The Rays of Sunshine

12 Months old = 1 year old!! WOW it is so amazing that I have had this little guy for a whole year! Lets see what all has Derek accomplished this month... He has been cutting 4 teeth, at once, that's been fun! He likes to smack, or chew, and it is really cute. I keep falling for it, thinking, What does he have in his mouth. He also loves to talk. There are a few words I can understand, and then a few that I am not sure what he is saying.  He likes to whisper, and mummer, which is super cute (that's my new saying) Here is a funny, sometimes he will whisper something, and I promise you it sounds like the S word, which is weird cause that word isn't used in our house, but sometimes I have to take a second look, and I just wonder what he is trying to say. Sippy cup success!! That's right, we have crossed over and are only taking a night bottle after bath time! That is amazing for me because I didn't think we would ever be able to move from the bottle to ...

Week 5: Week 5 was week 4 and it was rough. I didn't have a successful week. I was busy and was struggling with the whole workout thing. I was only able to "run" twice this week. Thursday night, which is an off night to run anyways, I just wasn't into it, and I didn't even make it a mile. One of the reasons was, my body gave out on me. I didn't feel good, sick to my stomach, so i had to cut it short. Friday, woke up and felt like I ran face first in to a brick wall, HARD. That made me a little gun shy, so I took a long break. Week 6: SLOW GO!! I dont know what is up with me! I have lost my "mo-jo". Why can't I get out the door? Where did my excitement go?  I don't know what has happened. I guess Life has gotten in the way! I was only able to go twice this week, and I did pretty good, and I felt good about it. Week 7 and 8: Running has taken a back seat to my life! I haven't been going! I still want to do it, and I know that I am not...

Cause Babies Don’t Keep Mother, oh Mother, come shake out your cloth Empty the dustpan, poison the moth, Hang out the washing and butter the bread, Sew on a button and make up a bed. Where is the mother whose house is so shocking? She’s up in the nursery, blissfully rocking. Oh, I’ve grown shiftless as Little Boy Blue (lullaby, rock-a-bye, Lullaby loo). Dishes are waiting and bills are past due (pat-a-cake, darling, and peek-peek-a-boo). The shopping is not done and there’s nothing for stew And out in the yard there is a hullabaloo. But I’m playing “Kanga” and this is my “Roo.” Look! Aren’t his eyes the most wonderful hue? (lullaby, rock-a-bye, lullaby loo). The cleaning and scrubbing will wait till tomorrow, For children grow up, as I’ve learned to my sorrow. So quiet down cobwebs. Dust go to sleep. I’m rocking my baby and babies don’t keep. Ruth Hulburt Hamilton, 1958  As I look at the dishes in the sink, toys on the floor, I look over at my baby with t...

 WOW 11 Months old, already!!! There no denying this kid, He looks just like me, only he's much cuter. Derek received his first haircut this month. He also pulled up for the first time all by himself. He also likes to blow bubbles in his mouth. not big bubbles, just a small one, the size of his mouth. Its super cute. Since summer time is here, we took Derek swimming for the first time in the big swimming pool and he liked it! He has also learned how to sit, from his stomach and  basically pull up on anything. He is like our own Sampson, only with the reverse effect. We gave Derek a haircut, and he gained strength as Sampson from the Bible, lost all his strength. Apparently once he has all the weight off his head, he gained the confidence to accomplish a whole lot! We have officially ditched the afternoon nap. He will not go down for it and he will cry the whole time he should be sleeping, and I was happy to see it go! Once ag...

You CAN do it!!! I told myself  if I could make it to 1 month, I would publish a personal accomplishment! Well guess what, I made it!  Since Derek was born, I have wanted to " Get into Shape".  As each month passed, so did the dream, or idea of working out. I'd tell myself, it would be nice to be the size you were before you got pregnant at Derek's first  Birthday, but still nothing happened. Well one day that all changed, I am not sure how it happened, it just did, and I told myself, I'm doing this.  I have gained the confidence, to go out there and do it, regardless of who I see or how many people are around. For that I am so thankful.  All of a sudden, I don't care who sees me with a beat red face, or the fact that I can't run that fast. I am doing it!!                                 ...

At 10 months old, Derek received his first haircut. We were not sure how he was going to do, at first, but as you can see, it was time for a haircut.  Here we are, ready to go. The cutting begins, and things are going good....  Then all of a sudden, he starts getting restless, so....  if all else fails, give him a bottle. Check out my new haircut. Wow I feel better now.  Once we are back home, had a bath, and getting ready for bed, we had a new accomplishment happen.   Derek pulled himself up all by himself.  This is definitely a proud mommy moment. Until next time....

Time sure does fly!  I cant believe how big he has gotten. Not only that, but I think he is going to be tall. He is in the 80% for height. It has been a slow month. Only a few accomplishments this month. He has started waving good bye! It is really cute, but he will not do it on demand, yet. A few months ago, I was getting on to him, so I told him No, and shook my head, well now he will "tell me No" all the time. You can look at him, or be talking to him, and he will start shaking his head. It is really cute, so I have tried to teach him "yes" by shaking my head up and down, well that just leads him to say"No", not what I was going for, but still super cute. We are eating semi-solid foods, and let me tell you, this kid can eat. He is such a good eater. He will eat all meals with out a fuss, then have a bottle. He is so good at eating, we all sit at the dinner table and eat supper together, even if its baby food or table food. One night we were...