Spring Break 2016

Pops and Mimi asked if they could have Pearce during his Spring Break.  We didn't have anything planned and I was pretty worn out, so we said SURE!!  They drove to Austin to pick Pearce up and then left the next day to go all the way back to Little Rock.  Pearce could not wait to go....Chris was in the shower that morning and Pearce went to tell him bye, but Chris told him to wait until he got out of the shower....well, Pearce started crying and just wanted to go :)  They thought they would possibly split it up and just drive halfway back, but Pearce kept telling them to keep going and wanted to hurry up and get to their house, so they made it all in one day.  BUT, when they were about an hour away from LR, they ran into a big hail storm and there was no place for them to take cover, so they had to just pull over and hope the hail didn't shatter the windows!  Poor Mimi's car and windshield got totally cracked and her car had big dings all over it!  Pearce thought it was fun :)  Pops and Mimi kept Pearce busy and having fun the entire week.  They made forts, went to the park, went to Chuck E. Cheese, Altitude, saw Zootopia at the theater, and just played at home.  Pearce has gotten into the habit of sleeping he with us, so I wondered if I he would be ok sleeping in "his" room in LR...nope.....he slept on a blow up mattress in Pops and Mimi's room and one night he woke them up and asked if he could get in bed with them....which, of course, they said yes :)  I definitely did miss my little guy during the week, BUT, I totally took advantage of the downtime by getting a pedicure, going to lunch with friends, going to a movie, and just sitting in the recliner watching Downton Abbey.....LOVED being able to just take it easy!  By the time Sunday rolled around, though, I could not wait to hear that doorbell ring and hold my baby boy!    As soon as Pearce saw me, he pretty much jumped into my arms and we couldn't stop hugging.  I'm so thankful Pops and Mimi wanted to keep Pearce for the week and do all sorts of fun things with him.  I'm also thankful Pearce realized he missed me as soon as he saw me :)

I had to include these pics....Pearce got bitten on the cheek by a little boy at a bounce house and then a few days later, ran into one of his friends head on and got a black eye.  He was one beaten up little boy when he went with Pops and Mimi :)  In the pics, it looks like he's really sad, but he totally made those sad faces on purpose....he really loved looking at his black eye in the mirror and making sure it was still there.  I think he was pretty proud of it!

The fun begins with a cracked windshield on Mimi's car!

 Thank you Pops and Mimi for giving Pearce a wonderful fun-filled week with you guys.  We love you!!

Happy Birthday GG!!

GG came last Thursday to celebrate her birthday with us.  Pearce couldn't wait for her to get here and kept looking out the window to see if she was here yet.  On Thursday, we just took it easy and played at home because Pearce had a bad cough and wasn't feeling his best.  On Friday we went to eat Mexican food at this place that has a really neat playground for kids.  GG and I had a nice time sitting and eating and visiting while Pearce played and played....he did eat his lunch, too!  Then we went  back home and just took it easy.  On Saturday, we went to Mt. Playmore to play.  Pearce LOVES this place.  It's a big indoor climbing place plus it has lots of video games where you can win points.  Pearce was so excited when we walked in and he was you could win "Marty" with points.  Marty is an inflatable martian that stands up by himself.  Pearce got one during GG's last visit when we went to the Science Museum, but sadly, Marty got popped when Pearce sat on him :(  Thankfully, Pearce got enough points that he could win Marty once again :)  Sunday was GG's birthday, so Pearce and I baked her a strawberry cake and frosted it with butter cream frosting.....and then Pearce added the finishing touches......sprinkles and candles!  We decided to get GG a piñata for her birthday since at the last birthday party we went to, Pearce didn't get a chance to hit the piñata before it fell....he was so sad about that!  So, we got a cupcake piñata and Pearce had so much fun filling it with candy.  I also took Pearce to Walmart to pick out some earrings for GG.  He actually picked out cute earrings and then he wanted to get her a necklace to go with them.  This is where I totally messed up and feel so bad.  He picked out a short necklace, but I knew there was no way GG would be able to put it on by herself, so I talked Pearce into picking out another pair of earrings.  He seemed fine with that, got them wrapped up and then gave her Pearce's present on Sunday.  Well, when he saw the necklace wasn't in her bag, he totally flipped out and got so upset and just cried and cried.  I felt so bad for him......no, it wasn't good that he had such a big fit, but he really was so upset that that dang necklace wasn't included in GG's gift.  Next time, I will let him pick out whatever he wants....lesson learned!  He did calm down eventually, and we had a nice dinner out at Kobe which Pearce loved!  GG also got two gift cards to go with her Walmart earrings :)  Oh, at dinner, Pearce was looking so forward to trying to catch rice in his mouth.  He was not shy about telling the chef that he wanted to try.  Our chef was so nice and gave Pearce several chances and he did it!  Everyone at our table thought he was so cute and well behaved and he ate very well, too!  At the end of dinner, they brought out a piece of chocolate cake with a candle and Pearce was not shy about telling GG that he was going to help her blow out the candle :)  On Monday, GG got to go with us to Gymnastics and see Pearce do all the neat things there.  After gymnastics, we went to the Aquarium and had fun looking at all the fish and birds.  Pearce and GG loved the bird room where birds sat on both of their hands...so cute!  After we walked all around, Pearce ended up in the gift shop and picked out a big stuffed snake!  He loves this snake!!  GG had to go home on Tuesday, but she got to walk Pearce to his classroom and then we went to Chapel to watch his class walk in and sing their songs.  Pearce was so excited to see us in Chapel.  Happy Birthday, GG!!!!  We are so happy you were able to come and celebrate your birthday with us!!!  We love you!!!

Pearce cuts his hair, then takes a hike!

Last week, I was doing some laundry when Pearce casually came up to me with his art scissors in his hand and said "Wook Mommy, I cut my hair!"  He was just as proud as could be.  When I saw the chunk missing from the front of his hair, I flipped out and got so mad.  Pearce immediately started sobbing and said "I just wanted to be handsome."  Oh man, when Pearce cries because his feelings are genuinely hurt or he is genuinely sad, it totally breaks my heart.  I held him and told him I was not mad anymore, but that I would be mad if he ever did it again.  Honestly, you have to just laugh at this kind of thing....it's bound to happen at some point!  I took Pearce to get it fixed and it looks just fine now.....a lot shorter, but still as handsome as ever!

Sad that Mommy is mad :(

Happy that Mommy is not mad anymore :)

New haircut

Lately when we've been riding in the car, Pearce has been complaining about the sun being in his eyes.  He has lost all of his cheapie sunglasses, so I decided I wanted to get him these cute sunglasses I had heard about.  They're called Babiators (like "baby aviators").  Oh my gosh, they are so cute!  And if they get lost or broken, the company will replace them for free....worth the $20!  After we got the sunglasses, I decided to take Pearce to Bull Creek for a hike and to just play in the water.  We were there for several hours and we had the best time!  Lots of dogs were there swimming and playing, too.  By the time we left, Pearce was dirty and soaked, so he had to ride home "naked baby" but luckily, I did have a blanket in the car....I told Pearce to keep it on him, LOL!!!

"Mr. Cool"