3.5

Today, my sweet little Nolen is 3 and a half.  I can not believe my "baby" is growing up so fast.  Nolen still loves to jump.  He has become very particular about certain things.  He loves to drive with the windows down and sing "Let it go" every night before bed.  He loves "Frozen" and his Anna doll.  He eats a little better and in general is very easy to get a long with.  He does show signs of being a bit of a bully and loves to get his way.  I have to say, that is not a trait of autism, that is a trait of Skousen-ism.  HA! He loves to watch the garage door go up and down and up and down, especially at my parents house in Kingman.  He is much more agreeable if you do what he wants.  He spends less and less time in time out and more and more time playing with Edward.  Those two boys have become inseparable.  I love my little man.  He is growing up right before my eyes.  He spends 2 1/2 hours in ABA therapy daily and starts OT at Kidpower this next week, twice a week.  It will be a crazy summer coming up with so many places to be, but I am excited to watch Nolen grow and change.  He will start pre-school in the fall and will, hopefully, be fully potty trained by then.  I told him he would be an official "Big boy" when he finally poops in the potty.  I will have to keep you updated.  HA!

I love this little boy. My life is forever changed because of him.  I am a Mom who is informed now.  I love you, my sweet Nolen.

El Paso

My friend, Chelsea, decided to elope yesterday. I put my two sweet boys in the car and we headed out for a quick road trip to El Paso. After 3 1/2 hours in the car, these boys were ready to run. I promised them swimming and fine dinning, mc Donald's, so they behaved all through the wedding. 

Edward and Nolen can't remember staying in a hotel, so I got us a suit with a jacuzzi tub, kitchen, and a couch. No, we did not sleep much, but that is ok. I had a great impromptu road trip with my two sweet boys. 

Pre-school Class Photo

This picture does not capture the essence of the class.  These children are vibrant and full of life.  Maybe I should try to get the "class photo" gig.  HA!

Hoppy Easter!

We woke up early and hunted eggs!  These boys are so adorable.  Sometimes, I can not help myself but take 1,000 pictures!  Easter is such a beautiful time of year and especially a time to remember our Savior, Jesus, who was raised from the dead so that we could live again with Him.  I am so grateful for the atonement in my life.  Hoppy Easter!

 

So fast

People say, "cherish this time, they grow up so fast."  So, here I sit, trying to cherish these moments when they want to sit on me just so they can be near me. As a Mom, it is difficult to see these moments disappearing as they seem to happen all day every day. I always want my space but I know, all too soon, they will want their space, too. So, I cherish these moments, today. 

BMX

Strider bike racing is much more fun with friends! We drove to Kingman to spend Easter with my parents. We have been trying to fit everything in these last few days. We fed the fish 10 times too much, rode bikes down the big hill, went shopping, and played with cousins!  I love my home town. I miss it. I really love my family.