Another uncomplicated blog post

Trey has been so much fun the past few weeks. He's been in such a great mood and makes us laugh all the time!  Here he is giving Big Bird and Cookie Monster kisses.  Ardis, my former secretary at Nellie Muir who is like a fabulous mother to me, gave us a whole bunch of toys.  Amazingly, she had several Sesame Street figures from her kids (this means over 30 years ago) that Trey LOVES.

Randy and I have been marveling over the past few weeks how Trey is such a little boy.  He is using more and more words every week, learning new things constantly, and just acts like a boy.  On one hand I can't wait for him to talk more and more, and on the other that is just a sign that he is no longer my baby.

Trey riding his trike at the park

Nothing says little boy more to me than this. 

The family headed home from the park

Julie had to start taking Grady to daycare this week and the transition has been tough.  It reminds me a lot of how I felt a year ago when Trey started daycare and how hard that was.  It also makes me realize how far I've come as a working mama.  I think that being a full time working mother will always be difficult; however, I'm lucky in that I have a teacher's schedule and still get the breaks and summer with Trey.  I do feel that the drop off at daycare has gotten easier and I know how much Trey likes it there.  The last two days he has been playing outside when I've arrived and has actually cried when I picked him up to take him home.  This is supposed to be a good thing, right?

I was drinking wine and catching up with a friend last night and she said something about life being complicated now that we are grown-ups.  I don't think it's complicated as much as not very fun.  And by not very fun I don't mean that there aren't fun moments, especially with a 20 month old in the house, but it sure is different than the old days where you had a new story to tell every week.  I know there are times when life is complicated, and right now I'm lucky in that life is pretty much the same old shit every day.  I told her the main thing that changes for me is my meal plan.  Sad, but true.  I suppose I should be grateful right now that things are calm because I know there will be days when it is really stressful.

I have been trying to do things that are just for me and not centered around Trey, our home, and my job.  I had the opportunity to go to a Walla Walla wine event with Bianca, a friend from college, last Monday and it was super fun.  Walla Walla wines are so delish, and I can't wait to go back for more tasting with Julie and Tim some time in the next year.

 

Me and Bianca feeling a little blurry

What follows are just some random pictures over the past two weeks.  We have been having a lot of fun with our happy boy and I feel so lucky to have such a sweet son...

You know how when you start dating someone and you end up dressing the same by accident?
Lately the same thing has been happening with Randy and Trey and it is pretty hilarious.
Also, notice Trey standing in Randy's shoes...one of his favorite things to do.

Last weekend Trey and I went down to the Pearl to meet Sam and her son for coffee.
Trey and I walked around one of the city parks while we were waiting and this picture is from that day.

Sunday we tried to go hiking with Kris and John, but Trey fell asleep on the way.
Randy ended up going hiking with them while I sat in the car and read my book.
I look forward to the day when naps don't rule our life.

Wednesday night Adam and his girls came over for dinner and I had Trey in his high chair while I was getting food ready.  Adam said to me under his breath, "Blue face.  Blue face."  I kept swiping at my face thinking I had something on my cheek.  Nope.  This is what an unsupervised child looks like.

Here is Trey and one of his favorite people, the daughter of our daycare provider.  They LOVE each other.  It is so sweet to see them together, and if you have 30 seconds watch the video below.

Trey and evidence of his early kisses

Today we had a great day as a family.  Breakfast at the table (hard to eat together with our schedules), a trip to the park, a trip to the reptile store, some errands while Trey napped in the car, and then happy hour with Adam and Jenny and their girls.  It was finished off with a great Skype session with Grandma and Grandpa Clark and Trey showing his true personality to them.

Trey and a very large snake 

Looking at some friendlier looking tortoises 

Playing at Hopworks

Tomorrow we get a visit from Grandpa Gerts and Sanny.   Hopefully, we will also get to see Julie and Grady.  Two more weeks until spring break, and we have some fun things planned.  Can't wait!