The Mother of all Tote Bags

When I ordered the XL boat tote from LL Bean after recent pool visits filled with frustration, who KNEW what I was getting myself into...I can now tote all my pool gear and possibly my child in this monstrous tote!

We've come a long way, baby...

To nap, or not to nap?

Yes, another week closer to the first birthday & just starting to be presented with the newest baby challenge - giving up the morning nap. I have been told that this can be a very frustrating time in a Mom's life, and I would have to agree. The past two mornings Wyatt has decided that he would like to rest quietly in his crib (no complaints there - just enough time for me to shower), but then wants to get out & play. Trouble is, by the time lunch rolls around we are VERY tired. So, I guess this will just be another adjustment of our daily routine. I think it will take me more getting used to than Wyatt. This morning I laid him down at 9:00, and at about 10:30 he dozed off...which then creates a problem for the afternoon nap. He will be with Nanny & Papa this afternoon though, so maybe he will cooperate & nap as usual. This happens, and then the next day he's back to normal with 2 naps, so we'll see how it goes. Until then, I have to learn how to shower in the evening, or (eeks) get up before him in the morning. Note to self...buy more coffee.

A day for Dad

Happy First Father's Day!

That's what Wyatt & I said to Seth when he arrived home from being out of town yesterday. After a little rest & relaxation (by us & Wyatt) we took Seth upstairs for a slide show that I put together for him - it went over very well! Dad & Wyatt had a run together & then it was steaks & all of Seth's favorite food for a special Father's Day meal. Wyatt ate Filet Mignon as well, and I hope he doesn't turn his nose up at the next kind of beef he eats around here - it won't be Filet buddy :) We didn't get photos, but Wyatt also tried his new teeth out on an ear of corn. He loved it, and of course Seth & I were hysterical laughing as we listened to his little teeth scrape on the cob, and then watched the sheer delight in his eyes when he would get a piece off - oh to be young again!

Finger Painting & Snacking

Here we are trying out finger painting on a hot day this weekend - this actually became more "body painting" than finger painting. As you can see from the painting in the background, Mom did most of the "painting" and then Wyatt just crawled all over the paint, smearing it all over the paper. Then Wyatt decided he wanted to eat these Puffs on his own - might be time for a Snacktrap! Rather than digging his hand into the container each time, he came up with this idea. Pretty smart!

An Apple a Day

Okay, so as my "first birthday resolution" I am going to try to update this blog more often. I have been sending out pictures of Wyatt once a month & while it is fun to update everyone on how he is doing, it has become a day-long task uploading pictures & creating witty comments for each one. My brother Johnny, a realtor, has started his own blog and sort of inspired me to keep mine updated, and hopefully this will become an easier way for everyone to see what Wyatt is up to. Of course my other friends seem to be blogging experts & have these awesome blogs that looks so much cooler than mine. I am sure it will only be a matter of time though before I figure out how to jazz this thing up!

The latest Wyatt news is that it has been so darn hot we have hesitated to even venture out of the house. Yesterday we made our first visit to Pullen Park in Raleigh with Uncle Johnny & enjoyed the swing & the Carousel. We had tickets for the train, but it managed to malfunction before we could ride it - by then we were all pretty hot anyway, so it was a good time to leave. I'll be sure to upload some pics for my next post.

In other news, Dad tried giving Wyatt an apple at breakfast this morning. He examined it for a while, then I took a bite. With a very determined look on his face, Wyatt took the apple from me, and proceeded to attempt to eat it himself. We all had a few laughs & of course had to pull out the camera!