Back into a Routine

I realize I haven't posted in awhile, which is abnormal for me. We've been busy getting back into a routine!

Brian is really enjoying being at the preschool in this new year. Every time he hears the "What's the Weather" song or the "Days of the Week" song or the "Goodbye" song, he stops dead in his tracks where ever he is, turns toward the voices and takes off running in their direction. Once he reaches the kids, he jumps right in, swaying and humming along, clapping and stomping his feet. It's hilarious! He also "says" morning prayers with them, respectfully folding his hands right long side the kids. Today, I was working on report cards right by our indoor recess area and Brian was standing at the doors, peering through the glass just watching the kids. Ms. Annette took pity on him, and brought him into the recess room. Once the time was up, I heard the kids signing a marching song on the way back to class. When I looked up all I could do was crack up laughing. I actually hit my head on the table I was sitting at because I laughed so hard. Brian was at the back of the line...marching along with the others.

We've also been watching our fair share of "Osty" ("Frosty the Snowman") at the preschool. Nana and Pappy gave Brian a portable DVD player for Christmas and it's been a real hit! He knows how to make the movie play, how to stop it, and unfortunately how to pop the discs out. (This may result in us having to track down a new DVD of "Osty" before next Christmas...not too sure how easy that will be.) Anyway, Brian LOVES Frosty, and it's a good distraction when Mommy really needs to get work done, so we use it.

At the Bantas Brian has figured out how to get into their pantry. He eats endless amount of "fish" (Pepperridge Farm), Lucky Charms and Fruit Loops while we are there. He's getting along better with the puppy and is endlessly fascinated by the "kitty." The cat does not share his affection.

At home Brian drags us from room to room, floor to floor, endlessly finding new things to do. He loves his cars downstairs, his trains and books upstairs, and of course we watch quite a bit of "go go" (football) each day. Too bad the Bengals went and lost their way out of the post season. We will be watching them beat the Steelers from now until next season I guess. (That's Brian's preferred game on our Tivo.)

So that's what it's been like around here the last couple of weeks. Nothing exciting, but still good.