Nana's Visit

Nana came to visit this weekend and you spent all day with her yesterday. Me and daddy went to work and then we went out for a date, so you had nana to yourself all day. It was raining like crazy, so you could not go outside much. She said she took you on the front porch and daddy had left a cooler out there with some powerades in it. Nana said you would take the powerades out and put them back in. Then you went and played in the rain.

Today we went to church and after nana left, we helped daddy cut the grass. You definitely helped.

So Selfish

Tracy and Cole came today to hang out with us and once again, we decided to go to Chick-fil-A. We couldn't stay long because there were a lot of kids there and you were getting run over. When we got home, you and Cole played a little in the house. You were so selfish. Everything you had Cole wanted and you wouldn't let him play with anything. At first, I didn't think a whole lot of it because you had it first. But then you started snatching everything out of Cole's hand and saying "mine". I tried to get you to share, but you would just melt down. I have never seen you act like that before.

Acting Shy

I had to work yesterday and today, so granny came up here to keep you and spent the night. Me and daddy got up with you this morning and granny was still asleep. When she got up she came out of the hallway and you saw her and stopped dead in your tracks. You started smiling kind of shy like and looked down. You were standing next to a fake plant and you started rubbing the plant and kind of looking up at her and being shy. Then you smiled at her and smelled the plant and ran off toward daddy. I think you were just surprised to see her and didn't know what to think. She went back into her room and you went to find her a few minutes later. You have gotten to where you get kind of shy and look down when you smile. It's so cute!

Ms. Maria's House

Ms. Maria, your Mother morning out teacher lives right behind us. She called us tonight and asked us to come over the see her baby chickens. We jumped the fence and went to her house. She had two baby chicks and three dogs. When we got there you didn't act like you knew her. You were really shy and clingy. But there was a lot of commotion so I think you were just unsure of the whole thing. You wouldn't have anything to do with the chicks, but you kept going outside to look at the dogs. After a while you warmed up and started going through her cabinets and drawers. You made yourself right at home then. You even found some granola bars and we gave you one. You then pulled her onto the floor and sat in her lap which is what she said you do at school all the time. We finally had to leave, but you really acted like you didn't want to. You had such a good time!

Balloon Glow

We went to the balloon glow last night. We got there about 6:30 and the place was packed. We sat next to some of daddy's friends and you did really well. You were fascinated by the balloons at first, but then you got a little rambunctious, so we got up and walked around. We came back and sat down and we put you on your monkey leash. You actually didn't mind it. We had to leave before everything got really good because we were afraid traffic would be so bad. We will definitely take you back next year!

Stinky Pants

This morning we were getting ready and you walked in the bathroom with us. You kind of put your foot up and tiptoes like you were hiking your leg and we knew you were taking a stinky. Then when you walked off, you walked with your legs sort of spread apart like you had something in your pants (which I guess you did). You walked like that until daddy went and changed you. We laughed and laughed about it. I guess it really is time to start the potty training.

School Pictures

You had school pictures today. They said you went first and acted really shy. You would smile and turn your head and bury it into your shoulder. They tried to get several shots, then they decided to move on to everyone else. They tried you again and thought they got a good shot.

Flipping in the chair

Today was the first day you have really felt well in a while and it was raining outside again. So this morning we went to Chick-fil-a to get breakfast so you could play. You played a while then we went to Walmart.

Well, tonight after daddy had given you a bath we were in your room. You climbed up in the rocking chair in your room and daddy was commenting on what a big boy you were sitting in it. Well, I told daddy that you had come close to flipping it over a few times, but he walked out of the room anyway. I had my back turned to you because I was trying to fix your curtains. Well, all of a sudden a looked down and the rocking chair was on it's back beside my feet with you still in it. You flipped it over and it didn't even make a sound. You were standing up in it facing the back which is really padded, so when it fell it didn't make any noise and you fell with it. It didn't hurt you because of all the padding. You starting crying after a second because I think it scared you. I picked you up and you looked at me and smiled, so I'm a little afraid you thought it was fun and may try it again. No more sitting in the rocking chair for you!

Day with Daddy

I had to go to work today, so daddy kept you today. Y'all went to Sam's and then Wendy's. Daddy said when he tried to get you to take a nap, you kept saying mama over and over. He kept telling you that I would be home later. It kind of broke my heart. But you took a good nap and I was there when you got up!

Meeting Murphy

The other day our neighbors, the Wetherington's, brought their new dog Murphy over to visit. He is much more your size than Jack is and you really liked him. You kept petting him and following him around. Daddy finally gave you Murphy's leash and you walked him around the yard. I think y'all will be good friends.

Sick

When nana came down this past weekend, she had a little bit of a cold. Well, you got it! You have had a snotty nose for the past couple of days, but today you can tell you feel bad. You feel like you have a little fever too. You have been sort of cranky today so I gave you some juice bout 11:00. We sat down on the couch together and watched a little sesame street. I noticed that you were really quiet and I felt you head falling on my arm. You were asleep! You never fall asleep like that.

You slept like that for about 30 minutes, then daddy called and woke you up. I got up thinking you would want to eat lunch, but you just kept laying on me. So, I put you to bed. You went right back to sleep and have been asleep for a while. You usually do not nap until 1:30. I'm going to give you some motrin when you get up and hope that helps some.

Time with Nana and Grandad

Daddy has been gone all weekend, so nana and grandad came and stayed with us. You enjoyed every minute. I must say you are particularly happy with grandad. I think it is because he lets you do whatever you want. He is so easy going and layed back, he doesn't care what you do. He would walk out of the house to go to the car and you got so upset. It broke your heart. You wanted him all weekend over everybody else. It's funny because you probably see him less than anyone else. You started calling him dada toward the end of the weekend.

The only trouble with them being here is that you don't sleep. You did not go to bed until after 9:00 every night, and you were up at 5:30 both mornings! I was a little outdone with you. Grandad stayed up with you the first morning and I went back to sleep for a few minutes. I wish they lived closer becuase you really enjoy being with them.

Ready to go to school

This morning I asked you if you were ready to go to school. You looked at your bookbag that I was holding and smiled and ran to the door. When I opened the door, you ran to the car and tried to get in the front seat. I thought you were just trying to get in the car to play, but when I opened the back door, you jumped in and got in your car seat. You were ready to go to school!

Snow Day

We had heard all weekend that it might snow. We went to church this morning and it was cold and rainy. We noticed it snowing a little while we were in Sunday School, then more in church. By the time we got out of church, it seemed to have turned back to rain. While we were eating lunch, you looked out the window and saw snow for the first time. You pointed and it and said "huh". We finally turned your chair around so you could stare at it while you ate. After you finished eating, we took you outside. You cried and cried because you were tired, so we took you in and you took a nap.

Two hours into your nap, I looked outside and it was really snowing and sticking! I was talking to granny and she told me I better wake you up so you can play in it because we were afraid you would miss it. Well, that was a mistake! You were so ill. We took you outside and you wouldn't let us sit you down. You were crying, pointing at the door wanting to come back in. I was so disappointed! After you woke up we took you out again. You ran around this time and threw some snow balls with daddy. You went to push your lawn mower and as soon as you touched it you took your hands off and said something. But after a few minutes you wanted to go in again. I think you had fun that time, but it was too cold and nasty.