Love My Saturdays

I love Saturdays. We usually have the day  all to ourselves and can spend it as a family. This morning, we went to one of our local neighborhood staples, Citris Grill by Millcreek Canyon (find out more at http://citrisgrill.com/). We have loved that place for years, and it has great food at decent prices. They recently moved and their new look is very industrial, but homey. 

I usually get their smoked salmon benedict, which I love, but today I got their huevos rancheros. 

Mike got their A-mazing crunchy almond French toast. 

My two boys

We also spent some time at the park, which is Aiden's happy place, but we didn't stay too long 

because one little girl kicked Aiden in the face, and one other little girl pushed him down. Poor guy. How do you show compassion and worry to your son while also wanting to teach him how to brush yourself off and let it go-toughen up?? He did get a few good runs on the slide though!  

We also spent a good portion of the day looking into getting some bikes. I'm so scared of bikes because of the accident I was in in the third grade. And I'm a clutz. And I have horrible balance.  I love the idea of a bike though. I'm definitely not against them. Mike should have one. Aiden will have one someday. I don't think we found what we were looking for though. Save a big purchase for another day!!

Mondays and Fridays

I work Tuesday through Thursday, so Mondays and Fridays are my days to clean the house, get projects done, go grocery shopping...but usually I just set that aside and spend the day doing something fun with my boy.  This Monday was my mom's birthday, but I made her come to Wheeler Farm (read more about the historic farm here! (http://www.wheelerfarm.com) 

When I got there, I realized I left Aiden's shoes at home! I cursed myself for being so air headed. Well, he was going to have to go barefoot. Mom fail. We really did have a good time walking around, riding around on the wagon, seeing the animals, just discovering new places. I remember going there as a kid, and although no specific memories came to mind, it was still surreal having my kid walk exactly where I walked as a child. He had a blast, running around shoeless. He LOVES trucks and tractors, so he was in seventh heaven! 

He also liked to explore the outhouse...

Friday, I had to run an errand to the mall, so since I know that is not the first thing he would like to do, I try to make it fun for him at least. After I did what I had to do, we went on the carousel.  First, he wanted to go on a horse with flowers on it... Interesting choice, but who cares? 

He was so excited! Saying "Wee!", "Giddy up!", and "Go!" I love watching his face when he is experiencing something like this, whether it turns out to be boredom, or pure glee! He was pretty happy. I had a couple tokens, so once the first ride was over, we did it again. This time he picked the dragon! 

Ta-da!!

He was so proud of himself. He loved it. After the ride, I got him Hot Dog On A Stick, his first one. He actually really liked it, thought having food on a stick was pretty funny. For how picky he is, I'm glad he actually ate it. 

Nom-nom-nom

It was a fun outing, and he really is fun to be with when he is in a good mood. So happy to be his momma. 

My Boy, My Life

I wanted to write a post about my boy, Aiden I am going to start by going through some of his favorite things. Right now, he is 21 months and just full of life!

Aiden, and his permanent smirk that is on his cute face.

Favorite Foods: Pancakes and cookies

Favorite Stuffed Animal: Stuffed dog

Favorite TV Show: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Favorite Movies: Monsters vs. Aliens and Big Hero 6

Favorite Book: Moo, Baa, La La La

Favorite Thing to Carry Around: His blanket-any blanket

Favorite Activity: Playing outside on the slides and swings, loves balls, and cars

Best Friend: Daddy, and doggie

This list could go on and on forever. He loves so many things! He wants to walk everywhere, do everything himself-he is such an independent. He loves using a fork to eat everything. He babbles on and on, so much that most the time he is having heated conversations, whether it is with us, or himself. He gesticulates with his hands and just screams like he is trying to make a point that we just can't see. He is a pretty picky eater, unless I convince him that what he is eating is a cookie.

I can make him giggle like none other-recently the thing that will crack him up the most is saying the word "Blue". Um...what?? What is so funny about that word? Only he knows. He can start laughing at any time of day, and most the time I'm wondering what set him off.

He is usually happiest with one of his stuffed dogs in one arm, with his blankey in his other. His other happy place is with Daddy. He is SUCH a daddy's boy, that oftentimes I get a twinge of jealousy. But honestly, it is the sweetest thing, especially since Mike didn't have that as a boy. I love that Aiden loves his dad so much and he has such a great example to look up to. He lights up whenever Mike walks in the room, and vice versa. Who knew that either Mike and I could love a little boy so much?

Aiden, along with being happy most the time, is very easily frustrated and can throw little tantrums, as I'm certain 100% of toddlers all do.  I'm sure that a lot of the frustration comes from his wanting to know how to tell us something, or is inability to do certain things.

This pretty much sums up his personality in one picture.

I'm so grateful to be this wonderful boy's mother, and I cannot believe that it has almost been two years since he came into my life. I can't wait for the next two years.