All Kinds of Things: April 2012

April 24, 2012

Lying to Your Kids

I recently read an article that encouraged parents to not feel guilty about lying to their children when "necessary".

Here are a few of the scenarios that were presented:
If your child loses a tooth and you forget to leave money under their pillow, tell your children that "The tooth fairy takes off every (insert day of the week) night." and leave the money under their pillow the next night.

If your child wants to go to the park, and you need to go home, tell your child that "The park closes at (insert time of day) everyday."

If your child wants to eat a restaurant that you don't like, tell them, "I'm sorry, but (insert name of restaurant) burned down." and be sure not to drive by the still-standing location.

Many thoughts come to mind regarding this, but I'll share this one: Do people really think their kids are that stupid? Oh my...

My parents were always completely honest with us - to the point that we knew [from the start] that Santa Clause was just make-believe. For their efforts to always be truthful, I thank them!

How about a picture of me with my brother? I realize this has little to do with the above post, but I thought you might enjoy it anyway! =) I've always liked this one of us!

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April 18, 2012

Storytime at the Library

Caleb has started attending Baby Storytime at our local library, and I'm not sure who's more excited about this - me or him! I didn't think he was going to be old enough to join until he was eight months old, but when I checked the county website not too long ago, I spotted a storytime for ages 0-1!

We've been twice now, and it's been alot of fun. They sing songs, read stories, blow bubbles, play peek-a-boo, participate in rhythm and movement scarf activities, etc. I love it!

This child does not meet a stranger!

"Mom, I just woke up - and seriously, you're embarrassing me!"

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April 17, 2012

Caleb's First Easter

Our Easter weekend began with a "Good Friday" trip up the interstate to visit some friends in another part of the state. Caleb loved meeting a few of his "aunts"! His Aunt Alayna got him some fun springtime books (She knows me well!), and he loves them! His favorite book is a Curious George book that is full of mirrors - He likes to admire himself in the mirrors. *grin*

On the way to church on Easter Sunday morning, Caleb took a little nap. He wanted to be ready to play with Daddy throughout the entire service.

Just like for Valentine's Day, the grandparents sent all kinds of goodies Caleb's way - so we added their surprises to our little stack of presents.

We decided to start an Ebelskiver Easter Tradition - making some of them without any filling as a reminder of the empty tomb!

As thankful as we are for the resurrection, we liked the ones stuffed with chocolate, peanut butter, bananas, etc. the most!

Leading up to this special holiday, Caleb and I read lots of Easter books together. The day before Easter, I found a few more at a yard sale. One of the ones I liked the most is pictured here - "My Easter Basket". Such a cute Easter book - look it up if you don't already have it!

Just a little side-dish to go with our Ebelskivers~

For me?!

Caleb loved his Easter card from Pop & G.G.

Papa & Granna sent Caleb a load of things to help him prepare for summer!
Here he is trying on his new shades.

Daddy always gets an Easter basket, too and Caramel Cadbury Eggs are his favorite!

I picked this up for David's Easter basket this year - a white chocolate deviled egg. How fun is that?!

Caleb did not need ANY help tearing apart his Easter basket! He dove right it, and pulled all of his goodies out with no problem. His favorite part was the Easter grass, of course!

Following our little family celebration, we headed outside for a few spring photos! Enjoy!