I have been an awful mother and haven't been keeping our Blog up to date but here is a quick summary of what we have been up to. MJ is a little explorer now and all boy. He can crawl at speeds reaching 100 mph, or at least that's how it feels. He also has a knack for knowing what he shouldn't get into and immediately does. Crawling isn't as challenging anymore so he loves to pull himself up on anything and everything. The first time I went into his room and he was standing up in his crib I almost fainted. He is a little daredevil so we have to watch him close because he loves to hold onto things with only one hand while reaching for something else. Recently he has also started sitting by the gate that closes off the stairs. We know he his plotting a way to get that gate open but hope it takes awhile for him to figure it out.
When he is not getting into trouble he is playing with one of his balls. He loves to throw his football and has a pretty good arm. He also likes to bounce his basketball against the wall and can chase a big bo
uncy ball around the floor for hours. Its funny how toys are starting to become such an important part of his life and how he is choosy about which toys he wants and when he wants them. Some nights its all about daddy and playing blocks. Mike will build a tower and MJ will delight in knocking it over. Mike and him also have this thing where they put stuff on their heads. MJ will hold a block to his head and say dada over and over again. When Mike puts something on MJ's head he sits really still and tries to keep it up there for as long as possible. He also loves a box we got from Costco, he loves to play ball in it, just hang out and have a snack in it, or have dad race him around the house in it.
Oh and music is becoming more and more important to MJ. He has a little boom box that he loves to play with. It is adorable to watch him dance whenever he hears music and its even cuter when he sings along. He also likes to play with his drum set and when all else fails he bangs random things together to make noise.
He is also becoming more affectionate. I love that when I pick him up for daycare he smiles, gives me a big wet kiss, and a hug. Sometimes we will be playing and he will stop to give a kiss or a hug or just to cuddle for a second. Those are the times th
at being a parent is the best.
Right now he is trying to master riding his tractor by himself. Its just one of the toys you scoot around on but he cant quite get his feet to do what he needs. Instead he sits on it and kind of bounces so it moves forward a little. Yes, he still loves to bounce and jump. I have a feeling his favorite toy will eventually be a trampoline.
Now that he is older, almost 9 whole months, its fun to take him everywhere with us. When we go to Restaurants he feels pretty cool sitting in a high chair and eating big boy food. Plus he is super social so anytime we are near children he will crawl over and demand their attention. We usually hang out in the kids area at church and play for most of mass with some of the other "bad" kids. Then we meet up with with dad in time for the Our Father and communion.
Since MJ is getting more and more social we try to fill our weekends with activities that include
other children so he doesn't get bored of mom and dad. Luckily, he has two cousins just down the street that he adores. Especially Taylor who he is finally getting big enough to really play with. i have a feeling once he can walk they will be the best of friends. Riley is getting huge and more interactive now. I am so jealous of all the hair he has! We also threw a Super Bowl party this past weekend which was a blast. Michael had plenty of older kids to shower him with attention and sneak him food. i wish they would have stuck around to change that diaper!
One other thing worth noting is I gave MJ a haircut. Its pretty horrible but luckily he has white hair so no one has even noticed. It felt very mom like though to give my son a haircut and now that I have experienced it he can go to the barber with his dad from now on.
I would write an update on Mike and I's life but there is not much to say. Its obvious that we have transformed into the identity of MJ's parents and we wouldn't have it any other way.
When he is not getting into trouble he is playing with one of his balls. He loves to throw his football and has a pretty good arm. He also likes to bounce his basketball against the wall and can chase a big bo
uncy ball around the floor for hours. Its funny how toys are starting to become such an important part of his life and how he is choosy about which toys he wants and when he wants them. Some nights its all about daddy and playing blocks. Mike will build a tower and MJ will delight in knocking it over. Mike and him also have this thing where they put stuff on their heads. MJ will hold a block to his head and say dada over and over again. When Mike puts something on MJ's head he sits really still and tries to keep it up there for as long as possible. He also loves a box we got from Costco, he loves to play ball in it, just hang out and have a snack in it, or have dad race him around the house in it.Oh and music is becoming more and more important to MJ. He has a little boom box that he loves to play with. It is adorable to watch him dance whenever he hears music and its even cuter when he sings along. He also likes to play with his drum set and when all else fails he bangs random things together to make noise.
He is also becoming more affectionate. I love that when I pick him up for daycare he smiles, gives me a big wet kiss, and a hug. Sometimes we will be playing and he will stop to give a kiss or a hug or just to cuddle for a second. Those are the times th
at being a parent is the best.Right now he is trying to master riding his tractor by himself. Its just one of the toys you scoot around on but he cant quite get his feet to do what he needs. Instead he sits on it and kind of bounces so it moves forward a little. Yes, he still loves to bounce and jump. I have a feeling his favorite toy will eventually be a trampoline.
Now that he is older, almost 9 whole months, its fun to take him everywhere with us. When we go to Restaurants he feels pretty cool sitting in a high chair and eating big boy food. Plus he is super social so anytime we are near children he will crawl over and demand their attention. We usually hang out in the kids area at church and play for most of mass with some of the other "bad" kids. Then we meet up with with dad in time for the Our Father and communion.
Since MJ is getting more and more social we try to fill our weekends with activities that include
other children so he doesn't get bored of mom and dad. Luckily, he has two cousins just down the street that he adores. Especially Taylor who he is finally getting big enough to really play with. i have a feeling once he can walk they will be the best of friends. Riley is getting huge and more interactive now. I am so jealous of all the hair he has! We also threw a Super Bowl party this past weekend which was a blast. Michael had plenty of older kids to shower him with attention and sneak him food. i wish they would have stuck around to change that diaper!One other thing worth noting is I gave MJ a haircut. Its pretty horrible but luckily he has white hair so no one has even noticed. It felt very mom like though to give my son a haircut and now that I have experienced it he can go to the barber with his dad from now on.
I would write an update on Mike and I's life but there is not much to say. Its obvious that we have transformed into the identity of MJ's parents and we wouldn't have it any other way.
