Tusks

"Look, Mom, I'm a walrus!"

Too Fast!

I walked into get this little man up from a nap and he was STANDING! It was the first time he'd pulled himself up to stand and I was so surprised to see it for some reason!

I've never been a mom who wanted her babies to slow down their growing, but I find myself feeling that way with this one, whether because his babyhood was the easiest for me or because he is my last or some of both, I find myself wanting to tell him, "Stop it!" at each milestone. Honestly, though, how can you not cheer for a baby who is so pleased with himself? 

Neat and Tidy

I walked into Jake's room the other day and found every single part of the room had been organized and made neat: the toy box, the changing table, the books, the crib. What a sweet service from my sweet oldest boy!

Ironic

Jake hated every single bottle he drank until he was about 11 months old, the time I normally start trying to wean my babies off their bottles. Not coincidentally, this was when started giving him almond milk instead of formula. Apparently he is not allergic to milk, but someone without an allergy can have a "sensitivity" to something...and it is clear he does. He threw up ALL THE TIME until we switched and now he almost never does. He HATED his bottles, and now he loves them and will even hold it himself sometimes. 

He is still getting used to sippy cups, and since any dairy makes him throw up I am hesitant to take away his only source of calcium. I've decided to not worry about it and just enjoy a baby who likes his bottles for a bit longer!

Legos

Eli spends a good deal of his free time lately building with the legos; we're talking hours a day sometimes. I have finally convinced him that the instructions are just suggestions and you can make do with other pieces if you can't find the exact ones pictured, and that has lead to some amazing creations!

Hair Raising

I love to see what the static from the trampoline does to her hair!

Moving Around

Now that Little Mister can move himself around (scooting on his bum), the most interesting things have become his favorite toys.

He also knows where his real toys are and can help himself:)