Lex in 2013!

Hey everyone...so My Baby Lex has been betting so big.  He is 4 and 1/2 now and in Preschool.  His preschool work is really coming along well.  he writes, identifies shapes, colors, letters and numbers.  He is bright and sweet and fun! 

We moved to a new place in November 2013 and he calls it "Yellow House".  We have 2 dogs now and two cats and two fish in a 2 bedroom house.  Lex and his sister are my little loves and I like to journal about their lives.

Super Lex, age 3...but almost 4!

My son David Alexander... is awesome!  We call him Alex or Lex.  Now that he is nearly 4, he is learning to spell his name.  He likes to write L E X and he recognizes his name as L E X and not A L E X.  When he sees a word that starts with "A" it is automatically associated with his sister Annika, whom he calls "nonny". 
He spells M O M and D A D all the time.  He attempts to write his name all the time.  "E" is very hard for him and he doesn't quite write linear yet. He places the letters all over the page.  This picture of him here...climbing the Rock Wall at Annika's Elementary School playground...so typical.  He loves to take chances (sometimes).

Lex really works at things when he is given a task or project.  At this age...just before four, it is very important to develop that curiosity and self-drive.  I want him to want to come to the table and sit and create something and listen to directions.

Physical activities and large motor/small motor efforts are essential not only to strengthen the body but the mind and to allow a child to gain confidence that they have the power to use their mind and control their body.  Lex really loves sports like golf and baseball and badminton.  He loves riding a bike too!

Seen here, Lex is counting Gummy Savers he was given as a treat.  He looks adorable in the hat but didn't want to keep wearing it after the photo.

These are from our first sledding time together at Roger Williams Park.  You can see Lex's Dad's job behind the kids here...Park West.

Lex here with his Nona (my Mom).  In their arms is Yoda...my Mom's Dog.  Lex loves the dogs.

Here, Lex gets the chance to follow a bike route at the Warwick Fire Safety Day

Above, Lex enjoys a lunch with his Best Pal. Tyler at our Home Daycare ( on the porch)

Lex learns and explores at the Warwick Public Library.

He is a real character!

Growth Spurt

It seems like Lex has had a growth explosion recently.  He is SO CLEVER...sitting at the table with me and with Tyler, completing preschool assignments.  Lex reads letters everywhere and identifies short words...especially his name.

"L...E...X..."  He announces!

I have been teaching preschool curriculum since 2003 .  Lex and Tyler are the best kids I have ever had. 

Lex is the LOVEBUG of everyone's world.  He is so sweet...yet so mouthy!  I will say something and he will say, "No Mommy, YOU are!" and he seems to understand full well that he is being defiant.  He giggles endlessly and whines until he gets his way.  This is so typical of a second child/youngest child.

The Gas company recently tore up our street.  On that day we had quite an adventure.  It was a Full Moon that night.  It was a day to remember.

I love both of my children equally.  But there is a wonderful age in a child's life...3 years, 4 years...when they are emerging.  I love this age.  It is demanding on parents, but it is magical too.  By the time the children reach kindergarten, they know who they are and what they want.  These years mean everything.

I Love my BUG

~mama

FIRE SAFETY DAY

Warwick (RI) Fire Safety Day has been an ANNUAL TRADITION since the beginning of YGA (your guardian angel, my home daycare)

Because I chose to leave my work at AAA when Lex was still under two years old....I REOPENED my YGA and began with a new young group. 

On Saturday, our FIRE SAFETY TRIP was just Lex and ANNIKA and me...but we did meet LEX's best BUDDY...TYLER MANCO and his family there!  We enjoyed the festivities.

Lex and ANNIKA met Mayor Scott Avedisian and he commended ANNIKA's Principal, Mrs. Dambruch at Robertson Elementary.

I was most proud because the children got to learn about BIKE SAFETY .  Both of them had BIKE Breakthroughs this year.  Annika learned to ride a bike with NO TRAINING WHEELS.  Lex learned to ride one WITH training wheels!  Success for both!

It was cold...and overcast, but BEING A PART OF Their COMMUNITY is a vital part of child development.  I want MY LEX and Annika to be well-rounded and to participate!

I am so proud of them!

RING BEARER

My Lex was a special part of his BIG sister, DALY's wedding!  Now that she is married, LEX has a new Brother(in law) named JUSTIN.  Lex LOVES Justin and they are good pals!  Here they are before the wedding!

Lex was only three years old but conducted himself like a real BIG BOY!  He looked handsome in his black suit and white vest and tie!  He carried the pillow down the aisle.  He spent a lot of special time with Daddy during the wedding!

Lex fit in with the other GUYS in the Groom's party.  They all looked great!

He was even a good boy, letting ANNIKA get in the pictures with him a few times...he is not always so nice to her.  I hope he GROWS out of that!

Lex is a FUNNY KID!  His sense of humor is so intoxicating...he can be crying one minute and making you laugh the next!..."I'm gonna take a little NAP on my PILLOW"   LOL!

He really did GREAT mostly due to the encouragement and guidance of the BIG SIS DIDI!  She is our "Lex-whisperer" LOL

He really enjoyed the weekend!

He supported his SIS THE BRIDE, DALY. 

And THANKS BE TO THE CREATOR...the boy LOVES HIS MOMMY and always comes back to me.  I love him SO MUCH...I love him, love him love him!  What would I do without MY LEX?????

Mama loves you baby!

Autumn

Ah, to be three years old and experiencing autumn in New England! It is a wondeful thing!  Last year, the kids were less apt to recognize the signs of spring or to partake in any in-depth nature studies.  But this year, they are full of wonder and questions.  Lex has a best friend named Tyler.  Together they are discovering many things and exploring the world through the eyes of young scientists.  Outside we observe plants and animals and interact socially with neighbors of all kinds.

On a crisp autumn day like today, there are leaves all around.  Lex asked, "why did the leaves fall?"  Exactly the question I was hoping to hear!  We raked and played and snacked and fed our Squirrel, Sally.  We saw Ms. Diana and then headed inside to wash for lunch.  Inside the kitchen we saw our painted caterpillar project from that morning....silly fun.  Then chicken nuggets and corn and beans with orange juice for lunch.  Lex and Tyler especially love Circle time where we discuss the weather and make predictions...and then our reading time.

Favorite books right now are:

The 3 Billy Goats Gruff
The Itsy Bitsy Spider
I am a Tow Truck
How Does  a Dinosaur Clean his Room?
Little Einsteins
Pop-up Books

 Tyler and Lex put together a new puzzle!  This is a typical day in the life of my three-year old and his preschool (of which I am the teacher). 

My boy is a pleasure...and He has the Greatest friends!

Potty Trained

My Lex has learned to use a toilet!  This is the week...it's not perfect of course, but he is doing it!  Also, Lex has a best friend named Tyler Manco and he also uses the potty now.


This week Lex made new friends in our home daycare.  Their names are Madeline and Tyler.  We have a lot of fun with Lex's big sister Annika who is 9.  She makes campsites and tents and games and plays Hide and Seek with all the kids. 

Tonight Lex is sleeping with us so Annika can have a sleepover with her friend Kayleigh.  The girls like playing with Lex and he really wants to stay with them, but we put on Tangled and that kept him down here with us!

Lex is my sweet little boy!