Fun with Baby Animals

Pierce is a real animal lover! In the last month, he has gone to two "Barnyard Babies" events. There is a local company that brings baby animals to birthday parties, town gatherings, and other private events. They bring baby sheep, pigs, puppies, bunnies, kittens and chicks. These animals are just the right size for Pierce. Both times, he sits patiently on his stool and waits to be handed his little baby animal. Yesterday he even got to sit on a pony at the Barn Babies event! He's been intrigued by ponies and horses for a few months, but has been too scared to pet or get near the animals in the past. Yesterday, he fell in love with Princess, a grey pony, and asked to sit on her. What a big boy!

Welcome Annette Emelia Bourque!

Congratulations to our great friends the Bourques who welcomed little Annie over the weekend! She is adorable! We went to go and visit Megan, Zach and Annie in the hospital where Piercy gave Annie his signature hug (head tilted in, no arms used) and touched her little feet. He tolerated Mom and Dad holding the baby for about 10 minutes before asking to go for a walk in the hospital hallways! Guess it's all good preparation for Mini-Mo #2's arrival in just 1 month!

In other developing news, I am not returning to work next year, and will be home with both babies starting in June. I am nervous for the next chapter, but excited to be able to experience all of the wonderful milestones with both children. Onto a new adventure!

Pierce will be starting at a new school this summer that is just 2 mornings a week. It is called the Preschool Social Academy, and it is very local, so we will have a chance to meet 10 new Winchester families with kids Pierce's age. We're looking forward to meeting some local friends.

School wraps up for me on June 8th, so we are closing in on the end of the year. My kids know that the end is near, and so do all of the teachers. I am excited for the summer, and to have the chance to kick my feet up for a couple of weeks before the new baby arrives.

The Best Mother's Day Gift

Attached are a couple of pictures from our Mother's Day celebration! Halsey and Pierce spoiled me with breakfast in bed, a lovely brunch, and an entire day where I didn't have to cook. We joined Fred, Liz and Darcy for brunch, where Pierce showed off his new trains--his current obsession. It amazes me that he has never watched Thomas the Train, yet knows all of the characters. It was a lovely day, with Pierce topping the Mother's Day gift list.