Dentist

First trip to the dentist was a success.

Daddy and Declan arrived first. Daddy started the paperwork while Declan played on an iPad and looked around. Safari Dental is only for kids and it's fantastic. There are kids shows and animals and stickers and toys and suckers and the wall of toothbrushes. The staff are great with kids and the dentist is like a children's performer. Helped to put Declan at ease. He picked his toothpaste flavor from the wall of flavors (strawberry) then the brush head (a penguin) the room (elephant) and the show (Lego Batman). The hygienist showed Declan what tools she would use and then introduced them slowly. He was told just to put his hand up if he ever needed her to stop. He didn't enjoy holding his mouth open for so long or the toothpaste, water squirt combo. I reminded him that he could let her know to stop just by raising his hand and before Is finished the sentence his little hand was raised lightning fast. That was the only time though. He did pretty good overall and he couldn't sit still once it was all done he was so happy. Then he picked out his new toothbrush (Minions), some stickers (Super Heroes) and a toy (squishy eyeball). 

The best part is that his teeth and gums look great. Dentist said he had no concerns. 

Good job Declan!!

After getting home and emptying out his backpack I found the picture he made for me at school. ❤️

Goalie

Finally it was the day for Declan to suit up and play goal for Lacrosse. He was thrilled.

First of all I told him that both Grandma and Poppa would be here to see the game (this was before I learned Gramma would also make the game). Declan told me he had a dream that Grandma from Ottawa and Poppa from Waterdown would both be here and his "dream came true!" Funny little five year old mind.

The night before we tried on the equipment. So glad we did because it's a lot figuring it all out and getting it right. He was all excited just trying it on. When we got there today we realized that they'd be playing the Yellow team which meant Izak would get to see him as a goalie. Even better, due to tournaments only 6 kids (including Declan) showed for the game so we had to borrow a few of the other teams players-Izak was one of them. Playing with his friend added to his enjoyment. For his first time in goal he did ok. He listened to the coach's instruction and he moved to try and stop the ball. He took many to the helmet but smiled through it like a champ. He got comfortable with all the equipment fast and was adjusting his shin pads when they moved during the game. He even moved quickly to the bench to remove his helmet and rest during breaks in the game. It surely was easier playing without needing to run though he still got tired by the end and when the play was near the opposite goal he just leaned against the goal post. At the end of the game Izak was the first to come over and pat his helmet, he sure was proud as they team all followed suit and then he got a high five from the coach before they lined up to shake the other teams hands.

Real proud of Declan today, he didn't give up and he listened pretty good. And when everyone cheered as he made a good save I was just so happy for the little guy. Nice that Poppa, Gramma and Grandma all came to see him play.

Nightmare

Being five years old means creative, active imagination. That leads to Nightmares. On Thursday night a couple hours after we'd all gone to bed I was awoken by the Muffin Man at my bedside.

"Mommy. I had a bad dream. Can I come in bed with you?" 

Now it was a warm evening and he's not so little anymore so I thought the three of us would make it sweaty and uncomfortable.

"I'll come sleep in your bed with you, ok?"

So the two of us crept off to his room. We snuggled in together and he told me about his dream.

"I was holding a Teddy and I squeezed it really hard and it's eyes turned green. Then it hugged me and wouldn't let go. I couldn't get him off. When I dropped him he started climbing up my leg."

Yup. Creepy.

Poor kid but I did love being able to sleep with the little guy. 

Target

Declan's new favourite game: he stands on his bed and tells me different places on his body that are targets. He wants me to aim and try and hit those targets with his Bubble Guppie ball. He always includes his face as a target.

If I had to hit a target to save my life  I doubt I'd be able to but my kid says I can hit him with the ball and I can't miss!! And he loves it.

And the ball goes under the bed.

Eyes

Last Thursday I took Declan out of class for a short period so he could go for an eye appointment. Figured it was time for a good check on his vision. Declan enjoyed the appointment because the equipment looked like "Robot eyes". Happy to report no glasses required. He is far sighted but has a mild stigmatism which balances it out and the back of the eye looks great. All good! Now for the dentist in a couple weeks....ahhhhhh!!!  

Yesterday Declan watched two episodes of Goosebumps. When it came time for bed he was worried he might have a scary dream because of the shows. He asked Daddy to turn his radio on because he thought that might help stop bad dreams from coming. He then wanted me to assure him that we'd leave it on all night. Happy to report that he told us this morning that there were no bad dreams.

 By the time I got in from work today Declan was already done dinner. Perfect because it meant I could bring him outside to help me in the garden. Well it wasn't long before he'd abandoned me to go play with the neighbor George (3 year old) and his big brother Jack (9 year old). The three boys and George's Mom went to a nice grassy area and kicked a soccer ball around. Then once they are back Declan offered George a Koolaid Jammer (without asking me first...ok, whatever) and both boys laughed over their blue tongues. There were a few tears when they all had to head in for bedtime but pretty great that they got in some time outside after dinner. Bring on summer!!

I finally had a moment to check out any papers Declan brought home from school today and that was when I learned that he had received a New Birthday Party Invitation.....Broden! Only the most important Birthday (according to Declan). I'd been worried for him that he might not be invited if Broden's party was after the end of school. June 24th it is. So happy for our little guy.

Fun Fair

On Thursday was the Robert Baldwin Fun Fair. As soon as I got home from work the three of us walked over to his school. Due to high winds the activities were all indoors. We went straight to the gym where the three bouncy "castles" were. Declan tried them all and had fun. What I found most amusing was seeing Declan interact with friends from school. I got such a kick out of seeing some kid from his class walk up to him to say "Hi" and Declan responds by giving him a huge high five like he was "the man". There were some kids from school a grade or two above him that went out of their way to come say hi to him as well. He's quite the social butterfly. He was also a lot braver this year. So much as changed for him in Kindergarten. He didn't hesitate for any of the inflatables, even the big slide. When his turn came up he climbed up and just went. He's doing alright.

Additionally he's moved from "A" level readers to "B" level. He was so proud to show us when he brought the first B reader home.

And one of my favourite moments from this past week: Declan drew a heart on his white board. He then told me he drew it for me because he's "In love with" me. Just the best.

Water

Little monkey woke up before Daddy could go and wake him. He came running into our room because he had a bad dream. He said he was playing with toys by the water and then he fell in. I asked what happened when he fell in and he said "Nothing. I just laid there on the bottom. I didn't die though."

Poor kid. Wonder how he got that idea in his head.