So long monkey!

(Sorry these pictures are so grainy. They aren't on the camera, F*cebook, or files on the computer don't know why they are posting to blogger this way.)

Last week was our farewell to Monkey week! We spent the time doing things that Monkey wants to do. From tie dye shirts and cupcakes to swimming in the pool from early morning til nap time. Most anything Monkey wanted to do we did!

I first started with Monkey October 2009. I had just resigned from a higher stress position to take this job. Instantly I knew it was a perfect fit for both of us. For several months it was just me and my little man until Boo came along.

Here's some Monkey facts that I think are just too cute to forget!

1. He is totally in love with babies. He gets all excited and giddy around babies. This gentle and calm side comes over his 3 year old body as he rubs their leg or arms and gives them kisses on their heads. He did the same for Boo and now baby enjoyed Monkey's attention for several weeks!

2. He can't say several letters. Even at 3 he pronounces things wrong and it is SUPER cute. His c's sound like ch. He can't say L, W, or S. So a simple sentence like, "I like cupcakes" comes out like, "I yike chupchaketh."

3. The child would turn orange because he drank so much Tang and if it had been possible to "be what you eat" he would have been a mac 'n cheese noodle. He would eat mac 'n cheese all day, for every meal. As much as he loves the stuff he is also a terrific eater. I was able to give him anything and he would at least try it. Some favorites were, guadamole and tips (guacamole and chips), tocholate toast (toast with nutella), hummus and chwactos (hummus and crackers), dump sawad (dump salad), and there is probably more but we'll stop there.

He is a sweety and I will miss seeing him daily.

Last day with all 3 kiddos!

I am thankful that God called me to watch him. It has been an awesome training ground.

Life hasn't seemed to slow down now that he's gone though. I do, however, get an unexpected week off. The first week in July Boo and her sister are headed to the beach with family. So that whole week I will be able to do somethings I have been anxious to take care of. For most that might be sleeping in, taking it easy, and enjoying myself but much to my sister's dismay we are going to tackle crazy things like closets and under her bed! It will be a good week!

Another thing that changes things for the next few weeks. My nephew has decided to make his appearance before his due date. Don't really know when that will be but he is indeed on his way here. Mom, Dad, and Bean are headed to my sister's house Sunday a.m. at dark:30 Dad will only stay a week and then fly home. Mom and Bean will stay to help my sister out for a few weeks and then the rest of us will somehow make our way out there when she's ready to come home.

That's all for now! Thanks for reading!