Grady is THREE

Grady is now three (or "free" as he likes to say.).  We are thankful for our little guy.  He is sweet, silly and energetic.  My sister likes to tell me that Grady is my 35 pound baby.  Yep.  Pretty much.  And I would like to keep it that way!!

Grady is a kind-hearted little boy, he makes us laugh constantly and he is an awesome little brother to Layla.  He loves to tell knock knock jokes ("I have a good one guys!") and likes his sayings ("oh yay, baby" is a favorite) and is always checking up on people ("You okay, Layla?").  He loves his cars, trucks and tractors.  He also adores his cousins and grandparents and the show "Paw Patrol."  But don't get me wrong, Grady loves his bathroom words, likes to throw a fit at times and says no a bit too easily on occasion.  But we are incredibly lucky that Grady is Grady.  He makes life so much more fun.

 

Birth time photo at 12:26 p.m.

 

Grady is a costume lover.

 

 

 

Grady transitioned out of his crib...last week. 

 

Ryan had to help me through this one.  I was really sad for this transition but I knew it was time. 

The rocker remains in his room for now :)

 

 

 

So far so good with the bed!  He is still a crazy little sleeper.

 

Grady is chatty!

 

 

We have been so lucky to have our wonderful speech therapist in our house once a week since right after Grady turned two.  Kelsey was amazing to work with and I am so thankful for everything she taught both Grady and me.  Grady made so much progress with Kelsey. One year ago, he was not even saying mama.  Now he can have a full conversation with us.  We are so proud of Grady.  We will continue with Kelsey through the summer but we now will go to a clinic to see her.  Unfortunately, house visits stop at age three.  But thankfully, we get Kelsey for a little bit longer!  Next year, Grady will receive drop in speech services through the local school district.  

 

Long after I have little kids, I know early intervention will always be a topic close to my heart. 

I am a strong believer in its importance.

Grady adores his buddy Kelsey.

 

Grady is (mostly) potty trained.

 

 

 

And he had a very happy birthday. 

 

 

 

 

 Happy 3rd birthday, Grady. 
In another favorite saying, you are "super roarsome!"