McKade's new tricks...

This little monster is getting so big and I really try to keep up with all of his changes and new things he does so I will remember them since it's just flying by. I've said it before but you really don't understand or have any idea what people mean when they say this time will fly by so fast until it's happening to you. I can't believe it's been 8 months since this little man came into our lives and turned them upside down but we wouldn't change it for anything.

The baby swing has been a lifesaver for when we are getting ready in the mornings..... that is until now. Unless he is "tethered" in he pulls these tricks and sits up, does pull up's on the toy hanger above him, push himself almost out the top of the swing etc. We are going to have to find another solution for our busy mornings because the swing is being phased out I'm afraid. Put away until the next.

McKade started to give us big, slobberly, open mouth kisses the last month. It's so funny, this picture isn't a very good one but I just love thes kisses. He has also started that patting me on the back and plays with my chin/face when he nurses. He's also started thess monkey tricks and will lift his leg up on my arm/shoulder also when he is nursing, it's funny. Can't really get a picture of this without some pornographic images also being caught :)

He isn't crawling yet, is just barely starting to figure out how to scoot on his belly. We will try to get him up on all fours so he can get the jist of the crawling phase but he will crack up and fall right to his belly because his thighs are so ticklish (spelling??) Just because he isn't crawling doesn't mean he stays put by any means, he scoots all over the floor on his back or will roll around and scoot until he gets what he wants. He loves to play peek-a-boo and laughs so hard when we play with him. He starts to anticipate us startling him when we play and will giggle before we have even said boo.

Here's another picture of his slow goodbye with his swing (he was strapped in and not in danger of falling on his head, I know it doesn't look like that). I'm surprised he didn't tip out though because the seat was pushed all the way back because he was leaning forward so much.

He thinks he's pretty hot stuff sitting up here.

Other things about our little guy:

-He's still a thumb sucker, when he's tired in goes the thumb and he's usually out.

-He loves, loves, loves yogurt. He tried this a couple weeks ago and can't get enough of the Yo-baby yogurts. I think they are disgusting but hey, if he likes them great. He will scarf down the whole 6 ounce container with no problem.

-He loves to eat, loves his vegetables and is liking his fruit more. Still haven't pushed plain bananas much but is liking them in mixed fruit.

-Getting to be a social butterfly and loves other little kids. He will squeal and try to get their attention and just hams it up for the other kids.

-He will strike a pose when I get the camera out, he isn't like some kids that immediately look away, instead he will look right at the camera and smile.

-He is still a little stinker on the weekends with his naps. I'm not sure if he's just used to his routine during the week with Grandma Metelko or just wants to stay up with me when I'm home but he just fights me to nap. Oh well he will sleep good that night and I enjoy my days home with him since I don't get all day with him during the week.

-He sleeps great at night. Will usually go down about 7:30-8 until around 6am. I know an early riser but the uninterrupted sleep is great and that makes the early mornings not so bad.
-He is totally into any electronic gadget he can get his hands on. Oh yah and if you take it away he will through a mini tantrum because you took it away. Oh no....it's all ready started.

Well these are just some of the little things that I want to make sure I jot down so I remember them. I only blog about McKade and don't really mention us much. Work is good, busy but good. Paul has been busy finishing his current project. Maybe when this one's done we can actually work on some of our projects. Everytime I mention something that needs to get done around our house Paul will ask if I "put it on the list". I keep telling him that our "list" is bulls**t and it needs to be torn up and restarted because nothing gets done, lol. Oh well, everything in it's time, things will get done...... someday.

Fun at the park!!!!

Today was a beautiful day today, it got all the way up to 45 degrees. Pretty sad that 45 degrees is considered warm, but anyways it was a great day to meet some friends at the park and get out of the house. We are getting a little stir crazy. The last time we went to the park McKade was only a few months old so it was fun to be able to put him in the swing and he had a blast. When he saw the other kids he was squealing and laughing and so excited, he's becoming a social butterfly and it's so fun to watch him interact with other kids. He had so much fun in the swing, check out the cute pictures.

The other little boy is my friend Mandy's little guy, Cal. Cal was so excited to "swing with the baby". It was so funny to watch them.

Little nose started to get a little red from the cold but he didn't care, just happy to get out and have some fun.

This is my friend Amber's little darling girl Kaylie and she just had to push him in the swing. So funny, her mom is expecting a baby boy this summer and Kaylie will be such a cute big sister.

Just some more cute pics of McKade deep in thought on the swing, trying to figure out what to think of the park.

I just love this little guy, it's getting fun to watch him grow up and change even though I'm so sad that he is all ready 8 months old.