Landon has captivated his grandparents

Here is a picture of all four of Landon's grandparents from left to right, Pop, Mommom, Nanny and Pappa- he named every single one. They started out as Grandad, Granmamma, Nanna and Grandaddy. He is letting everyone know who is in charge! He is also letting us know that it is impossible to get 4 adults and a 2 year old to all look at the camera at the same time!

How blessed we are to have both sets of Landon's grandparents so close. Recently Landon got to spend the weekend with each set. I wanted to include some of those photos along with a recent photo of Nanny playing "Race cars", one of Landon's favorite games. Notice the intensity of both of their play... and the movie "Cars" in the background. Is there any doubt that this is a little boy?

Now, this picture was taken as we were trying to get a 2 year old (BOY) to pose and smile. I am glad that Moo-moo and Nanny had the right idea...

One of my favorites. Do you think this little fella has Mom-mom and Pop wrapped around his finger? NO DOUBT!!

I think that Pappa and Landon had just finished a moonpie when this picture was taken- notice the glaze over their faces...Now, Pappa is the one who introduced Landon to Moonpies. Do you know that Landon goes straight to the cupboard while over and Nanny and Pappa's and says, "Moonpie". He did not learn that word living in my kitchen. He has also discovered cheese balls in that cupboard, which is Nanny's favorite treat for him!

We love you all and thank you for being such great grandparents!!

Great Times

We had a wonderful weekend filled with visits from my parents, Allison and Caroline and Stan's mom for a trip to a consigners sale! Pictured is Landon and Caroline having a blast. They played so well together. Allison and I looked at each other and reminised...who would have thought that our kids would be running together and laughing as we sat back and enjoyed a conversation- when we met almost 13 years ago in college. We did do some flashbacks to college as we watched Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and ate peanut butter brownies and ice cream. Wow, how time flies...

I hate to be brief because we had such a wonderfully fun packed weekend to share, but I am exhausted and need to catch some Z's before working all day tomorrow. Couldn't resist this picture of their hug. How sweet! Hope you are all enjoying your week.

Landon's Loves "Tahti", Sweets and Sunshine

So, this was Karen's ("Tahti's") birthday cake...or so she thought! Landon blew out her candles for her and proceeded to lick the green and pink icing off with his fingers. As you can tell Karen had quiet a lot of fun taunting him by pulling the cake away.

I guess I should have known he would have a sweet tooth just like me. I have to hide cookies in this house already b/c he would much rather eat a cookie or a "snack" instead of a meal. What can I say, I think I had a glass of chocolate milk every night I was pregnant with him- not to mention the cream filled donuts I treated myself with. And I wondered why I gained so much weight!!

We had a great weekend. The weather was just beautiful! It was in the 80's all weekend long. Saturday was absolutely a storybook family day in my opinion. We slept in (as only parents of toddlers understand- this means sleeping until 7:00am). We had a slow morning and I got to enjoy a run outside while Stan and Landon had breakfast cooking. Stan and Landon started playing outside and I joined them. Then we went to Home Depot together, shopped for flowers and shrubs, had hot dogs from the hot dog stand and sat on the bench together and ate those and cheese puffs and grapes- a favorite meal for Landon! Then we went to Kohl's and I got Landon the cutest little plaid overalls. We came home and Landon napped while Stan and I planted the flowers and shrubs we bought. Then Landon woke up, we played outside more and then went as a family to our neighbor's house for her birthday. We put Landon to bed after reading books and Stan and I settled in for a movie. How about that as a snapshot into our lives.

Back to Dancing (with Mr. Potato Head)

To all my friends and family- Landon is in much better spirits, as am I. As you can see he is happily dancing with Mr. Potato Head- completely unprovoked might I add. I appreciate all of your well wishes and encouragement. I remember people saying things like, "Where did my sweet little child go?" I think I need to count my blessings that I rarely think that but take comfort in knowing I am not the only one who whining drives crazy! I bet I was a whiner and that is why it drives me so crazy....no comments from you mom! :)

A sweet Landonism- I will ask him how much mommy loves him- he will say, "Moon-back". Melt my heart.

I am heading to bed and am optimistic for a great night's sleep.

Sweet dreams.

Toddlerwise?

I love this little face. BUT

Today was one of those days...

I love being a mom...

Landon tried me today.

I will share...

Woke up this morning whiny. Ate 1/2 pancake, 1 bite orange, 1 bite egg, sips of milk- then "ALL DONE!"

Whined.

Whined.

Had to have some "quite time" in his crib he was so whiny (I had given him Motrin for the potential of 2 year old molar teething pain, he had been offered food and I had played trains with him and let him watch 30 minutes of Nemo).

My neighbor called and invited us outside to play in the snow! Highlight!

Went outside. Landon brought his BIG TRUCK, but wanted to bring his Lightning McQueen and Ferrari and when I would not let him (I didn't want them to get lost), he pitched a fit and ended up in time out.

Landon was distracted outside but obviously still thinking about his McQueen and Ferrari that I did not let him bring outside.

Came in and he actually ate a good lunch and took a decent nap (2 hours). Mommy slept too- boy did I need it.

Woke up coughing, coughing, coughing. Had to get additional breathing treatment today. I am feeling guilty b/c my kid has asthma and maybe his ill attitude has something to do with him not being able to breath as well. We played trains and watched more Nemo as he got his breathing treatment.

Made cookies. My effort to make peace and move on.

Took cookies to our neighbor, Sarah, for her birthday and ended up staying to play with Landon's buddy J.D.

Came home. My wonderful husband had cooked dinner just as I had asked and had it waiting for us. A life saver today.

Landon cried through dinner. Threw chicken, cheese, mandarin oranges in the floor. Had time out in his crib.

Wined.

After bedtime routine and he peed in the potty, he promptly spit his paci in the potty.

Went to bed without paci b/c I refuse to sterilize that one paci and give it to him after it falling in the potty. Gross.

Screamed for "Wahhh" which is what he calls paci.

Mommy went up, rocked him, counted sheep, laid 4 requested covers on him and he is now quiet.

It is time to watch the Bachelor Finale in my bed with hot chocolate, my warm covers, ready to sleep immediately following the silly mindless show.

Has anyone else had a day like this or am I needing to pray for more patience (well, I need to pray for that anyway...).

Maybe tomorrow will bring more fun like this picture shows, which is how I will end this post.

P.S. He just woke up and is crying again.