A Batman Memorial Sunday

Today was a great look into what Ethan's ideal day would be like.  He pretty much ran that show today.  He got to start the morning with a little one on one dad time, to be followed by lunch and time at the park.  However, when we got to the park there were plenty of puddles to play in.  The swings were not good enough when puddles were so close and calling his name.  I had to drive home to get his Batman rain boots so that his only pair of sneakers were not ruined.  Luckily, we were at the neighborhood park and it was just around the corner.

This boy would be content with a stick or an acorn.  Why do we buy toys again?

After naptime we were informed there were some ducks just walking around the neighborhood.  We aren't sure where they came from but, they were fun to chase around. 

We ended our day with playing in the playroom with some construction trucks.  

Why wouldn't we sit ON the train table to play?!

And getting ready for bed....with the trucks.

He is definitely busy these days.  

We hope everyone had a great holiday weekend.

23 Months!

Just one month shy of two and the terrible twos are upon us.  They have been slowly creeping up on us for the past month or so.  What do I do with this bear?  Emotions are HIGH in this house at times.

Naptime over the weekend is a prime example.  As usual we went to his room, turned on his humidifier and lamp, and turned off the light.  I proceeded to sit down in the rocker for some reading before our nap.  Usually he picks his book and comes to sit down.  Today, he sat in front of the door and wailed!  I patiently waited for him to stop.  He then proceeded to hide himself at the side of his bookshelf where he couldn't be seen.  He finally calmed down and came to read with me.  However, once I went to put him in bed the wailing continued.  I eventually had to just leave him in there.  It only took him a few minutes to lay down and go to sleep.  What happened to the little boy that enjoyed rocking with me until he was tired enough to lay down?  Luckily, the tantrums have usually stayed to times when he is overtired or hungry.

A day at the mall with Grandma

Saying "Cheese" for the camera

Lucky for him, he is a funny little guy that 90% of the time entertains us or runs around the house like a mad man.  His days lately are spent, literally, running circles around the kitchen, wanting us to chase him, climbing the stairs, or playing outside.

Investigating the sprinkler, very unsure but, loves Lightening McQueen

The results of chocolate rice cakes on a warm, Texas day.   He even had it in his eye.

Fun times at his sleepover with Grandma, Grandpa, and Uncle Mike at Grapevine Main Street Days

Other changes:

His vocabulary has increased from 25 to around 50 or so words in the past couple of weeks.  He still prefers to use signs for a lot of things but, he will at least give me some works here and there now.  Stubborn, stubborn boy.  He has almost mastered the spoon.  The mess with applesauce and yogurt is minimal.  He asks where Dada is All.Day.Long!  It sometimes even turns into a song running through the house singing "Da---Da!"  He loves to sing too, Lalalalalalala!

The cranky part of the day is usually right after his nap.  He wakes up around 5-5:30, right about the time I am starting dinner.  He is fine if I am sitting on the couch but, as soon as I start to cook he feels he needs to be held the entire time.  And only by Mom.  Dad, just simply won't do, even though he asks for him all day.

He also has a new love for painting and play-doh.

Just a few weeks until we have a two year old.  EEEK!!!

Mother's Day Weekend

I had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend.  Most of our weekend was spent outside enjoying this great weather we have had.  Friday we went to a special Mother's Day playdate at the Grapevine Recreational Center.  They had a gymnasium set up with a bounce house and plenty of toys for toddlers and preschoolers.  They also had a few craft tables set up.  We danced, we jumped, we crafted, and most of all we went down the slide over and over and over again.  We continued our playdate with lunch at a nearby park. Someone may have found some leftover rain puddles from the night before.

 

Ethan and his buddy, Camden, playing in the puddles (this is one is my favorite)

Abigail getting in on the action

And before we left it was absolutely necessary to go see the construction trucks.

Checking out the construction trucks.  He is going to love his birthday party!

On Saturday we got to spend the entire day with Dad!  This is a rare event lately.  Before our nap we decided to work on some Mother's Day presents for Gram and Grandma Flynn, which I just now realized I forgot to take a picture of.  Oops.  We painted the bottom of his feet and made little butterflies on the side of a plant pot.  He really enjoyed himself with the paint. I am so glad because he hasn't really shown much interest in it in the past.

Sunday we enjoyed a morning with just the three of us.  We followed it up with lunch at Chris and Diana's house with Grandma and Grandpa Flynn, Uncle Mike and Emma.  After lunch we came home for a nap, Ethan and Mom.  After our naps we went to meet Gram, Papaw, Aunt Carissa, and Uncle Jason at Campisi's for dinner.  Delicious!

I really enjoyed the weekend.  And thank you to Robert for giving me a reason to celebrate this day.  I can't get enough of this face.

Enjoying a post painting snack

I hope all the other mom's out there enjoyed their day too!