Busy Boys

 I love having fun things to go and do. The day is so much smoother and more enjoyable when we get out of the house. These last couple weeks there have been so many things going on, it has been GREAT! 

A parent of Tate's fellow classmate is in the know about everything going on for young boys in the Quad Cities. I am grateful for her willingness to share. She informed me about an art class for the kids and it was so fun! They do the messy stuff that I as a pregnant mommy am not fun enough to do at home. The boys love the crafts and snacks every Friday morning. Bubble painting was a favorite.

Snacks at the park with our crew happens at least twice a week. I am so grateful the sun is shining and the weather is finally getting warm!

The highlight of a park is always in nature, not the toys. It sticks with you more too; wood chips in socks, pants, hoods.. They had a wonderful adventure together.

A boy and his horse...

He was doing his hair just like mommy, only in the kitchen, and his head is harder to reach. I sure hope I don't make that face when I do mine.

This kiddo is a natural athlete. He has mastered the scooter in rain boots. He has actually mastered most things in rain boots. He even mastered putting them on himself.

More art class. The sensory table is Ian's favorite part. It's contents have included beans, birdseed, rice, and lentils, she couldn't find the water beads at the dollar store. The kids had so much fun! Maybe I will be cool and do something next winter like this.

One day after quiet time I found Tate like this. He had been busy drawing all of his bones. He managed to get his head, chest, arms, hands, legs, and feet. If he hadn't been wearing overalls he probably would have covered his belly too. The ensuing scrub in the bath will likely deter a reoccurrence.

More art class. Tate's are the monster chicks. Everything is cooler in monster edition - meaning more eyes.

We went to a day put on by PBS called Imagination Station. (If I remember right) It was so fun. The kiddos met lots of characters they love and from beginning to end they warmed up a lot more quickly to people in costume. They had crafts and prizes throughout the place too. It was great!

Good old Curious George. The man is the yellow hat is an example of patience to all parents everywhere.

We parked down the way and got to ride a yellow bus over to the people. Ian loved that bus. I suspect the no seat belt/car seat thing makes it more memorable for a little guy who wishes he was big enough to be without one.

Daniel Tiger. I sure do love his ditties. Especially the clean up one.

Ian ended up with a cookie monster sticker and a tattoo. Life was good.

Cookie monster was and still is and will always be my favorite. I can relate to him... It kind of looks like he was eating Ian, but he really enjoyed his hug. 

They had service dogs to pet too. The boys loved them and I am glad they get to enjoy an occasional dog. I don't think they will ever get a full time one.

A morning of so much fun that resulted in nap times of the same quality. It was well put together and despite the crowds, it was a lot of fun.

For Easter the John Deere Pavilion had ducks hatching that you could watch. The kids loved it!

Day old ducks are adorable.

We finally got these busy boys all in one place for a picture, but there is always one who won't look at the camera or has to be doing his own thing. They definitely keep life exciting!