Finally Invited to Join In

Grant was more than thrilled today when Rhett finally invited him to join in the costume fun. Rhett pretty much wears a costume 24/7 around here. He even wears it out occasionally if he can talk us into it. Really, I could care less if he wears a costume to Wal-Mart in June, but Matt thinks he should wear real clothes. So don't tell him if you see us there incognito (Spiderman, Power Ranger, etc...). Anyway, Grant was soooo excited! I took a few pics of them posing together and then Rhett ditched him. I think Grant thought that was his ticket in for eternity. Don't get me wrong, they play really well together sometimes, but sometimes Rhett would just rather Grant leave him alone. Check out the disappointment in Grant's face in the second pic after being abandoned. Oh so sad. Don't worry, Rhett came back for him after a few minutes.

Next Sunday~Decided

He is going to be so embarrassed when he gets older. I did do a little photoshopping to make it a little less painful for him down the road.

Grant decided for himself what he would like to do next Sunday since he is all grown up now. He would like to potty train himself! We have had the little potty out for a while now and Grant really likes to sit on it but never does anything. I had taken the boys swimming today at a friend's house around the corner and I forgot to take a dry diaper with us. I never let the boys get in their car seats wet because I can't stand the smell in my car. So, we risked it. Yep, we drove home with 2 Nakey Boy Super Heroes (that's what you are called around here when you are well, naked-you know, out of the tub, just got done swimming, etc...). When we walked in the door I told Grant to go get a diaper and we would put it on him. Instead, he ran to the bathroom, sat down on his potty and pee peed!!!!! HOORAY!!! Actually, most of it sprayed in front of him, but hey for a first timer that went all by himself, I say he did pretty darn good. Of course we made a huge deal out of it, clapped, cheered, and rewarded with the favorite candy (this week gummy worms). After all that hooplah, Rhett jumps on the big boy potty, goes and wants a treat too. This could take a lot of candy to get Grant trained. I am not sure I am quite ready to start rigorous potty training at this point, but what can I say if he is going to do it himself?!

My Baby is Growing Up

Two big Sundays in a row around here. Last Sunday, I took Grant's bobo (pacifier) away. He didn't really seem to be bothered that much by it considering how attached he was to the thing. When I put him to bed he did kick his feet at me when he realized I wasn't about to supply him with his treasured bobo. I kissed him and left the room. He laid there and mumbled about it for just a little bit. Never whined or cried at all and then went to sleep. He did get to keep his "soffing blanket." He pinches up a little bit of a blanket and rubs it on his upper lip (used to be on his bobo). Every now and then he will come out of some dark corner with a long lost bobo in his mouth and I just take it away and tell him he doesn't need one anymore. It has gone very smoothly!

Yesterday was a big day as well. Grant, my precious Baby Grant, graduated to a toddler bed. I can't believe he is big enough for that. I actually made the transition early in the day. He played in his new bed, practiced laying down in it, and played in it. He was thrilled! When nap time came around he climbed up in his bed, got his blanket, and laid his head down. When I left the room I did hear him up milling around in his room and playing. After just a few minutes it got quiet in there so I peeked in. He was sound asleep in his bed, an entire box of wipes spread all around the room, several toys out, and three extra blankets in bed with him, but asleep none the less. I call that a success! When bed time rolled around, I put him to bed, turned out the light, and left the room. Not a sound was heard. He didn't get up at all. He went right to sleep. I guess he is somewhat of a big boy now. What a big week! What shall I do next Sunday?

Kid's table

I have been hounding my mom to locate (in her garage) the table I had as a little girl and for her to paint it for my boys to use to eat at. I am telling you, I have been on this kick for a long while. Well, I guess she finally got tired of me asking and caved in. She found the long lost table, but the chairs were long gone. So, she went to Hobby Lobby (man, I love that store) and found the cutest little stools. We met for a weekend at Sara's house and she painted the table and stools so cute. Here are a couple pictures of the boys eating at their new table. They just love it!!

Weeks ago!

WOW am I waaaayyy behind here. Several weeks ago, Pepaw and Carla (my dad and his wife) came to visit. They always get a hotel room and swimming at the pool there is the highlight of the visit. (See how behind I am, the outdoor pools were not even open yet.) They weren't here long, but we did have a good time visiting and swimming.

Super Easy, Very Yummy Pie

This is a recipe that I got from the checker at Wal-Mart. She told me a story for just about everything I purchased last Sunday. When she was scanning my Kool-Aid, she asked if I knew how to make a pie using it. I had never heard of such a thing and quite honestly thought it couldn't really be that good. Boy was I wrong. The one I made was delicious and I can't wait to try another flavor.

1 graham cracker crust (just buy one, save yourself the trouble)
1 can of Eagle Brand
1 tub of Cool Whip
1 package of your favorite flavor of Kool-Aid

Mix the bottom 3 ingredients in a bowl and fill the crust with the mixture. Freeze for a couple of hours and PRESTO~ENJOY!

I made a pink lemonade variety. I was thinking along the lines of a lemon ice-box pie, except we really prefer pink lemonade around here. If you try a different flavor that is good let me know, because I can't wait to try another one. I think the checker said cherry or strawberry was her favorite, but I am not for sure.

My Red-headed Step-child

Ok-so I swore I would never let my child run around like this, but I guess I will have to eat my words. The whole running around in a diaper thing, etc... One of our friends called us over for burgers and hot dogs with all the kids. I was forewarned that the entertainment for the kiddos was a big pile of dirt in the back yard and to dress accordingly. So, we donned our play clothes and shoes and off we went. Good thing Grant was about to outgrow his, because I don't think they are salvagable. My boys were filthy when we got done, but they had a blast. Hey, boys will be boys. I guess I will have to get used to this dirt stuff.

My grandpa at one time or another called me, my sisters, and my cousins red-headed step-children. Although none of us had red hair like him, I think he always wished one of us would have taken the Ellis red hair gene. I know he would have been so proud of Grant's red hair. So grandpa-this one's for you. You now officially have a red-headed step-child.

Ponder this... Every week Matt and I do the Wal-Mart shopping together. Well, with the boys-which makes for an interesting trip everytime. Anyway... Every week when we get ready to leave I am just parched. The drinks in the coolers by the checkout are just calling my name. Sometimes it hits me before this point and I want to get a juice or a chocolate milk in the back of the store. But, it NEVER fails, I am ALWAYS thirsty at Wal-Mart. Matt is really not one to purchase drinks or pull through Sonic for just a drink(too tight I guess). He just usually would rather wait till he gets home to get a drink. However, I am almost always able to talk him into splitting a drink with me after the trip because he is thirsty too! He likes to make fun of me for thinking this, but I really think he agrees with me, he just won't admit it. We all know casinos pump oxygen into them to keep you going. My theory is that Wal-Mart sucks the moisture out of the air so that you will be so thirsty when you leave you will give them ONE MORE DOLLAR and buy a drink on your way out. So I ask this??? Does going to Wal-Mart make you thirsty too?

I love dance. I love to dance and I love to watch dancing. This was a popular video that went around a while back, but I recently happened upon it again and thought I would add it to my blog. Enjoy!

Hippity Hoppity Easter

The boys on Easter morning before church. They are at a stage where it is nearly impossible to get a good picture of the two of them together, especially under such time constraints as trying to get to church on time.

Checking out the loot on Easter morning. Can you believe that rabbit ate that whole carrot and hid all our eggs in the back yard???

On the hunt at Mom Tom and Big Mac's house~Matt's parents. Big Mac planned out the hunt and each kid had their own spot to hunt. Rhett was really into it. He was speedy quick getting all of his eggs gathered. You had to talk Grant into picking up every one. Even then, Rhett had to come help him get the rest. They had lots of fun even in the chill.

We had a Easter egg hunt and brunch at church on Saturday. We got to take pictures with the EB and our Pepaw even got to come to town too. Pepaw got a hotel room so that he and Rhett could have a sleepover and a swimming party the night before. We had a great time and dad came in pretty handy at the egg hunt too!

Maybe next year will be a little warmer. Did you know that this Easter was and will be the earliest Easter will be until the year 2228? A little trivia for you.