Grandma, get the baby off the oven.

Teeny and I spent Thanksgiving up north, with my family. S couldn't join us because he had to work (which is depressing on so many levels). Teeny managed to have a blast, despite missing his dad. There were several memorable experiences this weekend, the first of which is referenced in the subject line. Teeny's four year old cousin, G, was doing an excellent job watching him as my mom was preparing Thanksgiving dinner in the kitchen. At one point, Teeny climbed onto a step stool while hanging onto the oven for support. G was quick to report the situation to Grandma, who was equally quick to react. The oven wasn't on at the time, which is probably the only reason I see the humor her "get the baby off the oven" comment!

Teeny cracked us up more times than I can count this weekend. First, he spent much of the time playing with a singing turkey, compliments of my mom. Every time he got that turkey going, Teeny would rock his head back and forth, swing his hips and stamp his feet - all in rhythm! He, his grandparents and I never laughed so hard. Thankfully, I have some video clips of his dancing - few babies have such complex moves!

Among his many other talents, Teeny is an accomplished Baby Signer. He has a large signing vocabulary, and decided to use it at church this morning. As I was holding him, he did the sign for sleep (his hands forming a pillow, and his cheek laid upon them) accompanied by snoring sounds (an adaptation of the sign taught to him by his dad). He made this sign in reference to the man a few rows back who was sound asleep. The people around us all started giggling, and I just about choked it was so difficult for me to not burst out laughing.

All in all, Thanksgiving was wonderful. I loved having four days to spend with my family, as I don't get to see them nearly often enough. I also loved seeing my parents and brothers having such a wonderful time with my little guy. He's so lucky to be loved by so many wonderful people. I am blessed beyond belief, and am so very thankful for each and every one of those blessings this Thanksgiving.