Christmas is coming

You know its getting to be that time of year again.

So D got a head start. Getting them started prior to the cold coming

Zephers

 How could you not love this sweet pea. I know I am biased but he is just too sweet.

And now smiles well it is the best!

This one was taken on the changing table - it is his spot. Not sure what he loves but he is always all smiles.

 Of course you need size comparison. right?

And he is mommas right hand man.

With a spit rag always on hand.

Happy Halloween

Shaddy School Update

Shadd loves school. He really does. He loves a good shortened week though. 

We had his conferences last week and he is doing great. He is excelling. He is almost reading past kindergarten and we are continuing reading lessons and home and his ability to sound things out and not give up has improved greatly. 

His favorite thing about school is writing. He loves to write his books. He is a whiz at math and we have been gearing up for his timed tests. He knows a ton of sight words and we are mastering the spelling of most of them and a lot of other words. 

But most importantly his teacher said he is gaining confidence, speaks up in class and is a leader. 

We were both super proud of him. 

The latest this week is he is riding the bus home from school. The first day didn't go great as the bus driver had him sit in the front next to someone he didn't know so he was teary when he got in the door but it has gone a lot better now that he gets to sit with his little neighbor buddy. 

It was a tough call for me as I it is just another step of independence but it sure saves me the hassle of waking everyone up to see him for an additional 15 minutes or so. I think I will be super thankful in the dead of winter. 

Sager Potty Training Update

So knock on wood

We are going on our second full week of no accidents. 

Amazing! 

He has figured out how to pull off his pants and underwear and goes like this...

I know crazy but he's actually pretty accurate and it just cracks me up how serious he is. 

He loves the treats as a reward and we are slowly trying to wean him off the candy. I mean the kid loves his candy. So now we are down to 2 M&Ms each time and that seems to suffice. 

He did go number two in the potty last night and he got a standing ovation from everyone in the house! Also awesome as the other two were slow to master that task. 

With accidents we got on a shower kick and he LOVES them. Like wants to get in anytime anyone is showering. Crazy kiddo.

Definitely in full tantrum twos and it makes this momma really tired most days. 

Adamo Design Frame Giveaway

My friends Tara and Matt make these amazing huge frames. I have three (going on four) yellow ones in my front entry. And another gray one in our bedroom.

They are uber talented and can make you pretty much anything you can dream up. Anywho they are giving one away on www.lifeinyellow.com's blog. So go ahead check them out and enter to win the graphite frame (which is the color my momma has three of at her house).

You can check out their Facebook page too if you want more information! https://www.facebook.com/adamodesigndsm

Junk Bonanza

Almost every year for the past five or six years, one of my best friends and I get to get up early, drive to Minneapolis, look at junk, hit up ikea and a few outlet stores and then drive home. All in one day. 

This year was no different. Thanks to d..I even got to leave the Z-man at home. We scored some goodies and had a great time. 

some of our goodies

just a cute booth

my new table decor