Talk Around the House

We are nearing the end of Lucy's first month and things are beginning to fall into a bit of routine. For me, the hardest part of going from one to two children has been having to split my time. I miss being able to devote all my attention to Grant, but in the past couple of days, I've been able to juggle things better and spend more time with him. I want to remember some bits of pieces of his world right now:

1. He asked me the other day, "Why are you covered in polka dots?" It took me a second to realize he was referring to all my freckles. Good question - one I often wondered when growing up!

2. He keeps coming up with new names for Lucy. On the way to school yesterday he said, "I want to give our baby a new name. Let's call her Tinkerbell."

3. He is very passionate about making art. He likes to color, paint, cut, and glue things. While tucking him in last night I discovered he had 2 of his creations in bed with him. I asked him why and he replied indignantly, "Because I want to look at my art in the middle of the night!"

4. While playing outside he thought it would be fun to aim his bike at me and run into me. Needless to say, my heel did not think this was a fun game and I scolded him harshly. I knew the day was coming when words like this would come out of his mouth, but I won't lie - it was hard to hear. After he ran off crying, he came back and told me, "we aren't best friends anymore mommy." Ouch.

5. He insisted on showing me something "really awesome" the other day. Before I knew it, he climbed on his bike and did this number. Because I was actually a bit impressed with his acrobatics, I took a picture with my iphone before counseling him on the dangers of such a pose.

6. People keep asking how Grant is adjusting to being a big brother. Overall he has been so sweet and kind to Lucy. He likes to hold her, he gives her lots of hugs and kisses, he likes to comment on her clothes. He wanted to buy her a flower at Walgreens a couple of weeks ago and I constantly find her with the flower next to her. This is how I found her the other morning - with some of his art and the flower placed beside her:

(and yes, that's where Lucy ends up every morning around 5am - right between Brad and I. The little miss has a penchant for waking up then and nothing satisfies her except snuggling up right next to me...)

The sweet side of having 2 is getting to enjoy both phases - I get to cuddle a small little newborn girl and experience the often times funny and fascinating world through the eyes and words of a 3-year old boy.

Perfect Timing

I realized on Friday that I timed Grant's first visit to the dentist perfectly (its scheduled for a few weeks from now) because October is a month full of candy (Bosqueville and Baylor homecoming parades, Fall Festival at church, and trick or treating)!!

The Bosqueville homecoming parade was on Friday and all children who like candy should attend because each child ends up collecting a MASSIVE amount. This year the Bowlin's were staying with us for the weekend so they got to participate in the festivities as well. I don't even think the kids saw the floats because they were too busy filling their bags.

I love this parade - it's the true feeling of a small community. I love that we just have to walk out of our house and into our front yard to have a spot to see it. Each grade, Pre-K through 12 has a float and I love that we know so many of the kids on each one from our years at church here.

The band was a little loud - it even woke up Lucy, which is a feat!

Lucy's first parade and first real outing!

Half the fun is going through your loot afterwards. Little did they know that Stephanie and I plan on recycling this candy by donating it to the church's festival...

What to do with all your post-parade energy? Play in the water. I have no idea what this game entailed, but Grant looked like he was trying to swim in the mud.

Really??

Lucy received her first piece of mail - her hospital bill :) The hospital sent the "pre-bill". It shows the itemized amount for all of your expenses before insurance is applied. Lucy's room and board? $369.00 Mind you we were released precisely 24.5 hours after Lucy was born. Mind you I was Lucy's board. Mind you we shared a room the entire time. So, if you are wondering how much it takes to rent a basic, run-of-the-mill rolling cart at the hospital, it's basically $369 a day. Thanks but I'd rather stay in a suite at the Westin or the Hyatt and pocket the change!