Monday, March 9, 2015
corn and apple wheels
Now that we are back to normal, relatively speaking, we have started up going through our new foods again. We have conquered corn (niblets popped out of their skins and pureed with sweet potatoes). And from gerber, the apple wheel puff, which is teaching us to take bites with those new chompers, but still I'm finger sweeping when the whole wheel goes in! I think next will be beans!!!
second tooth
Last week the second bottom tooth came in! Thank goodness because little man was awfully grumpy! But they are slowly making their way up through the gums and it has changed his smile so much. And now little man just rubs his tongue over them all the time. It's rather cute and drooly!
santa fe style
Yesterday we went to see an open house. It was a totally fabulous house, really big and spacious. The master suite was bigger than our downstairs! And it had awesome wall-to-wall carpeting, two sets of stairs, one that little man climbed all by himself! One odd thing about the house was the horrific decor. It was native american, meets southwest. Just awful. Anyway, below is what big guy and hubs discussed:
Big guy- Wow! That's a big picture! (looking at a native american 6 foot painting)
Hubs- Yeah, this is decorated in a santa fe style.
Big guy- SANTA decorated it????
Hubs- Not santa! (laughing and exasperated at same time)
Big guy- Wow! That's a big picture! (looking at a native american 6 foot painting)
Hubs- Yeah, this is decorated in a santa fe style.
Big guy- SANTA decorated it????
Hubs- Not santa! (laughing and exasperated at same time)
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Busy couple of days
So, little man has been very busy the past few days. Which could probably explain why he hasn't been sleeping very well! Just tossing and turning. Waking up early. It's tiring. Hence I lost my voice yesterday and today I sound like I'm from south Philly and smoke too much! Anyway, here's what little man has been up to:
The first tooth has emerged! He was drooling insanely last weekend. Like viscous. Like dog drool. And I could see the two front bottom teeth completely outlined. By Thursday he was still at it but by the time we made it back from getting weighed (.5oz gain), his left one had popped out. So cute. Very sharp! Now the right one should be close behind!!
Crawling the right way has finally happened. Little man has been doing an army drag/crawl sine right before Xmas, but on Thursday he got onto hands and knees and just stayed that way. He's still kind of slow since he shuffles his knees but I imagine it's short lived. It's so cute seeing that little booty crawl though!! Next will be walking, as he's desperate. Now that he pulls up on everything and cruises, he very sneakily reaches a hand out so you grab it then he just takes off walking!!
And in utter adorableness, little man has started some serious babbling. He said "mamamama" and "dadadada" as well as his new favorite, "rararara" like a cheerleader. It's so sweet. And he figured out his to click his tongue!!! He's just so fun and entertaining. Especially to himself!
So, lots of fun and important milestones. I'm thinking he knows his 9 month appointment is on Friday, so he had better get some of these under his belt to show off. Great job little man!!
The first tooth has emerged! He was drooling insanely last weekend. Like viscous. Like dog drool. And I could see the two front bottom teeth completely outlined. By Thursday he was still at it but by the time we made it back from getting weighed (.5oz gain), his left one had popped out. So cute. Very sharp! Now the right one should be close behind!!
Crawling the right way has finally happened. Little man has been doing an army drag/crawl sine right before Xmas, but on Thursday he got onto hands and knees and just stayed that way. He's still kind of slow since he shuffles his knees but I imagine it's short lived. It's so cute seeing that little booty crawl though!! Next will be walking, as he's desperate. Now that he pulls up on everything and cruises, he very sneakily reaches a hand out so you grab it then he just takes off walking!!
And in utter adorableness, little man has started some serious babbling. He said "mamamama" and "dadadada" as well as his new favorite, "rararara" like a cheerleader. It's so sweet. And he figured out his to click his tongue!!! He's just so fun and entertaining. Especially to himself!
So, lots of fun and important milestones. I'm thinking he knows his 9 month appointment is on Friday, so he had better get some of these under his belt to show off. Great job little man!!
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Let's cruise together
Little man has leaped (not literally) from pulling himself up to standing to cruising a little too easily if you ask me. Now he pulls himself up on everything. Couch, boxes, chairs, other people's legs, laundry baskets. You name it, the kid is pulling up. And now he only wants to be up! Seriously dangerous. I can't take my eyes off of him for a second. Which means now I get nothing accomplished. And funnily enough, his cruising is very impressive. For the most part, he holds on with one hand and walks forward, versus shuffling his feet side to side. Seriously, he might walk before he crawls properly. Crawling for speed is still done army style on his belly. But the past few days have him scooting his knees forward slowly. I'll keep updating as it develops. Either way, we are moving and grooving!
Gmom Dino
Written in two parts:
Pre-visit contemplations:
You know love when you see it in action. The love between gmom Dino and big guy is amazing. Equally returned. Unconditional. They are two peas in a pod. I was contemplating this the other day because Dino is coming to visit this week for 10 days! Big guy and I are so excited. Everyday big guy asks me at some point, when is grandma coming? Today? We've been talking about this visit since the new year. Not only will this visit encompass valentines day and big guys bday, but also his family and school friend party. Whew.
Anywho, I was thinking about the two of them and how when Dino is around, big guy is no more than a few feet away from her at any time. He is constantly snuggling with her and she with him. And the funny thing is, that she loves it. Dino, who is my mom, was never the most snuggly as I was growing up. She gives wonderful hugs, no doubt, but it's just a different kind of connection she has with big guy. They like the same stuff, arts and crafts, getting dirty outside, gardening included, animals, reading, watching tv, eating ice cream... The list is endless. I'm so grateful that he has her in his life. Because don't we all need someone who loves us that much?
Currently visiting contemplations:
Ok, so dino has been here for over a week and they are even more bonded. On big guy's actual bday, we did a snow day bday and kept him home. They played the whole day. And both enjoyed each other's company immensely. Whenever I overheard them, they were laughing. Big guy was doing this hilarious giggle when he's having a lot of fun. Dino was talking in funny voices. And at one point, in a heart breakingly adorable conversation, big guy says, "grandma, you're my best friend!" Slay me now! Even when big guy gets a little wild (which is kind of often) dino just rolls with it, her patience is endless. I wish everyone could be loved like this. We still have four full days before dino leaves for home, but we have some fun stuff in store. Class bday party, visit to aquarium, and lots of playing. Dino, we love you!!!
Pre-visit contemplations:
You know love when you see it in action. The love between gmom Dino and big guy is amazing. Equally returned. Unconditional. They are two peas in a pod. I was contemplating this the other day because Dino is coming to visit this week for 10 days! Big guy and I are so excited. Everyday big guy asks me at some point, when is grandma coming? Today? We've been talking about this visit since the new year. Not only will this visit encompass valentines day and big guys bday, but also his family and school friend party. Whew.
Anywho, I was thinking about the two of them and how when Dino is around, big guy is no more than a few feet away from her at any time. He is constantly snuggling with her and she with him. And the funny thing is, that she loves it. Dino, who is my mom, was never the most snuggly as I was growing up. She gives wonderful hugs, no doubt, but it's just a different kind of connection she has with big guy. They like the same stuff, arts and crafts, getting dirty outside, gardening included, animals, reading, watching tv, eating ice cream... The list is endless. I'm so grateful that he has her in his life. Because don't we all need someone who loves us that much?
Currently visiting contemplations:
Ok, so dino has been here for over a week and they are even more bonded. On big guy's actual bday, we did a snow day bday and kept him home. They played the whole day. And both enjoyed each other's company immensely. Whenever I overheard them, they were laughing. Big guy was doing this hilarious giggle when he's having a lot of fun. Dino was talking in funny voices. And at one point, in a heart breakingly adorable conversation, big guy says, "grandma, you're my best friend!" Slay me now! Even when big guy gets a little wild (which is kind of often) dino just rolls with it, her patience is endless. I wish everyone could be loved like this. We still have four full days before dino leaves for home, but we have some fun stuff in store. Class bday party, visit to aquarium, and lots of playing. Dino, we love you!!!
Family bday party
Saturday brought the family bday party to our house. It was really fun! We had pizza, fries, onion rings (the clear winner), mozarella sticks, fruit, veggies, with pretzels, chips and dips. For dessert we had homemade cupcakes- a pioneer woman recipe- that had a surprise hershey kiss in the bottom. As well as make your own sundaes. big guy was in his element, giving love to all the grandparents and partying. He probably ate nothing because he was so jazzed! We opened presents and then promptly gave everyone the boot! short parties are where it's at for our family. Please do no dawdle! Anywho, now I'm looking forward to the friend party this weekend. Luckily, they are taking care of most of the specifics. We are just arriving with some drinks, soft pretzels, and the birthday boy!
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