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Our poor little Greyson has been sick on and off again for the last 3-4 months. Before this winter, he had only had one or two ear infections, but this winter he has had tons. On Friday we went to our pediatrician to see if his most recent ear infection had cleared, and sure enough he still has fluid in his ears. Although it wasn't infected, it was still there. So, tomorrow we are going to visit an ENT to see what he says. Greyson was fine all weekend long and this morning he was very cranky, and didn't want to eat (all of the past symptoms of an ear infection for him). I sent him to school and got a call this afternoon that he had a fever and just wasn't himself. Poor guy!!! We are so ready for him to get better!!! Please pray that all goes well with the ENT and we can soon put all of this to rest!

Wonderful Weekend

After a difficult week filled with taking Greyson to the doctor's office, nebulizer treatments, etc., we had a fantastic weekend!!! On Saturday we took Greyson to Dell Diamond (where the Round Rock Express baseball team plays) to an open house filled with things for the kiddos to do. For the most part Greyson just ran around the ball park and absolutely loved it!

Later that afternoon we had a photographer come and take some maternity/family pics. Her name is Nicole Whelan and she is amazing!!!!!! We just got the pictures today and you can view them at: http://greysonmartin.shutterfly.com

Saturday evening we had fun babysitting our nephew Brody. Greyson absolutely loves playing with him. In fact his first words were "Brody" on Sunday morning when I went to get him in his crib. Sunday we tried out a church and then Grandpa and Grandma Martin came to visit. It was a very busy but great weekend

1.5 stats

Monday we had Greyson's 18 month old well check and here are his latest stats:

Weight: 25.14 lbs.--55%
Height: 32.25 inches --50%
Head: 49.5 cm--93%

Greyson is still quite the talker and is learning new words everyday. Mike and I swear that he has even repeated "I love you" back to us a couple of times. He is starting to form two and three word phrases. He is fascinated with trucks and tractors and constantly asks us to read his "My Big Truck" book to him. He is still a very healthy eater, and his favorite meal is breakfast. He can eat much more than I can at breakfast. He has become very good with his spoon and fork and can for the most part feed himself.

What an amazing little boy he is! We know that he will make a great big brother!

The Big D

Last Friday Greyson and I drove up to Dallas to visit Aunt Renae, Uncle Jeff, Cruz and Ezra. Mike was already in Decatur with his dad for a swap meet and met us in Dallas on Saturday afternoon. The boys had such a great time together!!! It is so fun to watch them interact and play together as there is never a dull moment. Greyson loved their sandbox and is now begging his Daddy to build one for him (-: He also loves climbing Cruz' bathroom stool and turning the water on. We couldn't keep him away from the sink!!!

On Saturday afternoon, Greyson and I also got to visit with my good friend Christen, her husband, and daughter Brooklyn (who is about a month older than Greyson) before Christen gave birth to her second baby. It took a while for Greyson to come out of his shell, but once he did, he and Brooklyn had lots of fun together. Christen, Laird and Brooklyn welcomed their new addition today! Congrats on your new baby girl, Stella Louise!!!!

New Things

Grey is now a little over 17 months and is doing so many new things it is amazing!!!!!!! Mike and I could spend hours just watching him. He is so entertaining!

• He loves footballs and loves to try and throw them to you (which consists of dropping it on the floor for you to pick it up, or dropping it behind his back). He even learned how to say "poopall" on Super Bowl Sunday. Now every ball is a "poopall"!
• He starting singing parts of songs. For instance he'll sing "Round and Round all town" from the Wheels on the Bus, and "Ashes, Ashes fall down" from Ring around the Rosey. It is quite funny since you never know when he'll break out in tune!
• He is a wagon addict. The minute I put his shoes on in the morning to go to school he shouts "waton", "waton" over and over. And the minute we turn onto our street after picking him up from school, he shouts it again. He just can't get enough of his wagon rides!!!!
• It seems he is finally a "Momma's boy". It's about time!!! He is definitely at the stage where he wants me a lot, which I am cherishing, since I know it won't last long.
  

Random January 2009 Pics

Greyson and Mommy at one of his swim lessons

Grey at a birthday party

Grey enjoying his new rocking horse

Mike's sister and husband (Aunt Sheryl and Uncle Toby) are also expecting their second child, which we are so excited about! Sheryl is about 6 weeks ahead of me and they are having a little girl, which is very much needed on the Martin side of the family (seeing that we have 4 boys already)!!! Here we are the two preggos:

Christmas in Whiteface, Texas

On Christmas afternoon Grey, Mike, Grandma, Grandma, and I all travelled to Whiteface to see Great Grandmother Ashmore. It was a long ride, but a fun ride too. Unfortunately one of the only restaurants open on Christmas was Denny's, so that's where we enjoyed a splendid Christmas dinner of french toast! Ha! It was all worth it though! Cousins Cruz, Ezra, and Uncle Jeff and Aunt Renae also came, which made it even more fun for Greyson since he has some play buddies.

Great Grandmother Ashmore and Greyson. Yes, this is the best we could do (-:

Cruz and Grey playing on the trailer outside of Great Grandmother's house