Sniffles

Well, Lucian officially had his first cold. It started on monday :( He has snot coming out of his nose like a drooling bulldog. On the bright side it gave us an excuse to spend an extended period of time in a steaming hot bathroom. His energy level has gotten higher, but sleeping is still a bit rough. I can't blame him, it's not exactly easy to breathe while flem is draining down your throat and your nose is clogged. We are managing. It should pass in no time.

This gives him one more reason to get mad when I put socks on him. As a parent I'm naturally going to be the "bad guy." So be it.

Birthday Ideas

Lucian's 1st birthday is coming up so fast! A few people have been asking me about the types of things he likes to play with. Well, he isn't too specific. He typical likes things that aren't actually toys; such as water bottles, silverware, and boxes. But here is a list of things that he likes about objects. Maybe it can help contribute to unique ideas.

-Can be spun manually
-Has pages (he'd rather rip them out while trying to turn)
-Involves water
-Makes noise (not electronic, but in reaction to what he is doing such as shaking)

Here are some ideas that I came up with:

-Wagon
-Soccer Ball (actual size, he likes balls)
-Bath Toys
-Shoes (size 4 or 5)
-Socks (size 12-24 months)
-A small slide for the small backyard
-Small child books; board or regular
-Small chair for the living room

I am pro second hand. Rather from a yard sale or consignment shop or from the old collection in the garage. They grow out of things so quickly it just seems silly to always buy things new. We got him a little push car at a garage sale this past weekend for very little money. Pretty sweet deal I think. Anyways, just wanted to throw some ideas out there. Regarding clothes: he is currently in size 12 months. I'm excited about getting his party ready!

Time is Swift

Oh how time goes by. I'm sitting here watching my little baby sleep. Everyday he grows bigger, his hair grows longer, and his feet get larger. He constantly surprises me with new emotions, new movements, and his memory. I can't believe how much he has grown in such a short period of time. Seems like only yesterday I found out I was pregnant, felt him moving around and kicking in my belly. It was almost a year ago that I set eyes on the most beautiful thing in the world that I had created. I remember seeing him for the first time; I was blessed. Taking him home seems like a blur now. We've been together ever since. Looking back, it seems like he was always here. Though he will always be my baby, it seems like he is growing out of it quickly. I love my baby boy.


Likes: remote controls, window blinds, pets, and phineas and ferb

Dislikes: changing diapers, not being able to climb into the bathtub whenever he wants, and his car seat

Sneaky Sneaky

So there he goes, out of the corner of my eye I sneakily watch him maneuver. He crawls to the corner of the bed and then dissappears to the other side. I follow behind him to see what he is up to. He was going straight toward a cup that was sitting on the floor. He crawls right up to it, pulls it toward himself, and sticks his hand straight into it. Luckily I made sure it was empty beforehand. Just goes to show smart he is getting. Sorry bud, no ice cubes today!

Baby Steps

Well, it finally happened. My son took his first steps. It was beautiful. He has been standing on his own, walking with assistance, and pulling himself up. But this morning was different. While we were all in the kitchen, I was holding his hand so he could walk around like usual. I was talking to his Daddy when all of a sudden he let go of my hand. Instead of doing his usual, standing there or maybe attempting a small step before falling on his bum, he took several steps to the middle of the floor. Then he just stood there. I don't think he even knew what to do next. I was sure he was going to fall onto his butt. Already we were amazed by his accomplishment. But this time, he didn't fall. Daddy went to the other side of him and called his name. Out of pure excitement he finished his walk all the way into Daddy's arms! We immediately picked him up, had a big family hug, and congratulated him on his first real steps. What a way we have come in such a short period of time. Got to love it. I know I do.

The Closing of Summer

I had a great time with Lucian in his first summer. He is almost one; I can't believe it. He was able to experience a lot this summer with his Daddy and myself, and for that I'm grateful. We've gone to several different playgrounds, flown kites, chased balls, swung, went to flea markets, went to farms, swam in the pool, picked plants, chased animals, and took a lot of pictures. It was unfortunate that I lost many early pictures with my computer, but I have taken many more since. I'm going to attempt to upload some more from Joe's phone. I haven't connected my camera yet to upload any. But I have been taking advantage of getting digital prints. I'd like to learn how to use my camera a little better so I can take better quality pictures. As for now, it was a great summer regardless of the heat wave and humidity. I'm looking forward to fall. Lucian's birthday will be coming up, along with halloween, and, of course, apple picking. How else am I going to make homemade apple dumplings and cider? Time to get out the juicer! Thanks everyone for enjoying the summer with us.

2 Feet, 1 Hand, and a Mysterious Mushroom

Lucian is getting closer to walking. He has been walking (assisted) for a few months. Well, now he walks while holding only one hand. He will occasionally let go of both of our hands to find his balance. His record for standing by himself is approximately 11 seconds. Not bad for a little guy like him. By little I really mean half of my own size. Yes, he is getting quite big. He's getting smart too. He knows how to try new things to get what he wants. Like throwing a fit? oh yes. Those toddler years are looking a little scary right about now. We will tackle that when the time comes.

So you can't help but question what this mysterious mushroom is? It's his small backyard pool of course. What the heck were you thinking? I know he likes to pick plants and eat them, but give the kid a little bit of credit. He has an inflatable pool shaped like a mushroom. It's pretty neat and offers a decent amount of shade. It gives him a place to cool off in the hot blazing sun rays. It also gives Daddy a place to play with him when he is covered in food! Better than a bath :)

He has a wide palate of foods at the point. Not too shabby. He even has some of those pesky little white things that protrude from the gumline. what are those called? Oh yeah, Teeth! He has two on the bottom jaw. Several more are making their way out. I'm still waiting on that Chershire Cat smile. Soon enough, but not too soon I hope. He is growing up so fast. I love it.