Grayson was just getting out of bed and it was still a little cold for bare feet. He proceeded to sit down and pull off his socks. When I told him to keep them on, he said "Mommy, my feet need some fresh air!" After a quick giggle, I said "Oh, you mean that your feet are hot and sweaty, so you need your socks off?" "Yes, Mommy, they need some fresh air!"
So Grayson had his first visit of the season with Santa at MacArthur Mall last week. The mall was dead as Trevor and Grayson were there before the Thanksgiving weekend! They walked along the top floor, and as Trevor said, Grayson was walking along the glass wall, and as soon as Santa came into his view, he stopped and looked up at Trevor with bright big eyes and let the biggest squeal out. Santa must have almost heard him because Trevor said that Santa looked up and caught Grayson's eyes and waved. This made Grayson giggle and jump with delight!
They walked downstairs, and of course had no line to contend with. Grayson walked right up and sat down and proceeded to have a heart-to-heart with Santa. Trevor just laughed he said to listen in on the conversation. Of course, Grayson had to inform him that we don't have a chimney, but that we would leave a door open for him to come in and leave the presents. Trevor said that Santa was good, and reassured Grayson that chimney or not, locked doors or not, he would get in to be able to leave Grayson all of his goodies. Grayson also informed him that he didn't have a list yet, so Grayson said he would come home and write one and then bring it back later.
What a time Grayson had! And of course because I am the photographer and it was a boys day out, there is no cute photo. Which is actually okay with mommy as Grayson was not dressed in "taking a picture with Santa" attire!!
Another moment for the books...Trevor and I were both out doing errands yeasterday. I was at the bank, when who should walk in, but my 2 men. I didn't see them but I heard Grayson, "Mommy, what are you doing here?!" I finished my transaction and then gave my boys a kiss and began to walk away. Trevor said that he would see my at home, to which Grayson echoed (at the top of his lungs, mind you!) "We'll see you at home, Babe!" I turned around to blow him a kiss just as the laughter errupted from everyone in the bank. I think I might have even blushed! Oh the ways that both of my guys can make me feel special and loved!
So, this week has gone by really fast! My Mom "needed to have Grayson for a week", although we'll be in Lynchburg for Thanksgiving! So he has been there since last Saturday and we'll get him tomorrow afternoon. He has had an absolute blast. He has called us and kept us posted with all the goings-on there. I can't believe how grown-up he sounds as I talk to him over the phone, and actually understands everything he is saying!! On Wed. AM he called just to say "Hi" and to inform me that he was going to lunch with "the girls". He proceeded to say that he and my mom and sisters all had a lunch date at The Olive Garden. They had a great time.
So Trevor and I have enjoyed reconnecting again and getting some of those tasks done that are just so much easier with no interruptions! We have also been going to the Y to workout together all week! It is so nice to be reminded of why we love each other and are glad to still be friends and in love after 13 years. There is just a comfort and an ease and knowing that I can be cheesy, although I'll get the roll of the eyes and the head shake, I am cherished for all the crazy quirks!
A great time of relaxing and fun for all involved! Jayne is ready for being "mommy" full time again!
I love my Uncle Joel!!
Another hilarious silly singing card!
What fun they have in the Cedarwood neighborhood! It was a truly unique experience as we took Grayson out on Halloween night for his first door-to-door trick-or-treat night! He loved everything about it! I loved it because I had talked to him earlier in the day about the whole event and how we knock or ring and then say the magic words and then he would be given candy. Well most of that went out the window. We arrived in the neighborhood to find all of the families out on the street and buckets of candy sitting unattended on doorsteps with notes stating that they were out with the kids and to take a piece or two of candy. If anyone was home, Grayson ended up saying nothing until the candy was in his bucket and then he would chime in with "Happy trick-or-treat day!" I loved the whole experience of reliving the trick-or-treating through him. I loved waiting on the street and watching with pride, and then waving a hello to say thanks.
