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Monday, January 12, 2009

Bicycle Cronicles

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Casey and I had decided to re-arrange the computer room so that George would have more room to play when we were both up there.  The final result was great and we paused to check out something on the computer.  The whole time George had been playing quietly with the toys we had brought up.  Next thing we know we hear a thump.  Thump, thumpity, thump, thump and a crash.  George had fallen down the stairs! He’d been doing so well going up and down them I didn’t even think to shut the computer room door.   We rush down to his side and he is standing up, crying and reaching to be held.  By his side is his little red tricycle.  At first we thought he had tried to ride it down the stairs or perhaps past the stairs to try and get it to his bedroom, but later figured out he may have been trying to carry it downstairs.   I held him close until he wanted down.  He seemed to be alright.  As I put him down he was still crying.  I watched as he walked back to the stairway and lifted his bike to its wheels.  He then got on it and proceeded to scoot it into the dining room.  He’s still crying and when he gets it to the dining room he lifts his arms to be held again.  He cried a little while longer, perhaps his pride hurt more than anything else.

Soon he is over the ordeal and wants to go back up stairs.  He and I walk about 8 steps before he says, “Uh-Oh”, spins around and heads back down the stairs.  Confused I followed suit.  He goes back to the dining room and starts trying to lift and carry his bike.  Smiling I pick it up for him and he smiles in return as he heads back for the stairs.  We get all the way to the top and back into the computer room.  He reaches for the bike and I put it down for him as I turn back to make sure the door is securely latched.  He gets on his little red trike and just smiles.   

Sunday at our regular dinner at the in-laws I am playing with him and see the slightest bruising on his chin...his only injury from the fall.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Some Holiday Fun

Our holiday went really well. George doesn't yet understand all the festivities but being the ham that he is he enjoyed all the attention that was given him during unwrapping time. Unfortunately all the events were captured on a camera other than my own so I have to wait for other people to send them to me, or kidnap their camera when I go to visit them.
Here are a few that I did take on the 23rd, 24th and 25th. If you want to see more pictures head over to http://photobucket.com/DouglasFamily

December 23rd

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Feeding the birds
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Checking out the snow
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Thanks Great Grandma for the snowsuit!

December 24th

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Getting ready for Santa in his new X-mas PJ's

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December 25th
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Getting ready to go to Grandma's
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He has other idea's about that

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Uh oh what is that look in Mommy's eye?
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First Hair cut time!!!
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It just got way to poofy
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Much, Much better
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Some toy loot
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Modeling his new gloves and hat from Grandma


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Thursday, December 18, 2008

Random Pictures




P1010011-2.jpg Saying Happy Thanksgiving to everyone

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Being Cheesy

 




 

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 Putting up the tree
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P1010033.jpg P1010031-1.jpg  All Decorated


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Distrubing the cats peace

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P1010039.jpg  Teeth Brushing 

P1010048.jpg P1010049.jpg  Being cute

 
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Potty Training

So today I am in our local grocer for milk as usual.  I decide to check out the baby aisle as I don't go down there often anymore as I never did buy diapers there as I stocked up at the big box store and it's been 8 months since I have given my littleman formula or baby cereal.  I'm looking at the shampoos and lotions and look up to see some items hanging from a display.  What I saw amazed me. 


This "watch"can be set to go off every 30, 60 or 90 minutes to help in the aid of potty training your child.  The watch is trademarked by Potty Time, Inc. and is recommended by a pediatric group.  Not to sure how well it would work for my overactive 18 month old, but for those parents who children are showing more signs than mine, this would be a cute reminder for both parent and child.  http://www.pottytimeinc.com
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

18 months

It's been a little while since I wrote anything. Of course with little to no traffic from even ones family it makes blogging a daunting task. I suppose some new content should be waiting when friends and family come for a visit.
Last Thursday littleman turned 18 months and today was his 18 month well baby check-up. He took it all in stride as usual. What was unusual was the speed in which we got in to the the doctor. Normally we spend 15 minutes in the waiting room before being ushered into the exam room by the nurse. This time we waited all of 5 minutes. The nurse asked me a few questions and then measured his head, which came in somewhere around 18 inches. It was then time to strip him down to nothing as he got measured for his height and weight next. He comes in at 31 inches tall and 23 lbs 8 oz. Still a little guy compared to averages. We talked a little longer as littleman stole her measuring tape to play with, she let him and even showed him how to work it. Once this is all done the nurse leaves and we only wait about 7 minutes (typically 15) for the doctor to poke his head in. He listens to his heart and lungs, looks in his eyes and ears and proclaims him healthy. It's amazing how doctors can do so little but charge so much. He left to check the growth charts and then popped back in to tell me that his height is a little on the flat side for the growth charts but just looking at him he wasn't overly concerned. I've always liked this doctor for that.
The nurse came back and he got his last shot until he's ready for kindergarten. This final shot is his second Hep-A and he screams when she gives it to him. Poor baby had tears streaming down his face and it even made the doctor check back in on him, that and he had some paperwork for me check over. He got over the pain as soon as the nurse left. I dressed him and we went out to get his next appointment (in 6 months) scheduled. We ran some errands and I made a special point of going to the bank with him in tow so he could get a sucker....he deserved a sucker.



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