Rainy Day Fun
Posted: February 23, 2009 Filed under: Tyson Leave a comment
Tyson wasn’t sure of his new rain boots when we first bought them. In fact, he refused to try them on in the store. That night. Or the next day. However, one afternoon a couple days later I looked over and he had put them on all by himself. His new “allilagator” boots or “shoes” as he calls them. I think he loves them because he can put them on without help from Mama or Daddy. Regardless, he looked so stinkin cute in his boots…watching him walk in them for the first couple times was hilarious as well. It took a little getting used to for him, but naturally didn’t take him long to figure out how to run confidently in them…
Second Birthday Letter…
Posted: January 19, 2009 Filed under: Tyson Leave a commentDear Tyson,
You will likely hear me say the following every year: I can’t believe you are turning *fill in the blank* and I can vividly remember the day you were born. It’s true. It is hard to believe that two years have already gone by. I can look at you and see snapshots of the last two years: challenges, surprises, memories…
You have single-handedly taught me to see the world differently. You have redefined the joy and wonder of the holidays, birthdays, and simple things. Your smile melts my heart, can mend the worst of bad days, and infuses me with love. Your laugh is magic. Your hugs and kisses elevate me to another place…a happy place where all worries and toddler challenges are forgotten.
I have blogged the memories, the special moments, the challenges, the laughs…but nothing could have prepared me for the big changes you experienced during your second year:
* you dropped the bottles very quickly and easily- now drinking from sippy cups
* you have picked up words left and right (included a few Mommy would rather you hadn’t)
* you absolutely positively LOVE trains, cars, and trucks. You spend countless hours bellied up to your train table or lying on the floor playing with your cars.
* you love to build, and destroy, with your blocks and Legos
* you love to help Mommy cook and clean
* you can keep up with the best at the Rez, often running at least a mile (and making Mommy work)
* you now wear a 2T/3T in clothing and a size 5 diaper
* you weigh 30 pounds and wear a size 8 shoe
* you are very particular when it comes to certain things: the way food is prepared, the way your cars are lined up/put away, the way buckles are closed on strollers…your quirks are coming fast and furious and most of them make me giggle
* you LOOOOOOVE your bath
* you transitioned better than anyone could have imagined to your big boy bed
* you learned to say, “no, thank you” and “please”…I have a hard time saying no to your please because you know exactly how to work those gorgeous big brown eyes of yours (not that it takes much for me…and you know this)
* you conquered your fears of separation from me
The list goes on and on…
You are absolutely, hands down the most amazing little boy I know. Yes, I am biased and I fully admit that. You are the only one in this world who can drive me past the brink of craziness and bring back to earth within seconds with a smile or “mama” followed by a sloppy kiss. I wish you a third year full of love, laughter, and many many happy memories (and many many sleep-filled nights).
I love you.
Happy Second Birthday TyTy!!
Ty’s Christmas Art
Posted: December 16, 2008 Filed under: Arts and Crafts, Tyson Leave a comment
Almost every week at toddler class there is a table set up with an arts and crafts project for the kids. Ty usually slows down to watch the other kids but hasn’t shown much interest until this week. He sat down and started to decorate his tree. He LOVED drizzling the colored glue all over the paper and I think his favorite part was dipping the puffs into the paint and smashing them onto the page. He had fun. His first real “school project”…
What I Wake Up To Every Morning…
Posted: April 25, 2008 Filed under: Tyson Leave a comment
The pic is a little blurry because Ty is playing one of his new favorite games- shake his head until he falls, which never takes long. Every morning, without fail, I get the smile and the mean case of bed head. Note that it was light enough outside to get a decent picture- a HUGE step for us as we usually have to turn the lights ON to greet Ty.Ty’s 1st Year Montage- Well, First 14 Month Montage
Posted: March 27, 2008 Filed under: Tyson Leave a comment
Ty is 13 Months Old…
Posted: February 19, 2008 Filed under: Tyson Leave a comment
* He no longer drinks formula…at all. He has completely transitioned to milk.
* He can say, “Hi.”
* He can climb just about anything, open just about anything…
* He will run to the garage if I say we are going bye bye.
* He will run to the bathroom if I grab his hooded towel out of the drawer.
* He will run to the kitchen if I ask him if he’s ready for a bottle.
* He is loving his blocks, books, trucks, and trains.
* He has also started trying to really “help” me sweep and empty the dishwasher.
He has 16 teeth!!!
Ty’s First Birthday Party
Posted: January 21, 2008 Filed under: Tyson Leave a comment
Our centerpiece…
Two of Ty’s favorite things: train and ball
The cupcake cake and hat *that of course did not get worn*
Cake action…
Yay. Opening presents in his new chair…
Getting some help from Nico and Solo…
Sadly…the party was over in a flash. I wish I had taken more pictures. Ty had a blast. It was fun to see family and friends…and to celebrate Ty’s first year.
Adventures of a Birthday Boy
Posted: January 20, 2008 Filed under: Tyson Leave a comment
We took Ty to a true East Bay hidden gem to celebrate his birthday- The Tilden Park Steam Train. The drive was super easy. No lines. Beautiful weather. Beautiful scenery. And lots of fun.
LOVING the train ride…the smile that makes EVERYTHING worth while.
Off to the Little Farm…
Feeding the cow…
The best picture I could get of the hat…all attempts to get it on Ty’s head failed miserably.
Very unsure and skeptical of the piece of cake…
Going in for the kill…
12 Month Milestones
Posted: January 19, 2008 Filed under: Tyson Leave a commentTyson has been incredibly busy this month…
* He now has 14 teeth…yikes.
* He can run, climb, dance, but can’t jump despite his best efforts. He throws his arms up and bends his little legs. No air. At least not yet.
* He “cleans up” his legos and loves to put things into containers. And promptly take them out.
* He loves to play with my broom and “help” me sweep the kitchen.
* He has become a pro at his big-boy sippy cups.
* He can hang with the bigger kids at the park now. Bigger meaning a few months older than him.
* He now sits forward-facing in the car.
* He LOVES his daily wagon/ride-in car rides.
* He will watch you perform a task…and then tries to copy you.
* He is an explorer, action hero, scientist, drama king…all wrapped up in one big-brown eyed boy.
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