I finally gave in and we turned Little Man's carseat around, so now he is forward facing. It was overdue--his little legs were getting pretty smushed and he could easily reach the mirror that hung on the headrest in front of him, allowing those in the front seat to see him.
There's no need for the mirror now, because all we have to do is glance behind us, and there is he--sitting like a big boy, grinning and pointing at all the trucks on the road that he couldn't see before. It's given him a whole new perspective on life, and he narrates to Husband and I as we drive. He gets very excited about big cars and other vehicles, as well as interesting looking people.
He can also see what Mommy and Daddy are doing in the front seat, like whether they are playing with their phone or drinking from a bottle that he might want to have a turn with as well.
Because sitting forward is only the beginning. Next step: drivers seat.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
The ABC's of Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! 26 things I'm thankful for this year:
A: Apples, because when Little Man sees the red fruit and says "Aaaaaa-pull" it always makes me smile.
B: My Baby boy, and his beautiful smile and infectious giggle. He is my sunshine.
C: Fat Cat, and the sweet memories I have of him. I miss that kitty every day.
D: My Dad. It can get hard this time of year, because I miss him--but I do my best to keep his spirit alive by being a merry little elf, just like he was during the holidays.
E: The Elephants at the zoo. I really like them. Did you know that elephants mourn when another elephant dies? Pachaderm love.
F: French fries.
G: Godparents, both Little Man's and my own. They're always there.
H: Baby hugs. We've just started getting them and they are the BEST THING EVER.
I: My Inlaws. Today I watched four generations--Great Grandma E, Papaw, Husband and Little Man--watching football with the same expression on their face. LOVE it.
J: The awesome way my Husband can juggle.
K: Kings and queens and fairy tales.
L: Our Living room, which Husband just rearranged for us and is filled with fun toys for Little Man, a comfy couch and lots of love.
M: My Mom. Some days, I would simply be a hot mess if it weren't for her.
N: New friends.
O: Old friends.
P: Pepsi.
Q: Quick drying nail polish. Because what mother of a whirlwind toddler has time to sit still and let her nails dry?
R: Watching Little Man Run on his chubby little legs.
S: My partner in crime, my better half, my GPS and my sense of direction: My Spouse. I love him, and I don't know what I would do without him.
T: Transformers and Trucks, two of Little Man's favorite things.
U: "Up": Little Man's most often used word.
V: Little Man's red vest. Its all puffy and when he wears it he's so cute I just want to attack him with kisses.
W: My writing, and the support I get from my family to pursue my dreams.
X: Extra special surprises that happen during the holidays. I still believe in Santa. Do you?
Y: Yummy holiday food: pumpkin bread, turkey, cinnamon buns...
Z: The zoo. It's been my favorite haunt since I went to the city for college. I used to take kids I baby-sat for there and daydream about the day I would bring my own child. Check!
A: Apples, because when Little Man sees the red fruit and says "Aaaaaa-pull" it always makes me smile.
B: My Baby boy, and his beautiful smile and infectious giggle. He is my sunshine.
C: Fat Cat, and the sweet memories I have of him. I miss that kitty every day.
D: My Dad. It can get hard this time of year, because I miss him--but I do my best to keep his spirit alive by being a merry little elf, just like he was during the holidays.
E: The Elephants at the zoo. I really like them. Did you know that elephants mourn when another elephant dies? Pachaderm love.
F: French fries.
G: Godparents, both Little Man's and my own. They're always there.
H: Baby hugs. We've just started getting them and they are the BEST THING EVER.
I: My Inlaws. Today I watched four generations--Great Grandma E, Papaw, Husband and Little Man--watching football with the same expression on their face. LOVE it.
J: The awesome way my Husband can juggle.
K: Kings and queens and fairy tales.
L: Our Living room, which Husband just rearranged for us and is filled with fun toys for Little Man, a comfy couch and lots of love.
M: My Mom. Some days, I would simply be a hot mess if it weren't for her.
N: New friends.
O: Old friends.
P: Pepsi.
Q: Quick drying nail polish. Because what mother of a whirlwind toddler has time to sit still and let her nails dry?
R: Watching Little Man Run on his chubby little legs.
S: My partner in crime, my better half, my GPS and my sense of direction: My Spouse. I love him, and I don't know what I would do without him.
T: Transformers and Trucks, two of Little Man's favorite things.
U: "Up": Little Man's most often used word.
V: Little Man's red vest. Its all puffy and when he wears it he's so cute I just want to attack him with kisses.
W: My writing, and the support I get from my family to pursue my dreams.
X: Extra special surprises that happen during the holidays. I still believe in Santa. Do you?
Y: Yummy holiday food: pumpkin bread, turkey, cinnamon buns...
Z: The zoo. It's been my favorite haunt since I went to the city for college. I used to take kids I baby-sat for there and daydream about the day I would bring my own child. Check!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Job Perks
I had plans today. I woke up with every intention of being productive: there were errands to run, muffins to bake, a Christmas card to design. Little Man slept in until 8:15 this morning (heaven!) thanks to a little late night party he threw in his crib with Scout the Dog and Glowie the Worm. After his breakfast of mashed banana and yogurt ("O beebee" = a request for YoBaby yogurt), he brought me his favorite truck book. I never say no to a book, so I settled on the floor to read to him for a few minutes before shower time.
One book turned into several, and a few minutes turned into a few hours. Nothing got done this morning except for good, quality playtime--and it was a golden morning.
We read books about colors, the alphabet, and vehicles. Little Man looooves his trucks, and will point out several of his favorites on the pages when asked. Dump truck, excavator, and school bus are some popular ones. He can also identify wheels and doors. We looked at photo albums and exclaimed over seeing pictures of his own family: "Dada!" He yelled with joy each time he saw a pic of Husband.
We played with light sabers and Star War characters (he brought me the wookie and left Darth Vader on his father's desk chair...not so sure that that means). We made music with our homemade instruments and danced to Disney music. And we played his favorite game of Tackle the Mama until we were both laughing so hard we fell over in a heap. And now he's sleeping soundly on the couch, chubby little fist stuffed in his mouth. And I'm left with a happy feeling, because this morning is what it was all about.
Because one day, it'll be his buddies he wants to play light sabers with, and his teammates he'll be tackling on the football field. One day, my homemade shakers and rattles won't be good enough, and he'll want an electric gutair or a set of drums. And it won't be me he dances around the living with room with--fates willing, it will be someone he loves and loves him back, who he can make his own family with. But until then, I'll soak up every little bit of my baby boy that I can.
Having such a sweet, simple morning with my son makes up for the 3 AM wake up calls and the temper tantrums when I won't let him play with Small Dog's water bowl. It makes up for the long hours of the most full-time job I've ever had--sure, I don't get weekends off or paid vacations but I get mornings like today, and that's a job perk I wouldn't give up for anything.
One book turned into several, and a few minutes turned into a few hours. Nothing got done this morning except for good, quality playtime--and it was a golden morning.
We read books about colors, the alphabet, and vehicles. Little Man looooves his trucks, and will point out several of his favorites on the pages when asked. Dump truck, excavator, and school bus are some popular ones. He can also identify wheels and doors. We looked at photo albums and exclaimed over seeing pictures of his own family: "Dada!" He yelled with joy each time he saw a pic of Husband.
We played with light sabers and Star War characters (he brought me the wookie and left Darth Vader on his father's desk chair...not so sure that that means). We made music with our homemade instruments and danced to Disney music. And we played his favorite game of Tackle the Mama until we were both laughing so hard we fell over in a heap. And now he's sleeping soundly on the couch, chubby little fist stuffed in his mouth. And I'm left with a happy feeling, because this morning is what it was all about.
Because one day, it'll be his buddies he wants to play light sabers with, and his teammates he'll be tackling on the football field. One day, my homemade shakers and rattles won't be good enough, and he'll want an electric gutair or a set of drums. And it won't be me he dances around the living with room with--fates willing, it will be someone he loves and loves him back, who he can make his own family with. But until then, I'll soak up every little bit of my baby boy that I can.
Having such a sweet, simple morning with my son makes up for the 3 AM wake up calls and the temper tantrums when I won't let him play with Small Dog's water bowl. It makes up for the long hours of the most full-time job I've ever had--sure, I don't get weekends off or paid vacations but I get mornings like today, and that's a job perk I wouldn't give up for anything.
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