Feeding the ducks (or Grant)

This past weekend was beautiful so my parents and I decided to take the little man to feed the ducks at Lake Jacomo as my brother and I had done so many times with my grandparents...a fun new tradition for Grant and Nana & Papa Moss. I thought he might be a little scared of the big birds, but that would turn out to be the understatement of the year! When we got there, a lone goose sat in the water. I thought this might be a good way to ease Grant into the new event of feeding bread to the local wild life. It took all of 5 seconds for Grant to decide this was the worst idea my dad had ever had....he was screaming bloody murder!! No sooner than we had him calmed down did 2 geese come flying in for some dinner and landed about two feet from where we were perched for feeding! Again, not a good time for my little man. Once we let him do some of the feeding, it was all smiles (thats because he was feeding himself the bread!!) He did start laughing and pointing and saying duck after about 15 minutes, so not all was a bad day!! My mom had about 10 birds in before we left....maybe next time there will be more feeding of the ducks and less feeding my son!!!!

Breaking bad habits....

So, I have been off in la la land for a week in a half or so, lots going on! Mike and I have been dealing with Grant turing into the D-E-V-I-L!!! He likes to bite (which apparently is a sign of affection, I would prefer that he return to hugs and kisses) and a couple of people have told me that in order to break this, you bite back. So I tried this wonderful technique, only to have our little "angel" laugh at me!!! Not working. On to habit #2 that we would like to break....hitting. Its become somewhat of a game and its hard to spank or swat him since he can't hit. So we put him in massive bear hugs, hold his hands and tell him soft touch while we move his hands SOFTLY over our cheeks, the back of our hands, whatever....doesn't work. He's a mini Mike in the works. The last of the chaos came yesterday when my daycare provider told me that Grant had shoved his green beans up Maddy's (little girl at daycare) nose....lovely I know. Can't wait for the calls from school!!!! Sorry, no FUN pictures of these times......

Boston Red Sox

I think all of you know that I love the Yankees. Well, so I thought! Mike's aunt and uncle picked up the cutest warm up for Grant and sent it to us last year, when it was too big for Grant. It now fits, unfortunately, its the Red Sox. The Red Sox.....seriously? If it weren't from family that we liked, Grant would never have worn it! Its super cute, and it fits perfect now that he has grown into it! So, thank you Pat and Dick for sending some East Coast love, even if it is navy and red.....look for pinstripes next time!!!! Love you guys!

M.I.A.

Its been a week since I've last posted anything on here......apologies! Grant has been VERY sick with a high fever and a bunch of yuck for about a week, so not a lot of time to play! We have been to the doctor for an ear infection, high fever, random rash and lots of craziness. Hopefully with the spring weather approaching, we can air out the house and rid ourselves of the yuckies!! Not a lot going on here, Mike is starting a new gun league (can you imagine they have such a thing), Grant is pointing and trying to say lots of new words, and I am busy working and softball has started up for the spring/summer season, so I am on the run! Every year I say its my last, but I keep telling Mike, its like my "hunting". I love coaching, I love the girls and its extra time I get to hang out with my brother, lots of inside jokes here and there. Plus I can exhaust myself of all the competitive Moss juices! Hopefully lots of pictures to take in the upcoming weekend, they are calling for high 60's!! Can't wait! Love and miss everyone!

Swingin

Yesterday it was beautiful here. It must have been close to 70 degrees (although it was snowing today)!!! I had a few minutes to take Grant to the park before dark. There were a TON of kids there, but little man is only big enough to swing right now, so we saddled up and had a good time. He loves the feeling of the wind in his face and the kid LOVES to be scared. It makes him laugh, so the combination of swinging with the wind in his face and not really knowing if you have control while swinging was a great time to him. Made me laugh a little too! I can't wait for the weather to be nice all the time so we can get outdoors more often with him. He is so much like his daddy, he loves the outdoors. Comes from the Hollister side, they all love the outdoors!