Memorial Day weekend

Ian had a great holiday weekend. He had the best seat in the house riding on Eric's back for a hike through the woods at Brown County State Park, but would not keep his hands inside the moving vehicle. He just had to have his arm extended for the entirety of the hike, much to my horror as I was concerned his arm was going to be broken by all the trees within close proximity. (This is the best I got of Ian and Eric. Probably is an actual eye roll from Eric after all the pictures...)

He also loved his first dip in the pool. He got the hang of splashing his sister more quickly than expected...

There was some crying though when told his pool time was up, but thankfully the next stop was the bath. For which he cries every night when dinner is over. Adamantly signing "please" and "bath" until we oblige. This little water baby definitely didn't inherit that from me!

11 Months!

Audrey asked me today why I was so sad. Eleven months! That's why! I can't believe Ian is almost a year old. Such a great little boy. He's been up to a lot of moving around this month. No longer can I give him a haircut as he moves around too much, despite Audrey's best attempts to distract him. He's taking 6-7 steps at time and started pivoting and doing squats this evening! Such a show-off! He loves, loves, loves his swing. Cries if he's told it's time to get off before he's ready. He desperately signs, 'please' to go outside, especially for that swing! Audrey remains the bees knees. He's starting to say 'nana' for banana and continues to say 'mama' and 'dada'. We think he's working on tooth #5 (and maybe #6).

I did attempt to get a picture of him in the chair. He almost fell out of the chair when trying to stand and climb back out of the chair. Audrey and I get a workout trying to get these pictures!

Walking

My first attempt at getting some video of Ian walking...must copy and paste the link given some IT issues.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVBJGrTqZow

Mother's Day

I had a great first Mother's Day with my little boy. He was ready to begin the day by 6 AM, and Eric thankfully entertained him while I slept in a bit. The rest of us were no entertainment for him during brunch as he people watched and enjoyed some balloons celebrating Mother's Day. I think though, without a doubt, the highlight of Ian's day was riding on his swing.

Oh how he LOVES his swing. Loves it. Cries if not warned that the fun is about to end. Could swing all day. I took many pics of him on the swing and when reviewing them later, he was smiling from ear to ear in each of them. Oh what a fun summer we will have!

I so love being this little guy's mommy. Just a year ago he was kicking and doing somersaults that made me stop in my tracks. Now he just glances my way, cocks his head, and gives a big grin.

Love this easygoing guy.

And...

we have walking!!!

First Easter

Ian had a great first Easter though he could have cared less about all the festivities! He headed in the opposite direction while Audrey was hunting eggs and snacked and played during egg-decorating. Took full advantage of his sister being otherwise occupied to spend time doing what HE wanted to do! Bet his interests will change next Easter! He did enjoy his first chocolate bunny, bearing a big grin the minute he got his first taste!

Ten Months!

Ian celebrated his 10 month birthday recovering from a double ear infection. Good times! The antibiotic seemed to kick in quickly though, and Ian has been much like himself. He's busy trying to keep up with his sister, and we're busy trying to keep up with him. He makes a beeline for the stairs if not gated, and he's quite skilled at scaling the staircase at record speed. He continues to cruise but is beginning to try to stand on his own. He shares his meals with Fris in exchange for Fris allowing him to pull up on her. He gets frustrated when she moves on him but she's more than patient with this curious little boy. Ian LOVES his bathtime with Audrey. They generally get along so very well. He lights up when he sees her and struggles to close his peepers if he hears her voice. I have no hope of a vegetarian with this little boy. Every time I turn around his meat is gone but his veggies remain. I can't wait to buy an infant swing for him so he can enjoy the swingset. He loves to look out the window and seems to want to have a front seat view of the swingset. Socks don't stay on his feet for long. I bought him his first pair of shoes last weekend, and he had managed to get one off buy the time we arrived home. He hasn't yet figured out how to undo a double tied shoe...