I know some of you [ok, probably all of you] reading our blog get tired of me telling you how well behaved and good in public my son is. . .well he IS! We took him to his first ASU basketball game and he did excellent!! He didn't fuss or cry or act out once! He seemed memorized by what was going on on the court. He didn't know what to think of the Mascot "Howl" a huge stuffed Red Wolf (uh, who can blame him??) and he also really like the cheerleaders and dancers. . . just like a man. He caught on to when to clap really quickly,m too. I was surprised at how well the game kept his attention. I really didn't know what to expect, but I am glad we decided to try it. We had such a good time and can't wait to take him to another game! We are planning on taking him to the Globe Trotters in February now, too!
1.14.2011
1.10.2011
First Snow of 2011
We woke up to about 2-3 inches of snow this morning! And since daycare was closed and Jarrod was told to show up at work with a bag packed for 7 days, I got to stay home with Stratton today. I thought he might sleep late like he did over christmas. . .nope. He was ready to go at 6:45am. He played and ate breakfast and about 9am he started saying "nite-nite" so I laid him down and he slept for about 45 minutes- no long enough!! He was a mess today! My house looks like a tornado has went through it! He did really enjoy playing in the dog kennel we let Sadey sleep in it, in the house last night since it was so cold.
He thought the snow was something else! I kept most of the window blinds up and he kept going to the windows saying "oohh!" or "wow, snow!"
About 2pm he started really wanted to go out. He kept saying "SIDE!". It didn't help that all the neighborhoods kids were playing out in it and he could see them! I didn't really want to get him out in it, since he already has a cold, so we patiently (ha-ha) waited for Jarrod to get home. . .
He got home about 4pm and we went out for about 10 minutes. Stratton didn't know what to think at first. He didn't really act like he liked it, but when it was time to come in he didn't want to go!! He wouldn't keep his gloves on so he little hands were freezing!
Trying to catch a snowball!
Not so sure. . .
Get me up!!
He liked walking the streets, just not in the snow!
Going to check the mail before coming in.
And obviously, Jarrod didn't have to go anywhere this time! I was not looking forward to him being gone all week!
12.29.2010
Stratton's First Movie!
We took Stratton to see the Yogi Bear movie today. Back a few months ago when Jarrod and I were at the theater seeing a movie there was a poster advertising for the Yogi Bear movie, and Jarrod said "I think I know what Stratton's first movie is going to be!". It came out the week before Christmas, but we were in Branson and this was the first chance we have had to go!! I didn't get any pictures because we were running late (as always) and it was raining! We had thought we would go to the 2:30 showing but Stratton (and Jarrod) was still taking a nap. So, we ended up going to the 4:30 show. I knew he wouldn't sit through the whole thing but he did better than I expected! At the beginning the surround sound took him by surprise, he was looking behind him to see what was going on! He sat in Jarrod's lap for a good 30 minutes straight watching before starting to get a little restless, then he sat in the seat between us till about 30 minutes before it was over, then he started getting really restless and wanting down so he and I went out to the bathroom and then stood by the stairs in the theater. We actually stayed for the entire movie! It wasn't that great of a movie (not that I really expected it to be) but I think Stratton enjoyed most of it. He would get distracted when it got to the slower parts, but for the most of it he was really into it! I think it will be awhile before we try it again, but I was really proud of him!
As soon as the movie was over we ran to Wendy's and grabbed a bite before heading straight to church! In church tonight Stratton was blowing kisses to our friend Carla and flirting with her. Matt (her husband) started acting like it made him mad and Stratton just thought that was so funny! He's always been a social baby, but lately he has started really eating up attention!
Jarrod's mom is coming tomorrow afternoon to pick up Stratton. He is going to stay with them until Saturday. I have so much to do while he is gone- take down all the christmas decor, clean house (using my new Bissell sweeper steam mop), take back & exchange some christmas gifts, give the dog a bath (that's another story all together!) and figure out where we are having our New Year's get together and find something to cook for that!
I can't believe tomorrow is Thursday! Why does vacation time go by so fast?! I am not ready to go back to work!!
12.28.2010
Hanging out at home
I am off this week (yay!) so Stratton and I have been taking it easy and having lots of fun at home! He has been so good! I was afraid after the crazy weekend he would be nothing but trouble but I haven't had to spank him once. . .yet. . . He has actually been sleeping later than usual. I don't know if he is just really worn out or what, but it sure is nice!
Yesterday my mom and dad came to town to run some errands and we met them for lunch (late lunch) and then they watched him while I ran to Kroger to get some much needed groceries! Then when Jarrod got home we went to TaMolly's for supper.
We are planning on taking him to his first movie this week sometime. Jarrod is off for the rest of the week starting on Wednesday so maybe we can catch an early show since I don't think we will make it through an entire movie!
He thinks Moo (his current fav stuffed animal) wants to ride!
his new "surprised" face!
A new day, a new bruise! That's why we call him Bruiser!
He is SO his father's child!
12.27.2010
2010 Christmas Morning
We went ahead and stayed at my mom and dads house Christmas eve. Since we have dinner with the Wilson side of the family on Christmas eve it doesn't make much sense to drive home late then get right back up to come back to HR the next morning for Christmas with my mom & dad and Dillon & Brandye before heading to my other grandparents in HR! So Santa found us in Hickory Ridge and wow, between Santa and all the other gifts there was a room full! Makes me wonder what it will be like when there is more than one grandkid!!
Santa brought Stratton a Ball pit & a full stocking!
Mommy and Daddy got him a 4 wheeler!!
And Gigi & Pops got him a new rocking chair that is just his size!
The ball pit stole the show. It was the only thing he wanted to play with!
I guess he was a good boy by the looks of all the toys he got!
He kept saying "Oh!" and "Wow!" haha!
Jarrod must have been good, too! He got a new duck hunting coat & pants, a tool box for his truck, new jeans and lots more!! I must have been the best out of everyone though! Jarrod surprised me with gorgeous diamond hoop earrings!
Unveiling of the tool box courtesy of Stratton. . .
Stratton really liked the tool box!
Taking a break!! Christmas is hard work!
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