Cranky Day!

I'm sure it was all an element of not napping well and wonder if this article  rings true for us. Interesting...it's either the below or maybe, just maybe more teeth will be joining his current 6.
'Your child's drive to master standing and walking has probably upset his daily routine — including his sleep schedule. His once-predictable morning and afternoon naps have become less dependable, and he's probably waking up more frequently at night. He may spend his crib time moving up and down instead of sleeping, and that's okay. Eventually, once the novelty of walking wears off, your child will return to a more settled state.'

Swimming 101

Tuesday was the last day of our 1 week, indoor swim intro.
Though Paxton was aprehensive at first, he quickly warmed up and had fun in the water.  Participating in front and back float,  kicking his legs, swimming to teacher, jumping (w/ assistance) to mommy from the side of the pool, watching mommy blow bubbles(cuz why would he ever want to put his lips in the water  :)
He went under water no problem, but the expression on his face was of pure shock or maybe it was dejavu.
The next adventure may be tumbling...well, pending his ability to walk.

Holy Toddler!

Mommy and Daddy are tired already and we are still a week shy of the  13 month mark!
Almost immediately after turning one (May 17th), he went into toddler overdrive, rendering his parents, two, lifeless, fleshy bits, waiting for their reward of a glass (or bottle) of wine, at the end of the day.
Wow!...I don't know how people do it with multitples.  Pax is more that we can handle, but such a sweet whirlwind in our lives.  I'm sure it will be he, that keeps us YOUNG!

Happy 1st Birthday Paxton!

Can't believe it has been a year already.
We flew to Dallas so Pax could celebrate his 1st birthday with his cousins.  My sister hosted a lovely afternoon shindig for the event, complete w/ Pax' own cake, a large cake for everyone else, dips, meats, fruit/cheeses, crackers, fruit and bubbly.
Sadly, I did not come home with too many happy joyous Paxton pics.  He turned into a crabapple w/ so many people around and had no interest in trying his cake...other than trying to overturn it onto the floor.  Oh well, you can drag a baby to cake, but you cannot make him eat!  I guess I should feel proud that my little man does not like cake  :)
Once I am able to find a 'happy' picture that someone might have captured of my son, I will surely, upload it here!

No more baby food....

the little mans tastes are changing and if he can't feed it to himself, well, he doesn't want it.
So buh bye purees..we want something chunkier .
He loved frittata when I introduced it and scrambled eggs and mashed potatoes  .
Trying to keep things fresh by new introductions and not the same ol' same ol'.
Also enjoyed the cheddar cheese quesadilla today for lunch.

I cannot believe he is going to turn one in a week  :(

Possession...

'Paxton is probably becoming increasingly possessive about things that belong to him. Welcome to the "mine" stage! As Paxton becomes more self-aware, proclaiming ownership becomes his way of asserting his identity. To make it easier for Paxton to share his toys when a friend comes to play, help him decide what he wants to share and what needs to be put away. It will be a while before Paxton understands the concept of sharing, but setting boundaries will help him learn that there are things he may choose to share with playmates and other things he may decide to keep all for himself. The items that aren't to be shared should be put away and not brought out until after the playmate has left.'


Luckily have not witnessed this yet...but am sure it is right around the corner .

11 Month Glamor Shot