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!