Adventures of Parenting

So...we all make a few little mistakes along the way, and thankfully we can later laugh at most of them. This week, in an effort to move the bowels, Chaz was given a couple tablespoons of fruit nectar. Pear to be exact. This was doctor recommended, so I didn't think much of the whole ordeal until....Chaz jumped almost non-stop in the jumperoo for thirty minutes. He was already wound up, but this was as a high as a kite for him. I looked on the back of the bottle and I guess I should have looked closer before I bought the brand of nectar I purchased, because this one contained sugar. No wonder he loved it so much. On a similar note: Is it normal to have a 6 month old eat three jars of baby food and three (2 TBSP each) servings of cereal in a day? Just glad he has his appetite back after his ear infections.
My partner in this parenting had a pretty good story tonight too. In an effort to help me out with a cranky little one, Christian took bath duty. Well, the fruit nectar is working and Chaz had a messy one before he went into the tub. My husband, terrified by anything in Chaz's diaper, freaked out without me arounf. I had wondered what all that crying was about...At any rate, I joined bath time and upon walking into the bedroom I noticed a massive poop stained onsie and blanket. Christian had no idea about the onsie. And then he informed me that there was poop in the carpet too. Wonderful! So I get things squared away and go in to peak at my splashing cherub. And a cherub he was, as he splashed away in poop crumbs. My husband looked up and said "There are poop remnants in here. Should I take him out?" My response? Do you even need to guess? Chaz gets out of the tub, tub gets a good rinse, new water and cleaned off tub toys. We now have a clean little boy. Our poor little manny, hopefully one day he will forgive us.

Fun in the Sun!

Chaz is growing up so fast and is doing something new every week. Now he is shouting syllables "baba daaada a bab bob" you get the idea! Also, he now will roll across the floor to get to things and he is getting ready to scoot soon too.

This weekend Christian was very very busy planting trees. In all he planted four spruce and still has three elms. I tried to help too, but little man is cutting both bottom teeth and just wouldn't be put down! One tree that was planted was dedicated to Chaz. We want to take his picture next to it as he grows up.

Also, wanted to include some photos of Chaz's first time at the park with Aunt Bets and cousin Charlee. Charlee was actually pushing Chaz in the swing - just wait till next summer because I am sure park pictures will be vastly different! Oh, and cute Auntie is 8 mos preggo - too bad you can't tell!!

Water Baby

Today Chaz enjoyed playing in his "command center" (Daddy calls it that). We brought it outside and poured some water in it. He really got splashing at times. I think he is going to love the pool this summer!! He is pretty worn out between splashing and his walk in the wagon at daycare with his friends.

Happy 1st Easter

This Easter we were in the big town (Spencer, IA) for Easter with Grandma and Grandpa Walk. Chaz enjoyed squeeling loudly at church - it was pretty funny because he seemed so proud of himself. And he enjoyed a book read by Grandma. He was pretty good all weekend and very relaxed when we went out for dinner, it may have had something to do with the TV right in his line of view.

I am so excited for Chaz to someday understand why we celebrate Easter. Life just keeps getting better as he develops a personality - and boy does he have one!

Chaz is chillin'

Here's just one quick one before he left for daycare. He was just so cute that morning (like every morning) and I just want to cuddle him all day long! I love that boy!!

Teether

Our poor little manny has been teething this week. His "eye tooth" was working on coming in, but has now stopped for awhile. The doc (we saw this weekend for a cold and ear infection) thought that the top teeth would be the first. He has handled it pretty well so far. In other Chaz news toes are still the "in" thing. He also is getting really good at eating his rice cereal and next week he will be trying sweet potatoes (homemade by Mom) for the first time..and we will all be exploring a whole new frontier on the diaper end of things:)

Play Date

Chaz and Fitz...just the names of these two sound like they will be up to no good together in no time! We enjoyed Cassie and Fitz visiting after work this week. The boys are 6 days a part and we spent lots of time hanging and mall walking over maternity leave. We can't wait for warm weather when we can walk after work:)