Grant Update!

Grant is just growing up before my very eyes. Perhaps it's the fact that he is the second kid, or perhaps I am getting older and starting to understand how quickly all of this passes you by, but I just can't keep up with how fast he is growing up on me. It's bittersweet. He is my baby. At the same time that I am letting him test out his boundaries and encouraging his growth, there is a voice inside my head yelling, "Stop growing up!!!"

He is talking. A lot. I can no longer list all the words he knows or thoughts that he can now put together. Some of his favorites are, "No!", "I want that!", "Peez", "Eat!", "Mine!", and "All done!" I use the explanation point because he is very often yelling these at me. He is a yeller. I suppose it was unavoidable at the end of the day, since I am a bit of a yeller myself. But the kid has spunk and knows exactly what he wants, and knows how to get someone's attention!

He completely idolizes Aid and wants to do everything his big brother does. They get along for the most part. Every so often, Aid has to remind Grant that he is the big brother; but Grant is not so easily pushed around. He can also put Aid right back into his place.

And oh he is a charmer. He has this smile...he crinkles up his eyes and nose and it lights up his entire face. He also knows how to play coy with the ladies and is in love with our next door neighbor. He has this shy little smile where he puts his chin down and looks up at you. It's very effective and you are a puddle on the floor.

Grant also reminds me of my brother. Or at least of stories I have heard about my brother when he was little. He is very quick and smart and learns things quickly. He watches you and then repeats it. And he LOVES any type of gadget. The stereo, the tv, the microwave, the computer, the car....anything that has buttons he is fascinated with. I asked him to go turn off the tv today...and he did.

I love this kid. (well, ok, I adore both of them). He is opinionated, strong, independent, and adventurous. He's our little beast.