Sunday, November 15, 2009

Kiss-aholic

Lately my son has become VERY affectionate. He comes at you with a wide open mouth and will just slobber all over you til the cows come home. The more you react or people around you react, the more kisses will come. He's such a sweetie. Here's a video of him attack kissing his Daddy...



Just this weekend, while I was reading him a story, he grabbed his book and gave it a big ole kiss. It was so funny! And then while playing with his rocking horse, he gave her a smooch as well.

He certainly knows what "kiss" means, because all you have to do is say "give Mommy a kiss" and he will grab my head and come at me. If he doesn't know you too well, he will probably just blow you a kiss. I will have to get that on video...he has his own special kiss blowing technique.

The only thing that suffers is my makeup. But I guess his sweet kisses are worth it because I KNOW he won't be doing that forever!

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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Things learned since having a mobile child...


1. He will find something under the couch that I have been looking for for weeks.

2. He will find something under the couch that I don't want him to eat...and he will try to eat it.


3 He will cause me to say "No, don't eat that!" more times than I ever have.

4. He will thoroughly explore every inch of my house.

5. He will get bruises (Exhibit A below)...and then I will have to explain to EVERYONE how he got it. From now on I'm going to look at people like their stupid and say "he's 10 months old". That answer should suffice, dontcha think?


6. He will make up a new game that includes throwing his body down on the nearest cushy surface.



7. He will cause me to have to vacuum and sweep more than I ever have.

8. He will make me laugh when he slips and slides all over the hardwood floor...not realizing why he isn't going anywhere.

9. He will use me as his personal jungle gym.


10. He will take his first steps!!!



11. He will make me realize how fast he is growing and how much I love him!!

Monday, November 2, 2009

Halloween, by Carter

Hello everyone! My mommy has always been the one to update you on what I've been up to, but I figured it's time for you to hear it from me. This weekend was a busy one. On Friday night we went to Aunt Lisa and Uncle Greg's house for a Halloween party. I'm not really sure what Halloween is, but Mom got pretty excited about it, so I figured it was okay. What I did not understand is why I had to wear a heavy monkey suit when it was 82 degrees outside.


Everyone kept telling me how cute I was, so I assume that is why Mommy dressed me up. She likes it when people say I am cute. Probably because it is true. I had a good time at the party and played with my BFF Graham. Here he is as a hot dog. He's a pretty cool dude.


Saturday started out pretty normal. I ate, slept and hammed it up for the camera.

But then after my afternoon nap Mommy dressed me up in my monkey suit AGAIN. I mean, I know it looks cute on me, but it was HOT. I humored her and wore it for pictures, but refused to look at the camera as payback.

That Mom, she jumped around and made all sorts of noises trying to get me to look, but that green stuff on the ground was waaay more interesting. Then Dad came out and I gave them a break for the photo opp. I know they're just trying to document all my cuteness.

After that we headed to church. But church was not like I was used to. Normally I go, crawl all over Mom, throw toys, and eat puffs until Mom has had enough and takes me out. But on THAT night there were fun games and rides everywhere! And there were even a few monkeys like me!! Now that's my kind of church!

When we first got there, I got a bag of candy. Dad was pretty excited about that. I didn't realize until later that it was because candy is something I cannot have - which means Mom and Dad get to eat all of mine. I think that is why he is smiling at me in this picture.

Me and Graham got right down to business and rode the rollercoaster first. He was a little scared, but I handled it like a man.

Then Mama took me outside to ride in the little train ride. That was probably my favorite. We rode around the parking lot and waved at my adoring fans.

After that I got to crawl around in the bouncy house! Can you believe they let me have it all to myself?! As you can tell, we had a pretty eventful night. I don't remember much after this....well until I woke up the next morning at 6:00. Mom told me that it was actually 5:00 and that I needed to go back to bed. She must be taking crazy pills, she mumbled something about "Daylight Savings Time", whatever that is.

I hope you guys enjoyed getting to experience a bit of my first Halloween. I'm definitely a fan and am looking forward to next year already! I think Mom and Dad are too - they say that Halloween wasn't nearly this fun before I came around. Well duh, LIFE wasn't nearly this fun until I came around!


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