Weekend Review

Have I mentioned what happened to my camera? My dear sweet boy decided to see if it could bounce. It does not. So my beloved Nikon D40 has been sent to the camera doctor. Thank goodness for warranties! This means I will be using my dinky camera which I have not been good about using. Blah! Picture free blogs. Double Blah!

Talk about a busy weekend! Friday I had Cornhuskin stuff all day long. It was awesome. If you did not go to Meredith College, you will not even begin to understand what Cornhuskin is. But, if you are privileged enough to "experience it" you know just what I'm talking about. I love to see the new things the girls come up with to add to the spirit of the night. It was also great to see all the alumnae who come back to watch. I was working with the Young Alum Board to help pass out donuts to the students. The girls were very sweet and appreciative of the the snack.

Saturday was game day. Kick off was a little on the early side at 1pm so tailgating was not as long as it usually is. It was SO nice to win a game (even just barely). Makes for a much happier day. While Brett and I were at the game, my parents came up to keep Moses. They had so much fun! They played outside and Moses even helped them do some yard work.

Since daylight savings time has made Moses into an early bird, we had no trouble making it to Sunday School this morning. Afterwards, we were scheduled to keep Moses' class in extended session. It was so much fun. I was worried he'd be clingy or upset we were playing with his friends. No need for that! He played very well with his friends and was no upset at all that his friend Holly needed to sit in his mommy's lap for a little while. He was even passing out hugs before we left. My sweet boy!

We are starting to try to transition into one nap but I am not pushing the issue too hard. If he seems really exhausted late in the morning I will let him sleep as long as he needs it. Naps have been a little odd, but I'm sure he will get the hang of it soon!

Busy Boy

This weekend. Moses made a new discovery. He figured out how to take the sheets off off the mattress. How cute. I took a picture.
Today, he did it again. We put the sheets back on and put him down for a nap. A few minutes later I heard Brett yelling and then he walked by with the sheets. He told Moses that his "Mommy can deal with him now." He came around the corner wearing nothing but a t-shirt and a big grin.

He had taken off the sheets again. And then taken off his diaper. Then he decided he had to go potty. Just number one. But still. Really? He has been super excitable this weekend. I swear we only gave him two or three bites of candy.

Monkey Business

Trick or treat! We took our little monkey trick or treating tonight! He's been a little sick lately so we just took him to a few houses in our neighborhood. Since the houses are pretty far apart, we loaded Moses up in the wagon and set off.
At the first house, he did not want to get out because he loves riding so much. Once he went to the first door he really like it. Getting to see people and then getting a treat. What could be better!

We took him home and let him sample a piece or two which made him very happy! Hope everyone had a nice Halloween!

Happy Birthday Anna Grace!

We just love our Halloween Birthday Girl! Anna Grace's actual birthday is October 30, but she celebrated this past Sunday with a costume birthday party at her house. Brett and I have known Laurie and Will for several years and it has been so much fun having kids the same age.

We had so much fun and the food was delicious! All the kids were really cute in their Halloween costumes. I am so glad that we got to see them all dressed up.

I really don't think there is anything cuter! So here is your sneak peak at Moses' costume!

Moses at 14 1/2 Months

Here is a quick update on what is going on with Moses! These past few weeks I have noticed a big change. He is talking a lot more. We can't understand most of it, but something are clear to Brett and I. Dada is his favorite word. I think he has also gone through a big growth spurt. He wears 12 to 18 months pants which are usually big in the waist. The length is starting to fit better. As far as shirts it can range from 18 months to 2T.

He is still a great night time sleeper. He goes to bed between 6:30-7pm every night. He wakes up between 7-8am. Breakfast is usually his biggest meal and he can still eat almost two waffles. Instead of cutting up the waffle, I have started giving it to him whole and letting him bite it. He is still taking a morning nap and it has actually gotten longer! He usually sleeps 1-2 hours. About once or twice a week he will not sleep, but he happily rests in his crib for about an hour.

Lately Moses has not been interested in eating lunch or dinner which makes eating meals a slight struggle. I am hoping this is mainly due to the fact that he is getting all his molars in. He is mostly eating a lot of fruit. He is currently obsessed with french fries. If he sees anyone eating them he makes it a point to let you know he wants one. He still likes grilled cheese, chicken, pasta, etc. Our current struggle is getting anything green into his system. He is also learning to use a fork and spoon on his own but as with most skills he grasps gross motor skill much quicker than fine motor skills.

Moses loves books. He will bring them to me all during the day to read or he will sit and babble to himself while he looks at them. I think his favorite is Brown Bear, Brown Bear. We read it over and over and over... He loves checking in on his doggie during the day by looking out the back door and talking. The pots and pans are also a lot of fun and he enjoys the one cabinet he has access to. Moses loves playing in our bathroom and closet. He brings out shoes and belts and an occasional purse. He loves hair brushes and knows how to use them! He is not allowed to play with my blow dryer and flat iron (unplugged of course) but if he manages to get his hands on them he is VERY happy.

He is still going down for an afternoon nap around 2pm and sleeps another hour or two. His favorite time of day is when daddy comes home. When he hears the garage he starts squealing "DADA!" He runs full steam to Brett (I think this is his favorite time of the day too) Moses is sometimes cranky around dinner time and I think this is the hardest meal to get him to eat. Brett and I have started putting him to bed and saying his prayers together at night. We were trading off but I think this is the best way to end his day!

"Bye" Week

Fall revolves around the NC State football schedule for us. So when the team takes a break, so do we! We took a relaxing trip to my parent's house. Moses obviously always feels right at home when he is there.

It was time for another first for Moses. He had developed quite a "rat tail" over the last few weeks. I wasn't ready for him to have a real haircut, but something had to be done about that extra hair. So we headed off to Mimi's beauty shop to get a little trim. We probably should have waited until after lunch, but luckily it was one snip.

I saved his little baby hair for his baby book. I'm not going to lie, I was a little sad. Also the one thing people never mention about having kids is maintaining the hygiene. Hair cuts, nail clipping, teeth brushing etc is a lot! (I swear kid's nails grow SO fast) Every time I turn around I'm wiping, clipping and cutting something! I'm so fortunate that my mom can help in that area!

The best day..

Have I ever written on my blog how much I love the fair? Well, I do. I get super excited about it. I love to eat and people watch and I think that's pretty much why the fair was invented. My little man is taking after me so he had a blast too. I so excited my mom decided to come up for the day to join us. Brett even took a half day so he wouldn't miss out. Moses was a little hesitant at first, but as soon as he saw the "DUCKS!" he started getting into it.

My friend Andrea had her daughter's silhouette done last year so I really wanted to find the guy to do Moses'. After his one year photo shoot, I was unsure how this was going to work, but the man assured me it only takes three minutes. I'm thinking, uhhh we might have three seconds! He shocked me by actually being pretty good and cooperating. I was so happy with the results! He has the sweetest profile.

Flip to here to see this time last year!

We mostly ate our way through the fair. Moses tried a corn dog, Al's french fries, a very small bite of deep fried oreo, ham biscuit, corn on the cob and a little homemade ice cream. Moses' favorite thing? All the people. He waved and babbled and smiled the entire time!