The Things They Learn When You're Not Looking

The boys and I went to JoAnn's this week to get some crafty supplies. As we parked the car, J noticed the big JOANNs sign outside the store. He excitedly said, "Look, a J for J___ [his name] and two N's for N___ [his brother's name]." I then asked him if he knew any of the other letters and he said, "Yes, A for Avery and O for Owen [two friends from school]." Since I've never tried to teach him his letters (we just talk about them in books) I was really excited! I'm so proud of my little learner.

Now if we can only get counting to 10 down. He still likes to say "3, 4, 9, 10!"

J is his new Wallaby. I decided this version of the collar/neck was a bit too wide, so I'm redoing that part. Will post more details and pics when the revision is done.

The title of this post, just reminded me of something another mom shared with me. I'm not a cheesy poem kind of gal, but I thought this one was nice. Here it is:

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my
First painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately
Wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a
Stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind
To animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my
Favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little
Things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I heard you say a
Prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always
Talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a
Meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I
Learned that we all have to help take care of each
Other.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of
Your time and money to help people who had nothing,
And I learned that those who have something should
Give to those who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care
Of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have
To take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you
Handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't
Feel good, and I learned that I would have to be
Responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come
From your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things
Hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you
Cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of
life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and
Productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and
Wanted to say,'Thanks for all the things I saw when
You thought I wasn't looking.'