Friday's with GG

Jeromy and I are incredibly fortunate and lucky that my mom watches Reece on Friday's. Reece and his GG have been sharing Friday's since Reece was 4 months old. As many of you know, GG has worked in the field of early childhood education her entire life and is very esteemed in the field. So how lucky are we that not only does Reece get his GG every week- but also a child development specialist!

GG is always conducting informal developmental checks making sure our little man is progressing properly! GG has a deep love for nature and science and through her love, she has introduced Reece to a whole new world! GG often arrives on Friday mornings with "equipment". Sometimes this is plumbing tubing so Reece can explore how objects fit and roll through. Other times this is a basting brush so Reece can "paint" the deck. Often the exploration includes water play. Tubs of water on the kitchen floor, splashing in sinks and bathtubs- and the favorite- bringing snow inside during the winter! Reece and GG spend time sorting and classifying- another great developmental skill to achieve! This has been our new activity as GG arrived with 100 different color balls last week! Reece Franks + 100 balls = perfection!

Probably the best part for Reece and GG is their shared love of nature. Although truthfully, Reece probably loves nature because of his GG. They spend time looking out of windows, playing outside, and soon they plan to be regulars at the arboretum.

Reece and his GG share a very special bond. I often have to get on her for babying him too much, but Reece loves her very much- and so do we! I know GG enjoys Reece at 17 months but her biggest excitement is yet to come- when they can go golfing together! Enjoying nature on the golf course is GG's style!