What 2 quarters will get you these days

I decided to be a cool mom, just for once.  We never stop at the silly Walmart arcade.  Walmart sucks enough of our money through it's doors, and I refuse to give them more than I have to.  But I will, from time to time, all in the name of "coolness".

My kids love me.  

And small, cheap, 50 cent carousel rides.

Dairy Farm Preschool Field-trip

Every month, Hannah's little preschool does a field trip.  For April, we went to a Dairy Farm.  I have never been to one - I was kind of excited.  The kids were just excited to see the cows and say, "moo".  Besides the stench of cow manure - it was really cool.  I learned a lot, most of which I have since forgotten.  I can say it's mind-boggling to think about how much milk they go through on an given day.  Certainly made an impression on me.  The facility was really clean, and the guide was very good at answering all our crazy questions.

Of course every one's favorite part were the baby calves.  They had about 300 at the time we were there, and all were under 30 days old.  Hannah loved to let them suck on her fingers.  I wouldn't let them close to mine.  Nasty, slime-mess.  No way.

All the kids had a chance to feed them.  Hannah was a natural.  Not too many things scare her or gross her out.  She's a tough kid.

Luke was fascinated with them.

 

A cool place to visit and learn, even for grown-ups.

Coolest not-my-neighbor neighbors ever!

We were at my friend, Natalie's house.  She has 4 kids.  I brought my 4 kids.  We were out in the front yard visiting and 8 kids were running around playing.  Her neighbor happens to be the fire chief.  When he saw all the kids playing in the front, he decided to go get one of his fire engines - and take the kids for a ride.  

How cool is that? 

 The kids loved it of course.

Luke: Feb - March 2012

I have decided that I want to be two again.  You get to discover new things everyday...so life is exciting.  You get to scream and yell when things don't go your way...and up to a point, it's acceptable.  Heck, it's expected.  From a toddler's standpoint, the terrible-two's don't seem all that terrible.

Why not eat a cookie like this?...It's a cookie and a toy.  No Happy Meal required.

Sparring gear isn't just for the older kids...the irony of this, is this helmet fits his head perfectly.  It's actually saved him on the stairs a few times.  And no, I don't make him wear it.  He goes in phases and likes to wear all kinds of "hats".  This just happens to be one of his favorites (not that I am complaining).

And he is the only one that is allowed to walk around wearing MY pair of shades.  I do worry about possible damage, but who can resist something this cute?

Food.  Do I need to say more?

He loves his "Sha-shaaa".  Even she is not immune to his charm. :)