Growing Boy!!

We went to the Doctor yesterday for Radlee's 2 month check up. He now tips the scales at 14lb 7oz and 24 1/2" long. He is in the 95% for weight and height and the Doctor said he was the same size as two 4 month olds she had seen earlier in the day! I guess all that sleeping and eating are paying off!

Grayson - Month 31

You have grown up this month; you are no longer my baby faced boy with chubby legs and rubber band wrists. Your hair doesn’t feel like baby hair any more, it is now the hair of a little boy, course and wiry, and really, really hard to get half a container of gel out of when you decide to style it at 9:00 pm while I am putting your baby brother to bed. You smell like a little boy, pungent and sweet all at once, except right after your bath when you love to rub lotion all over your little boy body. You are mischievous like a little boy, exploring how things work, why they do what they do and if your head will fit between the legs of the table in your room (it definitely fits but just how to get it out is another story). I think you learned your ABC’s overnight, all by yourself; you are an independent problem solver figuring out how to get on the big potty all by yourself, and not wanting any help along the way. It is this newfound independence that tests me most these days; wanting to do things your way, and my realization that you are perfectly capable of doing these things.

But you will always be Grayson, gentle, loving and sweet Grayson; eager to help, whether it be taking your dirty dishes to the kitchen, helping me with laundry or pulling up a stool to make sure Radlee gets clean in the bath. You appreciate the beauty of the world, last night you stopped playing in the backyard to point out the sunset to me, “See Mama, ooh teeny” (ooh pretty) and you always bring me flowers when you go outside, even if it is just a dandelion, it is so special to me I will often put them in water on the kitchen counter. You are as cuddly as always, just bigger now, and you often have to share my lap, which you are still not completely used to.

Thank you for being patient with me while I learn how to be mama to a little big boy. You are the best teacher a Mama could ask for.
I love you the most,
Mama

Radlee - Month 2

Time has sped up since you came into my life. I find myself feeling there are not enough moments in the day to cherish you in your babyness; however you demand it, wanting to be held and cuddled and cooed to and tickled and kissed on, thank you for making me stop to enjoy you and your tininess. Your knowing eyes and contemplative frown intrigue me, how can a two month old baby be so wise? Your navy blue eyes and luscious lipped smile melt my heart. You are already partial to your big brother, you light up when you see him and look around when you hear him in the room, I know you cannot wait to play with him, and that he feels the same way, however for the time being you are content to listen to stories and cuddle with him. You are so easy going, already sleeping at least 11 hours at night, I wake up before you do and wait for those first sweet morning coos; and how you love afternoon naps on your tummy, you would sleep all day if I let you, and I often do, I cannot bear to wake you up from your little baby dreams that are so sweet they often make you laugh out loud. But when you are awake you can make your presence known, your cry can go from a whimper to deafening in no time. I had no idea someone so tiny could be so loud! I hope that you are always able to get your point across as easily and concisely as you do now. I cannot wait to continue to watch you grow and learn new things

You are such a sweet addition to our family, I cannot imagine someone more special or perfect person to have entered our lives, how lucky we are that you are here!
I love you the most,
Mama

Grayson's new house

After spending the better part of almost everyday this Spring outside it became abundantly apparent that Grayson needed something to play on! He can only get into so much trouble with the water faucet, dog, lawnmower etc.... This was our best Ebay purchase to date, it has already paid for itself in just the two days it has been set-up!

Bathtime helper

Grayson is quickly taking a liking to being a big brother and finds opportunities to "hep" (help) whenever possible. The sweetest instance of his helpfulness came last week while I was giving Radlee a bath. Grayson pulled his stool over so he could reach the sink, picked up the extra washcloth and washed Radlee. Of course, all I could do was stand there and cry at the sweetness of the whole gesture.

ABC's

Earlier today while practicing our ABC's

Me: "S"
G: "esss"
Me: "T"
G: "Teee"
Me: "U"
G: "no, Me!"