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From Mommy, Grammy, Pop-Pop, and Me!

We went to SBC today and I learned that this was another special Sunday called "Easter". There are lots of people at my church on most Sundays but, it seemed like there were even more there today. They all must have known that it was "Easter" too.

We sang and clapped our hands, just like we always do, and I had a good time. Pastor Reed told us the story of how "Jesus rose" on this day and that He lives in all of our hearts. I didn't understand some parts of the story but, I guess I will when I got older.

The "palms" that Grammy saved in the "vase" last Sunday were a little droopy but, they made it to "Easter Sunday", just like she said they would. I was hoping that we could keep them forever but, it looks like they're not going to last that long.

Here are a few pics of me and my two "Easter" bunnies that Grammy took after we got home from church. Mommy said that they were both given to me for my first "Easter", when I was 4 months old. The last pic is an "Easter" basket that I made for my Mommy at day care!

"Palm Sunday" @ SBC

Sermons 4 Kids

Today was a special day at my church... it was something called "Palm Sunday". I'm still learning my days of the week and I had no idea what a "palm" was but, I found out when we got to church.

Pastor Reed talked about a big parade that the people had for Jesus. He said that Jesus was riding down the street on something called a "donkey" and the people waved their "palms" and cheered for Him.

After the service was over, SBC gave everybody some "palms" to take home. They were long, yellow, and green. I got a chance to hold some and it was fun waving them back back and forth.

When we got home, Grammy took all of our "palms" and put them in something called a "vase". She said that would be a good place to keep them until next week, when we will celebrate something called "Easter Sunday" so, stay tuned.

Here are some pics that Grammy took before we left the house and at the church. She said to tell you to click on the image of Jesus at the parade for a special surprise... it's a page that you can print out and color about this special day!

A Lesson In "Potty Training"...

From a Place Called "I-K-E-A"

Today, my Pop-Pop and Grammy went to a store called "I-K-E-A" and they took me along for the ride. I usually like the places that they take me to but, when we got to this store, it just didn't look like the kind of place where I could have any fun. Boy, was I wrong!

After we walked around in the store for a while, we found a play area just for kids called "SMALAND". I got really excited about it, only to find out that I couldn't stay and play because I'm not "potty trained". What a bummer! I tried to explain that I'm working on the "potty thing" and I just need a little more time but, it didn't seem to matter to anyone. You either knew how to use the "pot" or you didn't. Needless to say, I was quite upset.

We continued to walk around in the store and just when I thought all hope was lost for having any fun, we found another play area... something called "The Ballroom". I've never seen so many balls in one place before! I saw kids rolling around in the balls, jumping up and down on the balls, throwing the balls, and having all kinds of fun with the balls. I was pleased to learn that there were no "potty rules" for this play area so, I joined in on the fun and had a really good time. My Grammy had to pull me out when it was time to go home and I wasn't happy about it.

Lesson Learned: I'm going back to "I-K-E-A" one day soon and, when I do, I'm going to show them a thing or two about "potty training". I've decided that I'm going to work this "potty thing" out because no "pot" is going to stand in the way of me getting into SMALAND! The Ballroom was great but, I want to move on to the next level. You can also add the name of this store to my list of new words to learn!

What's Happening?

Let's Play Catch Up!

First, we want to say "thank you" to everybody who came to the "pretend party" that was held at my blog for my Mommy's birthday... Pop-Pop, Grammy, Godmomie Latoya, Cousin Shirley Ann, Cousin Ina, Cousin Melanie, Cousin Miles, Cousin Najah, Cousin Samaya, Cyber Lurker, and Black Wolf. She got all of your birthday wishes and presents... a vacation to Jamaica, 2 cars, a laptop computer, some jewelry, an enigma, a pet rock, some dentures, and I gave her a chia pet! We celebrated her birthday with a family trip to the movies and a meal at her favorite restaurant, Bahama Breeze, in King of Prussia.

Well, I've been 2 years old for one month and 4 days and it's really been fun! Now, I can do all kinds of "big boy" things... like go up and down the steps in my house, knock on a door when it is closed (and burst right in), feed myself with a spoon (But, what's the deal with forks?), cover my mouth when I cough, open something called a "refrigerator" (and slam it shut), and sit on something called a "potty" (but, not actually put anything in it). My Mommy recently got me something called an "umbrella" and I can hold it up all by myself in the rain. When I'm coming home from day care with Grammy, she lets me lead the way when we get on the block where we live and she follows me right up to our house. That's right... I know where I live!

"Big boys" don't make sounds, they talk... so, I've been working on talking too. Sometimes, I don't like to play "the repeat game" when other people try to teach me new words. Grammy said that's because I'm a "leader" and not a "follower" whatever that means). But, when I want to talk, I can say a lot of new words and something Grammy calls "phrases"... like "Pop-Pop", "Mama", "clock", "off", "paper", "hello", "bye-bye", "book", "box", "poop", "TV", "baby", "tracks", "apple", "tongue", "help", "up", "down", "water", "what's that", "thank you", "wake up", and "see you later". I even talk back to the TV sometimes, just like my Pop-Pop! When I'm not watching Thomas & Friends, I like to watch my favorite game show, "Blue's Clues". I can always find the clues (paw prints) but, I don't know what they mean??? I also like to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and pick out the tools that Mickey needs to use when he calls "Tootles" for help. I don't always get it right but, it's fun just the same.

Another "big boy" thing I want to tell you about is (Grammy said, "drum roll please")... my Mommy let me spend my first night away from home! On Valentine's Day weekend, I spent Saturday night with my Godmomie Latoya and Godpopie Justin at their house. I always have a good time whenever I'm with them but, this time was really special because I got a chance to sleepover. I can't wait to do it again! Sorry, no pics this time.

As for day care, I'm still learning my alphabets, numbers, shapes, and colors but, arts and crafts is still my favorite! Mommy got me this really big mat called an "Aqua Doodle" that I can put on the floor. It comes with a marker that I can fill with water and use to draw on the mat. She also got me the "big boy" size Doodle Pro!

Since I don't have any pics of myself to share in this post, me and Grammy thought it would be nice if I showed you some more of the artwork that I did at day care. I hope you like it!








P.S. Kudos to Cousin Miles for noticing and commenting that I had "no hair" in the post about me and my Mommy spending QT with my Thomas & Friends train set. I went to the barber shop for a haircut just a few days before those pics were taken. Mommy is planning to send me to the barber shop again this weekend... Will I ever have hair again???

Happy Valentine's Day

From Mommy, Grammy, Pop-Pop, & Me!

TO: My Mommy

Love Always,

Pop-Pop, Grammy, and Me!

Welcome To The Party!

I Need Your Help...

Today is my Mommy's birthday and I want to make this the best birthday ever. I'm too young to give her a real birthday party so, my Grammy helped me put together something called a "pretend party". As you can see, the room is all set and you are my guest so, make yourself at home. If you have a minute, please leave my Mommy a birthday wish and/or present. I know that would put a big smile on her face and make her very happy.

Thank you dropping by and helping me with the pretend party. Grammy said to make sure you get a slice of "pretend birthday cake" before you leave!

It's A Thomas Affair

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Today, me and my Mommy got a chance to spend (something she calls) "quality time" playing with my Thomas & Friends train set. We set-up our own Island of Sodor on the something called the "living room coffee table". I learned how to connect my track pieces but, we worked together to set the whole thing up.

I never told you which train pieces I got for Christmas so, I'll tell you now. I have Thomas, Percy, Gordon, Diesel 10, Annie, Clarabelle, Toby, the Troublesome Trucks, Bertie (the bus), Harold (the helicopter), Sir Topham Hatt, and 3 circus cars with 4 animals. I also have the Sodor Mail Station and Engine Wash. Mommy said that we can add on more train pieces as time goes on.

After everything was all set up, we had a great time playing with it. Even Pop-Pop joined in on the fun while he was watching something called the "Super Bowl". Here are the pics and a little trivia for you...

Q. There's something different about the way I look in all of these pics...Can you figure out what it is and note it in the comments?