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.
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