, "is daddy home?" I said, "No- remember honey, he left this morning for Las Vegas", and Cash asked, " Is he Lost?" I laughed.

Pictures from the beach

Notice- when we add water- again he just has fun. This time we went to the beach.....

Splash Day at MDO

I need to remember this- for smiles from Cash- just add water

A boy and his dog

Today was the Pet Show at school. I wasn't going to take Samson. He is so big, he gets excited, it is hard to get him in the car, what if there are other dogs and a dog fight breaks out? These are all my fears.
As I was printing photos of Samson, my friend Holly called to see if I was bringing him. Next thing I know, I am loading him up. Cash is asking me are we bringing Samson with a bit of anticipation in his voice. We get to school and it is really pet show time. So I am late as always. Holly is walking out with Rocky (her dog) and says, did you bring him? Hurry up and get him. So I got Samson out we walked into the gym and all the kids ooohhhh and ahhhhed. I walked up to Ms. Alice the director and she was saying a few words. Cash popped up from the sea of kids and came up to stand next to his dog. HE WAS BEAMING. I wish I had my camera. He turned around faced the crowd with the biggest smile. He was hopping up a bit he was so excited. And he was like MOM he is soooooo big!!! I was like yeah Cash you have a really big dog!
Anyway - the whole thing was all but three minutes. Samson sat and shook hands. We said he weighed 170 and that was about it. But teh best thing about it was Cash's excitement and how proud he was to have his Dog there. I am so glad I did it! Now Samson is totally tuckered out and asleep. Snoring...

My boy can keep a secret!

So today- Cash and I went to a store to get daddy a birthday present. I am sure I shouldn't have told him what we were doing at said store, but I wanted full cooperation. We didn't talk much about it. But I did tell him we didn't want to tell daddy so we could surprise him for his birthday. Well we were eating dinner tonight and about the only thing out of Cash's mouth in a matter of fact manner was: "Hey dad, we bought you a present today." He didn't know what he said and pretty much kept watching TV. Until, dad came in the room all excited, oh really? What did you get, what store did you go into? Meanwhile I am saying NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Don't tell him, don't tell him a thing, it's a secret, a surprise!!! Now his parents fueding has got him laughing. He doesn't know who to listen to? Does he tell Daddy? Or does he listen to the voice of reason and keep it a secret? And darn it- daddy- why are you trying to ruin surprises?

I went out to water the plants, and Cash and daddy came outside- Daddy says, guess what Cash said when I asked where you two went today? My heart sinks, OH NOOOOOO - he told him....

But little man has my back and instead said...." DADDY- stop asking me!!!! "

Wait Mommy!!!

I dropped Cash off at 24 hour fitness kids club so I could go work out. I went back in to drop something off in the kids club. I turned around fast, too late, he saw me.  "Wait, Mommy!" I turn back slowly, he said, " Mom, I need a kiss and a big, big hug!" I of course granted his wishes. After the kiss, he said I need a big big hug, I gave him a hug, then he said, I need a big kiss. So he got one more kiss. So sweet, made my work out!!

From the mouth of babes

So I just fell prey to a speed trap. I got pulled over and a ticket handed over so fast I didn't know what happened. I told Cash I was mad I got a ticket and he said- "Cars don't get tickets, trains do."

He loves trains and the shows always say: All aboard! Ticket's Please!!!

If only it were true.

More on Home Depot vs. Lowes

Yesterday I pulled into Lowe's parking lot and said to Cash- "here we are at Home Depot" and he said  " No mom, it's Lowe's". I chuckled and said- yeah you are right!

I pledge allegience

So Cash was playing with his trains and started reciting the entire Pledge of Allegience. Shawn asked if I heard it and I did. He was impressed and didn't know he knew it. I knew they said it in school. But the other day while we were driving we saw a big flag and I started reciting it for him.  It is cool that for sure now he knows it.

Moto Moto

Cash just came down from a nap and said he was Moto Moto- while he was around the corner in the kitchen. I heard him throw something in the trash- so I asked what it was- he said his diaper. Then he peaked around the corner and sure enough- he is all naked.  Moto Moto- is from Madagascar. He is a big plump hippo and he looks naked. Thus when Cash says he is being Moto Moto, he is being naked!

hold on tight at the playground.

Home Depot and Lowes

So the other day I pulled into home depots parking lot with Cash and I told him I had to run an errand. As pushed him in the cart to the entrance he said, " we are at home depot" I confirmed yes. He then said to me, " it's not Lowes, it's Home Depot".  Pretty cool that he realized they were the same kind of store and there was a difference. calling Home Depot- do I have a commercial for you....

Things you hope your child doesn't say out loud.

Cash and Daddy had a play date tonight and went to a deli where Shawn ordered his sandwich. While they were waiting for the order, a woman walked by Cash and put her hand on his head and said - "You're so cute", and he said "I'm not cute", with a scowel on his face. She proceeded to correct herself and say he was "handsome". After she walked away to the soda fountain for a refill, Cash proceeded to say very loudly, "daddy, that lady has a big butt"on her way back from the soda fountain, she stopped again and said, "how are you doing today handsome?" and he said to her face. " you have a very big butt"
Her response: "I like having a little junk in my trunk"

Daddy said it was all very uncomfortable.

Cash & his cousin

Cash and Carley are just a few months apart. It is so awesome that Patty was pregnant when I was pregnant so our kiddo's could grow up together. Considering the oldest grandchild is already 22.

These two are like two peas in a pod when they are together! They get along so well. She is absolutely gorgeous!

It cracks me up that I could not get them both to look at the camera at the same time. Thus these two photos were earlier takes.

Super Cash

Cash had a lot of fun playing dress up as Super Cash at Sue's house.  He just had a great time there. While we were in the hotels he would say, are we going home? But once we got to Sue's he never asked about home again.

I have a spot for you....

One day home from our trip and California time is still affecting Cash. We put him to bed probably around 9:00. Later than his normal bedtime. And at about 10:35/40 I thought I heard a noise upstairs. Spooked me out. So I had to investigate. I didn't see anything so I went to sneak into Cash's room and when I open the door. I see these shocked eyes blink at me from the other side of the door. It startled me really. I tell him- come on now lets get back in bed. I tuck him in. I lay down next to him on the side by the wall. And calm him down. Then I get up to go.

He says "mom, where you going?" I say downstairs. He scoots over towards the wall, and pulls the blanket back and says "mom, I have a spot here for you". Make me melt. How cute is that. Of course I lay down for a bit to encourage him to close his eyes. I think he is up there for good now. I hope.