4thGenJim

Davis loves parades! They have everything he loves -horses, marching bands, police cars... The weather was on the warm and sticky side, but we were prepared with plenty of sunscreen and cold water (he's holding and drinking a regular bottle pretty good now) -his nose is looking a lot better! Davis' big cousin AC is being an excellent mentor and a great pal. They share cool toys with each other and do a good job at tiring each other out!

It's one of his favorite things to do now. Lifting himself between two pieces of furniture and swinging himself back and forth. He's got some strong little boy muscles! (and a serious farmer's tan) Davis hasn't been too interested in learning about his potty, but we're still trying. He's mastered some difficult things already, so it's just a matter of re-prioritzing them. But he does need to hurry -we could use the savings from not having to buy diapers to buy gas this summer!

Here's Davis' latest artistic expression from school (he got a head start with the tree trunk). He does like trees a lot, and he had a lot of fun (and a lot of finger paint all over him) working on his art project. We like his new school teacher a lot -the class does a lot more activities and Davis is learning at a fast pace.

Believe it or not, sometimes Davis has issues with his attitude and/or actions. He is sent to time out in his room -where he must sit on his rug for 1 to 2 minutes. It's a challenge for the little boy, most of his toys are in his room, and he must sit by himself the entire time -looking at all of the toys. He does a good job, 90% of the time he goes to his room on his own and sits on the rug. A few times he has even volunteered to go to time out. It is a nice, calming process for everyone! (Davis -just before he threw a truck across the room) (Davis -just after the incident) the tears -oh, so real! hoping the truck won't be put away -when asked why he's in time out free at last