Geez, Louise...it's Wednesday already!

All smiles with Grandpa and Grandma!

Taking a wild ride on Grandpa's shoulders!  I think they were being fighter jets here...  :)

Happily helping Grandpa open his gift!

Hi everyone!  Hope your week has been a good one so far!  I can't believe it's almost over...sorry for my lack of posts!  We've been busy since the weekend!

To start off, I have to wish my father-in-law a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY today!!  We hope it was a great one for you, Papa S.!!

Speaking of in-laws, we had a wonderful visit with Grandma and Grandpa this past weekend, as you can see in the pictures!  They came on Saturday to have a fun-filled day with our Bear Cub...while Mama and Daddy got to go on a full date DAY!!  It was SOOOOO nice!  We went to Epcot, had a real "sit down" kind of meal, and thoroughly enjoyed our peaceful afternoon together.  It was so nice to have that much time alone.  

Meanwhile, on the other side of town, Bear Cub was loving life with his grandparents!  As soon as they walked in the door, he said something to the effect of, "Mommy and Daddy leave now!"  That goes to tell you that there are no more tears when we leave him!  They had an afternoon adventure at the ever-great "Outdoor World (Bass Pro Outlet)," lunch at McDonald's, and a trip to the park!  Phew!  You can bet that BC slept great that night.  Grandma and Grandpa spent the night with us, which was great too, giving us a chance to visit once BC was in bed.  Thank you again for coming over to stay (and play!) with us all!  We appreciate it! 

This week has also been busy.  On Monday, we had our usual story time at the library and I have to say...Bear Cub was FANTASTIC!!  We've had a couple of "rough" weeks at the library - with him being squirmy, all over the place, and just not ready to sit there and listen.  But Monday was a dream!  I told him to choose on animal on the rug to sit on (it's a farm scene rug) and only had to remind him twice to sit still.  He listened, participated, helped the "teacher" clean up...he was amazing.  I was VERY proud!  It was a good day.  

Also on Monday, he started his new gymnastics class.  He got right into it and really did great!  Again, I told him it was time to listen to his teacher, and he really tried hard to copy her movements, paying attention along the way.  We had a lot of fun!  Also proud to say that he could go up and down an inclined balance beam, all on his own!  I think this was the right class for him....

Tuesday we went to the gym where I got back into the pool to swim laps.  I usually get back into this come Spring and Summer, so it was about time.  It felt great to be back in the pool!  And...I had a new swimsuit on, so you can't beat that good feeling too!  Bear Cub continues to do really well in the playroom there...no more tears or anxiety when I leave him.  He always asks for, "One more tiss and hug!" before I leave, which of course, I happily oblige.  He's a little kisser these days and I love it!  

Tomorrow we're off to the park with some friends in the morning and then on to Magic Kingdom with another teacher friend and her son on Friday.  What a busy week it's been for us!  I'm a stay at home mom, but during most weeks, we're barely ever at home!  Sheesh!  :)  

I'll try to update again with more pictures soon ... thinking about taking BC for a hair cut this week, so I'll try to get that on camera.  He's already told me he's ready for the lollipop(s) that come along with the hair cut! The wonders of bribery, right!?!?  :)