~~Heat Wave~~

I don't remember the last time we have had such a Heat Wave this early in the summer. I don't think he have had a day that has not been above 90 degrees in over two weeks now. It's miserable outside, and the humidity is even worse! My poor car needs a major bath but I can't (won't) do it right now because I'm a wimp! I don't like weather this hot unless I'm on my favorite beach or in a pool.

Speaking of pools, John blew up Blay's whale pool from his Mamaw Friday. This was after the slip and slide didn't go over so well. I think if he would of had another kid to do the slip and slide with, he would have loved it like he did at Elijah's 9th birthday party. Either way, here is a picture of Blay in his cold whale pool on Friday.



Saturday morning started out great for us. Breakfast followed by Blay's first of many trips to the potty that day and a pair of big boy underwear to follow. Once we got outside and the heat hit, he was ready to get into his pool. I changed him to his swim trunks. He got in the pool. He got out of the pool. Pool was a little cold from him.

So then we moved on to the sprinkler, better labeled as 'Daddy's Sprinkler'. He played in the sprinkler for a good little while, even though it was cold. I guess the offset of the sun and just running through it didn't bother him.



We spent the rest of Saturday spending time with famiy and Aunt Brooke since she was in from CT. Yummy tacos and guacamole! We also started wearing 'big boy' underwear on Saturday. Blay has had some accidents but has done pretty good so far. The only time we are letting him in pull-ups is during nap and bed time. Hopefully he'll be potty trained come August 15!

LOVE TO ALL!

Camping Day 3 and Home (on 6/23)

Blay had an exciting third and last day of camping. He fished and swam and ate. I think these three things are now his favorite things to do.

Here is a little video of Blay and his Papaw working on catching some catfish.



Of course, after this full day of swimming and fishing, he crashed and slept all night with his Mamaw by his side.

The next day, breakfast. Eggs and pancakes!



And after breakfast, another swimming round. Here is a video of him jumping into the pool. He eventually got to where he would jump in without floaties and by himself, with Papaw right there of course.



We finally got Blay home last night. We all had dinner at Ruby Tuesday (gotta love their incredibly yummy salad bar) and then went home for bed. Unfortunately, that didn't turn out as planned. He didn't go to sleep until after 10 and I spent about 5-6 hours in his bed just so he would stay asleep. Needless to say, Mommy is tired! He was in a good mood this morning and ate pancakes for breakfast before school. The real test of time is going to be after school today. With a shortened nap time at school, I would say it is going to be pretty interesting.

Talk to you soon!

Camping Day 2

So day two of camping was a blast for Blay. I think he wore his papaw out because they both took naps after lunch yesterday! He went to the pool twice and wanted to go back for a third time but changed his mind. He instead went fishing after eating his dinner. He said he wants to catch a big catfish! I don't think he's gotten it yet but he's determined to try!

Last night before bed, he decided to play silly and put on his papaw's straw hat. Here's my little camping hillbilly.



After his full day of two swimming trips, playing with his papaw and little friends, and fishing, he crashed after a big bowl of cereal. As always, his 'b's' and his 'baby blankie' was by his side.



He is soo sweet here! I could just snuggle up with him! He slept until 8 am this morning and when he woke up, he ate eggs, sausage, and biscuits with homemade jelly. All he has done is eat! Maybe his clothes will start fitting him a little better now. Here is a picture of his breakfast spread. He's watching Dora while he's eating.



My baby isn't coming home today as initially planned. Mamaw and Papaw are keeping him until tomorrow, which is okay with me. Oh yea, he's been in underwear and has had one accident so far. It looks like I may not have to be buying any more pull-ups other than at bedtime. Potty training may be coming sooner than I thought! Yea!

Love to all!

First Day of Camping

Blay is camping this week some with his Mamaw and Papaw at Caney Creek. He has only been one other time without me and it was just for a night as I usually like to go. Since I'm working now, me being there is not really an option.

He left for camping yesterday afternoon and in the 24 hours he has been there, he has had a full blast time. Fishing, playing with other neighboring kids, swimming, walking, etc. They are staying on the river so he is also watching a lot of the boats and jet skis, which is just 'cool' to him.

He will be spoiled when he gets home, but that is what grandparents are supposed to do right? He wasn't with them 30 minutes and he had already suckered them into buying a new John Deere toy on the way to the campground at WalMart.



They proceeded to the camp ground to fish and swim, and eat again. He keeps them busy for sure. I've received a few pictures today of him playing.



Blay riding his motorcycle while Mamaw is doing her morning walk.



Blay sitting at the Kiddie Pool with Papaw.



Blay swimming with his new Batman float.

He's now sound asleep, per a text from his Mamaw, and I should assume, he will sleep well as the above three pictures were since 830 am. He will be one tired boy when he gets home.

Oh yea, Blay's birthday party will be on August 14th, at 5 pm at our house on the mountain. He has a wish list started at WalMart for easier shopping.

Talk to you all soon!

Christy