Chuck E. Cheese

On Saturday, Thomas was invited to Chuck E. Cheese for a birthday party. I have to admit I was hoping that he could go through childhood without knowing about that place. I just wasn't looking forward to the noise, the children running around, or the meltdown that could happen when he was told it was time to go. Since Ken was on stand-by I got to take Thomas by myself. (Lucky me.) I have to admit, it wasn't that bad! The child's birthday party was early so it wasn't too crowded. Thomas got tons of tokens and had fun collecting the tickets. He loved playing SpongeBob Bowling (imagine that). The place has really changed since I was little. There was no ball pit. It was much brighter, I always remember ours being so dark inside. At least they still have skee ball. We had a really good time and it was nice to catch up with the other moms there, too. I would take him again but only early in the morning. I was most impressed that he didn't have a melt down when I told him it was time to leave. Here are some pictures of his first visit there.

Happy Easter!

With being so sick for the past week, we decided to take it easy this Easter. We were bummed that we missed the Easter Egg hunt at the Green's house, but we just couldn't risk getting new germs or spreading the ones we have. We slept in and then we heard this shouting.... "Mom...Dad...the Easter Bunny came!! I got candy!" I looked at Ken and said, "This is why people should have kids. This is the best!" I love the fact that he "got it" this year. He was rather nervous about the Easter Bunny coming IN the house to bring his basket. He wanted it left outside. I convinced him it was ok that the bunny leave the basket in the living room. He was really excited that he got candy, a movie, and a new puzzle. Within an hour he devoured most of the candy. After we got dressed, we dyed Easter eggs. Of course he had to be in full costume for that! He picked out the colors and didn't need any help this year. He's growing up! Later today, we plan on going to Nana and Papa's house. Thomas is going to spend the night there tonight. His school is closed tomorrow for Easter Monday and I have to go back to work. Since Ken is working stand-by, he'd lose his over-time if he took off to watch him. Nana and Papa are excited to save the day. Thomas is happy about it, too. It really makes me excited knowing that this time next year, we'll have Baby Nathan crawling around looking for eggs. :)

Spring Break

We have been counting down the days for our Spring Break to begin. Sadly, Thomas and I were sick the entire time! It started with my sore throat and congestion. Then Thomas started weezing, putting him back on around-the-clock breathing treatments. By mid-week, I couldn't get out of bed. We had so much planned. We had plans to go to the zoo, go bowling, go to the movies, etc. It was supposed to be so much fun. I am limited on the types of medicine I can take since being pregnant so I had to suffer most of the week. When Friday rolled around, I forced myself to feel better and Ken and I took Thomas to Firkin & Kegler's to play mini-bowling. The alley is child-size with lighter weight balls and they have a big arcade there, too. Thomas had the alley to himself and he had so much fun bowling spares and strikes, just like he does on Wii. (He will be having his 4th birthday party there, too.) Afterwards I got some shopping done for the new baby at Carters and then got some new maternity shirts at Motherhood and by that time I was ready for a nap. It was such a lousy week, but I guess I'm thankful I didn't have to use my sick days at work. Here are some pictures of the future pro-bowler.