15 Months

Just a quick update on Griffin, who turned 15 months yesterday. We haven't been to his pediatrician for his 15-month appointment (that is in a week or so) so I'm not sure as to his weight and height, but in my opinion he's pretty darn tall and has thinned out quite a bit (not that he ever was a chunk). He is talking up a storm, I can't even remember all of the words he's saying now...but it's so cute to ask him what a monkey says ("ooo ooo ooo"), then what a lion says ("roooaaaaaaa"), then what a snake says ("ssss sss"). He got a new dinosaur book yesterday from Grandma Kris (mommy and Grandma Kris spoiled him a bit yesterday) and this morning he picked it up and ROARED at the dinosaur. His sharpness never ceases to amaze me. He constantly asks, "What's that?" and then repeats what we say (he gets fairly close most of the time). There's rarely a quiet moment in our house, and if there is and I run to check on him, I find him sitting by his books just perusing them slowly. Textures and flaps are his favorites.

Griff continues to love, love, love his "nigh nigh" and will take two naps a day (two good naps a day) if given the opportunity. He's having some separation anxiety now at night (around 2:30 am - 3:00 am like clockwork) and needs to make sure that mommy/daddy is still there. And, admittedly, sometimes he does come sleep with us around that time. I know, I know, not a good habit to start, but let's be honest, sometimes it's just easier! And it's not a bad thing to wake up to an adorable little boy cuddling next to you (and often he uses Tucker as a pillow, which is also pretty darn cute).

He's just as astonished as we are that the balloons from his birthday party THREE months ago still are flying high with helium.

Tea

Not that I (or anyone I know, for that matter) needs any more temptation, but I recently came across this site that sells baby and kiddo clothes: tea collection. I'm really liking their stuff. They've got baby stuff (maybe for my neice and nephew that are due on the same day by different sisters this October) and big kid stuff (for Griff!).

Just had to share so I'm not the only mom tempted!

Holiday Weekend Part III

Today we headed up to the Ladds to watch the CL parade on Dole...the weather held out all day (was supposed to storm off and on), and though Griff enjoyed seeing and hearing the parade, I honestly think he enjoyed his nap after much better! :) After his rock-star nap, we went up to the Club with the Atkinsons for some dinner, a quick dip, and the fireworks. And they just couldn't take one day off from gambling: there were bets on the exact time the fireworks would start...Ben had 9:24...they began at 9:22. Good effort, Daddy!

All in all, dinner was good as usual, the dip was short, and the fireworks were great (albeit BUGGY). We got home, took the world's quickest bath to wash off the icky bug spray, then Griff went to bed. And Ben then headed down to Bloomington. Again. There is an end in sight, however: next week! Whew.

Watching the parade from the best seat in the house

Brian had some tattoos left over from the games on the 4th...and thought Griff's guns (and I am not kidding you, Griff DOES have guns, you can actually see the definition in his arms, it's a bit scary) would be the perfect spot for this rockin' tattoo. He was eating shirtless, after all. And he was sportin' hummus in his hair and he was eating a strawberry whole, apple-style (this time I managed to get the stem off first).

All class, all the time when the Puccis are around!

Doing the bear walk. Pretty ready for the REAL walk, Griff....



We took a relaxing walk on the course after dinner/before fireworks, and saw a deer.

Trying our best to fight off bugs..and Griffin's extreme sleepiness (despite his lengthy naps today). We had minor success with both: I'm a little itchy right now, and Griff made it about halfway through before he dozed off on mommy...only to be awakened by the big booms of the finale.

Holiday Weekend Part II

We did some swimming at the Gladsons, and the guys played some pool bball

The girls had a LOT of glowy-items going on, and here is Ben twirling some of them (you can see his glow necklace in the background)

Some of the fireworks the guys set off...pretty impressive

Holiday Weekend Part I

We had an awesome first part of the holiday weekend...I was off on Friday, and Ben was able to leave Bloomington around 12:00, so Griff and I headed to the pool and Ben met up with us when he got home. Friday night Ms. Ashley came over to watch Griffin [sleep], and we headed to the Lakeside Festival with friends. It was very crowded! Saturday we did the pool again and got some projects done around the house and cooked food for Sunday. On the 4th we headed to the Club in the morning, while Ben golfed,and then he met up with us after. The Club had a lot going on for the holiday: a carnival, a bounce house, pool games, contests and TONS of people! We enjoyed the water, the sights, and some lunch and then headed over to Gladsons' for the evening where we had some awesome food, Griff got spoiled by the girls, and we were able to watch a ton of fireworks AND set some off (all appendages remain in tact, thank goodness). Pics of the light show will be in a separate post. :)

Griff took a nap at the pool on Friday, bootie-up, in his stroller in the shade.

Griff hasn't been in the best mood lately, unless he is distracted. His molars are still not completely through, and are really hurting him big-time. We are up at night quite a bit still...and when we got in the car to head to the pool on Sunday Griff wasn't entirely happy...until Claire got in the car, and he was all smiles and started showing off and laughing. He adores her.

Naked and hanging with the ladies...

Loving Bunker...a doggie just his size

Pardon my pool hair

G & Claire

Happy 4th!!!

From the cutest little firecracker I know!

Proof

My mother always plays 20 questions with me about whether or not I am watering my outdoor plants, some of which we planted just this Mother's Day. Here you go, Mom: proof that this stuff isn't dead and rotting.

My hydrangeas (blooming!)

Mouse-ear hostas (blooming!)



Driveway pot/flowers

window box impatiens