He is almost two and a half, although he looks more like he is four.
No really. He is the same height as my four year old daughter, wears size 4 clothing and officially has bigger feet than her! He was also our biggest baby at birth and has always had hands of a future football star.
You could say we've had some "challenges" raising this little man. It's tough being a sort-of middle child and having the temperament of a typical two year old with the brute strength of a small man.
You see, when he throws a toy, it flies through the air at least ten feet.
When he stomps his feet, it feels like a herd of elephants bounding through the room.
When he tackles you to the ground to "play wrestle", it feels like you've just been hit by a mini line backer.
Grayson is as snuggly and lovey-dovey as they come. He loves to run and get ice packs for everybody's boo-boo's. He's the best at giving you "smoocheroo's". He is the first one to run up to a neighbor and wave hello. And he adore his brothers and sisters, so intensely!
Sometimes life is tough for this little guy because, well, he's not so little!
I even have to remind myself that I am not dealing with a four year old school-aged child.
I've had to endure the disapproving looks of other parents who think his behaviour seems quite immature for the age they THINK he is.
The panic look on their faces when he towers over all the other kids his age, always greeting them with a smile.
We've been thinking about getting a Great Dane in the near future and have been doing a lot of research on the breed.
I've decided that Grayson is like a Great Dane puppy. Although they may seem like older dogs, they truly are still puppies just in a big dog body!
This little guy is still a toddler with every fibre of his being. He's just gotta manage his "big boy" body.
And just like the Great Dane has earned the title of "Gentle Giant" for their regal stature and affectionate personality, I couldn't think of a better summary of my little guy.
I am determined to raise tho boy with all the love, patience and gentleness I can muster. He will be a gentle giant with no need to impose his size on anybody.
He may be built to be a football player but he's also bright enough to be a doctor, lawyer or even an astronaut!
But, with a face like this, he's definitely going to be a heartbreaker :)
I learned ,through watching your vlogs ,just what a sweet ,angelic looking ,and just plain lovable "little man" Grayson is:)..He mixes well with his siblings ,and other kids ,and is as bright as can be!..You and Mike have just the right balance with him ,and it shows!...After just a matter of months ,this cherubic little guy has seriously "stolen" my heart:):)x
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