Breaking the Rules at School.....Not Cool!!

I was busting at the seams when I saw my little man waiting at the curb for me to pick him up from preschool this morning!! I love the big smile on his face as he waves his little hand as if to say, "I'm right here mommy, don't pass me!!"

I love to hear all about his day and how much fun he had and even though his answers are always the same.......I still love to hear them!!

His teacher opened the door and this was the report of the day........

Momma,
I wouldn't normally tell you when he misbehaves but it was an all day thing so I told him I had to let you know!
He ate his friends lunch
poured water all over the bathroom floor
and disobeyed the entire day

Well then....how spiffy!

Me: I'm very disappointed and you won't watch TV at all today and will go straight to sleep when you get home!

Colby: yea, and no chocolate cake!

We had cake left over from yesterday, and I told him he could have some after school! He must have been really bad.....he didn't think he deserved chocolate!

Our conversation on the way home:

Colby, did you eat your friends food

yes I did

why

it was soooo good

that was very rude, I make your lunch for you to eat and your friend's mommies make their lunch for them to eat not for you to eat.

Do you love your friends?

I do

God says love is not rude so if you love your friends you can't be rude to them

it's wude not to share and they not share da food

Well...that's a good point but your teacher told you it's a rule to eat your own lunch and you have to obey with a happy heart

I happy when I eat friends food, Mrs. Amanda not happy dough

She sure wasn't so you better not break the rules at school ever again

otay, I love Mrs. Amanda

I'm glad baby but you better obey her rules!

It was his first official grounding....no TV (which he loves his 30 min TV time after nap, I mean loooooves) and no computer time!!

I felt like I grounded myself since this meant no quiet time for me at all!!

So we still have much to work on when it comes to school behavior but at least the learning part comes easy.....he so got this from his father.

In college I would stay up all hours of the night studying for a test, Chris on the other hand never cracked a book and graduated with a 4.0.....GAG-A-MAGET!!

Colby knows all his letters, most of his letter sounds, and he has started reading a few words! I am very proud of him! He can also sign the alphabet which I believe has played a big role in his ability to master these skills at an early age.

How signing helps children learn to read!

So maybe he isn't the star student and he won't win the good citizenship award anytime soon, but I have to give him credit.....he is a smart little stinker!!

My biggest concern is Colby growing into a God fearing man that is after God's own heart rather than being valedictorian of his class, but at least I have something to work with right???

I mean if he can learn to read at 2 then surely I can teach him to follow the rules or least not be a food thief...geez!!

Until Next Time............

Powerful Bond

I can not express the overwhelming joy I felt today when I read this amazing story.....

Miracle mum brings premature baby son back to life with two hours of loving cuddles after doctors pronounce him dead........read more.

I know that God is using this little guy to help spread the message of the unbelievable bond a mother and baby have and the importance of uninterrupted bonding time.

I have a passion to help mothers know all about attachment parenting including birth bonding, breastfeeding, and positive discipline. It seems as if the world we live in has become so harsh towards precious children. Babies just want to be loved, held close, nurtured, breastfed (if possible), as opposed to separated at birth, left to cry it out, and cruel discipline.

I hope this incredible story will cause a reform in so many hospitals. A baby should not be separated from the mother after birth.....it's crucial bonding time.

Do you want to know why so many women have difficulties breastfeeding in the US and other cultures don't?

No one takes their baby away!!

Rooming-In  vs  Nursery Care

I had a difficult time nursing my first son so I did some heavy duty research and I wasn't about to make the same mistakes on the second go round. Dr. Sears 7 tips to better bonding was extremely helpful.....read here!

I knew when Chase was born, I didn't won't him to leave my side for one minute. If you feel the same way then you can make arrangements for in-room transitional care. I had to pay extra but it was worth every dime. I had a private nurse and Chase didn't have to go lay in a plastic box, in a strange place, with other crying babies, and wonder where mommy went. Chase stayed on my chest and we had appropriate bonding time that aided in problem free breastfeeding!

God gives us an incredible gift to love and nurture and thank God Kate Ogg was able to provide baby Jamie with the one thing that saved his life.....LOVE!

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.


1 Corinthians 13:13

Colby's Mushroom Calzone

I have a meal for you that is super fast, super delicious, and so super easy that a 2 year old can cook dinner!!

Mushroom Spinach Calzone

2 Pizza crust
8oz fresh mushroom, sliced
1 (9oz) pkg frozen spinach...I use 2 cups of fresh spinach
4 garlic cloves
1 (16oz) can tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. oregano
dash salt
1/8 tsp pepper
Shredded cheese (of your choosing)

and one cute chef

In a frying pan, saute mushrooms and spinach....then add garlic.

Add in tomato sauce,

basil, pepper,

and oregano.

Cover and simmer for 10 minutes

Now, time for the crust.....

spray the pan

roll out the pizza crust

equally divide the mixture onto each crust

top with cheese

fold dough over the filling, and seal the edges

Bake at 425 for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned

Enjoy!!

He never knew he was eating spinach!!

Chase can't enjoy Colby's calzones yet, but he was chowing down on his mum mum!!