Daily Archives: March 23, 2009

Mar 23

What the Boy’s Are Saying

I thought I’d interview my boy’s on what they think about the “Not Going Out In March Challenge” so far, and if they think I’ve gone completely bonkers in March.

First up is Thade!

Mom: Thade, what have you liked about the challenge so far?

Thade: Gives a big thumbs up. I’ve been really good about not eating any take-out.

Mom: What have you missed about take-out?

Thade: I don’t know, I didn’t miss anything. Oh wait I miss, Subway, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Pizza Hut, Gringo’s, and Dairy Queen, and Sonic.

Mom: Which meal or meals have been your favorite this month?

Thade: I liked everyone of them.

Mom: What challenge should we attempt next?

Thade: Eating take-out all month!

You gotta love five year old kiddos… Thade has been a really good sport this month.

Next up is my sweet hubby James

Well I was going to have a James interview for you, but he did an awesome post all about the March Challenge over at his blog. It is definitely worth a read, and James probably deserves a hug or two for being such a good sport this month.

Now for the littlest guy… Dylan

Dylan has probably been the most vocal about the challenge. He runs to his high chair, ready to see just what Mommy has in store for dinner. He always has an mmmm yummy reply, and so far he hasn’t said the words Happy Meal or Taco Bell. Dylan has been a trooper too. I think one of his favorite meals was Breakfast for Dinner, and this week I’ll be making Broccoli Cheese Casserole, his very favorite.

Mar 23

Just Mom and Thade

Sunday afternoon Thade and I got to make a special trip out to do some shopping. Dylan’s birthday is coming up soon, and Thade and I are in charge of the shopping this year. James stayed home to watch Dylan while we spent the afternoon out.

Thade had so much fun, he was all smiles as we made our way to the car. Once he was in his car seat, he just smiled and said “its just Mom and Thade”. It is very rare that it is just the two of us anymore. Dylan never wants to be left out, and all to often I forget just how much Thade really enjoys a special trip all by himself with Mom or Dad.

Thade was full of great gift ideas too, and we settled on finding four presents for Dylan. I told him that he was in charge of the shopping, and he was thrilled to accomplish the task. He happily walked up and down the toy aisles several times searching for the perfect present. When we were all finished, we headed to the check-out where I let Thade pick out a treat for himself. He smiled so proudly and chose a package of Air Heads.

We made our way back to the car with presents in tow, and Thade couldn’t wait to get back home to show Dad just what we picked up, but we can’t show Dylan just yet.

It was a fun afternoon, and I was happy to have a little time to catch up with my big kid. Now I’ve just got to get all of those presents wrapped for the birthday boy.