Bedtime Woes

Lucas has been struggling with staying in his bed at bedtime the last few days. We sweetly put him back in bed the first few times he comes out and more firmly the next few times. Today we thought he was out for the count and then after a little while we heard footsteps in the play area. When we went to explore, Lucas was sitting quietly on the floor with his creation (below). Note that when we left the room a little while before, we had just finished putting all the toys (including the trucks) away. I admit I had to hide an amused grin when I sent him back to bed. This time it took. I love my little organized two year old.

Centennial Park

We went out to Centennial Park in an attempt to feed the ducks a few weekends ago. Problem: We had trouble finding ducks that were hungry since I think everybody in Nashville had the same idea on one of the first nice weekends of the spring. There were full loaves of white bread floating in the water. We just added to the floating bread and did a lot of yelling "here duckie, duckie."

I see one!

Yes! Finally a duck comes closer.

Bubble Time

Our friend Michelle visiting us for the weekend joined us in our duck hunt and for some ball kicking afterwards.

Lots of bags: Mom's, Michelle's, and the Bubble Bucket

Quick Photo Shoot in the adjoining Gardens:

Birdy Quotes

At dinner with friends Mercer and Emily last night:

L (to Mercer completely out of the blue): Uhhh, new shirt... beautiful new shirt.

Quick Outing

On our way to Publix in style.

Cooking

Preparing a yummy meal in the play kitchen with friend Ella. Maybe he'll grow up to enjoy cooking? Here's hoping.

ABC song

Lucas loves the "LMNOP" part. I think he thinks it's a funny word.

Birdy Quotes

L: "I need sunglasses."

(Puts them on)

L: "I look awesome"