Gymboree

Probably the best gift Zachary was ever given were his classes to Gymboree. He is absolutly in LOVE with his classes. However, I think the one thing that he has gotten out of these classes, is a best friend. Zachary and his friend Colt do everything together. As soon as they see each other they give each other a big hug, then go to the first thing together. Sure, they seperate throughout class, but overtop of the singing and music, you will hear a 'Zachy!' or a 'Collllt!' It really is cute.

Today was loud and quite day. Mrs Sue brought out the instruments, and Zachary and Colt spent so much time together on the center mat playing 'music'. They would share instruments back and forth the entire time. It got to the point that the teacher had to put the instruments away so the kids would play on the equitment!

It really means a lot to me to have another little boy that Zachary can connect with. In fact, when the kids have to move up to the next level, Colts mom is going to switch to whatever day I need to for my work schedule. Thats a great mom!

Big Boy Bed??

So, lately I have been giving this a lot of thought. Just when is the right time to take the side off of Zachary's crib?
He does not try to climb out, and feels perfectly happy in his crib. I know the day I take off the side I will be regretting it, but I just feel like he is ready to be a big boy. Am I pushing it to soon? Sometimes I feel like he is that last one to do things because I am overprotective of him - perhaps. But taking the side off the crib brings on all new expenses. You cant just take off the side, you have to put up a short side so he doesn't roll off, and I will need a gate at the top of the stairs in case he comes into our room in the middle of the night in the dark. Also, does he then get sheets and a pillow, or does he continue to sleep on only a fitted sheet?
The child rolls all over the place when he sleeps - and mean ALL OVER! Each week brings less movement. In fact last night his head stayed at the top of the crib till he woke up this morning - that was a new one.
I guess what I'm asking here is for a little feedback. You truly are a lost sole with your first child!

'I want baby!'

The entire morning, Zachary was obsessed with Raven. He continued to chase her around the house screaming 'baby!' 'I want baby!'

You see, whenever I want Zachary to lay with me, I ask him to be my baby. He will come running over and lay in my lap like he did when he was born. Guess he decided it was his turn to be the adult!!

So, as Zachary sat on the couch crying for his baby, I went and got Raven to lay on his lap. He held her tight and smiled from ear to ear. The unfortunate part was when Raven no longer wanted to be his baby!!

The day went on, and we went, ran errands and took a nap. As soon as he woke up, he was ready again! Chasing Raven all over the house saying baby. So, another round it was!

Raven was surprisingly good with him too. She would stay there for about a min. or two, and would kiss him and wag her tail the whole time! After a while, I tried to convince Zachary that Elmo was his baby. He carried him around for a bit - but Raven was much more fun!

A little loner!

Today we went to Zachary's friend Natalie's 5th birthday party. He had so much fun! But the thing I noticed is that he really is not the child that plays with everyone - he would rather just entertain himself! Mom said I was the same way, and not to worry - must be a Sagittarius thing! However, he loved all the activities and the cake!

He Hung there all by himself - kept saying 'Again....Again....Again!'

Bouncing - loves to jump. He got run over a couple times, but that didn't affect him. He was so upset when they deflated it, started to cry and threw a fit in Jason's arms!

CHEESSSSSSSE!

A night without the Z man :(

It's hard having a job where you work on the weekends. Every single week, I am scrambling to find a babysitter for the weekend. Last night he was lucky enough to spend the night with his nana and papa. And because of that? Jason and I had a wonderful night out to dinner. Mexican and margaritas - can't get any better than that!
But I miss the little guy. It kills me that I miss so much time with him when I work 6/7 days a week. And we miss out on so much. However I always put my foot down at work when it comes for stuff for Zachary. Like birthday parties and play dates. I said that my job can not interfere with my sons activities. So far, so good.
One day, I will be a stay at home mom, and everything will work out - I just know it!

Its been decided

Yes, I love facebook, but sometimes as a mom you just have to be vocal about some things that many people don't care to hear. For example, I'm not going to talk about my sons excitement over his new potty on facebook - people don't want to read that.
So, I am back to updating my blog. Full of fun new information about my growing boy, our new adventures out and all the amazing things I am watching in the world around us.
For example, the park:
Zachary loves it, and like what I thought, most parents are sitting around talking, laughing and watching their kids have a good time. WRONG! I watched two kids fall off of something that they should not have been hanging from, straight on their heads! No parents to be seen. I tried to see if they were OK, but I was a stranger so they would have nothing to do with me. For 15min I watched a child search for their mom with their hand on the back of their head, crying. Where are the parents? the babysitters? grandparents? anyone??? Are people so stupid as to drop their kids off at the park and go for a walk around while they play with no supervision?
Also, we are teaching Zachary to be polite. When he goes up to the slide, we tell him to wait his turn as he gets in line and slowly walks up and goes down. 3 times in 1 hour, I watched kids jump in front of him by pushing him out of the way - HELLO! Teach your children some discipline. I worry about how children are being raised these days. All of my friends I feel raise their children to the utmost standard. We go to play groups and I am impressed with the politeness that they possess - whats up with the rest of the world?
Yea, so not sure where that all came from. But, none the less, I'm blogging again, so keep checking in to see whats up with the Denglers!