Yes, We Are Still Here

Sorry for the absence. I have been slacking this week. Drew is still up to the same tricks, with some new ones too. His vocabulary is just astounding us. He trys to repeat just about anything we say and he is starting to figure out his colors and numbers (blue, one and two). Its a start.

This week we tried to get most of the outdoor activites done early so that by the time the heat hit at the end of the week we could spend some time indoors in the a/c. We went bluberry picking at the local farm and Drew had so much fun. He got the hang pretty quickly because we have a few blueberry bushes in our yard that he likes to pick from. He ate almost every berry he picked. I felt a little guilty when I walked in to pay and he had a purple stained face.

We have been going to the playground every day and Drew is getting much more independent - going down the slides by himself and making buddies (getting shoved around a little too). He now asks to go to the playground (pay-da). Of course his wish is my command whenever he brings it up - spoiled boy!

He has become obsessed with airplanes (aah-de) and runs to the window whenever he hears one. If we are outside he points, jumps up and down and says "aah-de...go go!

Along with all of the smart, cute things he is doing...the awareness of his likes and dislikes are leading to the occasional meltdown or tantrum. I have decided that toy stores are off limits when he is with us. He had a severe meltdown leaving the bookstore because he had to leave behind the beloved wooden train set that they have. It was by far the worst meltdown ever! I got lots of the "what are you doing to your child?" looks on the way out.

Here are some random shots from the week:

I think this is Drew's version of a wink. He gets such a cute little grin on his face when doing this.

"Have an O, Daddy"

In an effort to reduce me having to tote around my big bag wherever we go, I got Drew this backpack. It is perfect for a drink, snack and my car keys when we hit the playground. The only problem is that i am usually the one with it strapped to my back. But when he does wear it, it is just too cute!
On Friday we had the first phase of our driveway paving done. They showed up at 6:45 with 4 trucks, an excavator, bobcat and a steamroller. It was so loud, but Drew slept until 7:40 - the latest in a very long time. I just don't get it, he will sleep through that, but if we creak on the stairs he jumps right up. When he did finally wake up, he spent most of the morning in the window or front door watching the action. Big Trucks = Big Smiles!

This is Drew's "I know I am not supposed to be doing this" face.