I'm starting to think the TV might be on too much at home...

The other day, we saw a billboard for a casino while we were running errands. DS apparently recognized it from the TV commercials (they usually play at news time). He said, "Eagle Mountain Casino!" I said, "What??" Then he exclaimed, "Mommy it's Eagle Mountain Casino! They have more winners and more action!"

I thought I was going to pee my pants.

I guess he pays more attention to the TV than I thought.

I am sure there are moms (and dads) out there like myself who have moments when their preschooler drives them bananas. I usually then pull out the crayons and coloring books and let him go to town. But that can lose its novelty after a while, and I've been trying to come up with new things to keep his sharp little mind busy.

I came across this great site today, with super ideas for preschooler activities. Here is the link: Preschool Activities

My favorite is the Preschool Ziploc Bag Activities. Such a creative idea! And easy to take with you to, say, grandma's house or out to dinner.

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Well, we only had two days of soccer, so I probably would not be considered a soccer mom just yet. LOL

We put S into an "Itty Bitty Sports" league this fall, so for 4 weeks he gets to go spend an hour once a week playing soccer, basketball, and tee-ball with other 3-year-olds. He is surprisingly good at soccer, when he can stay focused on what he's doing. And he made his mom proud with how well he played basketball! He can't really dribble the ball yet, but he is becoming a good shot and is great at following the coach's directions. He seems to really enjoy it, and he is always starving when we get home, and exhausted. Last week, after basketball, he started falling asleep at the dining room table, something he hasn't done since he was a baby! I forgot to take my camera for the basketball day (which he did so well at!), but here is a pic of him with his papa on one of the soccer days. This Thursday is his last day, and he'll be playing tee-ball. I'll be sure to take the camera this time. :D

The other day, while I was putting away laundry, I could hear my husband in the playroom reading with our kids. They were talking about shapes, counting the sides on a triangle and square, and discussing the colors of the different shapes in the book.

At that moment, I felt content. Like my life was just as it should be, with my family spending quality time together, loving and learning together. I knew as soon as I finished the laundry, I would go in there and sit with them, poring over their new shapes book with them, enjoying their cute little voices and faces as they pointed to the pictures. I am so blessed to be able to enjoy moments like this.