Valentine Party Prep

I've been keeping busy preparing for not one, not two but three Valentine parties for the boys.  I'm also planning a small party with the boys friends here at our house Friday evening. (that's actually a surprise for the boys)  We may even have a sleep over (Lord help me, i'm only doing this to myself)
My office looks like a heart exploded all over it.  The desks, floor and shelves are all things Valentine.  Even though i'm not necessarily feeling the love this year i love to get into the spirit for the boys and make it as fun as possible.  They love all the little silly touches that i add.

Valentines Dance

This past Friday evening the boys had a Valentines dance at school.  I let the boys choose my outfit right down to my shoes.  I have to say i think they did a pretty good job.

We started with a craft, making some crazy heart headbands as well as hit the photo booth.  The boys had a great time as did i.  My little Noah has some great dance moves and his big brothers aren't far behind.  The dance ended at 8:30 which is way past the boys bedtime.  Noah even tried to go to sleep right there on the gym floor. Probably my favorite moment of the night was when they played the song, one call away by Charlie Poth.  I was dancing with my boys singing it to them.  I hope they always know that no matter what i'll always be there for them. I wish i could say that i got some great pictures, but i didn't.  Every time i went to take a picture with the boys or even a gown women they both didn't cooperate.  Heres's what we ended up with.

Counting to 100

So, Josiah came home with a note yesterday about a game they have been playing in class... Here are the rules...
The children form a standing circle.  Starting with the first child the children count off.  The first child says 1, the next child says 2 and so on... all the way beyond 115.  Easy?  Yes, but the rules are hard! (I'm guessing especially hard for my JoJo)

If you say the wrong number, you have to sit down.
If you say the right number, but it was not your turn, you have to sit down.
If you talk during the game, you have to sit down.
If you have "beans in your jeans" or "ants in your pants", you have to sit down.
If you laugh at someone who had to sit down, you have to sit down.
If you have to sit down, you must be a good sport! This is the most important rule of all.

I have a feeling my sweet and loving JoJo has to sit down most games... He always has "ants in his pants" and usually cant contain the sillies... But, that's my JoJo and just one of the many reasons i love him!