Hello There!

We're here! Just been busy getting back in the school routine, doing things around the house, and playing a lot. The first two weeks of me being back at work have been awesome . . . Webb has settled into his routine of going to his sitter's and his Mimi's during the week. My class is a precious group of children and I'm lucky to have such a great team to help me so it's been pretty good! On the Webb end of things, we have enjoyed some fun, laid back weekends and afternoons at home. Webb was promoted to the Two By Two class at church so we've been going to Sunday school for the past few weeks. They are even starting one for young parents so we're excited about going too. This is what happens when you take your Little to church and he finds the mop bucket:

These girls had a ball pushing him up and down the hall. Lord help me!

 

 

I was also able to snap this picture with my phone of Webb with his grandparents. I guess everyone got the blue memo. And we love Pawpaw in his seersucker!

 

 

 

Saturday we went uptown for a bit. He wanted to sit on this little step so we did.

 

Those are his new shoes or his "new newies" as he calls them. I finally found a great place in town to buy his shoes. It was so nice to just run uptown and get them and not have to drive to Winston!

 

We had a great night Saturday because Nancy came to spend the night with us! She went to church with us and spent the day hanging out. While Webb napped we curled up and did school work together and then took long naps too. We ended the day at mom's neighborhood picnic where Webb learned to play cornhole!

 

 

What a silly goose!

 

I can't believe that in two short months, my Webb will be two years old! He is still my baby but is getting more independent every day. He has become quite the helper around here; throwing things away for us and such. Some of his favorite sayings are

 

Wake her up

Thomas is on

Webb night night

Mama/Daddy take a shower

Stir it up

Drink a milk

Raining again

Sit down, Go upstairs

Hi Webb

Put it back

Fall a mud

Stuck a mud

Be careful

Good idea/good thinking

Draw a picture

 

He is still very much in to trucks, Thomas, and The Wiggles.

I found this cute invite I might use!

 

tinyprints.com

 

 

Well, that's about it for now. Ready for another week and looking forward to a weekend in the mountains. Bring on the cool fall air and wide open spaces!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Words, Tears, and a Guinea Mouse

Tonight as the sun set through the little window in Webb's room, we laid in the floor reading his picture dictionary. I'd point to a picture and he'd either immediately say the word or wait a minute, his eyes scanning the picture, and then say the word. There is nothing like hearing your child talk and remember things you've talked about in previous conversations. Like when we got to the clouds . . . which he calls "cwouds." I asked him where clouds are and he said "sky." And I asked what do the clouds make and he said "rain". And I said what happens to the clouds and he said "get dark." And I asked him what the rain makes he said "mud." And then we got to the guinea pig and he said "guinea mouse." Cause that's really what it looks like. Who ever called it a guinea pig? Seriously. I sat in tears thinking back to that day earlier in the summer when we went to the doctor. Over in the play place, Webb found a book with a guinea pig on it and he brought it to me so we worked on saying the words "guinea pig." And darn if that boy didn't remember that animal from that one encounter with it. And then that Little looked over at me and gave me the sweetest little kiss. If I could bottle up this moment in time so I could relive it, I surely would. I felt this overwhelming since of pride in my Little using his words so well and making all those connections in his brain. I wanted so badly for my daddy to hear those sweet little words and know that his little grandson is as sharp as a tack.

So mommy goes to bed with a full heart and fond memories of my evening with Webb and the guinea mouse.

One More Candle and A Trip Around the Sun . . .

Thanks, Jimmy Buffett. My all time favorite song goes with another wonderful year in my life.
Thirty- two brought many blessings and I already know that thirty-three is going to too. I told a dear friend this the other day, it went something like this: Every year I get older, the more I realize that the small things in life are truly the biggest. Like watching your child laugh, seeing your husband pursue dreams, getting together with friends for play time, and telling those near and dear how much you love them. This year I have been so thankful for a family who loves me, spoils me, and helps me unconditionally. That includes you too, Mimi and Pawpaw. I am thankful for Chris who has put my dream house together for me and has put up with my chandelier purchasing shenanigans. :) I am thankful for girlfriends who love my baby boy as their own and don't mind when I "invite myself over." I am thankful for returning to a job I love. I am thankful for my sweet Webb who brings absolute joy to my life every minute of every day. (Well, most of the time.) It's those little things, I tell ya, that make life worth living. No amount of shoes or clothes, or any other "thing" could replace those little blessings.

I had fun celebrating three nights straight and finally today, we're enjoying a rainy day in getting things ready for back to school. Thursday night, a friend organized a get-together at Don Juan's, my favorite place ever. Then Friday night, my sister, Clayton, and mom came over for dinner, dessert, and such. Then us young folks walked uptown to hear Big Daddy Love at HRO. Then Saturday, I told Chris the only thing I wanted was for the three of us to spend the day together. We took Webb to Dan Nicholas Park. Then last night, his parents took us out to Southern Roots, the best dang restaurant I've ever been to! I had fillet mignon, collards, and sauteed okra. Plenty of vino and a huge piece of Turtle Cheesecake. It was pretty close to heaven on Earth. :)

Tired Little after a fun day at the "Big Park."

So thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes! It was probably the best birthday I've had in a long time.

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."