We went to Build-A-Bear with my Mom's Club. I was planning to limit Giana on what she could buy because a three year old inside this store can really rack up quite a bill. When we arrived, she told me that she wanted to build a bunny for her brother. So sweet! $40 later we left with a bunny dressed just right for her little brother. She created him from head to toe.
Touch A Truck...wondering what that is? Leave it up to us to find out! A neighboring city hosted a big event where the kids could touch, climb and get up close and personal with all kinds of vehicles including a fire truck, ambulance, school bus, police car, news truck, boat and limo. I only named a few...there were so many and Giana had a great time! The school bus and the limo were her favorite, although I think she enjoyed seeing herself on the news. The limo is called "Party Girls on the Go" and we see it around town all the time. It's bright pink and she has been wanting to take a ride. I couldn't believe it when we arrived and they were there. I had trouble getting her out. It's pink and purple on the inside...what could be better?
Giana's first trip to Chuck E Cheese. Of all the places we've taken Giana in her short life, she has never been to Chuck E Cheese. It's a kids paradise and I'm sure we'll be going back again soon. She and her friend, Sarah, had a great time! Sarah won several tickets to turn in for a prize. Giana didn't do so well but they let her pick out a prize, too. They both chose a lollipop...grape flavored of course. Anything purple is always good.
G's last day of three year old preschool was in mid May. Her school hosted an "End of Year Program" and the parents were able to come for an hour and see the kids show off their singing skills. It was so cute and they all did well. Giana had to go to the bathroom and yawned her way through the Pledge of Allegiance. It was hilarious! After the program, they had little snacks and drinks. Giana really enjoyed this and was the last person eating. I had to rush her along. Yes, she's Italian...great food and fellowship topped off with a cup of juice. Too bad it won't always be juice. She had two great teachers and I'm happy that we are sending her back for the four year old preschool program beginning in the fall.
And then there was the post office tour. Dominic wrote Giana a letter and addressed it to her at our apartment. She took the letter to the post office and was able to see how it all works behind the scenes. The letter arrived the next day and she thought it was so cool. I have to say, it was quite interesting how it all works. I think the adults enjoyed it as much as the kids!
My friend Cindy and I decided to take a trip to the Franklin Park Conservatory to see the butterfly exhibit. What a beautiful place! We had a lot of fun spending the afternoon with the butterflies and fish. Giana wanted to know if her fish, Dorothy, would get as big as the gold fish at the conservatory. I hope not! The girls had fun too. It was a rainy day but we were covered...it was nice to feel like we were outdoors. If you live locally, I recommend that you take a trip down that way. (The last picture is Giana checking herself for any hijacked butterflies.)
Finally, Giana's last Sporties for Shorties class was today. She really enjoyed this class and they had a cute awards ceremony for the kids. She was so proud! I thought for sure she was going to be upset that it was over but she told me it was "OK to take time off for her summer break."
I was happy to hear that Giana is OK with a summer break. It's starting to get hard for me to keep up this busy pace. Don't be fooled...we've got some fun summer plans but I think this baby is going to slow me up a little bit. I just started my seventh month of pregnancy/third trimester. Baby and I are doing well but I'm tired now. I think my days ahead may be shorter and my feet will be up a little more. While this slower pace just kills me (I'm not one to let any grass grow) I know it will be best and I'm hoping to pick up right where we leave off in the fall. With all of that being said, June is BUSY for us. We're off to Myrtle Beach for a week and then it's moving day...more space is needed! July will be quiet and I'll be getting ready for the baby. Can't wait to set up his nursery and Giana's playroom. So much fun!
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