Back in Business

It appears my blogging skills have seriously declined since Christmas.  I am sorry I have not been more entertaining.  I guess 15 months of committed blogging burned me out for a bit.  However, I am trying to pull it together and continue documenting life with little Daveman---who isn't so little anymore really.  He is nearing 20 months, aah!!  Cannot BELIEVE I just typed the number 20 in relation to our little guy.  He is a hefty 28 pounds and his Momma requires he walk a whole lot more these days as result of his growth spurt.  We are just up to the same ole thing really---parks, lake, playdates, and lots of playing outside.  Despite the gloomy weather, it has been unseasonably cool and so nice to not be sweating to death in May.

Sadly, my Mom's father passed away this week.  All of the cousins rushed down Friday to say our goodbyes because we could tell the time would be soon.  It was a bittersweet weekend for sure, but turned out to be a special time with family.  We were able to spend some time at the pool and beach with David and he loved it for the most part.  You could tell he did not remember the beach from last year---there were tears when it came to walking on sand, but he overcame his fears once he discovered he could collect sea shells and sticks.  He had a blast and enjoyed lots of special attention from his grandparents and great-aunts and uncles.

Easter Extravaganza

It is amazing how much can change in one year for one little guy!  This time last year, David couldn't walk, was still drinking out of a bottle, and was completely unaware that Easter was a day different than any other.  Maybe another year of change will lend itself to some version of understanding that Easter is the celebration of Christ's resurrection.  We can only hope!  Even though his little mind couldn't grasp why Easter Sunday is special, he certainly enjoyed himself.  His egg hunting skills dramatically increased from his first to this third Easter egg hunt.  He absolutely LOVED it and clearly understood the objective.  He was scurrying as quickly as his  chubby little legs could scurry from one egg to another.  It was certainly progress considering the neighborhood egg hunt consisted of David running around with an egg clutched in each hand completely unaware of his basket or the idea of collecting anymore eggs.  The first few photos are from an Easter egg hunt on Saturday afternoon and the last few are from Easter Sunday itself.  He definitely enjoyed all the family attention and discovered a love for M&Ms.  I apologize for the absurd amount of pictures, but Nanny needs her photo fix.  Hope you enjoy these Mom!!! 

The boy hearts sticks.

I find myself laughing out loud as I straighten up during David's naps.  I find sticks ALL over the house....in the bathroom, toy chest, living room, pantry, etc.  I know there will be a day that I wish I had sticks littering my floors, so I am trying to just enjoy these little quirks about Daveman that I know will pass on as soon as they came.  For now though---he loves himself some sticks--and I mean plural.  Most afternoons we spend in the front yard playing out all our napped energy waiting for Daddy to get home.  By the end of the couple of hours there is a nice sized pile of sticks in my lap that David has carefully collected from all over the yard.  Pretty cute.

Happy Easter!

David didn't know what to think about hunting for Easter eggs.  In fact, he was too excited about the 2 eggs clutched in his little hands to care about finding any others.  This is the little man's first year to participate in various Easter festivities and once he realized we were at "his" park, he was more interested in running to the slides.  Either way, he looked super cute in his little smocked Easter outfit made by his Gran.  

What are our thoughts on forcing chubby legged boys to wear knee high socks to Easter Sunday church???  

Playing Catch Up

I hope you enjoy the photo montage capturing the past month of Little Man's activities. 

We've been doing some mad spring cleaning around here and I am flat worn out.  Blogging has fallen off my radar and I am behind on finishing 2 knitting projects for some friends of mine.  However, fall clothes are packed away and my spring wardrobe is brightening up my closet as I type.  We live in a older home and the closet space is a constant reminder that our generation is covered up with entirely too much stuff.  I am confident that people in the 50s did not own 2 different wardrobes based on the seasons of the year.  Thus, spring cleaning has taken over our home as I attempt to purge us of this awful disease I like to call collection-itus.  I have an aversion to hoarding and honestly if we do not purge twice a year, we might could qualify for Hoarder's Anonymous.  Ugh.  I am over it.  I need to simplify.  Maybe that's why I have been so uninterested in blogging.  I think I just needed a break from being so connected to internet activities.  Regardless, Daveman is growing and changing and I have no documentation to show for it.  I know I will have regrets later if I do not stay current on how quickly he is becoming a little person.  I swear time shifts into fast forward once you have children.  These past 6 months of David's second year of life has felt like 2 months of his first year.  It's madness and I can't seem to soak it all up fast enough embetween the clutter, cleaning, and new found need for disciplining our sweet child.  :)  Yes,  we have hit what some people would call the 'terrible twos.'  Thankfully, he is still very mild tempered and responds well to correction---but he has definitely woken up drastically in the last month.  Hitting, tantrums, defiance, hyperactivity, and physical aggression have found their way to our little family.  Lucky for David, he is cute. :)

Pray that the Lord would equip us with wisdom and knowledge to train this little boy up in righteousness and truth---and just good ole respectful obedience.  Oh, and while you are at it--ask for patience as well.  K, thanks!

Same 'Ole Same 'Ole

As a family in the Real Estate business, I am fully aware of what trying and uncertain times we are living in these days.  Everyday I thank the Lord for allowing me to stay home with our little man and praise God that Grant remains employed and is able to provide a life for David and I. Despite all the uncertainty and penny pinching, the Lord has really allowed this year to be such a sweet time for our little family.  David is just growing into such a fabulously sweet and funny guy who is constantly learning and growing and showering us with affection.  This whole Mom thing is just so much more than I ever could have asked for.  He is a dream for us.  Speaking of Daveman, he is doing quite fine these days.  He still is working on his vocabulary and is getting quite good at pointing out things he knows how to say.  He also loves his mega blocks, wooden puzzles, riding toys, and books.  Lately, we have been spending the afternoons piddling around in the front yard.  He loves nature and spends ridiculous amounts of time collecting sticks and leaves (a future Colin if you watch Jon and Kate Plus Eight).  Picky eating is out of control and I just have decided to let it all go and realize this is just a phase.  It absolutely drives me insane that he lives off of fruit, bread, and cheese.  He is basically a breadatarian and only eats meat when it is seasoned with taco seasoning....go figure.  Even so, he seems to be doing well despite his rejection of most nutritional foods.  Blah blah, I will stop now.  I am still trying to get back into the swing of blogging, so bear with me.  Many more pictures to come!

Two Peas in a Pod