Water Boy and His Summer Fun

Sorry it’s been a while since I have updated this blog. I normally post pics on a weekly basis on FB, and I forget about this blog. So if you are on FB, feel free and check out my pics. :)

DJ loves his pool that Grammy bought him last year. For some reason he won't sit down in the water both in the tub or the pool, so we tried to see if he would if he slid down the whale, NOPE he quickly jumped up and did it again. He loves the sprinkler part of the whale.

DJ has been doing so much lately. Over the 4th of July weekend, he went to the Columbus Zoo for his first time zoo experience. He loved the animals.. Especially the monkeys.



They have a great playground area that he played in as well, but when he tried to go up the big covered slide and we pulled him out, he had a meltdown for like 20 minutes. That was not fun. Even a slushee didn’t make him happy. He also didn’t like his “leash”. It was his first time really using it and this boy does not like to feel like he is not in control. So we compromised and let him hold our hand and he did really well.

He also had his first boat ride on Lake Loramie. He loved the boat and the water. He just didn’t like the life vest at all. He was not able to drink and eat his fishies since the vest wouldn’t let him move too much.


So I would hold the cup and feed him. He was content once he walked around the boat and watched the water. I know that Ty was completely happy to see his little boy love water and enjoy the boat. Ty also loves that DJ is such a boy. He loves to be dirty and play rough. If he gets hurt, he will barely whimper. He cries more during his meltdowns for food, nap, or whatever.


I am amazed daily at how much DJ is talking now. He picks up words and sounds all the time. He loves to say the number 2. So now I can’t even do the “DJ by time I count to 3 statements”. I go 1 and then he says 2. It’s so cute, but hard to discipline. Most of the time he still stops by time I get to 3, but for some reason my little 20 month old hates the word No. I don’t know why kids don’t get it. But then again, it’s all so new to him and I have to try to remember that all the time. Every day, I am learning to be a more patient and understanding parent.

His favorite shows are “Thomas the Train” and “Sesame Street”. He loves to grab his “choo choo” and watch it with us. Lately every morning, we have been watching SS before we go to daycare. I love spending the quality time with him either just relaxing or playing while we watch TV. I know that in a few years he won’t want to be spending a lot of time with me. Already he says “Dada” nonstop. I know he loves me, but wouldn’t it be nice for him to say my name and not when he is hungry or upset? It is strange that he seems to want me after the time outs though. Even if Ty puts him in one, he goes to me for the hug and sorry. I will take the hug and even sorry anytime. I love to kiss on him all the time :)

I'm Catching UP

Well since I want to be like everyone else, I am going to do a catch up blog:

DJ: He is close to 9 months old and getting so big. He is 2 ½ feet tall and 22 inches. He is crawling and “zooming” around the house. He likes to hold people’s fingers and try to stand up on his own, and he can “walk” holding our fingers. We visited Gpa and Martha last Friday. He was hysterical over there playing with their balloons and trying to grab Gpa’s tennis balls that were at the bottom of his stroller. Currently, he does not have any teeth, but that is ok.. He will get them when he is ready. He is such a great baby. Normally only grumpy when he is tired and/or hungry. Other than that, he loves to be with people and plays with pretty much everyone and anyone. Of course I had to share pics of him for you all to see. :)

My Job: Still at the same place and loving to be off on Fridays and spending the day with DJ. I just wish it could be permanent, but when tax season starts, I will need to work on Fridays for a few months. I just hope that I can get a raise or something. I have not had one the whole time (almost 4 years) that I have been here. But they have been great and allowed me to be off to be with DJ and to do some work from home on occasion.

My Family: Uncle Neil has been staying with us and it has been a lot of fun either just talking, doing errands, or other activities. He and Ty get a long great so its fun to see Ty get “out of his shell” and talk to another guy that he has things in common with.

It has been fun hanging out with the other family members as well and we will be doing a lot more of it this week.

My New Phone: Ty and I both got a blackberry curve. I love it so much. It is my PDA, video camera, phone, GPS, text messenger, phone, and other things all in one. It is great. I just have to figure out some other features and get it to work to its full potential. So if anyone has one, please feel free to help a sista out.. :)

DJ Eating Green Beans

I did a new blog below, and it was surprisingly not about DJ. So for those that would like a DJ fix, I decided to post some pics up of him. Here he is eating green beans, but sticking out his tongue (for Daddy and the camera). We have a goofball on our hands.. just like his Daddy. :)

Twelve for Tuesday

1. Ty heard DJ say "Mama" last night, but I didn't hear it yet.

2. I am having a fun party this coming Friday evening. Feel free to come on over.. the more the merrier.

3. Jeannie is coming over on Friday to help with with the garage sale and play with DJ. Then we will play at the fun party and then she is staying the night.

4. DJ did not have the separation issues last night. : )

5. He still does not have any toofies.

6. I get Thursday July 3rd off since July 4th is on a Friday and that is my normal day off. Happy 4 day weekend for me. :)

7. I will be 30 in August, what the heck? When did I grow up? Who wants to plan my kick butt party?

8. Jeannie, DJ, and I are going to Florida in September.

9. Did you hear that there is actually a rock, paper, scissors competition? That is some funny stuff.

10. I got an email invite from a client to join a dating service, Tubely. How funny is that?

11. DJ crawled for a little bit last night.

12. I am planning DJ’s first birthday party now and I have 4 months to go. So, I am early at things.

BlOg

So I was pretty much told that I need to post a new blog.. so here it is. Let's see what has been going on with me. I have been working, trying to deal with DJ's teething but the teeth don't want to come in. Plus, he has been sick with a bad cough, but the dr said there is nothing that they can do since he doesn't really have sinuses yet and we just have to wait it out. I HATE that.. I want my baby to feel good and not cough all the time. Over the weekend, he started his separation issues.. He wants to be near someone ALL the time. People do not have to hold him, but they have to be within touching distance from him. So, I am trying to separate from that so that he will learn that he cannot cry whenever he wants his way. He is almost 8 months old and I don't want him to be spoiled. It is so pitiful though when he cries. I don't like to see my lil man cry.

As for what I am doing this week, I am having a garage sale and working on trying to price the items and get things all set up. Not fun, but I would like the extra money for gas, stuff for DJ (you know the usual).

As for Ty, he has been busy working some OT and his regular hours and has been really tired. So we both seem to be dragging. I can't wait for the holiday coming up next week.

DJ's First Hair Cut

DJ was such a good boy getting his hair cut. He sat patiently while "chewing" on his rings. He didn't even freak out when Jill brought out the clippers. She gave us some of his hair from on top and we have it in foil. It is so cute to see. I thought I would freak out with him having to get his hair done, but I didn't. I LOVED watching him go through a new experience and since he was all happy and bubbily, I was ok. Of course everyone was saying how cute he was and of course I said "yep, I know". Just kidding I was not that rude, but he is freaking adorable. Here are some pics.

DJ playing in his chair after he was done eating

Apparently he did not want Daddy to video tape him at the time. Ty was trying to get him to play "peek a boo".

My Two Favorite Boys

My husband, Tyson & my son, DJ

I love my boys!!!