Poor Dada

Reece loves his daddy and calls for him multiple times during the day. When he hears the garage door opening, he shrieks, 'DA-DA!'. But once D actually opens the door, Reece gives a totally different response.

Reece turns away from the door, runs to me, says 'Up Please' and usually starts crying. If Dada tries to pick him up, hold or hug him, Reece cries louder and reaches for me. It makes me so sad. Plus, I'm usually ready for a break and preparing dinner when he melts down. I don't know what it is...but it makes me sad for D and is a frustrating time of the day for all 3 of us.

I've tried talking to Reece earlier in the afternoon about what we will do when dada gets home, but it doesn't pan out once the moment hits. I am sure it is just a phase, but in the mean time, poor Dada.

Happy Birthday - Twice As Nice

Happy Birthday, Tara. You are gorgeous, fun, warm-hearted, and an incredible friend. You ALWAYS make me laugh and today was no exception. I'm glad we had some time together today to celebrate you. So glad you were born, girlfriend.Happy First Birthday, Alexandria. Thank you so much for allowing us to share it with you and your sweet parents. You are so loved.
What a little cupcake indeed! Reece watched closely as the big kids hit the pinata and then got his turn to whack at it. He hit it several times.And...it was so great to FINALLY meet sweet Saira. Oh my, what a cutie pie!I believe the dollhouse was made by her grandmother. What a special first birthday gift from a grandmother to her granddaughter.

Not often enough

D, Reece and I met Lisa and Olivia at Gloria's on Friday night.
In a word...Y-U-M. Man, we just don't go there often enough.

In one spot

Swimming at Tracy's this afternoon was a real treat. Almost all of my favorite people in one spot. Aubrey was my best subject today...she either loves Ms. Sundee or the camera. We both sure love her.

Be prepared...there's quite a few. Practice makes perfect you know, and I'm trying to improve my skilz. Oh, and I don't want to hear any negative comments about how anyone thinks they look in the pictures. You all are gorgeous in all the ways it matters AND in the ways it doesn't.

Dart

Lunch with Jason this week included Reece's first ride on the Dart train. He seemed pensive, although I think he enjoyed it.

Afternoon at Home

I see moments of defiance coming. He often says no to things that are my idea. Once a few minutes pass and they are his idea, it sounds a lot more appealing somehow. Eating tends to be one of those topics. He sometimes requests to sit in the big chair at the table. He likes to sit in big chairs and couches and beds....Our bed is a favorite. He likes to jump, wrestle, and roll around. Every few minutes he tells us to nap, which entails us laying our heads on the pillow. Then he giggles and we start all over again.I call this my 'Opera Man'. Just before we got down from the bed, he sat up, opened his arms wide and emphatically said 'MAAAWK!' (milk).

Pool hopping

Grandmama, Papa Ben, little Damon and Dylan kept Reece Saturday night while we celebrated Nancy's b day. Ben left his old school mirrored sunglasses at our house, so D gave them a test run on Sunday as we headed to their house.Swam at the old house first, bidding our good-byes to the place where many holidays were spent and many memories were made.(Asked Reece to show us his teeth for the picture above.
I think Grandmama was trying to help him out.) While Damon and Dylan are like fish in the water, Reece hasn't warmed up to it just yet. He much preferred the diving board...figures. That boy does like to jump. He jumps and jumps and laughs in his bed almost every morning before he wants to get out. I think he likes to entertain me. It's a nice way to start the day.Later checked out the new house including the community pool. Looking forward to making some new memories there. Reece did so well considering he went without a nap that hot, busy day. We always love family time.