Frustrated Baby

(I'm way behind on my daily posts - Let's see how many I can get done today!!)

This was last Friday and I just got it uploaded.  JW has figured out how to open the cabinet doors.  I had gotten 2 baby proofing cabinet locks, but one didn't work on our handles and the other required us to screw it into the doors.  Not a good option.  So, we found and ordered some others (applied with adhesive and arrived last night!).  In the mean time, I was using a spatula to keep the cabinet under the sink closed.  He really wanted to get in there!!  Its a bit dark, but I think you can see the drama unfold!!  Enjoy!

Quick JW update

My sweet baby boy made my day today. I work from home and we have a sitter that comes to the house. We've installed a gate at the bottom of the stairs. About an hour after I went into my office I heard Mama Mama. Apparently JW had pulled up on the gate and was calling for me up towards the office. Such a sweet boy....loves his Mama.

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Not enough hours in a day

I am not sure what I was thinking when I pledged to do a JW post daily this month.  Not only are we planning a birthday celebration, with many guests, but we are also trying to get the house decorated for Christmas.  And all the shopping, cleaning, and organizing that go with both.  Not to mention the daily - you know like eat.  So it's late (for me) and I wanted to pop in quickly to share a JW post.

James and my SIL had a work event last night, so I kept my nephew.  To be honest, I was a little stressed about it given the length of my To Do list.  On nights when James is late, I try to run errands with JW so Daddy doesn't miss any time at the house.  JW and I left a little early to get my nephew from daycare and ran 2 errands (not a total bust).  When we got home and came home, I fixed dinner for my nephew. I got him situated at the table with dinner.   Not to be left out, JW pulled up on the table - not sure how, I guess he's getting tall - and was "eyeing the prize."  So I gave JW a snack in his high chair and they ate together.

forgive the iphone pic. 

(yes - if you look closely, that's macaroni in JW's hair.  He's a mess!)

Still feeling a little flustered, I grabbed a beer (don't judge) and sat in the comfy chair with JW so he could have his bottle.  Not to be left out, my nephew came and stood by the chair.  I could tell he wanted to join us.  So, I invited him up and we all snuggled while watching The Polar Express on ABC family.  A few minutes later I looked down and JW had grabbed my nephew's hand.  They sat holding hands for a bit (probably only a few seconds, but the moment somehow seemed longer).  And in that moment, the flustered feeling I had went away.  That moment made my night.  These little boys are cousins and are blessed to be growing up together.  Just another reminder to enjoy each little moment as there is peace in many of them.

Now, even though my list is a mile long, my eyes are starting to gloss over and I must go to sleep!  Until tomorrow!

50 weeks

JW is fifty weeks today.  That's 10 weeks longer on the outside than on the inside.  I was looking through pictures today and feeling sentimental.  I can't believe I'm planning his first birthday party and that in 2 weeks he will be one.  How did the year go by so quickly?!  He seems to learn something new each week and looks more and more like a little boy every day.  My baby is growing up. 

No pictures today, but over the next two weeks, you'll get picture overload.  I think I have 6 months of updates to get done!  Hopefully tomorrow I will get at least one done!  (along with buying Christmas gifts, planning and buying for the party, and prepping the house for visitors.) 

Dec 5

JW is doing a great job eating. There really isn't much he doesn't like. Chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese, yogurt, and mandarin oranges are probably his favorites though. He loves eggs just like his grandma - with cheese and pepper!! He eats a fair amount of Cheerios as well. We just started those about a month ago when I decided the puffs were too expensive!! He does eat. Fruit and veggies as well. Carrots and peas are easy (I buy the cans of peas and carrots). He loves apple - though I really think he is just sucking the juice from it because we end up with pieces of apple all over the high chair tray. Peaches are good too. Going to try blueberries and other berries at next trip to the store. He ate a couple bites of my pizza this weekend and liked that as well. Unfortunately James and I eat dinner late (after he goes to bed) so he has his own meal around 4:30. I trying to feed him leftovers from our meals so that we aren't having to do anything special for him. He drinks pretty well from a sippy cup. My current dilemma is when to start whole milk. I only have about a week left of formula and I really don't want to buy anymore. But, we'll still be a week away from his birthday and 1 year doctor appointment. Any one feel strongly one way or another????
Any other food ideas?

Yesterday he ate some leftover black beans and I think he loved them. What do you think?





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Dec 4

Yesterday was a fun day in our house.  One day a year we are a house divided.  Our college teams play each other in basketball.  Fortunately this year my team came out ahead - if only by 1 point!!!  JW got in on the action too!!

JW watched the first half in this outfit

And the second half (and the rest of the day) in this!!

He's watching intently!! 

Dec 3 JW Post

So I missed a day already.....But 2 posts today!!

JW has been doing swim lessons.  This week was his third week.  He's the only one in the class, so it's 30 minutes of 1-on-1 time.  He has been doing great!  He loves the water.  Below are 2 pictures from yesterday.  If you look really closely, you can see him kicking!  I have a couple videos, but I need to edit them and upload to youtube...I'll link later this week, but wanted to keep up with my daily posts. 

Don't mind the blurry face - I didn't think our teenage instructor wanted me to post his image online! 

Look closely - you can see the feet kicking!!!

Miss Me?

Most of you probably didn't notice I was gone.  But I was informed at Thanksgiving (spent in Ohio with my family) by my grandmother that she "checks the blog everyday."  Um, yea, I think she's looking for updates on sweet great grandson.  And who am I to deny her that.  So, I will make the month of December JW month, after all it is his birth month and we have a big birthday coming up.  (we're starting a day late.  Late is better than never, right??)  Every day this month I will post something about JW - recent pics, monthly update catch ups (I think the last one I did was month 4 - I'm a little behind), and just whatever it is he does to put a smile on our faces.  So to start off.....Here's one from our Thanksgiving trip.  I'll be sure to post more!!

Yes, I know it's blurry.  JW was showing the Buckeye love while in Buckeye country.  Unfortunately his love was not enough for them to beat Michigan the next day.