Sixteen Legs

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Fun times with Daddy

Daddy came home early last night just in time to see what we like to call a "pit fit." This is when John Dickson goes crazy nuts, in a good way! After he calmed down, he helped daddy hammer down some nails that were poking up a tad in the hallway... such a sweet helper! He didn't mind - he was happy for an excuse to use one of his 3 hammers.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Last post today - I promise!

You know I can't decide between pictures - which is why I usually have about 20 of John Dickson doing the same thing. So here are a few more, and my last of the day! (And I dont know why that is appearing as a link...)

John Dickson mowing the lawn... I took his ball outside to play, but in about 5 seconds (literally!), the wind took it all the way down to the highway.

Holding his shoes...

And I just thought this one was funny because it pretty much sums up the chair. I was about to snap an adorable picture, and in the 2 seconds it went to go off, things changed. We call the chair his launchpad.

Back to blogging!

Now that work is over for a while, I'll be back for lots of blogging. Especially since dad isn't home much, I'm trying to capture as much on camera as possible. Yesterday was my first day home with John Dickson and we celebrated by going to the doctor to get some shots. John Dickson had his heel pricked, which he watched intently and did not so much as wince, and got 3 shots in his legs, which he had something to say about! He weighed in at 22 lbs 3 ounces, and measured 29.5 inches, both of which are around the 40th percentile. Dr Greene asked if he was talking, to which I replied no... and then she kept asking me specific words, like surely he has to be saying something! But she did think his universal name for everything, "dada" counted! I kid, but she was not worried about him developmentally. Heck, his dad was 15 before he started to talk, and now...well, you know... he wont stop! Anyway, we spent the rest of the day playing with John Dickson's new toys, and doing laps around the house. John Dickson watched a Baby Einstein video is his new chair, and pigged out on some deviled eggs - which he LOVED!

This is really how he was watching his DVD - so captivated!

Working on that slam dunk...

Heading over to his bee bop band with his drum sticks/mommy weapons/tickle sticks. He looks like a real drummer... E&J, did you slip anything else into that band?

His bee bop band

The last of it...

Here are the last of John Dickson's birthday pictures. All in all it was a pretty great day, and John Dickson was in a great mood. He was pretty bashful, but once he got his new shades, he was back to his usual ham self. He didn't really smash his cake in his face, but more carefully broke off small pieces and ate them. He loved his Winnie the Pooh birthday balloon, and although he wasn't too interested in opening presents, he loved to play with them once we got them opened. On that note, we are going to have to add on to our house to have a place to put all of his stuff - that kid is s-p-o-i-l-e-d. Only child, and only grandchild on both sides... what do you expect? Anyway, it was a bittersweet day. That little man sure is growing up fast! We're pretty proud parents :-)

John Dickson's good buddies... the Moores

Dr Aunt Erin & Dr Uncle Jason

Enjoying his super sweet new wheels... the turbo wagon from the future, thanks to all of his wonderful grandparents. P.S. Those balls are from his sports center, and he takes them everywhere now! While enjoying his indoor wagon ride, he used his cupholders (yes, there are 4) to hold the balls so his hands could have a break.

Aforementioned sports center

And Grumps and Uncle Jarey putting together the turbo wagon.

Some more random party pics

Having a good cup of post-cake milk

Loving on his Aunt Lauren

Trying very hard not to let Aunt Jess get a good picture!

Still trying to push this thing...

Showing off his new duck

The rest of the birthday pictures will be up soon, but Im dealing with a short napper and pictures that will only post 5 at a time! In the meantime, if anybody else got any good ones, can you send them our way? Thanks! Also, you may want to look at the blog from the bottom up, or else its all out of order...