This morning we met some friends at the park and Daniel was having fun playing. Suddenly I heard him start crying and shouting. I went to see what had happened and Daniel said in tears "I hurt myself". I asked him how he hurt himself and he showed me his leg. It was obvious at that point what had happened. Daniel had been stung, by what, I am still not sure. There were bees flying around the playground, but I did not personally see the one that got Daniel. He was such a trooper and he only cried a little. We put some ice on it for a few minutes and he was fine after that. Mommy kept an eye on Daniel and his sting, just in case anything changed. We do have bee allergies in the family so with this being the first sting, I was not sure what to expect. After seeing the doctor, we were advised to be prepared for more swelling and to be more cautious of sting #2. Apparently some kids with bee allergies don't have any reaction until sting #2. So for now it is Benadryl and Hydrocortisone, I feel so bad for my little man.

Lately, Daniel's favorite TV show is Phineas & Ferb. On this show a common phrase is "Ferb, I know what we are going to do today." So seeing as Daniel loves to watch this show I should not have been surprised by his commentary this morning. As we were walking through the entrance at Kennywood this morning, Daniel says to me "Mom, I know what we are going to do today." I had to laugh as him sharing this phrase caught me off guard. My little comedian.

Today we went to Kennywood and it was so much fun. Laci was able to ride more rides this year and she was very excited about that. Going to Kennywood is always a fun time but our visit this year was much more memorable than ever before. Laci's boyfriend Nate was at Kennywood this year and the two of them were able to meet up and ride a few rides together. This made Laci's trip as it was all that she talked about afterward. What made it even more special is that Nate had won Laci a prize and gave it to her before their rides together. Laci received a stuffed black whale from her love and she treasured it. What a memorable day. :)

This morning Daniel caused mommy's heart to race and more gray hair to grow in. We were in a local chain store and Daniel was being a very good helper. We were on our way to the check out when Daniel noticed soda. He asked "can we get some soda for daddy?" So of course, I stopped to pick up a 24 pack of soda to put into the cart. As my back turned to put the heavy square of soda into the cart, Daniel apparently decided he would help too. I turned back around to Daniel just in time to see him crash to the floor and a 24 pack of soda slam into to the side of his head. I was frozen a few seconds before rushing to him and saying "Oh Daniel". Obviously he was in pain and probably in a bit of shock as well. I could not believe that he could lift that heavy 24 pack of soda, more less move it from the stack that was taller than he was. Daniel immediately grew a goose egg on his head and clung to mommy. Mommy clung right back on him and did my best to comfort him. He was given a bag of ice and a lollipop, but none of those things seemed to ease his pain.

This afternoon as Daniel and I were waiting for Laci's bus to arrive, Daniel gave me quite a scare. Daniel is very observant these days, especially when it comes to bugs of any sort. Daniel was bending down as if to pet something when he said "AWWWW Look at the Cute Little Bumble BEE." Mommy's pulse began to race as I immediately said, "Don't Touch the 'Cute Little Bumble Bee' or he will Sting you and that will be a BIG Boo Boo." He stopped in his tracks and it was a baby Bumble Bee, but not so cute anymore.

Today Daniel showed a side of himself that proved just how much he is like daddy. We were leaving the grocery store and as we crossed from the store into the parking lot, Daniel noticed a word written on the pavement. Daniel suddenly shouted out the word "Stop" and proceeded to stand there. When I called for Daniel to come with me, he announced to me that the word "Stop" in on the ground. I had to pause and smile as he was correct. Next I acknowledged his discovery and explained that the word was there for the cars to "Stop" not for people walking to "Stop" there. Is this sarcasm or just being literal? I don't know, but it very much reminded me of something his father would do. :)

Tonight at bath time Daniel suddenly burst into a melt down, crying out "I don't want to grow up". This was so sudden that I was not sure for a minute was happening. Daniel was so suddenly distraught that I was bewildered. It took a while for him to settle down and it was not until he was cuddled in my arms that I figured out what his process was. Some how at that moment Daniel had put together a few pieces of information. Daniel thought that if he were to "grow up" that he would not live with mommy and daddy any more. Apparently this thought terrified him and was the cause for his sudden meltdown. Holding Daniel in my arms I assured him that he could always live with mommy and daddy, that growing up would not change that. I reminded him how much he enjoys his birthday and having a birthday meant you were growing up. He seemed to be okay with that and his fear passed. Poor guy, I felt so bad for him, but I was glad we were able to talk it out.

Today at school Laci is celebrating her "Almost Birthday" with her class. Since her actual birthday is in the summer, she would miss out on having a "Special Day" at school. Laci asked to bring in a treat to share with her classmates. So after traveling to our third store Laci found some fudgie brownies that met with her expectations. This morning as we were preparing to take her to school, Laci shared that if she had any extra, that she would be allowed to share with other staff members at school. I asked Laci who she might share with if she had some extra. Laci thought for a minute and then replied "Mr. Jim". Having not heard this name before I asked who Mr. Jim might be and Laci answered "Mr. Jim cleans up for us and takes care of us". I asked Laci "is Mr. Jim the janitor?" Laci nodded yes and a tear began to roll down my cheek. Laci has such a good heart that she thought to share a treat with the janitor, what child remembers the janitor. Mommy was very proud and from what I hear Mr.