My toddler eats sand.
Well, my super late Easter post is a bit untraditional. We ate breakfast together, hung out at the park and then split up. My husband to school and the kids and I to the apartment. I cooked some Poblano Mac & Cheese and baked a Meyer Lemon Pound Cake and we attended a lovely dinner party with my husband’s classmates. The kids had a good time but we couldn’t stay long. 8:00 p.m. is a little late for them and they made it quite clear.
It was a low key holiday spent with friends. We didn’t make it to church (so tired), I didn’t dress the kids up in fancy outfits, and no photos were staged. We took it easy since my husband was departing the next morning at 5 a.m. for a week long school trip leaving me alone (what’s new?) with the kids.
BUT
I wanted to participate in this week’s Leap Into Spring Photo Challenge so check this out:
I caught Preston eating handfuls of wet sand out of the leftover sandbox sand. It is so bizarre that he does this. “No, Mom I don’t want any of your amazing vanilla bean rice pudding I would much rather eat this dirty, old, wet sand that some weird neighborhood cat you call Larry may or may not have peed in. Thanks though!”. Whatever bro.
If you knew Preston you would be puzzled too. He hates getting dirty, rarely messes up his clothes, and is overall pretty particular about his appearance but for some reason old, dirty sand is irresistible to him. We all have our vices. Who am I to judge?
Obviously I wasn’t happy about this snack and Preston felt badly. In exchange for my forgiveness he agreed to wear bunny ears and pose for a picture.
He’s such a sweetie.








He is the cutest thing ever!!!! If sand makes him happy then fine…LET THEM EAT SAND!!!! lol xoxoxo
Exactly : )
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Sounds similar to our holiday, low key. Except my husband actually had the day off of school/work/internship! Major surprise, I was expecting he’d have to go in.
I love this photo, hahaha, he’s such a cutie.. best face ever. As far as vices go, I don’t think dirty sand is all too bad.
I’ve got to admit as well that I’m a little obsessed with his lovely coat. Do you mind sharing where you got it?
Thanks for taking part in the Leap into Spring Photo Challenge

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That’s awesome! Saw your pictures : ) LOVE those unexpected breaks. They’re so needed and appreciated. Gap Kids Outlet Store in Lake Placid, New York. Give them a call and thank you so much!
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Sand, um, yuck. My son used to like to ‘taste’ crayons. Oh well.
Hmm I wonder which is tastier.
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So Cute! I love his blue peacot and ears~ Great shot!
Thank you : ) Definitely an “Easter” shot to remember.
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We were pretty low key too. With four kids, that’s the way I prefer things, especially around the holidays. I just love this photo of Preston. Bunny ears and dirty face? Too stinkin’ cute! I want to nibble his cheeks!
Thanks so much for joining us in the Leap Into Spring Photo Challenge! We’re moving on to blossoms/trees on Friday. Can’t wait to see what you came up with! Have a great day!
PS His hair is so cute. Reminds me of my son’s hair when he was Preston’s age. And now? He’s got a close hair cut and muscles and gets whistled at by cougars. lol
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Thank you and I dont blame those cougars one bit. Harumph.
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