Mazing!

We have had the most "mazing" summer, as Webb says for "amazing." We've sold a house, bought a new-to-us house, remodeled, quasi unpacked, took a quick vacation to OKI, and done lots of good playing. A few weeks ago, we went to the Children's Museum in Winston and had a ball . . .

This place is perfect for busy baby boys!

We have visited the "mow mows" at Lowe's a few times . . .

Gotta love cheap entertainment!

We've enjoyed many trips to the park. The best time to go is in the evenings when the sun is going down and it's cool. This boys loves his park.

And plenty of play time with friends.

Love these boys and their trucks and trains!

And I'm very excited to say that this is in our near future and I can't wait!

I'm off to enjoy more birthday shenanigans this weekend and enjoy my last few days at home with my Little. It has truly been "mazing."

A Few Firsts

This weekend Webb did two new things that made me so so proud of him! First of all, he went to the potty! We've been talking about it and sitting him on it periodically but yesterday he went and sat down and did his thing! This morning, I asked him if he wanted to use it again and he said "No." Ok, so we'll keep trying. Pretty good for not-quite-two year old!

He also went off the diving board! I think he's genetically predisposed to this: I was going off the high dive at 3 years old and Chris was too. He just walked on up and stood at the end. Nancy handed him off to me and he kept going back for more. If I didn't have to be careful about his ears, I'd let him jump off by himself. The puddle jumper is the best invention ever and keeps him upright but allows him to kind of swim by himself!

Something else exciting is that we are signed up for a music class this fall at a local church! It combines music and movement which Webb will love. Anything with movement and he's all over it! I can't wait to see how he and his buddies interact. Could get a little crazy!

My beamish boy . . . 

Boys

There is nothing more precious than a cloth-diapered little boy playing in his new backyard on a warm summer's evening. I could have never ever asked God to bless me anymore than He has since Webb came into my life. I am in love with all things boyish: trucks, dirt, mud, sticks, grass, mowing. I never wear white and rarely fix up. Because boys are dirty, adventurous, energetic little people. And they capture your heart and wrap it up so tightly with every smile, laugh, and tear. There are really no words to describe my love for this precious boy. I wouldn't trade my job as his mommy for anything in this world.

Not flesh of my flesh
Nor bone of my bone,
But still miraculously my own
Never forget for a single minute,
You didn't grow under my heart,
But in it.

-Anonymous

Settled

We are finally settled into our new home. We've been here since Saturday and have loved every minute (well, mostly) of hanging pictures, arranging furniture, and putting away things. There is still a lot to be done, but for the most part, it's starting to look a little normal around here. On my list next is to find a love seat/settee for the living room, an area rug, and fabric to recover chairs. I can't wait to start decorating my special room. I'm also in the process of getting some wall hangings to go in the living room. Chris keeps reminding me that I shouldn't get too crazy with things but I find ways around that every time! Funny how that works out. :)

In the Webb department, I neglected to blog about his 20 month milestone so here goes a little update on my sweet boy:

1. Talking- All day long from sun up to sun down. Mostly about big ole trucks, dump trucks, dirt, mud, digging, playing, swinging, going to the park, exercising, eating, going potty (just bought a little potty this morning to see what he might do), he can name a lot of people: Larche, Shane, Ashley, Carrie, Ruby, Rachel, Daisy, Madden, Hal, Christy, Tim (the painter), and loves talking about trash trucks, fire trucks, gas trucks, ice trucks, etc.

2. Eating- Some days I don't know how he stays alive. Some days he eats like a bird, other days, he packs it full. Guess it goes with the territory!

3. Clothes- 24 month or 2T. I'll need a shopping trip soon to stock up on fall clothes. Putting all those little itty bitty baby clothes in storage made me sad. Hopefully soon, we can get them back out. (Don't go thinking anything cause it's NOT going to happen for a while!)

4. Behavior- We had a spell where Webb would hit me. Only me. He would do it when I pulled him off a toy or away from something he loved or when he was fussy or tired. Thankfully that has stopped for now. He is saying please and thank you most of the time and usually listens when we tell him no. He definitely listens better to daddy and tries to get away with more with me.

This fall, he'll go to his sitters twice a week and his Mimi's the other days. We are so blessed with such great child care. He loves going to his sitters and loves playing with the other children at her house. AND she has The Wiggles.


So all is well with us. We have a happy home, a happy baby, and two happy parents who are worn out. But a good worn out. :)