Happy Turkey Day!

After a rough night, Daniel thankfully had a decent day today. He had a meltdown at bedtime, and Daddy had to help calm him down. Then he woke up sobbing around 2:00 this morning. We rocked. He fell asleep, but as soon as I moved he woke up. I brought him into bed with us for awhile, but instead of falling asleep, he woke up more. Then we moved to the couch and I turned on Daniel Tiger. It was a last resort because I really just needed to lay down and rest. After one episode he was wiggly and wanting to play so I turned the TV off and the lights off and told him he had to either lay with me or go back into his bed. He laid for awhile longer and then let me lay him back down at 3:30. I couldn't help but have flashbacks though. 2 years ago on Thanksgiving I was up at the same time with him...only he was just 8 hours old. :)

Anyway, I ended up waking up at 7:30, but stayed in bed for another 45 minutes until Daniel woke up. We came up, had breakfast and just hung out for the morning. Daniel's new favorite word is, "No." Sigh. He's been very emotional these past few days. Understandably so in some ways, but in other ways I know it's the "Terrible Two's" starting up more. I will say, they way he says no is hilarious though. He says it in the sweetest little voice. No anger, so a sweet little, "no."

Mom went to pick Grandma up and then we had Thanksgiving Dinner at noon. It's still weird without Grandpa. This was the 2nd Thanksgiving that he's been gone...but he was remembered. When we were little it was just us and Grandma and Grandpa. Then the Gray's moved back and Thanksgiving got even bigger. The last year we were a big group, Erica was gone, but Jacob and Jeff joined us too. Now it's a small group again. Weird how times changes things.

Lunch was yummy. I love a good turkey dinner! I won't lie though...I LOVE the dessert the best. Dutch apple pie with vanilla ice cream. It's the best!

Next came nap time for all the boys and relaxing for all the girls. I actually had to wake Daniel up at 4:15! He was none too happy about that! He snuggled with Pa and didn't even want to open his presents at first! We finally got him to open them, although he had a few meltdowns while opening and then he opened a Magna Doodle. That kid would NOT put it down! He had 2 presents left and he refused to open them. It took a good half an hour before he did. I have pictures from the day, but I haven't loaded them yet. Maybe tomorrow!

The evening was filled with pizza, football, Iowa basketball (who came back from behind to win in overtime!), playing, bath time, and talking to Erica.

All in all, a great day with family!