Braden had quite a week/weekend! Gran came down on Wednesday evening and arrived just before bedtime. So, naturally, Braden had to entertain her for about an hour before going to bed.
On Thursday, he continued to entertain Gran and Roxy.
On Friday, Gran joined us at school for our annual Auction. Our auction had a rodeo theme this year. Braden quickly learned how to shoot a water gun! Beware students - he's got great aim! After dousing several students, Mommy, and Gran, he ran out into the Shoot-Out Corral where students were spraying silly string. Gran kept him on the edge of the action and then took him on a walk to check out all the cars. Along the way, he spotted Mommy's car. He stopped in front of it, pointed, and said, "Mama's car." He then continued walking until he came to Gran's care where he stopped, pointed, and said, "Gran's car." His FIRST sentences! He played until about 9:15pm. Then, he zonked-out - until we got home...
Saturday, he took an early nap and we went to check out a water garden/nursery while Daddy was at work. He had a blast running around and playing with all of the disappearing water features! When we got home, Mommy and Daddy went to The Arms Room while Gran and Braden played at home. After bath time, he insisted Gran join him in the ball pit and told her, "Get in." He played until about 9:30pm...
Sunday, he stayed up all morning playing with Gran and Roxy while Daddy went to Spaceland and Mommy took a very needed nap. Gran informed me that while I was napping, they went out and played in the yard and took Roxy for a walk. During the walk, Braden told Roxy, "Good girl." We got ready for the day, went to the grocery store, then got Gran loaded up and ready to go. After checking with Daddy, we also got Braden loaded up and ready to go home with Gran. Braden gets to camp-out at Gran's for a week! They left just before 3pm to head up. Of course, I cried... I think this will be hardest on me. Braden is great at adapting! I struggle when I'm away from him... I'll just have to remind myself that I will join him on Friday night.
So, 4 sentences in 3 days. I'm sure he'll do much more for Gran while he's away on vacation. (Isn't that always how it is?)