Alexander and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra

My Alexander loves music! He plays the piano quite often and enjoys listening to musical orchestras. One of his favorite the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. A classical rock band with the power to transform music into dancing lights,  pyrotechnics and fireworks. A year ago they came into town and he asked to go see them for his birthday but the tickets were sold out. 

So this year Reiner, my husband, heard that they were coming into town, and as luck would have it, his company was giving a special drawing for their employees for boxed seats right in front of the stage. "the box" is comfortably furnished with big leather chairs, a television and all you food you can the eat and drink! 

Thinking of Alexander without hesitation he jumped at the chance to put his name in the hat. 

 

He won!

(Just wondering. Did you think to play the lottery too, dear?)

My Opey Cunningham

Remember Opey from Andy Griffith?  

My Alexander is the cutest little red head you will ever have the pleasure to meet. 

His smile is dynamic. He actually looks a lot like Opey.

He loves sports, any kind of sport, but he's especially talented in the game of tennis. 

.In fact, if your visiting us and hear thump. thump. thump. 

Rest assured it's not a peg-legged pirate or Opey Cunningham... it's Alexander practicing his forehand, backhand or grand slam against the sheet-rock in our garage.

Did someone mention Lego's?
Like most little boys his age he can build just about anything. 

His latest was an exact replica of the well known twin towers in New York which he saw briefly in the news one night during the week of 9-11 remembrance.
Genius!

Unfortunately, I wasn't quick enough with the camera.

He really enjoys playing the piano and has gotten quite majestic with musical tunes. In fact, he recently preformed for the Ladies and Gents of a local Music club in town. 

Once again I forgot my camera 

but trust me when I tell you,
He. Was. Great.

Of course... I am his Mother. 

Unfortunately, there is one thing that Alexander has not enjoyed so much...

READING.

Until.

Ta-Da!

Captain Underpants! 

This book is literally infectious and full of gross bathroom humor which has brought a giggling joy of reading into my reluctant reader.

It's cartoon featured pictures enhance good dirty jokes. It's a perfect noneducational and corny read that has kept my guy completely entertained. In my opinion, any child who is not interested in reading could truly benefit from this book therefore become engaged 

for hours - well into the night. 

With this book Alexander's confidence levels has greatly improved.
His ability to read fluently has become noticeably different.
Although, it's not the book I would have chosen but it's gotten the reading ball rolling
and really -
isn't that what's important?

Personally, for me,

it has been one of my greatest pleasures 

to yell at Alexander and tell him

"TURN OFF THAT LIGHT! 
AND

PUT  DOWN THAT BOOK!

AND 

GO TO SLEEP!!!"

 

Sweet dreams Opey Alexander.

Kid Shots

If you give a kid a camera.
(Without your knowledge, mind you)

But because... your a great role model

You never know what he might do

He may just take a picture

Of cars in a line

Or better yet, catch you doing something 
That may be illegal, in a policeman's view

 Like texting while driving...

Oh No!?! That couldn't be true!

Free Lego Supscription

Alexander loves Lego's

Someday he hopes to work for the company when he grows up.  One of his many ambitions. Recently, we signed up for a free (yep. F-R-E-E) 2 year subscription to Lego Club magazine. You can too, if you log on to the site. Although it takes 4 - 6 weeks to deliver the first magazine, my kids love it

 The coolest thing is that f your child is 7 years old or older they will be automatically eligible to receive Lego Club Jr. magazine, which includes stories and comic strips for them to enjoy.  It's the highlight of going to the mailbox when they find their free magazine. Hopefully yours will too.

Goodbye Mr. Blue Fire

Some days are really tough. 

And sometimes it helps when you have a special best-friend like your brother to see you through the loss of your beloved fish. Good-bye Mr. Blue Fire.