What We Did Today

Today we threw a baby shower for Grant's new cousin Lindsay. She is almost 4 weeks old! She arrived a little early so we had to postpone the shower. Can you believe that just 6 months ago he was about that size? I can't! We had a good day and we enjoyed welcoming baby Lindsay to the family. She is such a sweet baby girl!

During the shower the men went to the lawn mower repair shop and Home Depot. Stephen decided to get himself a new lawnmower. (Our other one gave us a lot of trouble!) I didn't take his picture, but he did cut the front yard. I thought our old mower was fast, but this one seems even faster. We now have a 44" deck. I can't wait to try it out myself. Up until last year (because I was pregnant), I was the main mower in the family. I was never allowed to cut the grass as a kid. I really enjoy mowing. It was always easier for me to get the grass cut on my days off so that Stephen and I could do other things on the weekend. Now, however, I have Grant at home and I don't think he could watch himself for a few hours while I cut the grass. Oh well! I plan on trying the mower out soon. Our next big purchase needs to be a finishing mower attachment for the tractor! The bush hog just doesn't cut the grass that well. Maybe next year.

Stubborn Streak

As Grant grows and learns new things so does his strong will. I was at the doctor's office this week and they had a "First Year Milestones" chart on the back of the door. I was reading it to pass the time. When I got to the "8th month" section it read: Baby may begin to show signs of stubbornness. I had to laugh to myself. Begin to show signs!!!??? Grant was born stubborn! The above picture is what he does when he has had enough to eat. This is nothing. He fusses himself to sleep every night. He also has become very clingy. He wants me to hold him constantly!!!! Today I had to leave him in the living room with his toys while I brought the groceries inside. He threw himself into a full out rage. He turned beet red, screamed at the top of his lungs and flailed around. I finished bringing the groceries in and put away the cold items. I went back into the living room and picked my distraught baby up. He immediately turned off the waterworks and began laughing at Hunter? I thought this happened around the terrible two's!....begins to show signs of stubbornness?

Hunter: the Comedian

Grant kept playing with Hunter's tail last night. It was quite funny. He laughs so hard at his furry big brother. If we only knew what he was thinking!!!

Swing!

A whole week has gone by and I have not posted anything on my blog. I know I promised more pictures, and it was my intention to take more pictures, but I didn't. Sorry! However, today Stephen hung Grant's swing in the backyard. He loves to be outside and now he can play outside. His Granny bought him a swimming pool, which I know he'll love, but it hasn't been warm enough to swim yet. Grant really seems to enjoy swinging. (One of his Mama's favorite things to do!)

PS-I am sorry for the ugly Gator hat. Stephen bought it for him!

Longing for Vacation!

Here is a picture from our vacation to Blue Mountain Beach last June. As the weather is getting warmer I am getting excited about the Wakefield Family Vacation. It is becoming a tradition that I hope we continue as the kids get older. We enjoy hanging out with Melissa and Chris and Brian and Liz. I can't wait for the kids to play in the water. (I hope the green seaweed doesn't return this year!) We are so excited we have already gone overboard buying Grant sand toys, swimmies, and even an inflatable toddler pool to put under Papa's tent! I hope to get a lot of good pictures this year of everybody. We want to do family pictures again too. If anybody has suggestions of what we should wear let me know. We want to keep it "beachy"!

6 Month Check-up

Grant in his Easter outfit

Today Grant went for his six month check up. He weighs 20.6 lbs and is 28 1/8" long. He has only gained 6 oz. this month, but he has grown almost 2 inches in length! He is still in the 95th percentile for weight and height. He beginning to roll around to get to his toys. He hasn't attempted to crawl yet. Stephen and I still think he might skip this step and go straight to walking because he still prefers to stand----a lot! He seems to be suffering from seasonal allergies. (Like his mama!) I feel so bad for the little guy. It doesn't seem to slow him down any. His Pediatrician told me that they usually don't treat seasonal allergies with medication. I thought that was a little weird. I have had to take allergy medicine for as long as I can remember. The weather is so nice right now and I would like to let him play outside, but I guess I need to keep him away from the pollen. Our yard is filled with flowering azaleas, camillas, and dogwood trees.

Anyway, he is a healthy baby boy! I will hopefully have some more pictures for your viewing pleasure this weekend.

He's Brainwashing our Baby!

Stephen has decided that Grant has too many Auburn clothes and not enough Gator outfits. In total rebellion against me he made Grant wear his ratty old Florida hat! I am sorry Grant!!!!!

Grant's Latest Milestones

Grant has made two accomplishments this week. He can give himself his bottle! This somewhat makes me sad because he is slowly gaining his independence from me! Luckily, he still wants his mama to do it when he is tired! (I will gladly do it too!)

Grant also wants to stand....all of the time! Grant has even had a few bottles standing up because he throws a fit when he is sitting down. He will stand here at his walker for a long time playing. I don't know if he is going to crawl or just take off walking one day!

The Piano Man

Do we have a future musician on our hands?

Finally, an Update!

Grant is a happy boy on his rocking airplane!
Grant has begun teething. Well, at least we think he has. We haven't seen any teeth yet, but if the inconsolable irritability, constant chewing, lack of eating, etc. are any indication, then hopefull,y for everybody's sake, these teeth arrive soon!!!

Grant went to his first Scottish games a a couple weekends ago. Here is his picture in front of Clan Grant's (his name's sake) booth. His is accompanied by his Mimi, Aunt Vicki, Granny Peggy and Old Papa (his fellow clan members). I was there behind the camera. Sorry the picture is so far away, but we were trying to get the sign in the shot.