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Today, Chris continues to try and finish framing the basement. It has been difficult since he is mostly doing it by himself and we are so proud of daddy. So, I decided that Aiden and would trot over to the local park and participate in the Spring Egg Hunt.
Sounds like a fun outing, right? Well, it was in the afternoon, which is when I normally give Aiden down time (in lieu of a nap), so right there I should have been tipped off that it wasn’t going to go well. We met one of Aiden’s friends there and I thought that would make it more interesting for him. Again, since Aiden doesn’t really “play” with kids yet that should have been another tip off.
Well, the concept of waiting to go get the plastic eggs full of candy or prizes was lost on the kids. Once they finally let the kids set off into the field they did a countdown which apparently scared Aiden as he cried. He got over it quick when he realized he was now able to pick up the eggs, so I held the bag while he double-fisted eggs. We came out with quite a bundle. Then the afternoon took a turn for the worse…
I took him over to the playground equipment where every other kid and their parents were assembling. I told Aiden that I was going to sit on the bench and he could play while I looked to see if we won anything. While wrestling with the plastic eggs (which did not open easily) I would look up to make sure he was playing safely. At one point I didn’t see him at all. This was not good.
I frantically looked around all the equipment for my little blonde haired boy. He was no where to be found. I started to scour the area, but with the hundreds of kids and parents it was a challenge. Then I heard one of the coordinators of the event shout, “Is anyone looking for a blonde haired boy?” I ran as fast as my 5 1/2 month pregnant body would let me to where he was. Holding the hand of a woman coordinator was Aiden, not crying, not fretting, just waiting. I gave him a big hug as the woman told me what a good boy he is and out of his mouth comes, “I missed you!” I almost cried right there on the spot.
So in addition to hunting for eggs I had the most scary hunt I ever had in my life. I hope never to repeat that again, but I am submitting my application for “World’s Worst Mom” and hope I don’t win.
March 15th, 2008
Well, Chris finally got me to agree to take Aiden to the movies. I was concerned with the temporary hearing loss issue, but after some research I decided he was ready and he loved it!
He sat on a booster seat in his own chair. My little baby boy is getting to be such a big boy! He needed to sit with me through some of the loud scenes and he was concerned about the “mouse” being separated from his family. Some of the storyline was a little over his head, but he understood more than I expected. He keeps referring to the “mouse” that cooks soup in the kitchen.
It was a really nice night out and I’m glad that Aiden was able to share the experience with us. I’m looking forward to more moments like this.
July 28th, 2007
After waiting and waiting for so long, it is finally here. I can’t believe it took this long, but I’m so glad to be in the home stretch. Aiden’s last baby tooth has broken through!
I was wondering why his mood had taken a turn for the worst. I was just attributing it to the traditional “terrible twos”. I had given up on the tooth ever rearing its pearly white since it has been so long since the other 3 molars surfaced. Now I can understand why he has not eaten well over the last week and been so darn clingy. It will take a little while before the whole tooth emerges, but at least I have an explanation for his behavior.
My only thought now is looking at what’s ahead. What else is related to the “terrible twos”? I shudder to think.
July 25th, 2007
Yes, that’s right, Aiden is addicted to YouTube.com. I introduced him to some classic Sesame Street clips and he is forever asking me for “Grover tickle” and “Grover hugs”. It’s very cute. However, there is one political song on there that has a catchy verse of repeating the word banana, which just happens to be Aiden’s favorite fruit at the moment. It basically makes fun of Catholics and Bush so be warned. I played it for Chris while Aiden was in ear shot. Now we can’t go one day without the Banana Song.
On a totally different topic, Aiden is talking like crazy. He comes up with new words all the time. My personal favorite was earlier this week while we were in the grocery store. I mentioned that we needed some milk and after I put it in the cart I said, “Aiden, we have milk now.” Aiden replied, “Of course, mommy.” and preceded to say of course to everything I said.
“We are all done shopping.” - “Of course, mommy.”
“It’s time to go home so we can eat lunch.” - “Of course, mommy.”
He was cracking me up!
May 16th, 2007
Halloween may be over, but the monster still stirs.
Aiden is teething…AGAIN! I thought he had all his teeth, he’s got twleve of them. But nooooooooo, he has to be so advanced that his 2-year molars are making their way to the gum’s surface. He’s not even 18 months yet for crying out loud!
Speaking of crying out loud, I’m not sure who is louder Aiden or me. He has had us up evey night for the past 4-5 nights around 1 am and again sometime between 4-6 am. His periods of crying have increased and we have even resorted to bringing him in our bed just to get some sleep. After an hour of on and off crying you would too! I feel like I have a newborn again, and the lack of sleep is making me super cranky.
I’m concerned about our trip to North Carolina for Thanksgiving to visit Chris’s brother and wife. Last year Aiden was just starting to teeth and was waking up every hour. I was hoping to have a more restful and enjoyable visit this year, but it doesn’t look that way.
So here I sit, bleary-eyed after class, not wanting to grade or tidy the house or even watch tv. I am just trying to fall asleep with the hopes that tonight will grant me a few more blissful hours than the last. While in the back of my mind, I am thinking, how many times will I have to get up and will I have time to take a nap with him tomorrow?
Rambling, I am just rambling now, because I am delirious without the proper amount of sleep. So much to do…so little time…so little sleep…so many teeth…zzzzzzzz.
November 6th, 2006
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