The Rollercoaster Ride

You know that common expression, "Life is like a rollercoaster"? Well, let's just rephrase this - Life with a toddler is a rollercoaster. Now don't get me wrong, I love it, but sometimes I feel so helpless. Catcher started daycare again in mid-August and he was in the 1-year-old room. If you know our lil man, you know that he is one smart ball of energy with a little of his mom and dad's stubborness. He was being put in time out quite often, and finally they started putting him the 2-year-old room a little. Man, did he flourish! He was having so much fun and not getting into trouble, thanks to one of his favorite teachers, Brittany Morrow. Last week, he started teething again and couldn't stop whining. As well as that, he fell and got a big knot on his head, and bit a little girl on the cheek. They said he wasn't trying to be mean, and I honestly think he was biting because his teeth hurt. (He's done that to us a couple of times). Maybe, it's just the 2-year-old behavior hitting him a little early. :@ Thankfully, he's been whining a little less every day this week. Here's hoping for more laughs and less crying!

The Manley Men

Catch making his silly face.

Catcher the farmer. :0)

OU Party with Papa and Nana

Looks like they've all lost their minds!

Watch out! If you lie down, Catch thinks you're an extension of the floor.

Half time! Catch already knows the sounds of airplanes, so anytime he hears them, he points up.

Ready! Hut!

Catch thought this was the coolest thing ever!

He didn't want Chris to take him down.

How precious does he look?! Go Yankees!

Catch loves his potty seat, but not for that reason. He finds it entertaining to put his toys and sippy cups in there. Maybe one day...

And now we use it as a booster seat so he can sit with us. Such a big boy!

Classic Catch! He loves to play.

At the ball park watching Daddy.

One day they'll be playing together. :0)

Cousin J with Catch and Chris.

Leaving the ballpark, but guess what Catch saw?!

Catch heard some people clapping in the stands, so he joined in, of course!

Visiting Gammie. He gets so happy when he gets to sit like a big boy. He kept eating Cheerios. I'm pretty sure he had about 3 bowl fulls I don't know how he eats that much!

I really don't think it's gets any cuter.

GUESS WHAT CATCH IS DOING NOW!

1. He points to the pantry now, because that's where the Cheez-Its and Cheerios are.
2. When I ask him to go get his milk, he knows where he left it, and brings it back to the table.
3. When he bumps something or I cut his nails too short, he says, "Ow." Chris and I couldn't help but giggle the first time he said it.
4. When he hears a plane, he always points up to find it.
5. He sleeps on a cot at daycare! How can he be that big already?!
6. He waves hi and bye to everyone - like a real wave! Of course, he still blows kisses and says bye.
7. When we tell him to be Sweet Catch, he gives us a hug.
8. When I talk to him, it really does seem like he understands me. :0)
9. He's still eating bananas. When we go to the grocery store we have to sneak the bananas into the cart. Is this normal?! ;0)
10. He loves for Daddy to brush his teeth.
11. He sleeps with his security blankie. When we ask him if he's ready for nite nite, he smiles, nods his head yes, grabs his blankie, and walks to his crib.
12. Anytime he sees a dog or cat, he lies his head on them (that's his version of a hug).

Many more to come!