Big Times

A few BIG moments....
We went to Forest Park on Sunday to meet my nephew and his fiance to play. We had a nice long walk, sat by the Great Basin fountains and Christian watched the ducks.  One got pretty close but not close enough to pet, much to my relief.  I had an "incident" as a child with a goose and it has left it's mark regarding most bird like animals. However I am trying not to pass that fear on to Christian.  Though as a 6 yr old, the memory of a HUGE white goose chasing my friend and I, as we fell over each other, scrambling to get up and run from this evil hissing honking beast, is imbedded in my mind forever.  And to think, all we wanted to do was to pet the nice "goosey" as my Grandma said we could do.  Oh yeah, Grandpa and she were laughing their butts off sitting on the bench!

As we walk through the park, we cross several bridges, saw flowers, dogs and kids. Our BIG moment came when we sat on a small section of concrete where a little stream ran under the sidewalk.  We dangled our feet in the water but Christian was having none of it. So I decided to be a little aggressive, took off his shoes (yes he was protesting) and dipped his feet in the water. He yelped so I put his shoes right back on and of course after that, he wanted to do it again!  When I made a move for his shoes, he bolts.  Good thing cousin Adam was there to chase him :)  Christian loves to play or walk outside, either one, just as long as he's outside.

Monday was good, went for a walk after work and "played soccer" in the back yard. I managed to convince him for about 5 minutes, that pulling weeds out of my flower bed was a fun game :) Then the neighbor dogs were let out, Christian freaked, so inside we go, only to go out the front and go for a short walk around the block. Birds just keep diving at us, wherever we go, I swear!  They freak Christian out and then he wants me to carry him. Well ok, birds freak me out too.

As most of you know, I am not too happy with my current daycare.  My friend Julie, gave me a recommendation that I followed up on.  We took the tour last night, talked to a teacher and one owner and had a distinct feeling that this is the place Christian needs to be.  The owner called me back tonight, talked to me a bit more, told me what openings she had when and the cost.  The cost is quite a bit more than I currently pay which will make the purse strings even tighter, but it is the best thing for Christian and he comes first. Tonight I accepted the position she has opening in June. Thanks so much Julie!  BIG happiness and relief!  I feel so good about this change, and I know it will be another adjustment for Christian, after he's had so many in the last four months, but overall this will be much, much better for him.  Prayers for Christian to transition well would be appreciated :)

~Amy