Monkey Joe's

What do you want to do for your birthday, Scottie?? has been my question for the last couple of weeks... The answer changed regularly but the most requested activity was to go to Monkey Joe's! And what did this Momma do (guilt ridden that it took this long to try and semi-celeberate his birthday)? Took him to play at Monkey Joe's! 

 Scottie, Matthew, Shaun, Grandma, Aunt Kristen and I had a great couple of hours bouncing, chasing, playing in water fountains, and laughing at the fun these two boys had. They did great waiting turns, playing together, running around, and wearing each other out. 

 I can tell you right now we will be frequencing this place a lot this winter! Its contained and a blast for boys who have tons of energy!

Big Brother Love

Scottie loves Shaun. Shaun loves Scottie. Its a beautiful thing!

From the moment Scottie understood he would be a big brother, he was in love with "his" baby. He would kiss my tummy, rub it and say "big brother loves you." He loves him even more now that he can hold him, help him, teach him, kiss him. 

No worries, Shaun will always have his big brother to look out for him.

Nothing does this momma's heart better. 

Scottie Love.

Last night, as I sung to Scottie, he melted my heart... This is what happened.

We usually sing 2 songs, then pray and sing 2 more songs. Since Peter is out of town, I have Shaun with me as I am putting the big boys to bed as he goes to sleep later than them. I sung "Jesus love you" and "I love you so much" to Scottie, then Shaun decided he wanted to be between me and Scottie. Scottie loves this time because we usually cuddle and he gets his fill of "physical touch" love at this time. Then when Shaun came up between us, he still wanted that cuddles. I extended my arm under Shaun and then under Scottie's head and he exclaimed, "MOM, you're AWESOME!" and I said, "Thank you! You're awesome too!" and he was like "NO, Mom! Your the AWESOMEST!" Then I asked why and he said that he was sure I wouldn't be able to hold him but I could. It was amazing to him.
He melts my heart!!!

I love you, Scottie!

Happy 4th birthday Scottie!!

4 years old!!

 

 Saturday was Scott's 4th birthday and although we didn't do a whole lot, Granddaddy and Aunt Christiana came up for a quick visit, Scottie opened presents from Mommy and Daddy and brothers, and Daddy took him out to a special birthday breakfast. Mommy came home with Shaun from his cataract surgery and met them in Winchester after Scottie's breakfast out. That was followed by a session of throw up and then by the afternoon he was fine! Scottie has been looking forward to turning 4 for a long time. It meant he would be able to ride the dirt bike. Daddy took him in the front yard and let him ride it around (while daddy was holding the throttle and running beside him per Mommy's instructions). I learned that you have to let Daddy's be daddy and do some things that mommy's just wouldn't in order to build that bond between Daddy and Son. SO with eyes wide shut I watched as my little boy rode around on the motorcycle, loving every minute and looking forward to when it would be his turn again. We ended up coming inside after that and opening gifts, playing with presents and spending quality time together.

I look forward to this next year with Scottie and seeing how God develops this big boy!  He loves playing LEGOs, any action figure, dressing up as characters (he got Iron Man for his birthday), playing kitchen, play dough, and going on bike rides and playing at the park. He is unique to Scottie, wanting to cuddle and hold his baby brother, but loves his independence in being able to do most things "by myself"!  He loves his friends, wants to be a fireman, policeman and soldier when he grows up and has the most loving big brown eyes and cute smile that will someday get me into trouble. I love you, Scottie!!

Random fun pictures!