420 Days Old...July 31, 2012

Our little guy has had a random fever virus for the last few days. We took him to the doctor yesterday and he was negative for strep and an ear infection, so he went back to daycare today, but now he has a weird rash that has come up on his tummy. It doesn't seem to bother him, so we're just keeping a close eye on him.

Anderson has gotten super comfortable with walking, and it's definitely become his preferred way to travel. He's walking all over the place! If we could only get him talking we would be ready for his next check up at the doctor!

That's it for today. See y'all in 5 more days!

415 Days Old...July 26, 2012

Anderson has been a little stinker at school lately! He got put in time out today (baby jail in his crib) for kicking and hitting other kids in the baby room. :( My little bully! I, and his teachers, think that he is getting bored in his class. He moves up in 1 week to his next class, and as sad as I am to see him growing up I know it is time for him to be with the bigger kids.

No new words this week, but Anderson is trying really hard to say "bath" and he laughs whenever I say "doggy." I've just about given up on "Mama" or "Dada" and I'm guessing he'll surprise us with them whenever we least expect it.

That's it for today. See y'all in 5 more days!

410 Days Old...July 21, 2012

Anderson is talking!!! He's saying (without much coaxing) "Bubba" all the time now! It's so sweet. He started doing it today when Jackson wasn't home, and it made Jackson's day when he got home to hear it for himself. We're so relieved that he's starting to speak some. I was beginning to get worried! I'm still holding on for "Mama", but at this point I'm just glad he's vocalizing with something other than, "eh."  I'll take "Buh-Ba" over nothing any day!

Other than that, nothing new going on around here, and life has been pretty uneventful, which is always nice!

See y'all in 5 more days!

405 Days Old...July 16, 2012

Anderson has been such a mess lately! He's really starting to "play" with us, and he absolutely loves to hide from us and then peek out of his hiding spot with a sweet grin that will melt your heart! He gets tickled so easily, and he just loves to laugh. Mind you, very little of this glowing personality is ever caught on film or video because he clams up as soon as the camera comes out!

We've been busy the past few weeks with T-ball, and Anderson has been such a trooper! He hangs out, graham crackers in hand, and enjoys watching the game with us. He entertains himself with an ice cold frozen bottle of water, and so far he seems to like the ball field just fine!

We've been so blessed by this sweet boy, and I thank God everyday for him! See y'all in 5 more days!

400 Days Old...July 11, 2012

Anderson is all about bathtime! If he ever gets fussy or irritable, a bath is the fastest way to get him smiling again. He's a water baby for sure! Anderson has been doing great with our busy schedule with T-ball, and we had Jeremy skip church with Anderson tonight to give him some downtime. He needed a break! Anderson's favorite thing to do in the bath right now is to bang toys as loudly as he can against the edges of the tub, and try his hardest to drink the water. He's such a funny little kiddo!

See y'all in 5 more days!

13 Months Old!! July 7, 2012

Anderson has been super busy this month! He's walking all over the place, and loving every second of his new-found freedom! He is so proud of himself whenever he walks over to us, and it is impossible not to love his sweet smile that he shares with us!

Anderson still isn't talking other than an occasional grunt. I'm definitely not worried about his hearing, and I'm fairly certain that he's just too busy taking the world in to make the effort to speak. We're keeping a close watch on him and may consult Early Intervention if he doesn't start soon.

Anderson still has 8 teeth, and he's loving having regular food. His favorite foods right now are spaghetti and any kind of bean or pea. He's great at picking food up, and he always wants us to share whatever we are eating. We have moved Anderson into big boy carseats, and he is now faced forward which he loves. It's been so funny to watch him as he can now see the world go past him when we are driving around town. He may  not talk, but he sure squeels with delight when we get going!

Anderson is, as always, an absolute delight, and I'm loving his sweet little personality. He is my sweet baby boy for sure!

I can't wait to see what the next month brings for Anderson. Stay tuned!

395 Days Old...July 6, 2012

Other than a slightly runny nose, A has been doing great. He's super busy toddling around, and he is getting the hang of this walking business. It has been a fun time watching him learn something new, and I can't wait to see what he figures out next! He's going to at Biscuits baseball game Saturday night and I know he'll love that. See y'all in 5 more days!

390 Days Old...July 1, 2012

We have a walker! Anderson started walking on Friday (6/29) after Jeremy picked him up from school. Jeremy and Jackson were in the living with Anderson and Anderson was leaning up against the entertainment center. Like it was nothing, Anderson walked across the room to the couch and then back to the TV. Jeremy and Jackson were in shock about what they saw, and luckily for me, Anderson hasn't stopped walking since then. He is growing up so fast!

Anderson has been doing great with eating table food, and I think he's mastered the sippy cup. If we could just get the little guy to talk now! It's been a fun few days, and I can't wait to see what else he starts getting into now!

See y'all in 5 more days!