of a time before Angus could say "momma"
He only started doing it recently, and prior to that time I longed to hear my "name" come from his mouth in a meaningful way. For a week or so, it was like music to my ears.
Today, my son learned how to stop making music with that instrument and beat me over the head with it.
At dinner he became very frustrated, very quickly when he was done and I wasn't moving fast enough to get him out of his seat. Through his whines I reminded him to say "please" and he began to scream. The wordless screams quickly morphed into load moaning proclamations "momma! MOMMA! MAMAAAAAA mmaaaama..." Every time he took a breath I choked through the emotional pain and reminded him to say "please"
It took a few minutes but wails eventually changed from "momma" to "beez" and he was freed from the chair.
The whole thing probably lasted all of 3 minutes, but it felt like an eternity.
Mark your calendar, this is the first official moment in which I am reminiscing about a baby who was more baby than child.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
The New Look of Macy's
We were pleased to find out yesterday at our local Macy's that the stores have been redesigned to be very toddler friendly. Check out some of the new additions!
Jungle Gyms
Have we introduced Angus' twin on the blog yet? Probably not, he's kind of flat. A hahaha ha!
Practice area for removing & putting on shoes
Lots of open space for tantrums
Free teenage babysitting
Kids to push around who don't push back
and some who look like they might...
Hide & Seek
Our first encounter with "I want that"
Stretching. Very Important
BodyPart/Facial Feature Identification. Here Angus is showing momma where the girl's nose is. ;)
Jungle Gyms
Have we introduced Angus' twin on the blog yet? Probably not, he's kind of flat. A hahaha ha!
Practice area for removing & putting on shoes
Lots of open space for tantrums
Free teenage babysitting
Kids to push around who don't push back
and some who look like they might...
Hide & Seek
Our first encounter with "I want that"
Stretching. Very Important
BodyPart/Facial Feature Identification. Here Angus is showing momma where the girl's nose is. ;)
2008 MCAS Miramar Air Show
Did you know that an air show was a military recruitment event? I didn't. I guess I should pay more attention. Notice the look of concern on Angus' face when he realizes the same thing. "But momma, I am a baby of peace!"
The reason we thought this would be fun... Angus' love of airplanes. Here is reading about them in the program
AND then giving them a big ol' kiss!
This is our one Postcard worthy shot of the Blue Angels
All of the others looked a bit like this!
Ack! Insufficient ear protection!
Having some real fun!
To keep things nice and liberal we had a "oh, how beautiful" fashion show with Momma's sunglasses, removed our socks, and discussed Ernie's body parts using anatomically correct terms on the ride home. :)
The reason we thought this would be fun... Angus' love of airplanes. Here is reading about them in the program
AND then giving them a big ol' kiss!
This is our one Postcard worthy shot of the Blue Angels
All of the others looked a bit like this!
Ack! Insufficient ear protection!
Having some real fun!
To keep things nice and liberal we had a "oh, how beautiful" fashion show with Momma's sunglasses, removed our socks, and discussed Ernie's body parts using anatomically correct terms on the ride home. :)
We Raced for the Cure... and Won
On Sunday, September 28th we Raced for the Cure in honor of Angus' Auntie Kim who is a 2-year breast cancer survivor! I cried most of the time we were there... Angus slept. :) Here are a few of his awake moments...
Baby for the Cure... Did you know that breastfeeding for at least 6 months reduces a woman's risk of developing breast cancer?
Have I mentioned that he is obsessed with busses?
Baby for the Cure... Did you know that breastfeeding for at least 6 months reduces a woman's risk of developing breast cancer?
Have I mentioned that he is obsessed with busses?
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