Corbin Loves the Great Outdoors

Corbin woke this morning happy and full of energy. I told him we would go outside as soon as he finished his breakfast. He was so eager, we just decided to finish the milk in his swing. After about an hour, we went inside where Corbin walked on the treadmill with Grandpa. We stayed in the house as long as we could, then went outside to watch Grandpa mow the lawn. Sitting on the ramp of the storage building was a shady place to watch Grandpa and have his mid-morning snack of juice and string cheese.


For lunch we went to Chick-Fil-A and had 3 nuggets, milk and 1/2 cup of strawberries. Grandma smuggled in the berries because they never seem to give enough. Of course we spent some time in Play Land. Sharing doesn't seem to come easily for Corbin, but with a little encouragement, he always comes around.

As soon as we got home, Corbin was ready for a nap. Grandma finished 1 hour of "must do" chores then went to Corbin's room and napped on the daybed. After sleeping for 1 1/4 hours, he woke up and looked around. I told him to lay his head down and go to sleep, and he did. For the next hour, he slept, talked, played quitely and watched me, but never cried or asked to get out. He was so sweet to watch and listen to.

After a little floor time and dinner, it was time for the sprinkler. He noticed Grandpa with the rake and wheelbarrow and insisted on helping. What a sweet boy! He then helped Grandma fill a pot with dirt. He picked up 3 "Flowering Crab Apple" seeds and planted them. If they sprout, next year he can help me plant one in the ground. Then back to the sprinkler to rinse the dirt off. A neighbor, Angel, came over and asked if he wanted a sandbox that her boys had outgrown. It has a cover so that animals can't get into it, so we said yes. Next visit, he'll have one more outdoor thing to play with. He was so proud of it he showed his appreciation by "letting" her play in the sprinkler. When she started to leave he told her "thank you" and "bye-bye". Other neighbors, Gina and Bailey Williams, brought their little dog over for him to pet. Sammie Girl was very hyper, so Corbin visited with her while in my arms. He did manage to give her a couple of pats and then told them bye-bye.

After his bath we were reading a book and drinking milk. At 7:50 I asked him if he was ready for bed. He said "no." I asked, "What do you want to do?" He folded his tiny little hands and said "pay". I took him to his bedroom and said a prayer for his Mommy and Daddy, his Nana and Papa, and his Grandma and Grandpa. He grabbed me around the neck and said "Amen!". What a blessing this child is.