He's growing up so fast!

My son is now about 15 months old, and overnight it seems like he get's it.

Two days ago, my mom was talking to Gregory about his bath tub experience and she said the whole story to him, and then said, "Tell me Gregory!"  After an exaggerated deep breath, he said to her, "It's true." 

Tonight, I said to Gregory, "Would you like a smoothie?" 
"Mooie?"
"Yes, a smoothie.  You'll have to sit here in the high chair while I make it."
After two-three minutes he asked, "Is it all done yet?" (It sounded like that too.)

He's so helpful too.  Tonight he helped me put away his toys, his cheerios when he spilled them, and also helped me pick up all the hangers.  :) 

When it was time to put pajamas on, I said, "Gregory, it's time to put on your pajamas." and he came running.  When I was done, he gave me a hug and said, "all done." 
Then I say, "Gregory, it's time to brush your teeth."  And he runs to the bathroom, and knocks on the door.

I'm trying to remember to treasure every moment, because it goes so fast, and soon he'll be grown up. 

Can I comb your hair, Mom?

I was playing with my son last night in his room.  We were on the floor and in usual boy fashion he was banging, pounding, and playing.  Abruptly, he ran from the room, and returned holding a comb. 
"Dis?"  he said to me.
I said, "It's a comb." 
He walked up closely to me, and began combing my hair.  I melted into a puddle.  He combed my hair for several moments and ran out of the room, returning again with a brush.
"Dis?"  he asked.
"It's a brush."  I said.  He starts the same process of brushing my hair.  Then he alternated, some with the comb, some with the brush.  So terribly sweet.

Boys, Kitchens, Cannolis & Coupons

So "The Purpose of Boys" is insightful.  It basically describes how in our culture we need to make sure that we institute multiple structures for our boys to be successful.  Boys need rites of passage-- we don't have enough.  Boys need strong discipline and guidance.  Boys need to have many mentors who can reinforce value systems.  Good read.  Worth the time.   Still working on the second half.  I'll be enrolling my son in Brazilian Ju Jit Su and also I'm thinking cub scouts-- and I'm magically going to turn my wonderful husband into a great scout leader! :)  (Not sure how yet, but maybe he'll just do it! )

Kitchens--  Okay!  SO before I challenged myself to keep my kitchen clean, I should have done the math!  30 days of a clean kitchen means the kitchen has to be cleaned 90 times!!!!!!!!  That's ridiculous!  Where can I sign up for the Jetsons robot?  What was her name again?

I've been to Publix 3 times and each time I've been able to completely avoid the bakery-- which holds the precious cannolis.  So far, so good.  At least I'm experiencing "easy" success with this one!  :) 

And now to my coupon total for the day:  I spent $86 dollars at Publix saved $119!  Horray!  I wish Publix doubled coupons.