A popular post on Facebook lately has been "25 things about you"....so I thought it might be fun to come up with 25 things that describe Blake at this point in time (just days away from being 18 months old)
1. Always happy & smiling
2. Rarely cries (only when he gets tired)
3. He's tough...can hit his head pretty hard and not even wince
4. Loves to dance
5. Gives kisses, but only on his terms
6. Likes to eat
7. LOVES M&M's
8. Goes to bed by 7 and gets up between 6-7
9. Loves baths
10. Loves to wrestle with his daddy
11. LOVES to sit in your lap and read books
12. LOVES phones, especially cell phones
13. One of his favorite words is "Jo-dy"
14. Enjoys car rides
15. Likes to see the "baby" in photographs and videos (himself)
16. He can understand a lot more than I thought he could!
17. Doesn't watch TV at all
18. Likes anything with buttons, especially if it lights up and makes noise too!
19. Loves bananas
20. Likes to throw away his diaper after a changing, and put his laundry in the dirty laundry pile
21. Behaves much better now that we have implemented time-outs!
22. Wears 24 month clothing and size 6 shoes
23. Still has red hair!
24. Likes to tickle Tom & I
25. He calls his blanket a "may-may" and has to have it if it's in sight
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
What a ham!
Today on the way home from work, there was a good dance song on the radio. I happened to glance back at Blake in the back seat to see him just a jamming and bobbing his head to the music! Too funny!! A few minutes later he discovered the button for the automatic windows. I quickly discovered the "lock" button to the automatic windows!
Poor Blake has been getting "beat up" at daycare from his little buddy Sadie Jo. Apparently she has been going through a biting stage. Blake had about 3 bite marks on him tonight. Apparently he doesn't even fight back or cry, he just takes it. I guess...I'd rather he be the one getting bit than the bully biting the girls! Not much you can do, I guess. Mary does discipline her and so does her mother. Poor little guy. :-(
My last trip to Lansing (for awhile) is on Thursday. I have to give a presentation in front of the "big wigs" at work. Can't wait to be done!!
Poor Blake has been getting "beat up" at daycare from his little buddy Sadie Jo. Apparently she has been going through a biting stage. Blake had about 3 bite marks on him tonight. Apparently he doesn't even fight back or cry, he just takes it. I guess...I'd rather he be the one getting bit than the bully biting the girls! Not much you can do, I guess. Mary does discipline her and so does her mother. Poor little guy. :-(
My last trip to Lansing (for awhile) is on Thursday. I have to give a presentation in front of the "big wigs" at work. Can't wait to be done!!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Falling Behind...
I guess I'm falling behind a little on my goal of 3 posts per week. But in all honesty, there wasn't a whole lot to post about last week! I guess there were a couple of "current events", but nothing that directly related to Blake or his growth.
Last Tuesday, January 20th, the first "non-caucasion" president was inaugurated...President Barack Obama. This is definitely a huge milestone in history.
Last week, I had my first "review" at GreenStone. It went very well...my boss had all good things to say, and I even got a raise, promotion and a bonus! So, hopefully that trend continues each year!!
This past Saturday, Tom and I went down to Port Huron to see the movie "Mall Cop". It was OK, but not worth the $7 each ticket price. Dad & Lyn kept Blake for us.
This week I have to go to Lansing for what will hopefully be the last time for awhile. I have to give a presentation to a bunch of HR managers, supervisors and the CEO of GFCS. So, I will be very glad when that is over.
That's all for now!
Last Tuesday, January 20th, the first "non-caucasion" president was inaugurated...President Barack Obama. This is definitely a huge milestone in history.
Last week, I had my first "review" at GreenStone. It went very well...my boss had all good things to say, and I even got a raise, promotion and a bonus! So, hopefully that trend continues each year!!
This past Saturday, Tom and I went down to Port Huron to see the movie "Mall Cop". It was OK, but not worth the $7 each ticket price. Dad & Lyn kept Blake for us.
This week I have to go to Lansing for what will hopefully be the last time for awhile. I have to give a presentation to a bunch of HR managers, supervisors and the CEO of GFCS. So, I will be very glad when that is over.
That's all for now!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Baby Brennen Hooper
I got to meet Blake's newest future playmate today - Baby Brennen Elliott Hooper! He was born to Trisha & Jason Hooper on Thursday, January 15, 2009. He was 7lb, 20" long. They are all doing wonderful!!
What's been keeping us busy...
Last week I went to a Camera Club where a retired professional photographer did a presentation. This was very helpful and I will probably go back next month to check it out. I'm such a camera nerd!!!
This past weekend Blake got to stay with Grandma and Grandpa Arbaugh overnight, as we had a wedding in Ann Arbor (John McConnachie's wedding). Blake came home saying another new word "happy"! We had a nice time, it's been awhile since we've had a night out together!
I have today off in honor of Martin Luther King Day. So, Blake and I are going to just hang out this morning and do some housework. Then this afternoon, I'm going to take Blake over to Mom's for a bit, so I can go see Trisha Hooper and her new baby! She had a baby boy Thursday night, January 15th.
This past weekend Blake got to stay with Grandma and Grandpa Arbaugh overnight, as we had a wedding in Ann Arbor (John McConnachie's wedding). Blake came home saying another new word "happy"! We had a nice time, it's been awhile since we've had a night out together!
I have today off in honor of Martin Luther King Day. So, Blake and I are going to just hang out this morning and do some housework. Then this afternoon, I'm going to take Blake over to Mom's for a bit, so I can go see Trisha Hooper and her new baby! She had a baby boy Thursday night, January 15th.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Pink eye...climbing...reading
We think Blake had either pink eye or a bacteria infection (per Dr. Keith Messing) in his eyes over the weekend. Some perscription eye drops cleared it up right away, so it wasn't too much of a hassle. Although getting the drops in his eyes was a bit of a challenge!!
He climbs right up on the furniture now, with no problems. Yikes!!
He has still been sleeping good, usually goes to bed by 7 or 7:30 and wakes around 6:30.
He has really taken a liking to his books lately. Loves to plop down in our lap and look through books. His favorites are the My World Book which shows pictures of real life things. It's amazing how many things he points to and says what it is. When he points to the TV and the computer pictures, he says "no-no"!! He also likes the Big Equipment book which has all kinds of real life pictures of tractors, excavator, bull dozers (which he says very clearly), etc. He also likes the books that do fun things - pop-ups, rotating pictures, etc.
That's about all for now. Not much new, but trying to keep to my resolution of 3 posts per week. I will have to take some more pictures and get them downloaded...especially since he got his hair cut!!
He climbs right up on the furniture now, with no problems. Yikes!!
He has still been sleeping good, usually goes to bed by 7 or 7:30 and wakes around 6:30.
He has really taken a liking to his books lately. Loves to plop down in our lap and look through books. His favorites are the My World Book which shows pictures of real life things. It's amazing how many things he points to and says what it is. When he points to the TV and the computer pictures, he says "no-no"!! He also likes the Big Equipment book which has all kinds of real life pictures of tractors, excavator, bull dozers (which he says very clearly), etc. He also likes the books that do fun things - pop-ups, rotating pictures, etc.
That's about all for now. Not much new, but trying to keep to my resolution of 3 posts per week. I will have to take some more pictures and get them downloaded...especially since he got his hair cut!!
Friday, January 9, 2009
Climber!
Tonight Blake climbed up in his highchair as if he's been doing it for years!
The last couple of days he has been feeding himself, using a fork! For the longest time, we could never put a plate of food in front of him...not because he would dump it on the floor, but because he would stuff it all in his mouth. Now, we can actually put the plate in front of him, and he is learning to use the fork to stab food and then eat it. He thinks he's pretty cool. :-)
We were invited to a Mommy & Me play date tomorrow with some friends, but Blake came down with pink-eye today, so we won't be able to go.
The last couple of days he has been feeding himself, using a fork! For the longest time, we could never put a plate of food in front of him...not because he would dump it on the floor, but because he would stuff it all in his mouth. Now, we can actually put the plate in front of him, and he is learning to use the fork to stab food and then eat it. He thinks he's pretty cool. :-)
We were invited to a Mommy & Me play date tomorrow with some friends, but Blake came down with pink-eye today, so we won't be able to go.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
New this week....
Blake's new thing this week is that he's been nodding his head "yes" when we ask him certain things....are you hungry? Do you want to read a book? Do you love mama? Do you love dada? Very cute!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
What Blake has been up to....
Blake has been Mr. Helpful lately. After he gets his diaper changed, he loves to go throw it in the trash. He also will take his dirty clothes to the laundry. This works out great, except when he gets the trash and the laundry bins mixed up!
He has really been talking a lot lately, and repeating everything. His favorite word lately is "Jody." He says it very clearly.
He got his second haircut today, we did it ourselves again. He sat very well, with the help of a few M&M's here and there!
We think the time-outs that we have given him in the last couple of months have really helped out. He rarely touches the things he's not supposed to anymore (TV, furnace switch, air purifier switch, computer, printer, etc.). He still does once in awhile, but nothing like before.
He has only been taking on average, on nap per day now. I think he has been doing this for a couple months at daycare.
Blake loves to dance. Anytime he hears music, he smiles and starts dancing. He wants nothing to do with TV or cartoons at this time, so I guess that's a good thing. Although it would sometimes be nice if he would sit quietly for 15 minutes and watch a program! But I guess you have to be careful of what you wish for!
Blake has still been eating good. Not quite the appetite that he used to have, but still doing good. He is not a picky eater at all (gets that from his mom!).
He has started climbing lately, which scares me! He can climb up on the couch, recliner, and love seat and he also can climb up onto the dining room chairs. Today he tried climbing up his toy organizer and the whole thing fell on top of him! Luckily, he didn't get hurt. Although I think it might have scared him a little!
Another interesting thing happened today. Blake walked over to me at the computer and I could smell that he had filled his pants. I asked him if he "made stinky's?" and waved my hand in front of my nose and said "P...U!" (I've never written that out before). He waved his hand in front of is nose and next thing I know he is laying spread eagle on his back, waiting for me to change his diaper. So, he's definitely becoming aware of his bodily functions, but I'm certainly not going to push the potty training at this point. Everyone that I've ever talked to says that you can't do it until they are ready, and they will let you know when they are ready! I was just surprised at how well he understood me and how he made that connection. Yet again, he continues to amaze me!
He has really been talking a lot lately, and repeating everything. His favorite word lately is "Jody." He says it very clearly.
He got his second haircut today, we did it ourselves again. He sat very well, with the help of a few M&M's here and there!
We think the time-outs that we have given him in the last couple of months have really helped out. He rarely touches the things he's not supposed to anymore (TV, furnace switch, air purifier switch, computer, printer, etc.). He still does once in awhile, but nothing like before.
He has only been taking on average, on nap per day now. I think he has been doing this for a couple months at daycare.
Blake loves to dance. Anytime he hears music, he smiles and starts dancing. He wants nothing to do with TV or cartoons at this time, so I guess that's a good thing. Although it would sometimes be nice if he would sit quietly for 15 minutes and watch a program! But I guess you have to be careful of what you wish for!
Blake has still been eating good. Not quite the appetite that he used to have, but still doing good. He is not a picky eater at all (gets that from his mom!).
He has started climbing lately, which scares me! He can climb up on the couch, recliner, and love seat and he also can climb up onto the dining room chairs. Today he tried climbing up his toy organizer and the whole thing fell on top of him! Luckily, he didn't get hurt. Although I think it might have scared him a little!
Another interesting thing happened today. Blake walked over to me at the computer and I could smell that he had filled his pants. I asked him if he "made stinky's?" and waved my hand in front of my nose and said "P...U!" (I've never written that out before). He waved his hand in front of is nose and next thing I know he is laying spread eagle on his back, waiting for me to change his diaper. So, he's definitely becoming aware of his bodily functions, but I'm certainly not going to push the potty training at this point. Everyone that I've ever talked to says that you can't do it until they are ready, and they will let you know when they are ready! I was just surprised at how well he understood me and how he made that connection. Yet again, he continues to amaze me!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New Year!
Hard to believe it is 2009. Seems like it was just new year's even in 1999 and no one knew what was going to happen at midnight!
We had a nice, low-key new year's eve. Mom watched Blake for a few hours while we had dinner with Keith and Rita Messing at The Van Camp House in Port Sanilac, followed by a couple beers at the Stone Lodge. We had been told it (Van Camp House) was pretty pricey, but were still surprised once we got there. Tom enjoyed a 24 oz steak, yes 24 oz. It cost him $39. You had to buy your side salad separately, which was $7. I had salmon, which was $28. I was a little shocked when they brought it out, and it was only 1/2 piece of salmon! The food was unbelievable, there's no doubt that it was the best tasting food we have ever had, but no meal is worth $100 in my eyes!
We were home by about 9:30 and we put Blake to bed and watched the movie "Stepbrothers", which was pretty funny. We went to bed about 11:40, and didn't bother staying up to watch the ball drop. I really think we are getting old!
Today we took down the Christmas decorations. No other plans for the weekend....Tom will surely be watching some football, and I hope to do some scrapbooking!
We had a nice, low-key new year's eve. Mom watched Blake for a few hours while we had dinner with Keith and Rita Messing at The Van Camp House in Port Sanilac, followed by a couple beers at the Stone Lodge. We had been told it (Van Camp House) was pretty pricey, but were still surprised once we got there. Tom enjoyed a 24 oz steak, yes 24 oz. It cost him $39. You had to buy your side salad separately, which was $7. I had salmon, which was $28. I was a little shocked when they brought it out, and it was only 1/2 piece of salmon! The food was unbelievable, there's no doubt that it was the best tasting food we have ever had, but no meal is worth $100 in my eyes!
We were home by about 9:30 and we put Blake to bed and watched the movie "Stepbrothers", which was pretty funny. We went to bed about 11:40, and didn't bother staying up to watch the ball drop. I really think we are getting old!
Today we took down the Christmas decorations. No other plans for the weekend....Tom will surely be watching some football, and I hope to do some scrapbooking!
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