A Southern Wedding

We went to my friend Liz's wedding this past weekend. You were the center of attention since not only are you adorable, but you also were the only child there. We had multiple people tell us that they don't want children and don't like kids yet somehow you gave them the baby fever. 

You got to snuggle the bachelorette before her party....

Run around the clubhouse with Mommy and Daddy while we helped get the wedding stuff ready and had the  rehearsal...

Play in the rocks and grass at the clubhouse (this included falling down a lot!)

Snuggle at the end of the day...

Brush and groom the bridesmaid's hair

You also got to go to the wedding with your good looking mom and dad!

Practiced your knuckles and high fives with your Dad at the wedding...

Laid in the grass being silly!

Were serenaded by another one of the bridesmaids at the wedding...

Loved up on yet ANOTHER bridesmaid...

Played hide and go seek with the bride...

You even let the father of the bride hold you!

Then of course at the end of the wedding you passed out while everyone else partied on, amazed that you were sleeping through the noise.

The day after the wedding we got to spend just with Liz and John (the bride and groom). Liz and I took you to a water structure where you got to try to turn into a teenage mutant ninja turtle.

You really wanted to reach the fountain in the middle of the water feature, no such luck. It was too far away and you freaked out every time you got near it.

Then we got to play games while Daddy enjoyed some drinks with the guys.

15 1/2 Months!

So I have been falling behind in posting on these. The main reason being we are in the process of trying to sell our house and this is consuming a lot of my time. Consequently I missed your '15 month' post and you '16 month' post is due in about ten days. Normally I would just backdate the post if I had to, but you have had quite a bit of developments in the past month or so that I couldn't remember the differences between 15 months and 16 months. So....we will have a 15 1/2 month post instead. Below are a few random pictures I have taken of you over the past month or so. The first one of you is in my favorite jammies that you have in this size. The next one is of you devouring the middle of a mango. You got quite upset when I took it away from you.

Things You Are Doing Developmentally Right Now:

* TALKING!! You have recently learned 'No' "nananananana" when you don't want something done, 'Uh-oh!' , 'Woah!', 'Door' (sounds like doa), and 'dart' (sounds like dar). 

* Trying to mimic animal sounds which is quite cute even if you don't get it right.

* Throwing things in the garbage when you are done with them...including bottles and things that aren't supposed to be thrown away! However you learned this one on your own from watching us so it is pretty cute.

* You got another bottom tooth in all the way and the one on the other side of the bottom four has broken through but isn't in all the way. You are still teething though. In fact, we think your molars are coming in. The other day was amusing and concerning all at once. You stuck your hands so far down you throat that you were making yourself gag, you did this multiple times. I was a little worried you were going to throw up all over me, fortunately you didn't!

* You have finally outgrown 12 month clothes and are in 18 months now.
* You love books right now, it is so cute to have us read to you and if there isn't anyone to read to you then you will look at the book yourself. When we are finished reading the book you say "dye dye!" for bye bye.

Things You Are Doing Right Now That I Love:

* When you run and are excited you will lead with your shoulder and hold you other arm stiff behind you. 

* You are loving chalk, this is after mimicing your dad and his friends write on their chalkboard when playing darts. The only thing we don't love is that  you don't want to color on the ground, but rather the door. This is a constant thing to clean, especially when you are trying to show the house to be sold!

* I love it when you laugh when you hear other people laugh. It is hilarious to hear your fake laugh. 

* Getting quite proficient on the playground equipment now that it is nice outside. You can go down slides by yourself now!

* You always want to sit on steps when possible. I think because they are your size and are like a mini chair. It is quite cute, especially when you try to get us to sit with you. I want to buy you a mini adirondack chair that I saw because of this. I think think you would love it!

* I am teaching you body parts and it is so fun watching you identify them. You know: head, ears, toes, nose, and belly. We are almost there with eyes and mouth. I think you are one smart little boy. 

Mother's Day

Mother's Day this year was very nice. We didn't do anything with your grandparents so it was spent just us and our little family. We went out to breakfast just the three of us. Since we didn't make reservations and it was last minute, we went to the Lift. It was great though because it allowed you to run around and be crazy on the patio. We tried to get pictures after breakfast but you weren't much in the mood. 

Your Dad gave me a digital picture frame loaded with pictures from our wedding that I had never seen before and of course pictures of you! It was perfect. You made me a picture at the daycare. 

After we got home you and I made a pumpkin cake together. You are really starting to love helping mommy cook in the kitchen. Then we snuggled and took a nap together in bed. It was perfect.

Aquarium

We got to take you to the aquarium this weekend. We had a great time. Even though the aquarium is somewhat small you had so much fun because you go to put your hands in the water constantly. You touched star fish, sting rays, sharks and other fish. 

The Ups and Downs of Being a Working Mom

Your Dad has been watching you at home for about three months now. I knew that there were perks to this, namely that your bond with your Dad would grow significantly. It has and it is wonderful to see this and how much you absolutely love him. Not that you didn't before, but now you have an even more special bond. I also knew that with this would come less dependence on me. Key the downside that I knew would be coming eventually.

I came home from work about a month ago and you had just woken up from a nap. You looked up at me from laying on the floor and I tried to get you to come lay with me and cuddle. Instead you just started crying and ran over to your Dad and wrapped your arms around him. It broke my heart being that it was the first time this has happened. I knew the day would come and some would say this happens no matter if you are a working mom or not. I realize this is the case, however I think it certainly happened a lot sooner than it would have. I also think you were frustrated that I wasn't home with you. 

Now....fast forward to the ups.... the other day I got the complete opposite response. I came home and you ran up to me full speed, squealed in delight and wrapped your arms so tightly around my neck while laying your head on my shoulder that I just melted. It was the sweetest and biggest hug you have ever given me. I could tell you were so happy that I was home. These will be the moments that I remember and cherish forever.