Weekdays

Tyler is so much fun these days. He is really trying to talk. He calls Dora the Explorer "backpack" and he lovesssss the show. He calls balloons "baza baza". He also begs at the freezer for "wafs" which are waffles. (He will eat 4 in one sitting. They don't even have to have syrup on them. He loves hem so much.)

I just don't want to forget these moments like when he stands on his stool to brush his teeth and the way he dances and jams to songs he likes. I don't video enough and know I am going to regret it later. Tonight I watched him pull down all his books and pretend like he was reading them. He even kissed them good night (we do that every night.)

It is really hard being a stay at home mom (alone all week) but I am so blessed to have such an amazing son. I cherish all the moments I spend with the little guy and as hard as the weeks get I always look forward to hanging out with him again the next day...

Thank you Tyler for making my long week go by so fast.

Ideas for SAHM's in Mckinney

I am listing some of the fun things I have found around the area to do with Tyler during the day.

It gets lonely and boring sometimes being a Stay at Home Mom and I haven't found a specific site that gives you ideas. These things are to remind me of what I can do during the week. I also hope it helps others come up with some ideas to play with your little one.

• Mckinney Public Library has weekly/daily songs and story time
• Towne Lake Park to feed the ducks
• Aviation Park to watch the planes take off and play on the splash pad
• Stonebridge park for the toddler slides
• Adriatica lake for a stroll it also leads to the toddler park
• The Zone for the bounce house
• Stonebriar and Willowbend Mall for the toddler play area (Willowbend is play area is bigger)
• Chick-fil-a for free ice cream when you trade in the kids meal toy
• Mckinney Meetup for playgroups
• Churches for Mother's Day Out, Connections, and M.O.P.'s groups
• Kid to Kid to find cheap toys, books, and clothes
• Lewisville Lake (Hidden Cove) great place for bike rides, picnics and doggy play
• The Village in Allen for frozen yogurt,shopping,food and playtime in the Texas maze and little town
• Watter's Creek for shopping, food, and great sculptures for kids to play on.
• Mommy and Me Gymnastics (We go to Texas Star on 380)
• Firetown in Frisco at the Frisco fire department.

Back on Track

Wow sorry it has been awhile. The holidays always take over my life every year. We have had a blast lately though. Christmas was so much fun. We hosted both families on different weekends and enjoyed every minute of it. We also had the best YL Christmas party yet. This year we discovered Deerfield which is an amazing subdivision in Plano that has one of the best light displays that I have seen. We spent New Years with some old friends and had a great time. Tyler loves being around lots of people. He has become a character these day.

The last few months have brought some great snow days. I am not sure if Aaron or Tyler had more fun in them. I woke up one morning to a small snowman on my doorstep. Aaron still denies he built it with a little chuckle under his breath.

Tyler is growing up so fast too! He has his own opinions about what he likes and it blows my mind. He picks his books to read, night night songs, and even where my hands are placed when I hold him in the rocking chair. He is very picky about his food too. He also has learned the word no and says it all the time. He is such a joy though and so much fun. He loves to dance and laugh. He is also a little show off.

Here are a few pictures of the last few months.

Young Life Christmas Party

Aaron Playing in the Snow

Snow on Christmas

Christmas Morning