Balls!

This was at the Omaha Children's Museum.

I had fun watching Isaak figure out this ball blower. At first he had no idea what it did.

Digging for Bones

This was at the Omaha Children's Museum.

The boy's were digging. I missed cousin Evan. He was into digging before the rest of the kids got over to the sand.

Dinosaur's and Other Prehistoric Creatures

This is at the Omaha Children's Museum.

This cracked me up. Mica was roaring at this fake dinosaur.

Saber Tooth Tiger

Wooly Mammoth

A sloth trying to knock off a Saber Tooth Tiger

A dinosaur and it's nest of babies

Another dinosaur

Then they had this mechanical dinosaur that kids could move up and down, left and right.

Omaha Children's Museum Flicks

This was one of Mica's favorites!

I don't think they get how this toy is really supposed to be used.

On Friday We Went to the Children's Museum

Grandma and Grandpa Spiehs and I took Mica, Isaak, Cousins Evan and Elijah to the Omaha Children's Museum.

Mica on a camel. He was crazy like, playing with everything, bouncing from one station to the next. It was like he was on speed, but I assure you he wasn't.

Grandpa Spiehs with Isaak. Isaak was the crier in the group. He would go to play on something, get to the top and cry for me to get him. He kept asking for Mica to help him, but Mica was too busy to stop and see that his brother wanted him at his side.

Evan kept asking, "When can we go to the next room?" over and over again. Elijah messed his pants before we got there.

This proves that no kid is perfect! Whenever there's a negative, there's a positive. Well all had fun!

Sing Along CD Player

I remember my sister's and I recording ourselves singing along to music when we were little.

Mommy Moment is giving away a Sing Along CD Player from Constructive Playthings.

Product Description: A sound choice for long-playing performance, this unit features 45-second antiskip protection, an LCD display, high output speaker, headphone jacks, built in pocket on the back to hold one CD and other child-friendly, standard features. There are even 2 microphones for sing-along fun. Size 9 ½" W. x 3 ½" D. x 10" H. Uses 4 "C" batteries (not incl.). See personalized CDs on page 29. Ages 3 yrs. +.

Hugs for Hits

I have a new strategy for my Isaak man. He's the youngest of the 3 boy's he hangs out with on regular basis. He was always left out and called, "The baby" of the family.

Now he turns from sweet and sensitive to mean and defending himself. If a child tries to take a toy from him, he'll wack them with it. He throws and hits.

I've watched all the boy's play; I really don't blame Isaak for being mean to the other kids. The boy's often yell out, "Isaak's the bad guy!" Then they all run from him laughing. Boys! My co-worker that has 7 children told me that the youngest is always the nicest and meanest at the same time. Now I know what he means!

I was giving Isaak lots of time-out. Many times we had two time-outs going; one for each kid. Then yesterday I thought of a new strategy. Isaak was about to clock Mica for taking a toy from him. I said, "Isaak come here!" Before he could hit, I made him give me a hug. He was happy to give me a hug. Then he forgot about the toy altogether. Most of the time it's a toy that is Mica's. A toy that isn't meant for age 3 and under. I'm not saying that it will be like that every time; forgetting about the toy someone grabbed from him. At least some of the time we can take negative attention and turn it it into being positive.

Daddy started something good as well. He whispers instead of yells. A whisper is sacred; they seem to listen to it. That is if they are not too worked up. Like if he's having a temper tantrum, he's not going to listen to a whisper. If I want to get him to do something, a whisper works great.

Little Friends

Mom: "Pick up your toy's please!"
Isaak: "But I don't want to pick up all my friends!"

Laundry

Today I went to do laundry. Guess what I found in Isaak's laundry basket?

Sir topham Hatt's Car from Thomas the Tank Engine

That's not all. I also found a pair of his underwear with stickers on it. I was thinking?!?!?!?

A Soon to be 6 Years Old Birthday Ideas

This post is mainly for family members who ask me, "What should we get Mica for his birthday?"

At Target he wants some things from Cars 2:

Disney Pixar Cars 2 Secret Spy Attack Finn McMissle This has been pointed out to me more then once.

Disney Pixar Cars 2 Mcmissile Spy Jet

LEGO Cars 2 Escape at Sea 8426

LEGO Cars 2 Ultimate Build Lightning McQueen 8484

At Walmart:

He wants some of the Safari gear. He'd tell you he wants it all. I like the vest, lantern, compass and binoculars. He says he wants the walking stick. I think that the walking stick might turn into a fighting toy sward. Please do not get the walking stick.

He's asked for this Toy Story Lego set more then once:

Toy Story 3: Alien Trash Compactor

At a site called Fun Sleepwear:

Superman Muscles Pajamas for Boys with Cape Size 7

Some type of bug habitat:

Does not need to be this one.

Playtime / School Time on 99th and Fort I also saw it on Target's website, but not sure if it's in the store:

Thinkfun Railroad Rush Hour - It's the advanced version of Rushour

They also have a Lady Bug Land

He could always use paper! That boy goes through lots of paper!

Magic Cabin Online:

Firefly Lantern

Connectagons

Fat Brain Toys by Village Point:

Magic Science kit

Perplexus Maze Game