What toddler sits like this? I mean, really? I can just see him watching football in 20 years while sitting in this exact pose.
Putting out all the neighborhood fires!
Grant has become really good at staying within my imaginary boundaries. He knows exactly how far is too far... and at this point in time, he is enjoying obeying the rules (his limit is about an hour... after that the neighborhood is his playground). It makes it so much nicer being outside.
"Out of my way... here I come!"
Grayson has graduated to some new outfits... I just love this little hoodie. It looks like he is saying, "What up, bro?" Did I do that right?
Awwww!!!! What a cutie! I swear I have the most beautiful children that ever existed.
... or at least that is what I keep telling myself. Many things have been disturbing our sleep patterns lately. Grayson likes to eat every 1.5-2 hours, so I am up frequently during the night. Grant has decided (only since Grayson has been home) that he now has to sleep in bed with us. And he is not easy to sleep with. Gary wakes up every morning at 5:00 and I wake up somewhere between 5:30-6:00 to feed Grayson. Since Grant is in bed with us, he now wakes up at that time too! Which then affects his nap time. He has started passing out on the couch, in his chair or on the floor at random times of the day. It's all a vicious cycle...
Funny story: Grant fell asleep (at 9:15) on the way to a MOMS Club activity yesterday. By the time we got there, he was dead to the world. Well, I unbuckle him while I am talking to Carley, pull him out of the car seat and put him on the ground. I totally forgot he was SLEEPING, thus his legs didn't catch him and he fell on the ground! He woke up rubbing his eyes and looking at me like I was crazy. I guess I am just so used to him walking everywhere, that I forgot it helps to wake him up first. Let's blame that moment on my own sleep deprivation.
I realize the picture is fuzzy, but he is looking at the camera AND smiling. I don't think that has happened in months. Enjoy!
I told him to say, "Cheese." He is saying it, just not while looking at the camera!
We walked quite a ways... then Grant got a little tired. So he spent the rest of the trip on Gary's shoulders.
"Mom, it's time to eat!" (It's always time to eat... this child never stops!)
"Or maybe I just want to go to sleep..."
"Yep, definitely sleep."
"No, never mind! I'm awake now... why am I falling?"
In other news, Grant isn't feeling well. He didn't nap at all yesterday, but passed out on the couch. He went to bed at 6:30 last night, but was up at 5:30 this morning. Poor boy doesn't know which way is up right now. He is so tired and miserable. And it's only a cold!
My sweet boy slept the whole time the girls were here (he had just had his circumcision).
Grant and his mommy! Grant loved Jess! In fact, Jess spent 80% of her time in his room playing with him. She even taught him to throw things at girls. Thanks, Jess.
Gary, Jess and Grayson.
We all join in!
My girl, Julie, holding our newest blessing!
Julie's mom even got in on it... actually, she probably held him the most. Like I said Jess was being entertained by Grant and Julie and I were chatting. What a great surprise! I love you girls! Thanks for stopping by!
Grayson - 3 weeks
Grant - 4 weeks
Family resemblance? Grayson isn't quite as strong as Grant was at this age. He did manage to lift his head up for one picture, but it looked a bit awkward. Oh, just a side note, today was my official due date for Grayson. I think that puts things into perspective.
two week stats:
This was my attempt at being creative. Grayson = the best Christmas gift ever.
Grant has adjusted really well to being a big brother. The tantrums have subsided and he doesn't even seem to notice that things are new and different anymore. It's like Grayson has always been his brother. He always wants to hold him...
... and hug him.
Christmas morning brought huge smiles, lots of fun and TRUCKS! We decided not wrap some gifts from Santa. The first thing Grant saw under the tree was this truck. He LOVED it! However, we had the hardest time getting him to focus on opening other gifts! By six o'clock (in the evening), we still had three gifts he hadn't opened. Guess he likes to take things slow!
This is what Grayson thought of Christmas morning!
We originally had planned to go to my parent's house for Christmas. Under the changing circumstances, they brought the food and gifts to us! While they were here, Grandpa sat down to read one of Grant's new books. He really does enjoy being read to.
Uncle Mike and Aunt Robin with their new nephew.
I had to introduce Grayson to the world of self-portraits!
On New Year's Day, we celebrated Christmas once again. And we remembered to take a family photo!
Grant enjoying another book.
Blocks! We build towers and he knocks 'em down!
Oh, and trains! Grant's favorite toy by far. He sits for hours and plays with these little trains. He mostly got train cars, but he did get one train engine (Thomas). If you have seen the Thomas trains, you know that each engine has a face on the front. Well, I catch Grant kissing Thomas' face quite often. It's the cutest thing.
Uncle Greg and Aunt Jen gave Grant a Thomas the Train tent. Tippi and Grant decided to try it out! He loves climbing in and out of this. Another toy that keeps him busy!
Can you say, "Hot Rod?" Bibby and John can! Grant's first pedal car was a hit! He still hasn't figured out how to use the pedals, but he looks good cruising in his new car.
