I Love Hot Dogs

The other day, Dex told Ben that he wanted to write a message for Mommy. Ben suggested he write it on the chalkboard. When I came home that evening, Dex excitedly showed me the message he wrote. We have no idea how he came up with the idea (or why this was a message for Mommy) but the message is clear.

Jenga Skyscraper

Dex is pretty good at the game, Jenga. He and Ben play fairly often (it's way too nerve racking for me!). But Dex also loves to use the Jenga blocks for building skyscrapers with fantastic "decorations" on top. I tried to convince him to call it a spire so that it would count for the height of the building but he insisted it was just a decoration.

Riding Out the Storm

While Dex and I were watching the weather on the TV last weekend when the state was plagued with horrible storms and tornadoes. Dex heard the weathercaster recommend that people protect their heads with bike helmets and go to the basement if a tornado warning was activated for their area. Dex heeded his instructions even though we were spared an actual tornado warning.

Making Progress?

Dex is still keeping up the swimming lessons but his enthusiasm is waning. He worries about getting his face wet and water in his nose. He also insists that the instructor hold onto him the whole time for fear of sinking (something that he didn't used to do).  

There are four kids in the class - two of them are fearless swimmers already. It can get a little chaotic!

Dexter's favorite swimming instructor is Jose but Dex insists on calling Rose. We can't convince him otherwise.

Dylan's Rambunctious Birthday Party

Dexy's friend, Dylan, had his 5th birthday party at an outlet for a place that manufactures monstrous backyard play sets.

Dex enjoyed swinging on a tire swing for the very first time,

Sliding, and

Climbing the rope ladder!

Battery-Free Entertainment

The other day Dex chose the etch-a-sketch over his electronic learning games when he was looking for something to do. He was engrossed with it for a good 20 minutes.

"Take a picture of my design, Mommy!"