Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Mt. Everest: It all started with the crib


As some of you are well aware Hayden is a climber. For the last 8 months or so he has been climbing on everything from the kitchen table to the bathroom cabinets. Nothing can stop him... nap time became virtually impossible because I would put him in his crib and he would climb out. At times he tested me to my limits until I had to choose to either cry or give up. I found myself against my better judgement giving up... waving my white flag in defeat. Defeat only lasted a few battles however. A friend of mine recommended getting a crib tent for the crib and voila!!! Problem solved!!! This thing is incredible. It was so easy to put together and it works like a charm.
We also got Hayden a climber for outside in the back yard so he can climb to his hearts content. Needless to say the kitchen table and bathroom counters still hold some strange fascination for him but at least outside he's happy. I took a pic for you to all see... notice the cheese ball look... this kids a clown and loves to pose for the camera. Maybe this is a sign of whats to come... an attention loving climber may find himself climbing Mt. Everest someday. Enjoy the little video... it's Hayden's "attempt" to climb out of the crib post-crib tent installation. He also says one of his new words... "YES!!".

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Cheese Ball

Houston, I think we have an actor int he house... Hayden is so cheesy! While playing with the camera the other day he put on this goofy grin and was obviously posing for the camera... He is so funny it just cracks me up! Who would guess at 20 months he would already have a clue! I guess every one telling him how beautiful he is from day one has given him a big head of sorts.

At least we know is isn't shy!

Michael's Swimming Lessons


Michael has been so busy growing and turning into a "big Kid" we thought it was time he officially learns how to swim. Not that the chance to swim comes up that often here in Rainland but you never know when one may find himself in a pool.

So, a couple of weeks ago I waited in line for an hour to sign him up for his first swim classes. He is currently learning how to float on his back and how to relax in the water. He seems to really enjoy it and hopefully will take after his mom and be a water lover.