Grayson has a sweet side

There are times when Grayson can be rough by hitting or pushing. There are other times when he can be quite sweet and gentle. This morning he sat on my lap and cuddled. He is such a busy little boy, so I take all the cuddling I can get.

Grayson is Curious George

Grayson is my Curious George. I call him Chi-chi, which is kind of a monkey name and he has similar qualities to this character. "He is a good little monkey, but always very curious." That is my Grayson. He is quite sneaky and somewhat deviant.

Drew lines

Drew says some pretty funny things and I try to get them written down so that someday I can tell him. The other day he was acting rough and he said this about himself: "I'm kind of rough sometimes." Of course, he said it in a real serious voice, but it made me laugh.

When we were going to bed one night he told me that he liked "my touch." I asked him if that meant when I cuddled with him and he said yes. It was quite sweet. He also told me a few times that he "likes" me when we are saying prayers. So sweet!!!

Drew is learning to read

I have been teaching Drew how to read through the Hooked on Phonics reading series. He is doing very well. He knows the letter sounds and is learning to put 3 letter, short vowel words together. This is quite fun for me, since I really enjoy ono-on-one teaching. He enjoys it, but he really enjoys being able to watch TV afterwards. I reward him with educational shows like: WordWorld, Peep and the Big Wide World, Sesame Street, and Between the Lions. I use these shows as simply another teaching tool.

One of Drew's favorite things is to be read to or told a made-up story. Some of his favorites are: Berenstein Bears, Franklin, and Curious George

Drew and Grayson becoming playmates

I have been looking forward to the day when my boys would play together and it is starting to happen. They enjoy rough housing, baseball, hide and seek, etc. They are, of course, learning how to share, which is a challenge for them and me. Grayson has an especially difficult time, but is starting to understand that he has to take turns. Grayson loves to copy whatever Drew does. Drew likes to Grayson "Dewy", which he made up. Drew is constantly living in the pretend world. He has an extensive imagination and he enjoys making up words. I have caught him talking to himself, which I find quite funny.

Reds Baseball Game

Drew and Quentin went to a Reds Baseball game yesterday. This was Drew's first major league game. He had a good time, but it was quite hot. He is not getting more interested in playing baseball with daddy.

Drew learns about 2 different companies

The other day Drew was asking me about where his dad worked. I told he worked for a company that makes engines for big trucks. Then he asked me what a company was. I told him that is place that makes things and then sells them. He said, "Company is when people come over." I got a good laugh out of it and then explained that there are 2 types of company.