Last weekend Eli and I took Gunner to his very first movie! We figured, being that he's only 14 months old, it may be a little soon - but thought we'd give it a shot. Turns out, i'm SO glad we did - he sat on my lap through the whole movie without making a peep. We saw Kung Fu Panda 2. Since this was such a success I purchased the Harkins Summer Movie pass for myself (since Gunner is already free) and we now go every Friday morning. I've tried taking him to the splash pads at the Outlets across the street; however, he so far HATES them! I keep taking him though in hopes that he will eventually enjoy them. ;) Other than that, we'll go to the mall, the zoo, the aquarium at AZ Mills and whatever else I can think of. I absolutely ADORE this time that we get to spend just G and I (but I still miss my hubby when he's not here).
I've taken the summer off of school (aside from a few online courses) so that the majority of my time can be devoted to Gunner. We are currently working on switching him to table food and it's been a little slow... he loves fries, chicken nuggets and grilled cheese sandwiches.. you know, the unhealthy stuff! But I did find this great free website and blog called "weelicious" that has TONS of recipes for baby food and toddler food that's apparently a big hit with kids, so i'm going to give it a shot! Wish me luck :)
Gunner had his FIRST dentist appointment yesterday. He has 8 teeth so we figured it was time to take him. Plus, it's important to me that he start going so young in hopes that he won't be so scared of the dentist as well as develop healthy dental habits! The dentist said his teeth are PERFECT and that we're doing a great job already brushing them 2 times a day. We bought him a Sesame Street toothbrush and some berry flavored non-flouride toothpaste and he LOVES teeth brushing time. In the mornings he watches me brush my teeth in awe and then knows it's his turn.
G is a WALKING man. He finally discovered that his monkey crawl was getting more and more difficult the longer his legs got - so he walks aimlessly around the house all day long. :)
KC is scooting, and it's SO cute. She's a little wiggle worm. KC and G are great playmates together, even though Gunner is always trying to steal her toys!
Jason is still going to school and working as a nurse at Banner. Lexie is currently in a weight loss competition at her gym as is doing AMAZING! She's well on her way to being the next Jillian Michaels. ;)
All our parents are doing really well - but we would appreciate some prayer requests...
My mom, Cheryl, recently had surgery so pray for a quick/painless recovery from that. She also recently discovered she fractured her knee and it's definitely painful so pray for her recovery from that as well.
My mother-in-law, Kathy's dad has been staying with her indefinitely. Add on top of that that she watches Gunner for me when Eli's out of town and i'm working, and she'll occasionally have KC as well - i'm sure that it's been exhausting. So pray for her to have strength and peace during this time.
Eli is actually on his way home as we speak so I need to go get some laundry done and start dinner. Tonight i'm making meat balls so that I can hide veggies in them and get Gunner to eat them.. (MUA HAHAHAHA) I promise to write again much much sooner this time.. and in the mean time, enjoy the updated pics below!
All our love,
The Grimmetts
