County fairs and End of Year School Party

If any of you are familiar with Boz, you might know the episode where Boz goes to the fair and has Cherry Pie and Lemonade. Well he actually doesn't get to go to the fair because he helps Grandma, but that's besides the point for this entry. So since Princess was probably 3 years old, she has enjoyed this Boz episode and associates cherry pie and lemonade with every visible carousel. Needless to say, fairs have definitely changed a bit. There is no cherry pie, you have to pay just to enter, rides cost anywhere from $4 - $6 per child per ride, there are plenty of lemonade stands for $8 a glass and it includes about a cup of sugar per glass and you can't win your child a stuffed animal without laying down at least $10 no matter how good you are at darts. Well at least that's how our county fairs are, maybe some mid-westerners have more of the experience I remember growing up as a kid? Anyone? Regardless of these changes, we did go to the fair last weekend as Princess has been asking since last August, and had a great time. Little man rode a few rides as well. He was a little uncertain, but it definitely was a better experience than previous times.

This was our first ride and it was one of those mini-roller coasters. Princess wanted to ride it herself. We were so impressed, she did great. I am a roller coaster nut, thanks to my mom, so this was a milestone for me too!

This might have been a bit risky on mom and dad's part, but the "big" swing ride was Jimmo's first ride. He was a bit hesitant at first, and then he enjoyed himself. It didn't help that Momma hit his head with the bar when trying to strap him in - ugh.

This ride was rated 2nd favorite for princess

As much as I love rides, I cannot stomach the pirate ship, so Daddy conquered this one for the team.

This was the preferred ride of the fair - she had a blast!

Friday was Jimmo's end of year school party. Miss Terrific Teacher planned a water day for the parents to come and enjoy. We started in the classroom eating popsicles and then went outside to the pool and water table. Jimmo loves the water, so this was a big treat to do this at school. Not all the kids felt the same about baby pools, so I unfortunately couldn't get a group shot but here are a couple.

Here is the Little Man with one of his buddies. (code name - Dora). Dora is a great asset to the class and especially Jimmo because she is verbal and has been helpful for Jimmo with peer play. Jimmo is often paired up with her for activities.

Here he's starting to get too excited. But he certainly did have a great time.

Husband and I realized this year, that only by a few hours, does Jimmo make the cut off for 3 years of preschool rather than only two. Our states cut off is September 30th and he was born on the morning of October 1st. It's always amazing to see how God was working in your life when you had no idea. Even the smallest things have such a big impact. The day Little Man was born, the house we picked when I was pregnant with him, the street we live on, the school we're assigned to - all things we prayed about and we had no idea how great His answers were.

Our school ends this Wednesday and then Jimmo will participate in summer school for 7 weeks starting on July 7th for four hours a day, five days a week. Because he's in the PAC classroom (Preschool Autism Class) they have most success with having less breaks for Autistic children and more of a routine. Although breaks don't necessarily effect Jimmo just yet, we're glad to have more ABA therapy this summer and school lets out at noon which is perfect to go right to the pool! Ahhhh summertime - finally!