What an amazing little boy...

He's amazing. Absolutely amazing. I can't imagine how God could ever think enough of Jason and I to give us Sean. But, he did and I am so thankful for that amazing blessing.

Sean LOVES being outside. That's tough when you're 2 & you live in Michigan. Last weekend, it was 80 degrees on Friday & Saturday, a little cooler on Sunday and then 40 on Monday. We were playing with a water blaster over the weekend and I had him in a winter coat by Monday. Wow...

Last Thursday, Dennis came over for dinner for his birthday. Sean let him use the famous Thomas birthday candle and we all sang happy birthday. Friday was gorgeous. Jackson came over & we went to McDonalds & then to the park with Grandpa Jim. When Daddy got home, we went to Jawors for putt putt. Sean LOVES it. And, he's free. :) Aunt Mary called us while we were leaving Jawors & asked to meet us for dinner, so we all went to Dimetri Rendevous. Mmmm... After dinner, me, Jason & Sean went to the park. Saturday, we went by Kroger & then met Grandma at the church. We went to the park & then to Cracker Barrell. When we got home, we had a water fight with an awesome water blaster we got at the dollar store. That night, Jason & Sean went to the Machs & I went to Kimmy's house for a girl's night. Sunday, after church & after nap, Grandpa Jim & Sean went to the park while me & Jason did some stuff around the house. Sean ended the night with a slurpee, which didn't help with him falling asleep later on. Monday, Grandpa Jim picked Sean up from Susie's & took him to Grandma Sue & Grandpa Larry's house for bacon.

Sean is a technology toddler!! He can completely navigate youtube by himself. Scary because not everything on youtube is toddler appropriate! I love my days off with him. Yesterday after he was an angel (Grandma says she can see his wings!) while getting his pictures taken, we went to Dollar Tree & then to cousin Nicole's house. On the way there, Sean asked, "Where are we going?", I said, "To big baby Ethan's house". Sean said, "Why?", I replied, "To eat pizza" and Sean said, "Why?" to which I replied "because". This frustrated Sean and he said, "Because is not why!". He's way too smart.

Potty woes...

Last week, Aunt Susie (and Sean) were on Spring break. So, she decided to try and complete the potty training process. Sean hasn't had a poopy diaper in months, so peeing on the potty should be no big deal, right? Grrr... Every day since last Monday, it seems like he's less & less interested. We've tried everything. He'll feel cold & wet in pee-peed underwear, right? Not Sean. He flipped out about sitting on the potty, got off & peed in his underwear almost immediately. He asked, "Is Mickey [who was on the underwear] mad at me?". I said, no, baby. He said, "Good, let's play". I had to force him, kicking & screaming to change his wet clothes. It really didn't make him uncomfortable to sit in them. Does this mean he's not ready yet? He continues to tell us when he has to poop & goes on the potty. Peeing is truly a struggle right now.

Last Friday, we went to the Mach's. The girls had sushi, the guys went out & the kids ate pizza & played outside until they were exhausted. The weather was beautiful. Saturday morning, Sean & I went to clean with Daddy at his work. Sean had fun playing with Paige. That night, we went to Armada for Jackson's baptism and then to Uncle Mike & Aunt Nicole's. Yesterday, we went to church, napped and then Sean went to Grandma & Puppa's while mommy & daddy went to dinner. Today, Sean went to school and now he's home with Grandpa Jim.

I'm gonna give that bunny a hug tomorrow!

Sean got done going through his basket Easter morning and said, "I'm gonna give that bunny a hug tomorrow!". I guess the bunny did a good job. ;)

Friday, me & Jason cleaned the basement while Sean hung out with Grandpa Jim. Grandpa came back later that night to play with Sean while we went to the Good Friday service & church and then to Culvers with the Davidsons. Saturday morning we met Grandma, Mary & Great Gram for breakfast at Cracker Barrell. Great Gram came home with us and when Daddy & Grandpa Jim got back from cleaning, we dyed eggs. Sean enjoyed it, but he spilled the blue dye and didn't want to wait for us to clean it up. His hands were dyed & he had a little speck of blue dye under his eye. After his nap on Saturday we went to the Mach's. We had a variety of food, goodie bags for the kids and a big egg hunt. Sean loved it, as always. Saturday night we left carrots for the easter bunny. Sean loved waking up on Sunday morning and seeing his basket. He liked opening all the plastic eggs with toys & candy in there. Almost more than he liked his train & mr. potato head! We made a video of me asking him, "Who's alive today?" and him responding, "Jesus is alive!!". We went to church & then everybody came over afterwards. Jackson & Sean hunted for eggs in the front yard; Max, Livie & Austin hunted for eggs in the backyard. They all had a turn reading a clue to find their baskets too. We had a great day. :)

Sorry guys...

Last night, Sean threw his new "boo-boo baseball" and we couldn't find it. He was crying because he wanted it back and Jason told him that's why we don't throw our toys. I finally found it under our bed. Sean told me, "I'm not sad anymore. Sorry guys, sorry I threw my boo-boo baseball". Awww...it was a precious moment. I told him that it was ok and mommy & daddy didn't want him to lose or break his toys. That's why we tell him not to throw them. I also told him that there was nothing in the world he could ever do to make us love him less.

Ok, so since I blog so infrequently, let's go back... 03/28 - Jason & I went to Gleaners with our small group for Love in Action day. Sean stayed with Grandma. We picked him up after to go to Nathan's 1st birthday party. He had a rough time sharing there. That night, daddy played cards & I went to Steph & Nicole's 29th birthday party, so Sean stayed with Miss Amanda. 03/29 - we celebrated Grandma's birthday with hotdogs, brownies & apple pie...mmmm. 03/30 - was crafts at Father Murrays. Sean is always a big hit with the ladies. 03/31 - Grandma Sue & Uncle Scott came over to play with Sean while mommy & Sarah did algebra. 04/03 - Wednesday & Thursday this week were beautiful, so when Friday came, Sean wanted to play outside just like he had the last two days. Well, it was chilly & rainy. Since we don't have proper Spring apparel, Sean had to wear his snow boots to dig for worms with Grandpa Jim :). Grandma & Puppa came over for dinner & then played play-doh. 04/04 - small group & the Machs. Sean loves it there! The kids played outside & it was so cute to watch Sean eat in the backroom with all the other kids. He's growing up so fast! 04/05 - FX was fun. Sean sat right up front with the other kids and last through the music. That was about it. We went to Coney afterwards with Grandpa Jim, neighbor Nicole & Paige. Grandma Sue, Grandpa Larry & Uncle Dennis were up there too. 04/06 - Grandma Sue & Grandpa Larry came over at night to play with Sean. 04/07 - We all went to dinner with Grandma before her small group. 04/08 - Our usual Wednesday routine. Bank, groceries, Grandpa Nick's, nap, church. I took dinner to Grandpa Nick yesterday too, so Sean hung out with Puppa.

I hope everyone has a blessed Easter. Remember - Jesus gave His life for you & He loves you very much!!