A Playmate for the day

JT is so used to me being his playmate that the poor kid does not really know how to act around kids.  I am trying to get him play dates, but so far, they are few and far between.  We were lucky to have a play mate for the entire day on Thursday.  At first JT just kind of stood back and watched her play with his toys.

But once she offered to share a toy with him, he warmed up to her.

He even reciprocated by sharing his Gumby with her.

Not sure why JT does this - but he bangs his head - usually when he is tired or frustrated - or not getting his way.

But this time - when his playmate saw him - she joined him for the head banging as well.  I thought maybe he would realize how silly he looked and stop - but nope - he just joined in and banged his head with her.

 

They finally stopped, and the kissing began.  At first JT was not so sure about it

but then he seemed to enjoy it just a bit too much.

Thank goodness he let her know "enough is enough"

JT finally got so exhausted that he was willing to take a nap, despite the fact that he had someone to play with besides mommy.  He got a kiss night-night from his friend and FINALLY took a much needed nap. 

I think all in all - the play date went well and we are hoping for many more to follow.  

Our Little Photographer

Chris got me an IPOD Touch for Christmas, but it seems it was more like a "family" gift, than a gift for me.  Don't get me wrong, I don't mind Chris draining the battery from playing Angry Birds all night, or JT commandeering it to play the Peek-A-Boo game app.  I also find it extremely entertaining to see the pictures JT takes on the IPod.  Most of them are what you would expect from a one year old 

but some of them are not so bad...who knows, maybe he will follow in his cousin Ethan's footsteps.

Play Date and Birthday Party

JT has been busy the last couple of days.  Friday, he met friends at KidVenture in Huntsville for a playdate.

Talking to Kooper

Kaden sharing with JT

I think Kaden was a little scared of JT - lol

After his play date, we went shopping for a birthday gift for Maddy and some new clothes for JT!

Saturday was Maddy's birthday party!

JT was not so sure about the party hat...

But of course he loved seeing the balloons

Maddy unwrapping gifts

The dress JT got Maddy

Maddy blowing out her candles












After the birthday party we went to the mall to do more clothes shopping for JT.  His closet is once again full with clothes that fit.

It has been a good - but exhausted weekend so far.....

Fun with Daddy

Chris is such a good dad.  Every day when he comes home from work, he spends time playing with JT - no matter how rough his day was or how tired.  I love watching them play.  He is definitely a daddy's boy.  Sometimes their playing is so rough that I freak out - but {usually} no one gets hurt.  And even when someone does get hurt - it has been nothing a sucker can't make better.  I usually don't get to take pictures of their interactions because Chris is usually not appropriately dressed for public photos.  Yesterday, I told him that he needed to start putting appropriate clothes on so that I could take pictures of him and JT.

 I was about to take pictures but JT was in just his diaper (as he is the majority of the time) - I grabbed some clothes out of the closet and asked Chris to get JT dressed.  I did not realize the shorts were two sized too small - but Chris managed to get them on him! Unfortunately - they were so tight that every time JT tried to walk - he fell down.

Not sure what JT's fascination with sunglasses are - he owns three pair and will commandeer anyone and everyones glasses and sunglasses ~~ but he will share!

The little guy is extremely flexible...

Watching the two of them play brings me more joy than I could ever express

And JT is constantly cracking me up with his little expressive face!

Slowing down the pace for 2012.... or are we?

After a busy month of visiting family,celebrating JT's first birthday and another trip to WV (to take Gran home) - we are finally starting to slow down. JT still looks at Gran's bedroom and says "Ga Ga" (his name for her) every morning.  Chris and I miss her talent for being able to get the wiggle worm dressed without having to tackle him to the ground. We did get lessons from Gran on how to get him dressed - but he just does not cooperate with us like he does Ga Ga. 

On January 5th - JT got his very first haircut!  He did much better than I thought he would and we were quite proud of him.  And yes!  I did cry when he got his hair cut - I had to admit to myself that he was no longer my baby - but a toddler - a little man....















We went to a place called Spoiled Rockin Kids in Southeast Huntsville.  It rates a 10 on the coolness scale!






Chris had some time off work, so he was "in charge" for a few days.  I have to admit, having him in charge of JT is quite entertaining.... 

First Picture ~ "Avocados for breakfast!  woo hoo!"

Second Picture ~ "When daddy feeds me breakfast, mommy gives me an extra bath!"

Third Picture ~ "Why, Yes!  Daddy did dress me.  Why do you ask?"

Fourth Picture ~ "Seriously daddy?  You have to cut up my food - ESPECIALLY if it is cantaloupe!"





Chris's vacation is over and he has gone back to work.  Today, JT got up from playing with his dinosaurs and walked over and got the phone.  He walked up to me, threw the phone at me and said "Da Da".  I could only assume that he was wanting to call Dada - so we called.  Dada was not at his desk - so we had to call twice so JT could listen to Chris' voice on his voice mail.  




It gets harder and harder for me to entertain that active little guy.  I am working on scheduling more play dates (local moms, please message me if you are interested!), we are also going to try a mommy and me class at The Little Gym next week.  Some days I wonder how in the world I can keep up with that little ball of energy that we call JT. But somehow..... I do!

New Motivation to Blog

OK - I am totally excited about blog books!  I saw one of my friends post on facebook that she had just finished her blog book.  So after stalking her blog, I googled blog book and realized it was the perfect substitute for Scrapbooking.  I figure since I have not scrapbooked in over a year, I need to do SOMETHING...  So, I have been putting together my blog books from 2008 - 2011 and I am committed to doing a better job of keeping my blog updated so I don't have to worry about scrapbooking all our memories!  I think I can.... I think I can....