Dinner and the Zoo

Auntie G and I came to your parents' house for dinner Saturday night, and Jax, you were hilarious (of course).  You woke up cranky and whiney but after a little while, you got over your 2 year old self and came outside to play.  One of the toys you wanted to show me was your water table.

*side note*
We didn't have a water table when I grew up; I'm not sure they even existed.  We had a creek which was WAY cooler, WAY more unsanitary, and we were NOT allowed to go there so we did almost every summer day.

Anyway, you proceeded to throw water at me, and when I just stood there, trying to decide if I was allowed to have a water battle with a 2 year old, you walked over and poured water directly onto my pant leg.

It was on.

I'm not sure who won because I think you were wetter than I was, but I will say that every time I thought we were done, I was wrong.  The only thing that saved me is that your dad came and grabbed you because it was dinner time.

During dinner, you were saying your name for the first time which I thought was fantastic.

Some after dinner pics:

I'm so glad I'm the mature adult in this relationship.  I have to mention that your mom made you change your clothes because you were so soaked.  I think this means I win. 

I took a timeout while Auntie G played with you, and I got to hold Owen for awhile.  He was wearing the onesie I had gotten you which is still so cool.  However if you were the Stallion, that means Owen can't be.  I have to get him something else!

We went to the zoo Sunday, and Owen was a CHAMP!  He lasted 3 hours without getting too fussy.  I certainly couldn't do that.  We saw lots of animals and walked around a lot, and almost the entire time we were there, you insisted on holding my hand and no one else's.  I don't know why I was the winner that day, but I'm going to take advantage of that every time I can.  I don't know how many times I'll get to see you, and I don't know how much time you'll want to spend with me as you get older.  I'm hoping you two can spend time at my house over the summer for a bit, and I'm hoping we can go on adventures some day.  Like I said, I'll take whatever you guys give.

Last picture is of our whole group.  Jax, you were so excited to see the elephant, and I thought we were good as I walked close to it holding you.  As soon as it moved toward us though, you were trying to jack knife out of my arms because you were so afraid.  You talk a big talk kid.  You'll have to learn to back it up someday, but I guess I can wait a bit more.  Maybe when you're five...