Makin' One

Well, one thing I've learned since moving down here is that kids don't 'turn' a certain age, they 'make' a certain age. For example, I'm often asked when I go places how old my kids are and once people find out, I'm then asked when they "make" their next age. "Oh he's three, huh? So when does he make four? My grandson just made four." (and other statements similar to this) So, I guess I better start using the proper lingo. Since little Sam just made one, here are his "official" pictures I thought I'd share (most of them in the color and the b&w version). I'll be getting them all printed at least in 4x6's for his album, but I think I'm leaning toward this one up top to go on the mantle, but I'd love your help in deciding. I often need a different set of eyes to look at them. And grandparents (and other relatives), please say which one(s) you'd like a copy of (and be sure to click on them to see them bigger-they look better bigger!)...







And I think we may have Sammy's Halloween costume figured out and it just may have this hat included. :) I made the mistake of putting him on it in the store just for fun and I saw those little cheeks popping out underneath it and his eyes lit up and I had to think of a reason to buy it...FAST. So, I think he ought to make a pretty stinking cute little cowboy. Now we just need to come up with something for Tyler (he is saying he wants to be a boat---um, I'm not even going to attempt that one. Sorry!).










And I couldn't help but throw this last three in here because these are his little expression as of late. He does this when is literally trying his hardest to not smile at you. He tries to look mad, but there really is a smile under there. He often gives this look to strangers when they are trying to talk to him (but I still get it a fair amount during the day as well). What a stinker!


A few notes about my boy who just made one (since I let him take over the keyboard and type all about his birthday, I didn't get a chance to record a few things about him!):
He still isn't walking, but is slowly showing more interest in it.
Even though he's not walking, he displays a level of 'fearlessness' that Tyler never did. I may have some new challenges ahead of me very soon.
He loves to push buttons on anything and everything and will go to incredibly great lengths to get the remote, the phone, a cell phone, keys, etc, etc, etc and gets very upset when they get taken away from him. And of course, anything but the 'real thing' is totally not cool.
He is starting to get very vocal about the situation if he is not getting what he wants.
He loves to open and close all the cupboards and doors in the house and can often be found shut in a room all by himself. He also finds great joy in banging the cupboard doors over and over and over.
When Tyler's puppy is not available, he has become quite attached to a soft blue baby blanket that used to be Tyler's and rubs it on his face when he falls asleep and hugs it while he's sleeping. It would sure be nice if he'd attach himself to something that was "his" to begin with!
He has gotten to be very loud.
Bottles are a thing of the past and sippy cups with whole milk are the way to go. No more of this 'baby' business for this boy!
He is not a cuddler, but I usually get a cuddle while I sing to him before bed. This is honestly the best part of my day!
And have I mentioned how much I love this kid??? Just checking!

And, remember you have until Wednesday morning to enter the drawing for the ghost blocks (see post below). So, get to crackin' on that!! A winner and a new giveaway will be posted Wednesday afternoon.