A LITTLE SPROUT

I can't even believe that Grayson is only one month away from being one!!! This year has gone by so fast. I am really excited about the birthday party we are planning for him on April 18th, but I am not excited about the fact that my little guy is about to be walking, talking, and entering the toddler stages. Although with two more on the way, I guess I should be thankful that he is going to be doing some of those things soon. I don't have the arms to carry three babies.

I do realize that I have not officially announced it on Grayson's Website, but I am confident that I have be in touch with most everyone who reads these posts with our news. Yes, Grayson is going to be a big brother at the end of August to two new babies. He gets to be a double big brother. He doesn't at all realize what all of this means yet, so August may just bring a rude awakening for him. I think he is going to make a great big brother.

As usual things in the world of Grayson are changing every day. He has developed a new affection for Barney. We don't watch a lot of tv with him during the day. One because we don't want him to be a tv junkie and also because he has never really shown any interest. In the afternoons when he is home with me, we turn on Sprout after lunch for some background noise until Grayson goes down for his afternoon nap. He never watches it. It is always just kind of there. Well, last week out of nowhere he became completely captivated with Barney and Friends. Now every time Barney is on the tv he watches intently. I guess he likes the big purple dinosaur. Oh what fun for us parents!!!

Grayson is also getting around really well these days, even with the cast. He pulls up and creeps along the furniture just as he did pre-cast. He gets into everything, but fortunately he responds well to "no-no" and hasn't gotten into too much trouble. He has more funny expressions than ever. He has a curious, confused, happy, mad, silly, flirty, and a need a hug look. They are all adorable. He likes to dance and is getting pretty good at it. Wonder which parent he gets that from? He has also started to play well alongside other kids. Rin came over to play over the weekend and, according to her mommy and daddy, she and Grayson had a blast. He gets to see Peyton a lot and really enjoyed playing at his house this past weekend. Grayson even seems to enjoy baby school (daycare) these days. His favorite thing is the mini ball pit. He is the only kid in the class that can get in and out of the ball pit independently. He is the oldest. Grayson gets in the ball pit every day to throw the balls out one by one, which makes a huge mess. We told the teacher that we were fine with her not letting him do that, but she says it is fine since he likes it so much. So, that is what he does every day that he is there. It is a sight to see. All the other babies crawl over and wait for him to start throwing out the balls like he is passing out the most prized toy in the whole center. Looks like we have a Mr. Popularity on our hands.