Friday, December 13, 2013
Good morning!
D briefly used the pedals on his trike this morning, and was too quick for me to get an action shot.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Steps!
D walked up the three steps from the family room to the kitchen this week a few times by just having his hand on the wall - can't believe he's getting so big already!! We were talking tonight too, and his 16 month birthday is right around the corner - time is definitely flying by and he's growing fast. He's definitely a sponge to all that goes on around him.
He's really liking to use his fork and spoon and also is definitely watching the adults around the table and wants to do what they do. He watched Grandpa Garr taking a drink through his straw tonight when we were out for supper and wanted to drink that way too (instead of using his sippy cup), so I humored him and we used that in addition to his sippy cup.
He graduated from the straw sippy to a soft spout sippy a little while ago. I'm glad that he can use both as we forgot his regular sippy when we went out the other day and drank his milk from a straw in the bottle. We're still working on regular cups, but he's getting better at those too!
I put the Christmas tree up tonight after D went to bed. We're just going to go with lights on the tree and no ornaments this year. I know he won't be able to resist exploring and I don't want to get a play yard just for one year to protect the tree.
He also had his first sleigh ride inside and outside this week - pictures to come later. He really enjoyed it and did NOT want to come in.
He's really liking to use his fork and spoon and also is definitely watching the adults around the table and wants to do what they do. He watched Grandpa Garr taking a drink through his straw tonight when we were out for supper and wanted to drink that way too (instead of using his sippy cup), so I humored him and we used that in addition to his sippy cup.
He graduated from the straw sippy to a soft spout sippy a little while ago. I'm glad that he can use both as we forgot his regular sippy when we went out the other day and drank his milk from a straw in the bottle. We're still working on regular cups, but he's getting better at those too!
I put the Christmas tree up tonight after D went to bed. We're just going to go with lights on the tree and no ornaments this year. I know he won't be able to resist exploring and I don't want to get a play yard just for one year to protect the tree.
He also had his first sleigh ride inside and outside this week - pictures to come later. He really enjoyed it and did NOT want to come in.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Happy Birthday to me. :)
Happy Birthday to me! :) We went out to the Texas Roadhouse for supper and D joined me on the birthday saddle.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
15 months doctors visit
D had his 15 month checkup at the doctor yesterday. He did really well, but I'm pretty sure he knew what was coming when the nurse came to give him his shots. He got three yesterday and in a month has to go in for the followup flu shot. The doctor said next year he could do the flu mist so that will be good!
He was crying a bit with the shots, which the nurse said he would do because the ones this time would 'burn' more. The nurse had a sucker for him to have afterwards. He wouldn't take it at first until I was able to get it to touch his lip and he had a small taste. Then the tears were gone and he definitely wanted his first sucker!
He's still in the 100 percentile for height and weight, and 86% for head circumference. He's 34" tall and weights 31 lbs. 12.8 oz. We can definitely tell he's getting taller and now he is seeing things on the counter tops and table without climbing up to see some of the things.
They sent us home with a 'Well-Child Checkup: 15 Months' sheet. I did have to laugh at one of the bullet points as it was a good reminder to try to be patient and not get frustrated. They should have put those sentences in bold type as D is definitely testing the boundary waters!
He's now up to 14 teeth - 8 on top and 6 on the bottom. I think he'll be getting his other two canines in on the bottom soon. D's also started to 'blow' kisses. He gets the kissing his hand part down, but it's blowing the kisses away that he's not doing yet.
We've got a lot of things unpacked and organized at our new house, but not everything. We were hoping that this house wouldn't need some of the weatherstripping that we've had to do in our old house, but no such luck. I caulked around a few windows/doors today and will have some more to do later. We'll probably have to catch a few spots outside this weekend when it's a little warmer.
For the most part we enjoy our new spot - only wish that the previous homeowners had put in a windbreak. We will definitely work on that next spring and in the coming years! Among other things, my parents helped us put up snow fence last weekend, so that was a great help!
We have also been looking for childcare again. I'd found a new lady to watch him, but he didn't get along well there, so we're looking for a new place. Working part-time is definitely a hindrance to finding childcare, but so is the fact that D is still under 2. I took him in with me to work last week during his afternoon nap and was able to get a number of hours of work in. That won't work long term, but hopefully I'll be able to find someone.
Below are a few pictures.
He was crying a bit with the shots, which the nurse said he would do because the ones this time would 'burn' more. The nurse had a sucker for him to have afterwards. He wouldn't take it at first until I was able to get it to touch his lip and he had a small taste. Then the tears were gone and he definitely wanted his first sucker!
He's still in the 100 percentile for height and weight, and 86% for head circumference. He's 34" tall and weights 31 lbs. 12.8 oz. We can definitely tell he's getting taller and now he is seeing things on the counter tops and table without climbing up to see some of the things.
They sent us home with a 'Well-Child Checkup: 15 Months' sheet. I did have to laugh at one of the bullet points as it was a good reminder to try to be patient and not get frustrated. They should have put those sentences in bold type as D is definitely testing the boundary waters!
- Teach your child what's okay to do and what isn't Your child needs to learn to stop what he or she is doing when you say to. Be firm and as patient as possible. It will take time for your child to learn the rules. Try not to get frustrated.
He's now up to 14 teeth - 8 on top and 6 on the bottom. I think he'll be getting his other two canines in on the bottom soon. D's also started to 'blow' kisses. He gets the kissing his hand part down, but it's blowing the kisses away that he's not doing yet.
We've got a lot of things unpacked and organized at our new house, but not everything. We were hoping that this house wouldn't need some of the weatherstripping that we've had to do in our old house, but no such luck. I caulked around a few windows/doors today and will have some more to do later. We'll probably have to catch a few spots outside this weekend when it's a little warmer.
For the most part we enjoy our new spot - only wish that the previous homeowners had put in a windbreak. We will definitely work on that next spring and in the coming years! Among other things, my parents helped us put up snow fence last weekend, so that was a great help!
We have also been looking for childcare again. I'd found a new lady to watch him, but he didn't get along well there, so we're looking for a new place. Working part-time is definitely a hindrance to finding childcare, but so is the fact that D is still under 2. I took him in with me to work last week during his afternoon nap and was able to get a number of hours of work in. That won't work long term, but hopefully I'll be able to find someone.
Below are a few pictures.
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| Waiting for his 1st birthday cupcake. |
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| Studying his birthday cupcake. |
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| YUM! |
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| D spent a week at my parents while I was working on the new house - he was so proud of himself getting up onto the cedar chest. |
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| He also surprised Grandma Nea by climbing up on the stool! |
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| Our new backyard looking NE at the house. |
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| First family picture at our new house |
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| Snow fence installation on a windy day. |
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