Brunch with the Diehls

Well, the third time really is a charm! It's only taken us that many tries to get together with Troy and Dina since they moved into their new house here in Frisco (see background story below). Either we were sick or they were on call or in surgery; but today, the planets aligned and we went to visit them at their new, (ginormous) beautiful home. They cooked up a mean brunch for us and we provided the mimosas - yum! The boys were great and Grayson got a big kick out of Troy and Dina's dog, Dylan. He's a puggle (a pug-beagle mix).

Dylan the Puggle

Troy and Dina with the Conley
So, Troy is Jon's friend from way back. They met when they were both attending the University of Salamanca in Spain and apparently, they had some crazy times together. Troy is an orthopedic surgeon, who until just recently, was working for the Cincinnati Bengals. He and his partner were wooed by Centennial Medical Center in Frisco to build their practice here (insert shameless plug - Performance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine for all of your orthopaedic and sports injury needs). Out of all of the places in the world he could have ended up in - small world! We're so glad to have you guys in the neighborhood. And congratulations on the little bun in the oven!

Sneaky Little Stinker!

Man, oh man! That Grayson is one sneaky little boy! And he's a little too smart for his own good, if you ask me. We just went to Target the other day to get a new package of toy cars for him to be used a rewards for when he goes potty. Well, there's no such thing as delayed gratification in Grayson's world. He cannot wait and he wants what he wants, right now! So, this morning, I left Grayson in the living room to watch his show while I went and got dressed to go to the gym. I was gone maybe three minutes. When I walked back into the kitchen area, Grayson was nowhere to be found and all was eerily quiet, which is never a good sign (queue suspenseful music). I looked up on the counter where I had placed the package of toy cars, and whaddya know? They're not there! I called for Grayson...no answer. I walked into the play room and found him crouched down in his play house with the door shut and all of the cars out of the package! What a little stinker! These kinds of things have been happening with more frequency lately. And he's not very subtle about when he's trying to get into something, either. Later in the day, I was getting dressed in the bathroom and Grayson came to see what I was doing. Once he decided that I was busy enough, he left the bathroom, shutting the door behind him, and then he shut the bedroom door, too! This time he was trying to get into his chocolate treats (also rewards for going potty). I had no idea kids coud be this sneaky as such a young age!

Poopin' On The Potty!

Wooo-hooo! Grayson went poop on the potty again today! This is the second time. The first time was a week ago. The incentive was a new toy truck. I told him that if he went poop on the potty before we left for the mall, I would give him the truck, and VOILA! Poop!

And here's a funny story from the other day.... I was putting Grayson to bed earlier this week, and I was wearing a little cami tank top. I guess I was "expanded" at that point in time, since I am only nursing two times a day right now, and so my chest was hanging out of the top a little as I was laying on my side reading to Grayson. Grayson points at "one of them" and says, "what's that Mommy?" So I was thinking that maybe he was talking about a mole or something on my chest, so I asked him again what he was talking about. Well, he pointed straight at the boob and said, "what's that?" I just started laughing and Grayson joined in. Once I calmed down, I explained to him that what he was pointing at is "Mommy's chest". Grayson's response was, "Ooooohhhh". I was cracking up!

Our first post!

Well, it's our first blog entry - finally! Nothing too exciting or out of the ordinary today. Grayson shared his pancakes with little Morgan during our play date today. Very cute! He's just now starting to share things with his friends and understanding that it makes them happy when he shares.

Both boys are doing great and growing up before our eyes. Conley's 8 months old now. We had to start supplementing because he wasn't gaining enough weight. It makes me a little sad that we're done with the nursing already, but I am glad we at least made it this long. I guess I will feel liberated once we're completely done. No more expanding and shrinking every day. And yea for the return of wine and margaritas! Conley's baby afro is starting to lay down now that his hair is getting longer. It still sticks up, but just not as much.

Grayson recently got some new Skechers shoes. They are his favorite. He says "Mommy, I want to wear my 'Skoochers'". It's so funny! Grayson has also had a recent breakthrough in the potty training department. He's not consistent yet, but he's doing great! Although, I guess it helps that we provide incentives (read "toys"). This potty training business is getting expensive! But I guess diapers are expensive, too. So we're just trading one expense for another.

Another big event that happened recently was Grayson's first visit to the dentist. Our friend, Erica, kept Conley for me so that I could dedicate my full attention to Grayson, since the experience from this first visit could dictate how well (or not so well) future visits go. I was worried, but there was no need. He did awesome! I was so proud of him! Of course, it helps that this dentist is a pediatric dentist and the entire office is outfitted for entertainment and distraction of the kids. The waiting area is a play haven, and once inside the office, there are TV screens on the ceiling, fun murals on the wall, and more.

They put "Cars" on for Grayson, and I think at that point he was sold! All of the

hygienists and "Dr. CC" were awesome with him.