Fantastical Day!!!

Another trip to Lawrence did not lack fun and action. Sam and my sisters husband were both out of town so we decided to get together to distract the boys and us from missing the dads!!!! We went to a place in Olathe called Monkey Business. It was inflatable slides and climbing toys. Those boys ran us until we thought we might pass out. I haven't twisted and turned like that since cheerleading 10 years ago. They would fly up the tower and down the slide and just run and start again. Drew got so tired toward the end that he was just saying "up please" trying to get people to just carry him to the top so he could go down the slide. After Monkey Business we went to a place called Zonkers, which is basically and place with food and small carnival rides for toddlers. We ordered our food right when we got there and Brandon rode the roller coaster 6 times before the food got there!!! We had such a good day and on the way home Brandon said that he had a FANTASTICAL Day! So cute. As if the kids and us weren't tired enough, we got up and went to tumbling the next morning!

Home Delivery!!!!

I got a box in the mail the other day and Drew played in "the boat" for a long time. He climbed in and out, in and out! It looked like so much fun I almost joined him but I was afraid I might get stuck in the box!

Counting!!!

Drew likes to lay on my legs and I push up and count to ten. The other day he just started counting with me, I was surprised when he started counting. In this video he thinks I am trying to take his picture so he is doing his fake smile (little scary smile) but finally he starts counting!

Cousins!!!!

My sister came to town with her two boys, Brandon and Kyle, for my birthday. Drew and I were equally excited. He started playing the moment he saw them and didn't stop until they left. My sister took on the task that no one else dare attempt.... baking with Drew. Drew is very, very busy and not gentle.... I thought baking would be a nightmare with Drew. Well Mandy and Drew proved me wrong. They baked muffins and my little Drew was such a good helper. Thanks for coming Mandy, Brandon and Kyle! We had a blast.











Poor Brandon... Drew loves his cousin. The whole time they were here Drew would hug Brandon any chance he got. Brandon would be sitting in a chair and Drew would climb up to hug him (or smash him) so then Brandon would get down and sit in another chair and Drew would follow. Brandon was very polite.

A B C's

Drew is learning to sing his ABC's and we are very proud parents! He doesn't have them all but he is doing great! We love how proud he feels when he knows he is singing the right letter. I would love to be able to take the credit for this but he has toy that he just plays the song over and over again. One day I was singing the song to him and he just started singing along. We love him so much and want to share his accomplishments with everyone!

Did it snow in my pantry?

I don't think I need to explain these pictures... this was definitely not a mom-approved activity!!! This was oatmeal..... looks to me he was attempting to make cookies.

Grandma, Elmo and Cousins..... who could ask for more?!?!?!

Drew had a big adventure. Sam and I went to Kansas City with a couple friends for TWO NIGHTS!!!! It sounded like a great idea up until the night before, then I started to panic and woke up the day of crying. Sam talked me through it with the regular... "he will be fine", "he will be with Grammy and Grandma and cousins" and "he needs to learn that he is okay without mommy and daddy in case he ever has to spend time away for some reason." Well I got myself together and then cried two other times, I have been away for a night before but never two. So we left. He spent the first afternoon with Grammy (Sam's mom) and her friend Nancy. They kept him busy and then my mom came for the night shift. The next day they headed to Lawrence to visit my sister and watch Elmo Live. I kept calling to check and kept hearing "he is doing great and he hasn't asked for you at all." Now all you mothers know that is bitter sweet, I want him to be happy and having fun, but it would be nice if he remember I was alive! :) Anyway they had a great weekend and so did Sam and I. My mom is already asking for more time with him so I guess that is a good sign. Here are some pictures of the weekend.