Spring into Summer.....2009

May 2009

Hunter 30 Months
May was a fun month for the boys as the weather became perfect for being outside. Hunter is ALL BOY! He has just become our wonderful little man in so many ways. I feel like I need to stop and write so much down so that I don't forget. First of all.... we started fishing like a big boy AND watching fishing with daddy on TV, which is preferred over disney and other past favorites. He will go fishing with the big guys and stay out for hours, or as long as his daddy will let him, and he is heartbroken when its over. He is what his daddy calls "dedicated." These days he is also enjoying throwing the ball daily with mommy and daddy. We are working on catching it, but it is a work in progress. He can throw very well though! Hunter has also enjoyed swimming, as we took our first swim at Aunt Leatha's this summer. He wears a lifejacket and will swim all over the pool and jump in like a big boy. He likes to work with Daddy on jumping in without the lifejacket and they hold their breath underwater for a few seconds before coming up. However, he tried it without dad once and it didn't work too well, not quite ready there big guy! It was daddy to the rescue and Hunter was oh so thankful. Hunter has also become Aaron's handy helper in the yard. They work out in the yard about twice a week: mowing, weed eating, picking up limbs, fertilizing, pulling weeds and whatever needs to be done he helps. He helps in the house too: laundry, sweeping, throwing away trash, picking up toys and washing his hands afterwards. Hunter's biggest challenge this month has been his speech. We have had ECI come and help him with the "big sounds" that small children have trouble with. He is working on S, P, B, and M. He says the names of several objects as we read books together and he is doing quite well. We are also saying goodbye to Mr. Pacifier, as he is no help with our words. That is tough since little brother still has one, but he is handling it like a champ for the Big Two. Hunter is also working on sharing and being nice to brother. This can be a challenge at two when everything is "mine." Being nice includes all of our manners such as: please, thank you, yes mam and sir, and I'm sorry. Some of his other loves are trains and puppies and spending time with dad, as they are best buddies. He is mommy's "cuddle bug" also known as "snuggle bug", because he likes to snuggle up to my hair. He often says "mommy lay down, " and then says "hair." It is extremely sweet and heart melting. He likes to grab his books and read at night and put his hands together to pray when laying down. We are so proud of our little man as he is learning so much each and every day.

Garrett 16 Months
This month has been loads of fun for little man Garrett as well. He is becoming more busy each and everyday. Garrett's days start with eating a very hearty breakfast of whatever mommy and daddy fix, while watching a favorite cartoon ( mickey mouse, pooh, elmo). He eats every last bite, as he needs to feed all 31lbs of himself! After breakfast he emptys the toy box and toy cabinet. Everything has to be out as he moves from toy to toy to experiment in how they move and what all can be done with them. This "toy experimenting" is everyday, and he really likes anything that moves or has wheels. Garrett is also running alot this month. He has really taken off and can move fast. He chases Hunter, Boo and Ace, Mommy and most importantly Daddy. This is Daddy and Garrett's favorite game, Chase! They run up and down the hall and into the living area until they collapse and there are giggles the whole way. Another important accomplishment this month is dancing to music. He does the same "bounce" that Hunter does, and its pretty funny! After dancing running and playing in the morning time he is usually ready for a snack and nice long nap. Yeah! Mommy and Daddy are tired too. In the afternoon he has similar activities maybe adding a walk, or trip to the park, or just playing outside with the family. He loves to be outside and loves to explore the grass, the dirt, and anything in it. In the evening its dinner, bath, and bedtime with lots of cuddles and giggles. He likes to sleep in his bed like a big boy and he does not like anyone to sleep with him or wake him up, like mommy! In all, he is growing so much and adding to his vocabulary daily as he jabbers on throughout the day with: Dada, Uh-Oh, Mama, thank you, ooh, and points to all of the other things with his cute little hands as he tries to say the words. He loves his brother and will try to play ball, play cars, read brother's books, or color with him whenever he can. He is also quite fond of Boo and Ace giving them hugs and pats during the day. Mommy and Daddy get lots of loving when he takes a break to curl up in our lap and lay his down for a brief moment of rest. There is so much changing everyday as he learns and grows into a little boy.