N-o-v-a-k

Someone has been more interested in letters lately. He even has tried to write his own name. 

When I was working on his valentines for Gumdrops, he wanted to write his name like his big brothers were doing. He only did one, but look! (Yes there was some "mom help" involved...he held the pen and I helped him form the letters)

The mom (hoarder) instinct in me wanted to keep this valentine for his scrapbook. But I realized it is probably just as good to take a photo of it for the blog than to try and keep it forever. 

Green Lantern in pjs

Today Novak gets to wear his costume to Gumdrops. I had been holding these back because I wanted to make sure they were still around for Halloween. So this morning I finally opened his mask and light up ring. I don't know if he will ever take them off...

Fire Trucks!

Today at Gumdrops, the group went to the fire station for a tour. Novak was so excited for this today. I have never seen him so engaged with something. 

With the fire truck, before the firefighter arrived. 

He was up in front the whole time, and was constantly going up to talk to the firefighter. He asked to try on the mask:

He got up close when the firefighter put on all the gear:

And he even got to spray water from the fire hose:

He was officially in love with the fire truck:

When I asked him what the best part of the tour was, he answered, "spraying the water!"

Gumdrops!

Novak loves Gumdrops! Gumdrops is a Friday play group we have been attending this spring. It's an hour of play, stories, songs, a craft, and a snack. He loves it all - but what he remembers afterward are the songs.

Today at Gumdrops we got to make flower pots!