Hard Work

This kid, like all toddlers I'm sure, is hard work.  This has been a long week for some reason.  Trying to keep busy inside I guess.  I look forward to and create errands.  Storytime was moved up a day b/c Tuesday was so boring, but it did get above 45 for a bit so we went for a walk and to the playground.  Wednesday, we went to a bouncey house while it rained, which he loves. Today, I tried to go to Walmart at 10am and he fell asleep about 2 minutes away from the house.  It was a rough night last night, waking at 2, 3, and finally up for the day at 4am.  Inexplicably too.  So that's why he's in bed now already.

We did get outside and run around today.  He's been asking for snow, but I can't produce.  There was a cement truck in the neighborhood which we had to stare at forever.  He's really regimented now and makes sure I put a hat on him when we have to go out.  He also love his gloves, not mittens though. His new obsession is scissors, I'm mean seriously, he's not even 2.  He is a sponge I guess. Still likes to cook and clean.  Also obsessed with Elbo.  If you sit near the computer or tv, he tries to make you turn it on.  And today, when we tried to have some quiet time, he wasn't even interested in the rest of Sesame street, just wanted Elbo.  But he does love his 6 inch, 5 dollar grover doll.  He is really into Elmo and I guess it's from our books and coloring books, and he's just put it all together, that now he talks and is on tv. woohoo.

He will, however, drop everything and have you read to him.  but he is picky about books and knows which ones he wants to hear.  He has been doing this strange thing, where it seems like he wants to pick up things in the books.  He is also quite the chatterbox and still running everywhere.  And he can jump like a frog, it's the cutest.

His real obsession though, is Grammy.  He runs around the house looking for her, throwing his palms up in the air when she isn't home.  When he hears a cough or sneeze or the door open, he bolts to her.  He will push me away and tell me no if I try to get near him.  He will only jump to her.  He cuddles with her like I never get.  I wonder if it stemmed from me leaving last week and them having a good 24 hours alone together where he didn't miss me then either.

We are moving so soon, and hope to really shore up a lease tomorrow finally.  Then we'll get our stuff down in the next two weeks, so plan your weekends at the beach with us!  Then I will really have a rude awakening, having Grammy here as a backup and Rick home has made me spoiled; it will be even harder with no breather until after bedtime.  I'd like to think I didn't rely on Grammy to do that much, but when I wanted to read the paper or make a meal or just put away clothes, it was so great to have her be able to play with him. I know I was so lucky these last 18 months!

First Haircut

Don't have good before/after pics, but Bobby got his first haircut in Greenville from Aunt Mary Beth.  He was perfect.  Minimal squirming and no crying.  and he looks so much better than his long baby hair shag.

2010 Holidays

We had a super great Christmas.  I loved having everyone here and all the chaos it brought.  Bobby liked all his presents and all the events, baking, playing and decorations that came with the holidays.  We went to Memphis for six days and had a nice, relaxing time there.  We went to the zoo and the childrens museum, and some playgrounds.  We weren't really used to so much downtime and watched a lot of tv, but Bobby really took to his Grandpa (after a few days of warm up) and it was a good visit.  He slept on a matress on the floor in his own room and bedtime wasn't a nightmare.  It is hard to have a toddler in your lap, even for that short of a flight. Next week, Grandma Roseann comes and then shortly after that we move down to Camp LeJeune, so it will be a busy busy month.

19 months

Bobby can jump! Two feet off at the same time.  Very thrilling stuff.

He can also answer in the affirmative.  It is a vigorous nod, with "da" for yes.

It was bound to happen

I was getting food out of the freezer for dinner, I said, chicken, and Bobby said, bok bok.