Every year we have a family & friends only party for the kids and then an 'everyone' party where family, friends, classmates, playgroup mates, etc, help us to celebrate. I always make the cake for the family party and then we purchase one that matches whatever theme I go with for the 'everyone' party. Well, this year, I figured that Talan was old enough to help me with his cake. He helped me to mix up the ingredients and to decorate his cake. He said he wanted a blue car ... we did the best we could, LOL! It was so much fun though and it will give him something else to look forward to on his birthday.
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Showing posts with label Talan. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Wordless Wednesday - The Cake
Every year we have a family & friends only party for the kids and then an 'everyone' party where family, friends, classmates, playgroup mates, etc, help us to celebrate. I always make the cake for the family party and then we purchase one that matches whatever theme I go with for the 'everyone' party. Well, this year, I figured that Talan was old enough to help me with his cake. He helped me to mix up the ingredients and to decorate his cake. He said he wanted a blue car ... we did the best we could, LOL! It was so much fun though and it will give him something else to look forward to on his birthday.
Three
The day on which mother finds out that she is pregnant with her first child is a day of unbelievable excitement. I won't ever forget the day that I found that Ted and I were expecting. I remember feeling nervous, anxious, even scared, as I awaited the pregnancy test to give a reading as I knew that whether it read positive or negative, it would change our lives either way. Of course, in a bigger way if it turned out to be positive. I can remember holding that test in my hand after the appropriate amount of time had elapsed and almost wanting to scream with excitement as I stared at two lines which symbolized a new beginning, a new life.
Fast forward to August 3, 2008 at 12:08 PM. I was holding that new life in my hands and was overwhelmed with so many emotions. Happiness, joy, and even a little anxiety as I didn't know what to expect with this little Tiff/Ted combo.
It's hard to believe that today, that little 7 pound, 11 ounce boy now looks like this ...
and is 3 years old today!
Talan is so full of life and personality! He is a boy in every way, loving to climb and analyze the world around him. That analyzing has often led to frogs being loose in our home, and even him finding spiders and other odd critters outside and feeling the need to show them to me, up close and personal. Even though it sometimes scares me that he is so bold with animals and the outdoors, I love every critter moment.
He is also such a clown. He loves to laugh and he loves to make people laugh. Just this morning after he had come downstairs and we all told him happy birthday and sang to him, he made up a little song that went something like "It's my birthday yeah, yeah! It's my birthday yeah yeah!" and with every exclamation he got louder and louder. I couldn't help but to laugh.
As for interests, he is really into books and again, the outdoors. He loves to camp and fish and play in the sand and climb, but he also still loves to cuddle with his mom too and I hope that doesn't change for some years. But, no matter how old he is, he will always be my 'little man.'
Fast forward to August 3, 2008 at 12:08 PM. I was holding that new life in my hands and was overwhelmed with so many emotions. Happiness, joy, and even a little anxiety as I didn't know what to expect with this little Tiff/Ted combo.
It's hard to believe that today, that little 7 pound, 11 ounce boy now looks like this ...
Talan is so full of life and personality! He is a boy in every way, loving to climb and analyze the world around him. That analyzing has often led to frogs being loose in our home, and even him finding spiders and other odd critters outside and feeling the need to show them to me, up close and personal. Even though it sometimes scares me that he is so bold with animals and the outdoors, I love every critter moment.
He is also such a clown. He loves to laugh and he loves to make people laugh. Just this morning after he had come downstairs and we all told him happy birthday and sang to him, he made up a little song that went something like "It's my birthday yeah, yeah! It's my birthday yeah yeah!" and with every exclamation he got louder and louder. I couldn't help but to laugh.
As for interests, he is really into books and again, the outdoors. He loves to camp and fish and play in the sand and climb, but he also still loves to cuddle with his mom too and I hope that doesn't change for some years. But, no matter how old he is, he will always be my 'little man.'
Happy Birthday Talan!
Mommy loves you!
Mommy loves you!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
34 Weeks
No, that's not the title of a movie, that's how far along I am in my pregnancy now.
My midwife did another visit with us today and little miss Aniela is doing great. She is approximately a little over 5 lbs. in weight now and is as active as ever. She is also still in the breech position. I'm not worried about it though. My midwife keeps reassuring me and keeping me uplifted about the situation, which is definitely something I need, and she told me that breech homebirths do occur and though they can be a bit more difficult, they are possible. However things go, I have faith in God and my body that we can bring this little girl into the world safely.
Talan certainly enjoyed himself today during my midwife's visit. I love that he can be so involved in what is happening during this pregnancy. My midwife is great including him too. Today she let him tinker around with her fetoscope which is what she uses to listen to the baby's heartbeat. Mr. T thought it was just the greatest thing! I don't think he even heard anything because the earpieces were everywhere except in his ear canals, but he enjoyed himself nonetheless. Poppa Morgan took some photos for Aniela's "first year of life" book that we will make (we did one for Mr. T as well). Poppa is using a camera about as much as I do nowadays.
I often wonder if he understands what it is going on. I think that he understands that there is something inside of my belly moving that makes him giggle whenever he feels it, but I often wonder if when we say "baby" and point to my belly, or sign baby, that he understands that there is an actual baby inside of me. Only he knows for sure. Regardless, he certainly enjoying feeling his little sister's kicks and sometimes I can be sitting down and unconsciously rubbing at my belly, and he will walk up and pat it a few times. If she moves and he feels it, then most of the time he'll giggle and run away, LOL!
I can't believe how close we are to meeting our daughter. Approximately six weeks to go before the bun in the oven is done!
My midwife did another visit with us today and little miss Aniela is doing great. She is approximately a little over 5 lbs. in weight now and is as active as ever. She is also still in the breech position. I'm not worried about it though. My midwife keeps reassuring me and keeping me uplifted about the situation, which is definitely something I need, and she told me that breech homebirths do occur and though they can be a bit more difficult, they are possible. However things go, I have faith in God and my body that we can bring this little girl into the world safely.
Talan certainly enjoyed himself today during my midwife's visit. I love that he can be so involved in what is happening during this pregnancy. My midwife is great including him too. Today she let him tinker around with her fetoscope which is what she uses to listen to the baby's heartbeat. Mr. T thought it was just the greatest thing! I don't think he even heard anything because the earpieces were everywhere except in his ear canals, but he enjoyed himself nonetheless. Poppa Morgan took some photos for Aniela's "first year of life" book that we will make (we did one for Mr. T as well). Poppa is using a camera about as much as I do nowadays.
I often wonder if he understands what it is going on. I think that he understands that there is something inside of my belly moving that makes him giggle whenever he feels it, but I often wonder if when we say "baby" and point to my belly, or sign baby, that he understands that there is an actual baby inside of me. Only he knows for sure. Regardless, he certainly enjoying feeling his little sister's kicks and sometimes I can be sitting down and unconsciously rubbing at my belly, and he will walk up and pat it a few times. If she moves and he feels it, then most of the time he'll giggle and run away, LOL!
I can't believe how close we are to meeting our daughter. Approximately six weeks to go before the bun in the oven is done!
Monday, September 7, 2009
Momma Morgan vs. "Mr. T" Morgan: The Tooth-Brushing Saga
For the past week or so, I have had to struggle with Talan to brush his teeth brush. Normally it is a very simple task. I haven't had to struggle with him since we first embarked on the journey into tooth brushing which began he was about 6 or 7 months old and his first tooth came through. At one point I thought that maybe he preferred his father do it, but no ... not the case. He put up a pretty good fight with Poppa Morgan too.
Naturally, when something is bothering your child, it eats at you. At work, I would think "Are his gums hurting?" or "Is there a tooth bothering him?" Sometimes I couldn't even sleep because it was bothering me as to why he was struggling with us.
I had the day off today due to Labor Day, but Poppa Morgan had to work, so it was just Mr. T and I. I watched him closely today to see if he avoided putting things in his mouth or if he chewed only on one side, nothing.
After I put him down for a nap today and hopped online to check my e-mail, I opened a message from some baby website that I subscribe to and the headline "Parenting An Independent Toddler" popped out at me. That word, that one word, made me realize what the problem was. I didn't even have to read the article, as the one question I wanted answered was answered by that one simple word, independent.
See, Talan sees his dad brushing his teeth, and me brushing mine, yet he has someone else brushing his. I think that's where the problem lies. It's time for us all to get new toothbrushes anyway (I'm very adamant about changing toothbrushes every 3 months) so I will get him a new one, and in the mornings and at night, I will just wet it with water and let him do his own thing first. Then, once he has chewed and gnawed or whatever he is going to do, I will then let him give me the brush (if he gives it to me himself then he is probably truly finished) and get some of his little baby Biotene (fluoride free) and brush them properly. I mean the kid eats at the table with us and feeds himself, and he even picks a book and brings it to one of us when he wants someone to read to him, so why on Earth would he want someone brushing his teeth for him without at least being able to do it himself first?
Hopefully allowing him to brush "at" this teeth first will solve the problem and end the saga. We shall see!
Naturally, when something is bothering your child, it eats at you. At work, I would think "Are his gums hurting?" or "Is there a tooth bothering him?" Sometimes I couldn't even sleep because it was bothering me as to why he was struggling with us.
I had the day off today due to Labor Day, but Poppa Morgan had to work, so it was just Mr. T and I. I watched him closely today to see if he avoided putting things in his mouth or if he chewed only on one side, nothing.
After I put him down for a nap today and hopped online to check my e-mail, I opened a message from some baby website that I subscribe to and the headline "Parenting An Independent Toddler" popped out at me. That word, that one word, made me realize what the problem was. I didn't even have to read the article, as the one question I wanted answered was answered by that one simple word, independent.
See, Talan sees his dad brushing his teeth, and me brushing mine, yet he has someone else brushing his. I think that's where the problem lies. It's time for us all to get new toothbrushes anyway (I'm very adamant about changing toothbrushes every 3 months) so I will get him a new one, and in the mornings and at night, I will just wet it with water and let him do his own thing first. Then, once he has chewed and gnawed or whatever he is going to do, I will then let him give me the brush (if he gives it to me himself then he is probably truly finished) and get some of his little baby Biotene (fluoride free) and brush them properly. I mean the kid eats at the table with us and feeds himself, and he even picks a book and brings it to one of us when he wants someone to read to him, so why on Earth would he want someone brushing his teeth for him without at least being able to do it himself first?
Hopefully allowing him to brush "at" this teeth first will solve the problem and end the saga. We shall see!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
The windows to his soul.Tuesday, September 1, 2009
ISR (Infant Swimming Resource)
This coming up weekend, Talan's water survival lessons (or swimming lessons are they are mostly referred to) will be coming to an end. Yes, our one year old takes a form of swimming lessons. As a matter of fact, he has been taking them since he was 10 months old. Yeah, that young ... I know! The program that he participates in actually teaches children from ages 6 months to 6 years, but being that it was February when Talan was 6 months old (hence it was cold), and being that the nearest instructor to us didn't begin classes until June, we had to wait a few more months but it was all the same to me.
To introduce you to this program, I will begin by allowing you to see the video that first captured my attention. Now I warn you, this video WILL take your breath away and will invoke every motherly feeling in you imaginable. It will be hard to watch at times, but just watch.
The cost of lessons varies from place to place. For us, we had to a pay a registration fee, and the cost of lessons was $85 a week. Lessons were Monday through Friday, and we were given a scheduled time slot. Lessons last for 10 to 15 minutes. Okay ... I know you're like "Ten minutes, you have GOT to be kidding me?" The reason for this is to prevent muscle exhaustion. Your child is learning something new and they will be doing things that their body isn't used to, hence it is important not to overdue. Even within the 10 to 15 minutes the child is given a rest. ISR lessons are short yes, but much is learned within the small time frame.
Also, upon arriving to each lesson, we were given a BUDS form to fill out. BUDS stands for bowel, urine, diet, and sleep. The form helps the instructor to look at the physiology of your child and to create a unique and individualized lesson plan for them.
Parents are not allowed in the water during the lessons up until a certain period of time, towards the end of lessons, at which point parents are shown how they can continue to train at home.
(From one of Mr. T's first lessons. It's from a cell phone camera, sorry for the horrible quality!)
Talan's training lasted for 6 weeks, but depending on the child, they can last anywhere from a 4 to 6 week time frame. He was taught how to do a sort of stroke to move himself through the water and how to flip over on his back and float to rest and catch his breath. Once he mastered this, he was taught how to flip back over and stroke some more and then rest again. He was also taught, while in the float/resting position, to make some sort of noise as to draw attention. Most of the time he would call "mama" or "dada", as is probably natural with most children. This entire process is called the swim-float-swim technique.
Children first take lessons in a basic swimsuit. Upon getting the techniques down pat in their swimsuit, they will then have lessons fully dressed in summer clothing. After that, winter clothing. Why? Well, because majority of the time when children fall into a body of water, they are actually not in swimwear, but in full summer or winter clothing. Again, it is about survival. How it feels to swim in a swimsuit versus an entire outfit is a completely different feeling.
Now, I guess you wonder why Talan is just now finishing up lessons if the course was only 6 weeks. Well, Ted and I both work full time and though we do try to get in the pool with him whenever we can, sometimes we just can't. So, Talan takes what are called maintenance lessons twice a week to help him stay strong, and get stronger, in his technique. During these lessons myself (or Ted, whomever takes him to the class) are also taught ways to reinforce what Talan has been taught.
Next year, Talan will take refresher courses during the summer. It is recommended that ISR students take refresher courses every year to stay strong in their technique, but also to learn to adjust to any physical changes they have undergone. From one summer to the next, a lot of growth occurs in a child. The refresher courses help the child to adjust their training with their growth.
Let me say this ... no matter how much you train a child, there is no excuse for irresponsibility. As I mentioned we have an in-ground pool. Upon Talan starting to walk, one of the first things we got was a door alarm for our back door. We keep it locked at all times anyway, but just in case, we got one. We also got a pool alarm. Even with these things, we still are not going to take our eyes off our child. We put him in these lessons so that he will have a respect for the water and will know how to survive if he were to ever get into what could be a potentially dangerous aquatic situation. Children need to be supervised despite whatever knowledge they have in a particular area.
To introduce you to this program, I will begin by allowing you to see the video that first captured my attention. Now I warn you, this video WILL take your breath away and will invoke every motherly feeling in you imaginable. It will be hard to watch at times, but just watch.
The little boy in that video is named Miles. He was 11 months old when that was filmed, and had only 3 weeks of ISR lessons prior to filming. You can read more about Miles, why the video was made, and his ISR story HERE.
So, what is ISR? ISR stands for Infant Swimming Resource. The first thing I want to say about ISR is that they do NOT teach swimming lessons! ISR teaches SURVIVAL lessons. Since this time yesterday, 11 infants and young children drowned in the United States. Another 39 fell into the water and sustained permanent brain damage. In approximately 19 states, childhood drownings are the #1 cause of accidental death for children under the age of four. Most of the states are Southern states. I live in Texas, one of those 19 states, and we just happen to have an in-ground pool in backyard. So again, it's not about the child learning to swim per se, but learning how to survive in the water. Children learn techniques such as floating, vocal techniques to grab someone's attention, and as they grow, they do learn more in the area of swimming, but they are also taught to have a respect for the water.
As I said, Talan began lessons in June. Upon registering him, we were given a Parents Resource Guide which contains great information from how we could possibly interfere with his training to first aid and CPR tips and techniques. For the record, my husband is CPR certified and I plan on getting recertified myself (I was certified in college).
So, what is ISR? ISR stands for Infant Swimming Resource. The first thing I want to say about ISR is that they do NOT teach swimming lessons! ISR teaches SURVIVAL lessons. Since this time yesterday, 11 infants and young children drowned in the United States. Another 39 fell into the water and sustained permanent brain damage. In approximately 19 states, childhood drownings are the #1 cause of accidental death for children under the age of four. Most of the states are Southern states. I live in Texas, one of those 19 states, and we just happen to have an in-ground pool in backyard. So again, it's not about the child learning to swim per se, but learning how to survive in the water. Children learn techniques such as floating, vocal techniques to grab someone's attention, and as they grow, they do learn more in the area of swimming, but they are also taught to have a respect for the water.
As I said, Talan began lessons in June. Upon registering him, we were given a Parents Resource Guide which contains great information from how we could possibly interfere with his training to first aid and CPR tips and techniques. For the record, my husband is CPR certified and I plan on getting recertified myself (I was certified in college).
Also, upon arriving to each lesson, we were given a BUDS form to fill out. BUDS stands for bowel, urine, diet, and sleep. The form helps the instructor to look at the physiology of your child and to create a unique and individualized lesson plan for them.
Parents are not allowed in the water during the lessons up until a certain period of time, towards the end of lessons, at which point parents are shown how they can continue to train at home.
(From one of Mr. T's first lessons. It's from a cell phone camera, sorry for the horrible quality!)
Talan's training lasted for 6 weeks, but depending on the child, they can last anywhere from a 4 to 6 week time frame. He was taught how to do a sort of stroke to move himself through the water and how to flip over on his back and float to rest and catch his breath. Once he mastered this, he was taught how to flip back over and stroke some more and then rest again. He was also taught, while in the float/resting position, to make some sort of noise as to draw attention. Most of the time he would call "mama" or "dada", as is probably natural with most children. This entire process is called the swim-float-swim technique.
Children first take lessons in a basic swimsuit. Upon getting the techniques down pat in their swimsuit, they will then have lessons fully dressed in summer clothing. After that, winter clothing. Why? Well, because majority of the time when children fall into a body of water, they are actually not in swimwear, but in full summer or winter clothing. Again, it is about survival. How it feels to swim in a swimsuit versus an entire outfit is a completely different feeling.
Now, I guess you wonder why Talan is just now finishing up lessons if the course was only 6 weeks. Well, Ted and I both work full time and though we do try to get in the pool with him whenever we can, sometimes we just can't. So, Talan takes what are called maintenance lessons twice a week to help him stay strong, and get stronger, in his technique. During these lessons myself (or Ted, whomever takes him to the class) are also taught ways to reinforce what Talan has been taught.
Next year, Talan will take refresher courses during the summer. It is recommended that ISR students take refresher courses every year to stay strong in their technique, but also to learn to adjust to any physical changes they have undergone. From one summer to the next, a lot of growth occurs in a child. The refresher courses help the child to adjust their training with their growth.
Let me say this ... no matter how much you train a child, there is no excuse for irresponsibility. As I mentioned we have an in-ground pool. Upon Talan starting to walk, one of the first things we got was a door alarm for our back door. We keep it locked at all times anyway, but just in case, we got one. We also got a pool alarm. Even with these things, we still are not going to take our eyes off our child. We put him in these lessons so that he will have a respect for the water and will know how to survive if he were to ever get into what could be a potentially dangerous aquatic situation. Children need to be supervised despite whatever knowledge they have in a particular area.
Thus far, Talan has truly blossomed with his technique. Whenever we get in the pool with him, it is amazing to watch what he can do. He can even sign "swim" and he will do his swim-float-swim technique and then do the sign when he finishes. Ted and I can't believe the progress he has made, as when he first started ISR, he was a bit weary of the entire thing and would tense up and whine and reach for myself or his dad. Now, he is just like a little tadpole. We are so proud and our family and friends (we have sent them little videos via e-mail) are absolutely amazed at what he can do.
I am so glad that I found out about ISR and the spread the word about it as I can. Many people are against teaching young children to swim, but as I said, it isn't really swimming, it is a survival technique. As the child progresses then yes, more swimming will be involved, but at such a young age it is all about survival. If anyone has any questions, then an e-mail address is provided on my sidebar to the left.
To learn more about ISR, click HERE.
To see more ISR video footage, click HERE.
I am so glad that I found out about ISR and the spread the word about it as I can. Many people are against teaching young children to swim, but as I said, it isn't really swimming, it is a survival technique. As the child progresses then yes, more swimming will be involved, but at such a young age it is all about survival. If anyone has any questions, then an e-mail address is provided on my sidebar to the left.
To learn more about ISR, click HERE.
To see more ISR video footage, click HERE.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Up He Grows!
"Mr. T" had his one year well baby exam today and everything went great! He is now 31 inches tall and weighs 25 pounds!
Those who know us, or who followed my old blog, know that my husband and I decided that we would be delaying/selectively vaccinating. Our intention was to have Talan get his first vaccinations at his one year well baby exam, but upon doing further research, Ted and I have decided to delay vaccines until he is two years old. Talan's pediatrician was fine with our decision. He is a vaccine friendly doctor and hasn't ever pressured us into vaccines, or anything else for that matter. He respects our decisions, one of the main reasons we chose him to be our son's pediatrician.
It's hard to believe how fast our little boy is growing up. He has even ventured into the talking department. He can say mama, dada, nana (which can either refer to my mother or a banana if someone happens to be eating one and mentions it), papa, baby, cup, "eeee", which is what he is saying for eat, and "buh" which is what he says when referring to a book. In response to people saying "Hey" and "Bye" to him, he just waves. Ted will say "Whassup?" to him from time to time and Talan will now sometimes reply with "Suh," LOL! It is the cutest thing ever! He will pretty much so babble in response to anything you say to him. You might be able to pick out a word or so, or at least you will think you heard a certain word, but for the most part it's babbling, and I love his babble! It's so funny because if you just shake your nod your head and agree with what he is saying, and reinforce him with things like "Really?!" or "Are you serious?!" he will sometimes have a change in tone in response to you! His ASL (American Sign Language) vocabulary has become very extended and grows more daily. I would approximate that he can do about 20 signs now, if not more.
A major milestone for me is that Talan is still nursing. He has been nursing since birth, but I was really worried that my milk supply was going to be affected by this pregnancy and/or that possible changes in my milk (tastewise) due to the pregnancy would cause Talan to wean, but thank God none of the above occured. I still express milk for him during the day when he's at daycare, and when I'm with him, he nurses "straight from the tap" so to speak. Of course, now that he is walking and getting into everything, he doesn't nurse as much as he used to, but he is still only receiving breastmilk in addition to the homemade baby foods I make him. I plan on letting him self wean, and thus far, he's not showing any signs that he's ready to do so. If he is still nursing upon Aniela's arrival, which he probably will be, I do plan on tandem nursing them.
He also still enjoys being read to and his new favorite thing to do is to play in his sandbox. We decided to get him one a little while after he started walking, as he seemed to enjoy playing in the dirt in my indoor plants (which have had to placed higher up in the homestead). He is certainly all boy! He loves the dirt, he loves to climb, and he loves for his dad to get down on the floor and wrestle with him. It is such a cute and wonderful sight to see the two of them having their "male bonding."
All and all, our little guy is still as smiley and happy as he has always been. It's very rare that you see him upset. Unless someone is leaving that he doesn't want to leave, he's sleepy, or he's not feeling well, he's generally just a happy-go-lucky boy. The light that this little boy has brought into our lives is unbelievable. His personality is just like a gem with a light reflecting upon it, brightening the lives not only of those close to him, but those who he comes in contact with. I can't believe that he is a year old already. He has accomplished so many milestones, but Ted and I know that the adventure has just begun!
I'll explain this picture later, LOL!
Those who know us, or who followed my old blog, know that my husband and I decided that we would be delaying/selectively vaccinating. Our intention was to have Talan get his first vaccinations at his one year well baby exam, but upon doing further research, Ted and I have decided to delay vaccines until he is two years old. Talan's pediatrician was fine with our decision. He is a vaccine friendly doctor and hasn't ever pressured us into vaccines, or anything else for that matter. He respects our decisions, one of the main reasons we chose him to be our son's pediatrician.
It's hard to believe how fast our little boy is growing up. He has even ventured into the talking department. He can say mama, dada, nana (which can either refer to my mother or a banana if someone happens to be eating one and mentions it), papa, baby, cup, "eeee", which is what he is saying for eat, and "buh" which is what he says when referring to a book. In response to people saying "Hey" and "Bye" to him, he just waves. Ted will say "Whassup?" to him from time to time and Talan will now sometimes reply with "Suh," LOL! It is the cutest thing ever! He will pretty much so babble in response to anything you say to him. You might be able to pick out a word or so, or at least you will think you heard a certain word, but for the most part it's babbling, and I love his babble! It's so funny because if you just shake your nod your head and agree with what he is saying, and reinforce him with things like "Really?!" or "Are you serious?!" he will sometimes have a change in tone in response to you! His ASL (American Sign Language) vocabulary has become very extended and grows more daily. I would approximate that he can do about 20 signs now, if not more.
A major milestone for me is that Talan is still nursing. He has been nursing since birth, but I was really worried that my milk supply was going to be affected by this pregnancy and/or that possible changes in my milk (tastewise) due to the pregnancy would cause Talan to wean, but thank God none of the above occured. I still express milk for him during the day when he's at daycare, and when I'm with him, he nurses "straight from the tap" so to speak. Of course, now that he is walking and getting into everything, he doesn't nurse as much as he used to, but he is still only receiving breastmilk in addition to the homemade baby foods I make him. I plan on letting him self wean, and thus far, he's not showing any signs that he's ready to do so. If he is still nursing upon Aniela's arrival, which he probably will be, I do plan on tandem nursing them.
He also still enjoys being read to and his new favorite thing to do is to play in his sandbox. We decided to get him one a little while after he started walking, as he seemed to enjoy playing in the dirt in my indoor plants (which have had to placed higher up in the homestead). He is certainly all boy! He loves the dirt, he loves to climb, and he loves for his dad to get down on the floor and wrestle with him. It is such a cute and wonderful sight to see the two of them having their "male bonding."
All and all, our little guy is still as smiley and happy as he has always been. It's very rare that you see him upset. Unless someone is leaving that he doesn't want to leave, he's sleepy, or he's not feeling well, he's generally just a happy-go-lucky boy. The light that this little boy has brought into our lives is unbelievable. His personality is just like a gem with a light reflecting upon it, brightening the lives not only of those close to him, but those who he comes in contact with. I can't believe that he is a year old already. He has accomplished so many milestones, but Ted and I know that the adventure has just begun!
I'll explain this picture later, LOL!
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