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.

My baby loves his mommy

Why is it that during the week McKade will take an 1 1/2 hour nap in the morning and afternoon for Judy but on the weekends when I'm home and could use this break to get stuff done he won't nap or pulls this 30 min nap thing. Oh yah... and he decided that it's fun to wake up at 5am, he will sleep from 8pm on but this early rising is getting old when I could sleep in later. Anyways I'm convinced that it's because he knows that his mommy is home and not going to work so he is just trying to get his fill of me before Monday rolls around again. That's my story and I'm sticking to it......

Them nasty bananas......

This is the funniest video I have ever seen. This was one of the first times I gave McKade bananas and needless to say it didn't go over well. Really it was awhile before he would eat fruit and right now he really only likes applesauce and pears. Anyways this video is hilarious enjoy.

Random Cell phone pictures

I finally found my adapter to upload my pictures from my cell phone and found some cute pictures I wanted to post. They are out of order from what I meant them to be, darn.

This picture I took because of the darling boots he has on. These were given to Paul from our dear friend and McKade's "godmother" Dannette. She gave these boots to Paul as a gift when we found out we were having a baby. I didn't think he would ever be big enough to fit into them but the day has finally come. He looks like a little boy with these boots on.


Before McKade finally figured out how to roll over he was becoming quite the contortionist (spelling???). He would arch his back like this and scoot around and almost roll but couldn't quite make it over. He still arches his back like this and moves all over the floor on the back of his head, needless to say he has worn the hair off the back of his head. So funny though to watch.

This was one of McKades first grins/smirks and I happened to catch it just right with the camera. Usually when he was starting to smile the minute I would get out the camera or my phone his face would turn to stone and I wasn't going to get a smile no matter what I did.

Poor little beat up baby. This was right after he was born and I didn't realize how swollen and beat up he was until looking back at these pictures now. He ended up with a scab on his left eye from the forceps which is funny to look at pictures now and see a scab on my newborns face. Wierd that this was 7 1/2 months ago. Wow how much life has changed.

This sweet picture was taken on Paul's first father's day. McKade was born on a Friday and father's day was that Sunday the day we went home from the hospital, kinda of neat for Paul.

Well I have the funniest video on my phone that I'm trying to figure out how to post, any tips let me know because it's hilarious.

Rub A Dub Dub.....

McKade loves his bath-time. He gets so excited and splashes, squeals and laughs. Last night I got out some rubber ducks and let him play with them while he bathed and he had a blast. He is such a funny little boy and getting smarter every day. Such a handsome little devil huh....

Of course he just wanted to eat the ducks, everything goes into the mouth these days.

There he is again plotting to eat the duck.

Crazy hair post bath, it's so fine that it dries so fast but sticks everywhere when I first dry it.

And the end result a very handsome little boy with his hair all slicked down. We just love this little guy.

More Christmas fun

Had more pictures to post but couldn't get them all on the last post.

My two men cuddling, McKade wasn't asleep here but was just closing his eyes to avoid the flash I think (think I take to many pictures....).

Christmas day playing with his toys. He looks like such a big boy sitting up all by himself it's sad.

Christmas morning at Rudy and Judy's. He loves this little toy also mostly because he can take off the rings and chew on them. What else does a 6 month old need, as long as it can go in the mouth they are good.

Pretty much the only thing he wanted to do with his gifts. If you would get a piece of paper started he would help you tear it but then it would immediately go in his mouth.

I have one of me and him but can't find it right now. McKade looks a little overwhelmed that he started to zone out some. Well that's enough picture overload for now.