A mini vacation

We are planning to go back to Hawaii again but since Dylan's Mama Faye and Papa Jim had a hard time coming back we decided not to. We dont have a lot of days off and I am concern not to be able to be back to the mainland on time. So we just decided to go to Hawasee instead. It is located in the northern part of Georgia. It's very nice out there. We stayed at the lakeside house so what's not to like. It was pouring rain when we got there Monday night. The next day it was drizzling. Cool in the morning. We went out boating, I think it was Dylan's first. And being a defiant two and half year old toddler, he refuses to wear lifevest. I am so nervous all the time because he wants to stand next to the edge of the boat with no mommy holding him at all. Daddy is the captain and I am the second in command ! The next day we went to Helen about 25 miles away. We've been there once when Dylan was only 5 months old. This time Dylan gets to sit at the back, no carseat which he absolutely enjoys. That night mommy and daddy get to watch a movie while Dylan stays with mama and papa. After that we had a yummy dinner then we are off to the playroom. Dylan enjoys all the rides, the giant slide but his most favorite was the one where we throw ball at the bear popping from a trashcan. Dylan wants to do it over and over again.

When we got back to Atlanta we went to Georgia Aquarium. We had fun. Dylan loves the whale slide. He did not really pay attention to the Beluga whales but he stayed to watch that Japanese giant spider crabs the longest. Oh well that specie do not even move. Stays in one place.. Of all those amazing sea creatures, Dylan pays attention to something that do not move at all. I guess it the giant claws that catch his attention. What a weird boy !


Then we also watch the 3D animation under the sea adventure. Dylan wears the 3d glass for few minutes and takes it off for the most part. One time on the movie he thought that the trash was right in front of him so he tried to grab it. It's funny !

A- you're Adorable

Me and Dylan went to this Thai and Vietnamese restaurant closeby. It was Friday, nothing for dinner and I do not feel like cooking. As usual as soon as we get in, Dylan's attention was towards this tiny water feature. I see- the fake plastic fish that caught his eye. At first I was thinking to order something to go but I was home all day and Dylan was at the daycare, oh well why not dine in instead. Ok, we got our table but Dylan just wont sit. Daddy was not around so he can get away with almost anything with me. He makes to much noise, grunts when I said not and just acting plain brat. So I gave him a pat from his "hiny" and he gets my point, "mommy was serious this time". The food was very good. We ate a lot. then there's this woman who sat next to our table who turns around and asked me how old was Dylan. Told her 2 and a half. She said I am blessed ! Well I know that, told her thank you. Then she said how adorable my son. At that time all Dylan was doing was all smile at her and waiving. Can I blame that woman for saying how adorable, charming and cute Dylan is.. Mommy's little man is a charmer !

Getting Bigger

I took this picture of Dylan about two nights ago. The trick, i bribe him with 2 M&M's to pose for me. Although I did'nt get any smile, it was fine. He stood up and let me take a shot ! My golly, Dylan is no longer a baby. He is getting bigger each day. Like back in August with his 2 year old check up, Dr. Wanebo said he is 26 lbs and 36 in tall. Sometimes I wish that Dylan stays little so I get to enjoy him more. I think every mom would agree with me. Today we took him for speech evaluation. He is not much of a talker.Dylan grunts and uses "jargons" to communicate with us. The evaluation went good. He can follow instructions, excellent with motor skills but not quite a chatterbox yet. Whether Dylan starts talking soon or later, nothing will change. I still love him to death !

Yesterday he said "appy" for puppy. This morning he was hopping ! I showed him that last night. Mike said this morning he was hopping a lot at the kitchen. It was very funny watching him. Told Mike he looks like one of those dog performers at Ringling Bros Circus..