Fun at Jambo Park

Since this week was spring break, we decided to keep the boys home on Thursday to do a special day. In fact, my intentions were to take Jayden to school so Peyton could have some alone time and he said he didn't want Jayden to miss out on the action. So we ended up at Jambo Park, which is an indoor amusement park designed specifically for kids under 10. We all had a blast! Here are some pictures from our big day!

We finally have a play room!!!

Those of you who have made it to our house know that we had a guest room downstairs that was filled with a bed, nightstand, and tons of toys!  On top of that, there were a million toys (almost literally) in our living room along with our own furniture.  A few weeks ago, Joey and I decided to turn our guest room into a play room for the boys.  We do not have guests often enough to keep that room sectioned off for guests when we have two active little boys who need their own space.  So, of course, the first step was to get rid of the bed and start moving toys in.  It quickly became the "catch all" room for toys and other items, making it a hot mess!  Today, we cleaned it out and organized it into a real play room for the boys.  The best part - our living room is not cluttered anymore!!!!  Check it out! 

This is our "before"

Another view of the "before" catch-all room

One angle of the "new" play-room!

Ninja Turtles and Ninjago!

Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater!

Our living room is not nearly as cluttered anymore!  It finally looks big again!

Allergic Reaction

Peyton gave us quite a scare this weekend! He had to be picked up early from preschool because he had hives on his tummy, feet, and arm pits. We came home, gave him Benadryl, and he seemed okay. He was not okay Saturday morning when he woke up... His body was covered in hives and his face was swollen. We went to the ER, and they said it was a severe allergic reaction with an unknown cause. Now we begin the elimination process. He started breaking out again at bedtime last night and couldn't take more medication so we gave him Zyrtec, which seemed to help. Unfortunately I think a trip to an allergist is in our near future.

Jayden's first haircut!

We waited as long as we could, but poor little buddy's hair was in his eyes and hanging over his ears. He did great at the salon until it was time for the clippers over his ears and on the neckline.

Peytonisms

Peyton has always cracked us up with his wit and humor, but he has been especially funny lately.  We thought it would be fun to share some of his "Peyton-isms" with our friends and family!

Me (Frustrated):  Peyton, if you don't help me clean up then you won't watch diddly squat after bath time
Peyton:  What's Disney Slot?

Peyton:  My tummy is really full.  After bath, I will say "But Mommy I am so hungry" and you will say "You didn't eat your dinner so no snack and only water to drink" and I will say "Okay"
Me:  That sounds about right
Peyton (in a Ninja Turtle voice):  Totally...

Peyton: Why are we going to school so early today?
Me:  I have a meeting at work.  I think they are going to talk to us about money
30-45 second pause...
Peyton:  Are we still talking about money?
Me:  Sure
Peyton:  Okay, good, because a nickel... is that the small one?... a nickel is five points and a quarter is twenty five points.  If we have a dollar then we have a lot. 

This kid cracks me up!  These have all been within the last two days!

Love these little boys!

Out of the mouth of babes...

Matthew 21:16 (NLT)
They asked Jesus, "Do you hear what these children are saying?" "Yes," Jesus replied. "Haven't you ever read the Scriptures? For they say, 'You have taught children and infants to give you praise.'"

We had the opportunities to witness this verse from the Bible in action today.  Jayden has not been feeling very well since Sunday.  We took him to the pediatrician, and he doesn't have the flu or strep throat.  She said it was just a virus that would run its course.  Either way, he's been battling a fever and just feeling crummy.  Before he left for school this morning, Peyton walked over to his brother and said, "I want to pray for Jayden before we leave."  Our little mister then put his tiny hands together and prayed this prayer...

Dear God,

Please heal my brother Jayden.

Please make it so he doesn't cough anymore.

Please make it so he is better and can go to

school with me tomorrow.

In Jesus' Name,

Amen

 

 

Let's just say that both of us were very proud at that moment - we witnessed God's Word in action first hand!  He is so good!