My little Picasso

Created by Kellen Lindsay 

At Kellen's most recent doctors appointment, we were informed of a possible reason Kellen wasn't talking yet, it could be because he's not getting enough quiet creative play time. And for those of you that don't know Kellen's personality, he is very hyper. I use the word "talking" very loosely-because Kellen talks plenty-just not in words you can understand; or even English for that matter. He runs around the house with his hands in the air screaming, squealing, and shouting. He's not quiet, and he never stops "talking." So-doctor-you want me to do more quiet creative play time?  Ok, we'll do more coloring and scribbling. Playing with building blocks, and problem solving games will also probably help, so he says. When Kellen does play with his blocks though, he is throwing them all over his room. I try to encourage him to build by showing him how; but what happens is, I get hit in the face with a block,  get a fat lip or a bloody nose and Kellen gets a time out.  Not good times.

       So.  Knowing before hand that Kellen doesn't really like to color, we tried a different route. Preston and I went to the store and bought a Crayola Beginnings paint set. As you can see from the photos, Kellen really had a blast; he did need a lot of help though, not with the painting part, just the not throwing it at me-or anywhere else-and be soft part.

Kellen's Fist Day in College

We have just one week left of school before the semester ends, and I'm pretty sure we just had our most busy and crazy day ever. The morning starts out with me dropping Preston off for school (8:30am) so that I can take Kellen to his Doctors appointment (just a check up). Kellen was his usual self of running all over the place, climbing up into chairs, and holding still just long enough for the doctor to do his job. 

The rest of the day is full of eating out, dropping off each other at various school events, and classes. Kellen was fortunate enough to get a nap somewhere in there. 

Problems arose when we realised that Preston had a Choir Event he had to go to, I had class I had to go to and could NOT miss, and no baby-sitter. I guess we could have called around to a bunch of people to see if one of them could watch him for a couple of hours, but I'm not sure people like watching him that much. He is really hyper, and they NEVER call me to watch their kids. Plus we have got more baby-sitters in 3 months then we have in a year and a half. So to solve the problem, Kellen came with me to my Photography class. And I know what your thinking...well maybe not, but my teacher had already told me that if I ever needed to bring my son to class that it would be fine. So I did, I took Kellen to school with me. We only stayed for about 30 minutes, just long enough to get my name on the roll and to have it count. We then went over to where Preston was just in time to catch him getting out of his Choir Event. 

Kellen is now sound asleep, I'm on the Internet and Preston is watching a little TV. But not for long, we're heading off the to the bed room.....to go to sleep. We can always study for finals tomorrow. 

Photos by Preston Lindsay

 

All these photos were taken by Preston on BYU-Idaho's campus. I thought they were darling and wanted to share them with you. If there are any family members (Grandparents) that want copies just let me know and I will make them available on the web.

Old School

I know what your thinking,"That kid totaly rocks" and your right, he does.

He's having fun and the only thing I care about is that he's not making a royal mess.

The Only Easter photo

This is the only Easter photo that we got of kellen, I think he's really starting to hate the camera. But you can see how cute he is in all his new clothes, and rockn' flip-flops.

A day at the Park

These are the most up-to-date photos of Kellen, I took them today.

It was warmer (44F) so I decided to get the stroller out of storage and take him to the park. He was ecstatic. . . until his pants got all wet from falling in the snow so many times, his hands were just freezing. Poor little guy, but we had fun.

Preston's new toy

Preston got a Bike. We have been needing a second form of transportation for a while. When the weather warms up a little bit more Preston will be able to ride his bike to school and work Then Kellen and I won't be stranded at the house all day long, and I won't have to go grocery shopping at 9:00 at night.

Horton Hears a Who

We took Kellen to go see Horton Hears a Who last night. During the beginning he was having a lot of fun climbing from Preston's lap, to my lap, to our friends lap. But a little less then half way through the movie he calmed down and decided that my lap was the perfect fit. He sat and watched the rest of the movie,(and for anyone that knows Kellen knows how amazing that is) and when it was over he was squealing and clapping, so I guess that means he liked it. Preston and I definitely enjoyed the move as-well. It's very appropriate for young kids, and yet still appealing for adults, with some great laugh out loud moments.  So Kellen had a fantastic time, for his first real time at the movies.

Mommy Tip of the Month

It's time to make good use of the stuff you are probably about to throw away. Does anyone have an extra baby whipes container? Here's an idea.
Step 1: Go get all those annoying plastic grocery bags that you've shoved under the sink, or in some untidy drawer and put them inside your Baby whipes container. Step 2: Now take that little box to your car. And whaala, now you will always have a bag when you need one the most. Dirty wet clothes, trash, or just bring home a bag full of rocks from the park.
Step 3: Now, go tell your husbands how smart you are, and show them what you've invented all on your own, without any outside help whats-so-ever.

Article of the Month

April 2008 Parents Magazine "boys will be boys" is a wonderful article. Ok, for all you mothers of little boys, you have to read this article. I tried to find a link so you could read it on the internet, but I guess this was one of the articles they didn't make available. So-if you haven't already-head out and buy this months Parents Magazine, or go to Barns & Noble, sit down and enjoy. It has great information on the "how to" raising little boys.