My initial reaction was shock! And then I saw Drew's proud face look up at me and say with those big brown eyes, "Look what I did mom!!" He was so darn cute! I called my wonderful neighbor because she is a mom who has "been there" and gives me lots of good advice. I always turn to her for mommy questions. She promptly gave me a "Magic Eraser," a sponge that can pretty much get anything off the wall (probably invented by a mom!). When Matt got home from work, I showed him Drew's artwork and we both just looked at Drew, then at each other and laughed! Because what else is there to do? You knew it was bound to happen someday, you can't change what happened, and your son is so stinkin' cute, so why not laugh?! I haven't brought myself to wipe it off yet, because when I look at the three walls he drew on, it just makes me laugh. Believe me, I'm not always this relaxed about messes, but I've just realized Drew is growing up and someday I'm going to look back and miss these times. I need to enjoy them while they're here.
Here are a few other recent memories:
After we set up the Christmas tree (thanks to Matt's engineering degree!) Drew discovered that he could lay under the tree and look up at all of the lights. It was so cute to see the wonder in his eyes. He is starting to pick up on the whole Christmas idea a little more. We have a wooden nativity set and Drew will hold the baby Jesus, and say either, "baby," or "Jesus." He can also say, "Santa," whenever he sees one. His favorite word lately is, "Nee" which tranlates to snow or snowman. I don't know where he came up with that one! Words are pouring out of him lately. He pretty much picks up a new word every day. It's so fun to see him learn and get excited.
Aunt Christie and Uncle Sammy gave Drew a play set that we had outside for the summer. Now that it's cold, we cleaned it up and brought it inside so we can play and not get such cabin fever in the winter. Matt and Drew love to put a blanket on top of the play set and make a fort. It gives me such joy as a mother to hear Drew giggling and playing with his Daddy. (Notice Drew's staticky hair).
We bought a potty for Drew a few months ago just to have it out so he could get used to seeing it. One night when we were getting him undressed for a bath we asked if he wanted to go potty and he said yes. So he sat down and made a grunting noise (he he) and went pee!! We couldn't believe it! We were so excited. We aren't going to pressure him to use the potty, but hey, if he has an interest, we will entertain it! He did that one other time, but hasn't been interested since. We do ask him every once in a while if he wants to use the potty, but he justs says no. We are just going with the flow...no pun intended!
Drew loves to do anything his Daddy does. So we couldn't resist when we saw a miniature snow shovel at the store.
Drew loves to do anything his Daddy does. So we couldn't resist when we saw a miniature snow shovel at the store. 
