Easter 2007

Charleston weather - Air conditioning and shirt sleeves on New Year's Eve, heaters, hats, and sweaters on Easter.

So much for the precious linen JonJon I had chosen for Reeves to wear this Easter! I just couldn't put him in it only to freeze because, of course, he would choose to spend as much time outside as possible. So, we spent our Easter morning warmed by the furnace, wearing winter jammies, and bundling up for church. Reeves has really gotten into his Easter basket and eggs this year. I feel like such a tool, but I was able to find eggs with banana chips and raisins inside them rather than candy. (Boring Mommy) I should have bought more. Who knew, but this child loves banana chips. He is also quite fond of the Hot Wheels eggs he got, straining very hard to open them himself. Oh, and do you see that wide-eyed bunny we got for him? Yeah, let's just say that it's not so cute when you see those eyes reflected in the kitchen window the night before, and your husband has had to run out, so you are at home by yourself with your child. Don't shoot until you can see the whites of their eyes? Not a problem Saturday night. I almost called the police. Thought I had a creepy stalker in the back yard.

In order to squeeze in a nap before the dinner gathering, we went to the early service. Reeves did pretty well, but he couldn't understand that while Dad was saying the Confession, he wasn't actually sleeping. Reeves was standing on the pew tapping him on the back and leaning over to look up into his face. It was hard not to laugh out loud. Bryant had to take him out before communion, only to bring him back because I had forgotten to send tissues with him. Reeves woke up with a serious runny nose. We headed home after communion to get him down for a nap. He pulled a Fordham and played in his crib for quite a while, but eventually fell asleep. Up and redressed, we headed for Big Laura and Rod's. What a treat. Laura had put eggs out so Reeves and Leeze could have an Easter egg hunt. I'm not sure I'll ever tire of watching these children run around and pick up plastic candy filled eggs.

Leeze loves her cousin.

Reeves put on the charm big time to his Uncle Andy. He pulled his Thomas book out and went right up to Andy for him to read it to him. He loved it, and Andy even called me later that night to let me know that Reeves had made his day. I completely agree. Although I'm not sure I can forive Andy for actually reading this quite wordy book to Reeves. He had been content to flip quickly through this toddler tome, pointing out each train and maybe some sheep or a bridge or some tracks. But now, now that he knows there is more to hear than, "And where's Skarloey?", I doubt he will so readily scroll through this as part of his bedtime ritual. This could put bedtime off for at least another 10 minutes or so. I had thought I wouldn't have to actually "read" books to him until he was older. I thought I had maybe a few more months before he started pointing out to me that I had skipped 3 or 4 pages.Miller is quickly indoctrinating Reeves into the world of soccer. I swear, he even drags one foot when he is "throwing in" the ball. Reeves is entranced by Miller's fancy footwork, and never holds back his laughter when the two of them are playing. I can't wait to take Reeves to dress parades next year when Miller is a knob at the Citadel. He will probably be saluting and marching just like his big cousin Miller does, because Miller is one of the coolest people he knows.Here's something you don't see everyday.... Seersucker pants and a wool sweater. Glowing in the warmth of the Easter fire while watching the Masters. There are just so many things wrong with those statements.Reeves was soaking up the love before the out of town girls had to head home. We will miss you! And we really missed Reagan. You better plan on being home for at least a week over Christmas, RayRay!! These children need you to play with them!We headed out to the country after this full day. Unfortunately, Reeves had had just about enough and was exhausted. If he hadn't been so sticky and dirty, I wouldn't even have given him a bath, but I'm glad I did. He slept like a log last night. Although he did play a bit in his crib, which he has never done before yesterday. Is he just getting himself ready to move into his big boy bed? We'll see. Hope you all had a wonderful and blessed Easter.