So we don't have any pictures yet because they are mostly on Jessica's camera. She is officially the group photographer. However we did have a really good weekend in Augusta. We went down Friday evening to see Uncle Eric's (Watson) football game. Mac had so much fun hanging out with the other kids at the game. He wanted to do everything that they did. The best part was he and Greer dancing to the band. Jess got a picture so we will post that as soon as we get them from her.
On Saturday Jessica and I did some shopping because the sudden cold snap has made me realize that Mac has outgrown all of his pants. He is at a very awkward size apparently though because the old ones are way too short and the next size up is too long and has to be rolled up several times. Oh well, I guess he will grow into them.
By the way Greer is an adorable little girl whose dad is a coach with Eric (and they go to church with Jess and Eric so we saw them again today too) Mac got a bunch of hugs and then a kiss today when we left. Tonight while he was in the bathtub we were talking about the day and who we had seen and what we had done. He repeated Greer's name clearly enough for us to understand, so that just tells you how special she is.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Pictures, Pumpkins, and the Zoo
Today was a very busy day. We started this morning with Mac's 18th month photo session (yes he is 19th months now, but who's counting). I think it went pretty well. He was a little sleepy and lacking some of his usual spark, but maybe he turned it on for long enough to get some good shots. He figured out how to walk backwards because Daddy was walking backwards trying to entertain him and get a good smile for pictures. Mac was very proud of himself for copying (and he didn't fall down at all). He is constantly surprising us with little things like that.
After lunch (and a nap) we went to church to visit the pumpkin patch. Mac really enjoyed looking at the big pumpkins and climbing on them and trying to pick them up. He also liked picking up the little ones and moving them around. I don't think he rearranged too much of the patch though.
Mac riding a pumpkin
Mac's scary Halloween face
Next we decided to visit the little zoo over by our church. (I should clarify that the zoo lists squirrels as some of animals you might see.) They do have some pretty cool stuff though. We were very lucky that some of the animals even "performed" for Mac. I overheard someone say that the groundhog is always asleep, but he walked around and climbed through a tunnel and even jumped over a small span. This would sound more impressive if you had seen how chubby the groundhog was. The bear also stopped resting on his laurels and walked around to show off a little. Unfortunately, the alligators, bald eagle, and yes, armadillo and opossum could not be counted on. Its okay though, Mac was just as delighted by the ducks and geese in the pond as anything else.
I almost forgot until I saw the pictures, but Mac was given some stickers when we left the pumpkin patch. He had one on his shirt and then a few still on the paper for later. He wanted to hold both Mommy and Daddy's hands when we left so he couldn't hold onto the stickers. Doug put them in his pocket and he was very unsure. He kept looking at his pocket the way he had stared at his new shoes. The best part is that he tried to get the stickers out and kept turning around like a dog chasing his tail.
After lunch (and a nap) we went to church to visit the pumpkin patch. Mac really enjoyed looking at the big pumpkins and climbing on them and trying to pick them up. He also liked picking up the little ones and moving them around. I don't think he rearranged too much of the patch though.
Mac riding a pumpkin
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| From Pumpkin Patch 09 |
Mac's scary Halloween face
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| From Pumpkin Patch 09 |
Next we decided to visit the little zoo over by our church. (I should clarify that the zoo lists squirrels as some of animals you might see.) They do have some pretty cool stuff though. We were very lucky that some of the animals even "performed" for Mac. I overheard someone say that the groundhog is always asleep, but he walked around and climbed through a tunnel and even jumped over a small span. This would sound more impressive if you had seen how chubby the groundhog was. The bear also stopped resting on his laurels and walked around to show off a little. Unfortunately, the alligators, bald eagle, and yes, armadillo and opossum could not be counted on. Its okay though, Mac was just as delighted by the ducks and geese in the pond as anything else.
I almost forgot until I saw the pictures, but Mac was given some stickers when we left the pumpkin patch. He had one on his shirt and then a few still on the paper for later. He wanted to hold both Mommy and Daddy's hands when we left so he couldn't hold onto the stickers. Doug put them in his pocket and he was very unsure. He kept looking at his pocket the way he had stared at his new shoes. The best part is that he tried to get the stickers out and kept turning around like a dog chasing his tail.
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| From Pumpkin Patch 09 |
Friday, October 9, 2009
SHOTS
Today we had to go in for immunizations. Mac did great considering that we had to wait for an hour before we were called back. He weighs around 28 lbs (maybe down a lb or two?) and is 32 inches tall. He is growing so much!!
He was really cute while we were waiting for the nurse to come in and give his shots. He was walking around the room in just a diaper and socks, but he still kept trying to get me to get up and leave. Poor thing! He didn't even know what he was in for.
The good news is that he was using his hand to say "come here" rather than patting his leg the way you call a dog.
The bad news is that tomorrow is the day we have scheduled for his 18 months pictures. Lets hope that he won't be having any bad reactions to the injections. And that maybe he will be in a good mood.
He was really cute while we were waiting for the nurse to come in and give his shots. He was walking around the room in just a diaper and socks, but he still kept trying to get me to get up and leave. Poor thing! He didn't even know what he was in for.
The good news is that he was using his hand to say "come here" rather than patting his leg the way you call a dog.
The bad news is that tomorrow is the day we have scheduled for his 18 months pictures. Lets hope that he won't be having any bad reactions to the injections. And that maybe he will be in a good mood.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Bed Time and the Terrible Twos
I know he's not two yet, but we are definitely starting to see some of the terrible part. For a while now he has been pitching fits about things any time he doesn't get his way or when we can't figure out what his way is. However, bed time is freakishly easy. It worries me sometimes because he is so wide awake when we lay him down that I think he will never stay in the bed. Sometimes he even waves and says night-night when we are leaving him. However he always stays and goes to sleep quickly (I probably should not write that huh?)
The bad side is that he has been waking up in the night most nights. We have been trying to just leave him and let him put himself back to sleep. For awhile we were going and trying to comfort him, but that just seemed to cause more problems than it solved. Is it bad to turn the monitor down so that we can get some sleep until he really needs us?
Here's a picture of him from the bath tub the other night. The bubbles help entice him into the tub on nights that he's not in the mood. He can say bubbles very clearly now.
The bad side is that he has been waking up in the night most nights. We have been trying to just leave him and let him put himself back to sleep. For awhile we were going and trying to comfort him, but that just seemed to cause more problems than it solved. Is it bad to turn the monitor down so that we can get some sleep until he really needs us?
Here's a picture of him from the bath tub the other night. The bubbles help entice him into the tub on nights that he's not in the mood. He can say bubbles very clearly now.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Does this haircut make my head big?
Nope. That was Daddy.
We had pictures scheduled for this Saturday and weren't sure the weather would cooperate, then we weren't completely in love with this haircut.
Those two weren't really enough to cancel by themselves.
But the photo session is off because Mac head-butted Samantha while we all wrestled last night. She's OK, but she has a black-eye now.
Of course, Mac would've never known anything happened except Samantha stopped playing and then I did too to check on her.
Oh well, I guess pictures can wait another month - that's how crazy our schedule is.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Good times in the Classic City
Mac has recovered from his ear infection, or perhaps he never even noticed it.
All he knows is that he gets the "pink stuff" and he loves it. Of course he likes other medicine that doesn't taste good, so that's not surprising.
I decided that since Samantha was working and he was in a good mood that I would take him tailgating for the UGA-SC game this past Saturday. He did great and had a good time. Again, not surprising since tailgating is all about the food.
Anyway, click on the UGA Tailgating link at the bottom for more pictures or check them out on facebook.
All he knows is that he gets the "pink stuff" and he loves it. Of course he likes other medicine that doesn't taste good, so that's not surprising.
I decided that since Samantha was working and he was in a good mood that I would take him tailgating for the UGA-SC game this past Saturday. He did great and had a good time. Again, not surprising since tailgating is all about the food.
Anyway, click on the UGA Tailgating link at the bottom for more pictures or check them out on facebook.
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| From UGA Tailgating |
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Drama
I know it's been awhile, but its been busy around here. Mac has his very first ear infection. Its mild and somehow we actually caught it early. He's on antibiotics (which he loves!) and he is taking it in stride the way he always does with major things.
Regular everyday minor things he freaks out about. Like when there is some imaginary something stuck to his finger. Or when i give him some Kix out of the box instead of my bowl.
Doug and I were discussing last night how he will fall down on the floor pitching a fit and if you leave the room he will follow you and fall down again. I commented to Doug that it was all for our benefit. He replied, "I guess I don't know what benefit means."
Are we bad parents because we laugh at the tantrums?
Regular everyday minor things he freaks out about. Like when there is some imaginary something stuck to his finger. Or when i give him some Kix out of the box instead of my bowl.
Doug and I were discussing last night how he will fall down on the floor pitching a fit and if you leave the room he will follow you and fall down again. I commented to Doug that it was all for our benefit. He replied, "I guess I don't know what benefit means."
Are we bad parents because we laugh at the tantrums?
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