Hamburg Soup and Mom

Only Mom can make it better.....

I recently had a minor surgical procedure that required me to "take it easy " for a while ..... That sounds so easy unless you have a very spirited 3 year old! So my Mom came to stay and take care of me .... Meaning entertaining Myles. In the meantime she also made me her homemade hamburg soup.....that food that brings you back to when you were a kid and it made everything better. It worked. I am all better. Thanks mom. 

Peek a boo

Playing in our front yard

getting ready for college

underwear on head---check! ready for the frat house! (although, might want to rethink Thomas the Train underwear when at college)

what was I thinking?

Myles plays with this drum constantly at daycare--so when I was at a Consignment Sale, I saw this and bought it for him------what was I thinking??? He now plays the drum for me at 7am! Think maybe I could have left this one for the daycare workers to "enjoy".  

We're back!!!!!

Sorry for the lack of postings----Myles has kept us very busy and I am basically going to bed right after he does so my Mommy time of sitting at the computer has been pretty lame----but that is just a lame excuse, so here is one of many in the next few days  trying to get you all caught up!  

Myles is growing like a weed-----here is a quick video to show him reading me a story this morning--it didn't occur to me to grab my phone to record til half way thru, but it is still adorable.

Let's call Grandpa

We try and Skype with my parents as often as we can with Myles---so he is quite familiar with what is about to happen when he sees the webcam come out. Because we have to hide it when not in use, he now knows where we hide it.  This morning, bright and early, he retrieved it from the drawer and tried to plug it into the computer and asked to "call Geep-pa" (aka Grandpa).  Here is a video of him trying to plug in the webcam ....click HERE if you can't view below.

I can count!

Myles is really starting to freak me out---Myles can now count to 10---and not just from memorization---he can tell me the #'s on the weather on TV, on speed limit signs, and randomly elsewhere-----here is a video of the einstein doing his thing!

here is another video shot about a week prior to the one above from us in the car.....

He is also a whiz with his ABC's------tells me his colors and shapes. It is blowing me away watching him morph into this KID.  he is not a baby any more!!!  Everyday is a new adventure and a new thing learned......OH YEAH! He also peed in the potty by himself 2 times!!! HOORAY! Yep, I am publically discussing my son's peeing habits----but this is HUGE deal with a 2 year old and Mommy and Daddy are VERY proud! 

Trying to Catch Up

Myles is 2!!!!!
yep, and I barely have any pictures to prove it---he was sick and so we kept the festivities small---Me, Matthew, Karen and Kevin.  But, Myles had lots of cake and ice cream and loving--and isn't that all that matters???

Thankfully, Daycare also had a party for him when he was feeling better!

First time in SNOW!

We headed to Buffalo on Thursday after Christmas for a visit with the Sawick family---we got lucky this year as there was already snow on the ground and then it snowed lightly while we were there.  This made for some fun with Myles!  Believe it or not, we don't usually get snow when we travel to Buffalo, so this was welcomed by us!  We stayed with Matthew's sister Mary and family and took Myles to their backyard on a tube in the snow....oh what FUN!



not quite sure what to do---plus can't move with all of the clothes, mittens and scarf!!

hmmmmm I can get used to this! Daddy pulling me around

grandpa making myles laugh

My dad figured an easy way to get Myles laughing uncontrollably---throw a ball on top of the roof of the house and let it roll off -----Myles had Dad completely tuckered out as he wouldn't let him stop!

Trick or Treat!

This is actually our first year having fun on Halloween as last year Myles was sick.  Our church hosted a "Trunks for  Treats" event with a dinner and lots of junk food, games, music and then the kids went trick or treating at a bunch of cars that decorated their trunks in all kinds of different themes----what a blast! and LOTS and LOTS of kids! but it was a great time because we weren't getting in and out of a car, it was a lit parking lot and we trusted these folks. 




Mommy and Myles visiting our neighbor Bill before leaving for the festivities

Myles had much fun chasing the balloons thinking they were balls (he is obsessed with everything being a ball....and then throwing it), petting the dogs and flirting with all of the girls.  Little did we know what a rock star he really is at church--as we were walking around, many girls were saying "hi myles" --I guess they help out the younger kids during the childcare while we are in services! But he knew way more people there than we did! 

my little cheeseburger in paradise



shooting hoops with the older boys ---I see a future NBA star budding

Grandma and Grandpa visit

My Mom and Dad came up for a nice visit---we had a nice relaxing weekend for them to spend some time with Myles---we went to the park, pumpkin picking and just played outside---it was a really nice weekend for everyone!

Showing Grandma how to use the IPad

picking out a pumpkin



 

having fun with Grandma



Helping Grandpa

 

wish this would last......

voluntary vacuuming!   For some reason, Myles has been obsessed with my vacuum cleaner (perhaps he was wondering what it was because it was so rarely used??)  Anyhoo----I found this one at a consignment sale for $2 and had to get it! definitely getting my money's worth out of it.....

Bouncy House

Myles first time in a bouncy house---poor kid, had no idea what to do---so Matthew got in with him and showed him THEN the fun and giggles began!!!

Day at the Park

Sorry for lack of posts lately----Mr Myles certainly keeps me busy!!!  But that is no excuse---
today was a gorgeous day.... it is one of those days I smile that I moved south. Perfect weather day!

However, I've had a house full of sick boys....and to let Matthew rest a bit, I took somewhat better Myles to the park today to let him run and get some fresh air.  We have a county park not too far from the house, but we actually don't get there nearly as often as we should. Up until now, Myles really was too small for motst things there--but not now!!!!  He got a taste of the slide today and was mesmerized for a good 30 minutes on 1 slide! (sorry, no pix I was having too much fun and forgot!)

then we found the swings...he really wanted this one, but it was WAY too big!

so we switched to this one....much better!

then we found a suspension bridge----he really liked how that felt as he walked over it..after he got used to it

then the fun began at the tunnel! I couldn't get him out he was having so much fun!

it was a great day at the park!  We'll definitely go back a LOT more now!

It's that time of year!

I honestly can't believe I am doing this so soon---I thought I had a few years before the annual Fall Fundraising for schools would hit our family!!! But nope, Day Care's need "stuff" too....more books, handouts, toys, educational supplies, cribs, etc......so open your hearts and wallets to help out the place that is teaching Myles how to say his A-B-C's already and knows what numbers are what when pointed to on the wall! yep, my little 19 month old is already doing this stuff--and it is all due to the Day Care. 

This year there are a few options:

CookieGrams:

Purchase a CookieGram Gift Card. With each CookieGram Gift Card, you can send delicious fresh baked cooked to anyone in the USA. Redeem online when you want--they never expire.

$20 Gift Card----you get 12 fresh baked chocolate chip cookies, Personalized Greeting, Free Shipping anywhere in USA

$25 Gift Card---you get 24 fresh baked cookies--select 2 flavors (chocolate chip, peanut butter chip, rainbow chocolate drop, oatmeal raisin, white chip macadamia nut or double chocolate brownie), Personalized Greeting, Free Shipping anywhere in USA


COOKIE DOUGH--48 pre-portioned chunks of cookie dough that, when frozen, keeps up to a year. I have ordered these from kids in the past and they are really delicious and easy! Great to have in the freezer and pop just a few in at a time.

**Oatmeal Raisin ($15)
**Sugar Delight ($15)
**Chocolate Chip ($15)
**Snickerdoodle ($15)
**Classic Chocolate Chunk ($16)
**Peanut Butter Chip ($16)
**Double Chocolate Brownie ($16)
**Rainbow Chocolate Drop (M&M) ($16)
**Lemon Cooler ($16)
**Chocolate Mint ($16)
**White Chocolate Macadamia Nut ($17)
** Chocolate Chip Pecan ($17)

TRAIL MIX--12-16 oz in re-sealable bags---all are $12/each

** Hokey Pokey: gourmet caramel corn with cashews, almonds and pecans
** Cajun Cracker mix:  spicy southern style mixture of cajun sesame sticks, corn sticks, peanuts, brazils and pecans
**Butter Toffee Peanuts: Buter toffee coated peanuts with a homemade flavor that only comes from real butter
** Nutty Fruit Mix: Banana chips, sunflower seeds, pineapples, dates, raisins, cashews, almonds and dried cranberries
** Natural Snacks: Lots of good things your body loves--sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, soybeans and peanuts
** Mardi Gras Mix: a Zesty mix of hot-n-spicy nuts and seasoned sticks

I wish there were a way to do the ordering on-line, but there is not---so if you would like to order anything, please email me (peggi5213@yahoo.com) and send a check in the mail.  Orders need to be to me no later than September 19th.

Your orders are truly much appreciated. Myles loves it at this day care--and we love how they teach and work with Myles and do what we can to support them.

Myles' First Haircut

I LOVE Myles' hair.....I truly do. I have said that I was going to hold off getting his haircut until people start asking me if he is a boy or a girl. EVERYWHERE we go, someone comments on his hair and how curly and adorable it is...and I truly mean EVERYWHERE. We were in Home Depot one day, and a lady ran up to me and said "I saw him from 3 aisles over and I had to come see that hair up close" (true story).  But then reality sunk in. We live in the south. It is hot here (104 yesterday). And that poor boy looked drenched near the end of the day because he has so much hair!!! So, I had to do the good mommy thing and bring him to get his haircut.

I found a place that specializes in kids haircuts---has cool seats---police car, airplane, fire truck, race car.....they understand the kids may not be too happy----and they let the parents be in the way while taking lots of pictures.  So it worked out for everyone!  Here are a few pix of this new mylestone....

BEFORE



AFTER!!!! isn't he handsome???



Checking himself out in the mirror after first haircut



not really digging this idea



starting to calm down---chewing on a hairclip helped



Myles and his monkey will pull you over!!!



checking out the police car---realizing the wheel turns

Myles first mile

It's official! Myles is a walker!  He took his very first step on April 1...and has been hobbling along and taking a few steps at a time for the last few weeks.  This last week he has upped his game and has been walking more than crawling.  He was advanced in Day Care this past week from the baby room to the Toddler room because of his walking ....here is a video to prove it!

Strawberry Picking

We brought Myles to this U-Pick It Strawberry farm this weekend.  He wasn't too sure what to do---then he had ZERO interest in eating the strawberries which I thought was weird...but he had fun climbing in and out of the plants and throwing the strawberries up and down the aisles.  He has been gobbling up the berries back at home though.

Picking out the perfect berry

watching mommy and daddy pick strawberries

Daddy showing Myles a berry

having FUN!!!

St Patrick's Day and outside fun

Myles and I headed to uptown Charlotte to see the St Patrick's Day parade---wasn't sure how he would react.  What he really wanted to do was to crawl and see all of the people that were in the parade, so he wasn't too thrilled with me about not letting him do so.......however, because of his amazing cuteness, almost every person handing out beads made sure he had some ..so he came home with lots of bead necklaces to play with.   A lady walking a dog also stopped and let Myles pet the doggie which made his day.

When we were in the waiting stage of the adoption--we didn't know if we were getting a boy or a girl--but it didn't matter to me when I found this amazing deal on this garden center. so I bought it and stored it in the attic just WAITING to be able to finally use it "one day".  The day has come and lots of fun has been had!!!  Myles loves to get the mail, eat the vegetables, play with the birds, make the door bell ring, etc---and it helps him stand up longer too as it gives him something to hold onto.  I am so glad I snagged this when I did.

taking some time out for a snack

I heard the doorbell--let me go to the door

bills...bills...bills all I get is bills in the mail!

pure cuteness!