Playdates and Being 2!

I've had a couple of Dr's appts in Nashville lately and at the last minute my babysitter has had an emergency and Praise God for good friends because Emily saved me! I couldn't fathom the thought of taking Grant to the Dr with me, its at least a two hour process each time I go.
She sd he was good and I am so glad, I felt bad because she has two kids of her own, but thankfully Grant and Nate played well together! I think that they have become BFF's since they meet at school every Tues and Thurs and hold hands and run to the fish tank! So cute!
Here are the pics she took!

This is Grant's new obsession, we have to do sidewalk chalk everytime we go out now!

Snack time!

This picture cracks me up, he's ready to ride.

For a little change of pace, Grant has really grown up in the past few weeks. I can tell a huge difference in him since turning 2 and being in school. His vocabulary has really expanded, he's actually speaking some sentences! Here are some of my favorite phrases;

"No Mommy, I do it"

"More Strawberries Please"

"Treat, been good boy"

"Play with Nate, go Nate's house"

"Potty like Nate"

"Ghost PJ's, Ghosts say OOOOOH"

"Trick or Treat, Candy Bucket"

Thats all I have to blog about for now!

Birthday Bash

FINALLY! My apologies to all of Grant's Grandparents who have been anxiously awaiting this post! I have been so busy with another computer project, that I couldn't relish the thought of one more second in front of this computer screen!
Anyways, my sweet boy is 2 and Man what a bday bash we had!

We started out the day with homemade pancakes that went untouched and on to a breakfast of champions, per the birthday boy's request, CHOCOLATE CAKE!
After a nice lunch and a good nap we got ready to party! My neighbor, Jessica, was sweet enough to make Grant this cute shirt! He was so excited for his Handy Manny party!

Desperately wanting those cupcakes!

We got to the park a little early to set up some decorations and Grant wasn't in the best of moods, but once he saw his family and friends arriving he was PUMPED! We had pizza, snacks, fruit, drinks, and cupcakes! Thanks Grandparents for helping me! Papa and DeeDee

Grandpa Frank

Buddy and Grandaddy

Ok.. I know I have a picture of Grant with his Grandma too... the question is.. where did it go?

He even greeted Allie with a smooch!

Emily and Nate! (Pretty sure Nate was more excited about Grant's bday than Grant was!)!

Sweet Abby!

Putting out the decor!

Trying to give Bates a drink of a juice box! He wanted none of that!

Ah HAH! There you are Grandma.. sorry this is out of order!

Ashley and Sam Lee

Little Tol entertaining Grant

Beautiful Libby Lee

Mary Leigh (or May-wee as Grant calls her) and Bates

Sweet Cale Mooney, he was partied out!

The Sanders! So excited that Noah and 2 week old Eden could join us! And to the right, Jessica!

The Birthday boy... not sure what he's doing

Time for cake!

Trying hard to blow out his candle!

GIFT TIME!

More Visiting

We have such wonderful friends and family! Grant was blessed with a fantastic party, perfect weather and awesome birthday presents! Gift time was CHAOS, there were a few tears shed and few little tiffs along the way but it was fun times. I could've sworn I had uploaded a picture of all the kids surrounding me while opening presents and all of them lines up eating cupcakes but apparently I didn't. Its no secret I have trouble blogging!

Libby found her party bag! These glasses were hilarious on the kids.

The day could not have gone more perfect! We got home and Grant crashed! The next day we took the remainder of the cupcakes and giftbags to school to celebrate! Thank you Lord for 2 WONDERFUL years with this precious boy! Happy Birthday Grant!

2 years ago today!

Happy Birthday to my handsome Grant! I can NOT believe he is two years old!!!!!! I'm so thankful that God blessed us with this sweet, loving, roudy, silly little boy!

I certainly didn't know at this particular time in my life what the meaning of parenting would mean! I had no idea what feeling "tired" was about! I had no idea about whining, time-outs, and being consistant no matter how many times I wanted to throw in the towel!

I also didn't understand the value of being a Mother, the love it would bring and all of the special, unforgetable moments that would form!

Thank you Grant for bringing so much joy to our lives! We love you so much and can't wait to explore many more birthdays with you!

I guess you can give me the "Mom of the Year" award. I have taken zero pictures of my child the past two weeks and have not blogged, for that I am sorry! I've been a wee bit on the tired side!

Anyways, I don't have pictures to post but I do have an update on Grant and his school!
He absolutely LOVES it! The little stinker doesn't even tell me goodbye! The entire ride he says "OOOH go to Soool, see Ambo (Miss Amber), play with baby doll". The first thing he grabs when he gets to school is a naked baby doll and he plays with it the entire time, I guess I need to buy him a "boy doll".

When I pick him up, he always smiles and says "Mommy, Hi" and will continue to tell me about his day! I absolutely LOVE reading his report about how his day was. I also feel like Grant is somewhat of a "teachers pet" with Miss Amber. Everytime I walk in the room she say "I just love him, he is such a sweet and loving little boy". I am so glad that he is good for them, and it thrills me that he's loving and kind to other kids because when he's with me he doesn't always act that way. But I'm his Mommy and of course he will test me more! Anyways, when we left yesterday I told him to tell his teachers goodbye, he went up to Miss Amber and hugged her and sd "Bye Baby". We both looked at each other and died laughing! "Bye Baby"... really Grant! Little flirt!

Next Monday is Grant's 2nd birthday, I can not believe he is about to be 2, time is flying! His little vocabulary and personality are really blossoming and I can't wait to see what a few more months in school does for him!

Next week I promise to have lots of pics and a decent post!!!!!