Grandma and Grandpa's Day

Since I was working more this summer Creighton and Macey Jo had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with their Wilde grandparents. They spent 3-4 days there every week while I worked. They loved every minute. 

Creighton began calling it "Grandma and Grandpa's Day" and looked forward to it every evening. Most of the time we could get him to go to sleep by saying, "When you wake up it will be Grandma and Grandpa's Day!" He would rush into his room and pull the covers over himself so it would quickly be morning. And he wasn't grumpy to be woken up early in the morning when he knew he would soon be with his grandpa. 

Grandma and Grandpa's house is a lot of fun.

He loves to play in their dirt! They even bought him a special dirt toy. It is especially fun when you add water and it turns to mud! This little guy is so happy to play outside in the dirt with a shovel and bucket. Outside is also a trampoline! There are also cartoons there (like Jake and the Neverland Pirates and Doc McStuffins). And of course the treats... But the greatest part really is his grandpa. They are great buddies. Sometimes at home Creighton will say, "I miss my grandpa." And that is right after walking in the door to our own home after he has been there all day! I am glad they have a great relationship. 

Grandma and Grandpa were also a HUGE help in potty training Creighton. They bought him his own toilet seat (Cars) and were very dilligent in taking him to use the toilet frequently. Grandma also bought him a book (Creighton calls it the "poop book") to help him want to go poo poo in the potty. I think it really helped!

He is so lucky to have a wonderful Grandma and Grandpa here in Pocatello and we as a family are so blessed that they are willing to watch Creighton and Macey Jo while I work.

Just like Grandpa has a special place in his heart for Macey Jo, so she does for him! When he walks past Macey Jo she reaches her arms up at him and he will always pick her up! He just can't resist those beautiful blue eyes. And if he is nearby she will stare at him and try to get his attention.

Grandpa has also been watching another little girl recently, Ali, and Macey Jo doesn't like to share her grandpa very much. She does like Miss Ali, they are only a few weeks apart, and Ali has given Macey the courage to start crawling. However, Macey Jo will be glad when soon Ali is gone and she is the only girl grandpa gives his attention to.

Now that mommy is back to a 2 day a week work schedule Creighton has expressed his displeasure of only having "Grandma and Grandpa's Day" only twice a week. He asks, "Is tomorrow Grandma and Grandpa's Day?" I say, "No! You get to stay home with me and we can play together all day! Doesn't that sound like fun?" Creighton then replies, "No. Can I pack my lunchbox for Grandma and Grandpa's Day?"

But oh, how nice it is to know that my children are loved by so many than just me!

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