One Little Bean
Sunday, October 14, 2007
One WONDERFUL walk
You don't see many days like these here in October. But we had a fresh, glorious, sunny weekend, and today the three of us went for a lovely walk around a tiny lake in our neighbourhood. We are so lucky to live in such a tree-filled area.
Discovering how fun it is to play in the leaves!!
Tatus showed you how to throw them up in the air, which made you laugh again and again.
Lost in thought as you watch people go by. Still blonde!
Here mom. Put down the camera and come play in the leaves!
WOW! I don't know what you two are looking at, but you definitely look surprised.
Checking out the geese. Tatus is keeping a wary eye on them,
ready to kick if they come too close.
This is one of my favourite photos of you and Tatus. So peaceful. And he's such a great Tatus. Always has the time to show you things, explain what they are, let you touch and experience for yourself. He's awesome. :)
Discovering how fun it is to play in the leaves!!
Tatus showed you how to throw them up in the air, which made you laugh again and again.
Lost in thought as you watch people go by. Still blonde!
Here mom. Put down the camera and come play in the leaves!
WOW! I don't know what you two are looking at, but you definitely look surprised.
Checking out the geese. Tatus is keeping a wary eye on them,ready to kick if they come too close.
This is one of my favourite photos of you and Tatus. So peaceful. And he's such a great Tatus. Always has the time to show you things, explain what they are, let you touch and experience for yourself. He's awesome. :)
Labels: in the park, mom's favourites, playing in the leaves, walking
Friday, June 22, 2007
There's no stopping this baby!
Lily just grabbed a small cd case in her chubby little fist and took off walking with it. We couldn't believe it. She walks everywhere now. The only time she creeps using furniture is to go the length of the couch or around our bed. Other than that, she's just motoring on her two little feet. I think it helps that we take her to the park at least twice a day, and most times when we go out, she walks with us down to the parkade. I don't pen her in unless I stick her in her playpen to make a phone call or eat, so for 99% of the day she's walking wherever she pleases. The speed of her progress is mind boggling.
I'm so proud!! :)
I'm so proud!! :)
Labels: mom's favourites, walking, wow
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Happy (1st) Father's Day!
Here we are finishing a card game we started the night before, before Tatus opened his present. 
That's a cheeky, toothy, kind of crooked alligator face!!
Finally, Tatus starts opening his present and card (with a lot of help from you!):
Boogie wrestles with the bow:
Tatus shows you the little book of baby quotes we got him. He read some of it to you--you've taken quite an interest in books lately! Yay!
Tatus gives you a big thank-you hug.
You explore his other gift--a beer stein-looking coffee mug:
It says "World Class Dad"
Later on, Tatus had to go out for a few hours, but Gran and Grampa stopped by and you gave them a BIG surprise by showing them how you walk. They are very proud of you!
That's a cheeky, toothy, kind of crooked alligator face!!
Finally, Tatus starts opening his present and card (with a lot of help from you!):
Boogie wrestles with the bow:
Tatus shows you the little book of baby quotes we got him. He read some of it to you--you've taken quite an interest in books lately! Yay!
Tatus gives you a big thank-you hug.
You explore his other gift--a beer stein-looking coffee mug:
It says "World Class Dad"
Later on, Tatus had to go out for a few hours, but Gran and Grampa stopped by and you gave them a BIG surprise by showing them how you walk. They are very proud of you!
Labels: father's day, Gran + Grampa, walking
A very special day
Today was special day. And a momentous one. Special because it was Tatus' first Father's Day. Momentous because today was the day you walked all on your own.
You have been standing on your own for short periods of time for weeks now. And you woould walk/run if we were behind you and you were holding on to our fingers. In the last few days we've only given you one finger to hold, so you walk beside us instead of in front of us. A few times you've walked all the way down the hall of our building to the elevator, and then from the elevator to our car in the parkade.
You were standing (without holding anything) in your bedroom this morning when Tatus saw you take a hesitant, shuffly-step, about the length of your little foot. I was so disappointed I missed it. Little did I know you had a BIG surprise for us! Tatus left minutes later to run an errand, but came back because he'd forgotten something. As he was grabbing what he needed, I was in the bedroom with you. You were standing holding on to my finger, and I slowly removed my finger from your grasp. You took two steps away from me, then boom, down on your bum. I was shocked. And amazed. And SO very proud. I yelled out "Oh my gosh! She just walked!" And Tatus and Uncle Shane (who was visiting and took the video) came running.
What happened next is what you see on this video.
We are so proud of you, boogie! You really just took off on your own, 10 steps in a row!
Gran and Grampa stopped by today to pick up Uncle Shane, and I didn't tell them you could walk, you showed them. And wow, were they impressed with you!!
You are an amazing, amazing girl. :)
Love, hugs and kisses,
Mama
You have been standing on your own for short periods of time for weeks now. And you woould walk/run if we were behind you and you were holding on to our fingers. In the last few days we've only given you one finger to hold, so you walk beside us instead of in front of us. A few times you've walked all the way down the hall of our building to the elevator, and then from the elevator to our car in the parkade.
You were standing (without holding anything) in your bedroom this morning when Tatus saw you take a hesitant, shuffly-step, about the length of your little foot. I was so disappointed I missed it. Little did I know you had a BIG surprise for us! Tatus left minutes later to run an errand, but came back because he'd forgotten something. As he was grabbing what he needed, I was in the bedroom with you. You were standing holding on to my finger, and I slowly removed my finger from your grasp. You took two steps away from me, then boom, down on your bum. I was shocked. And amazed. And SO very proud. I yelled out "Oh my gosh! She just walked!" And Tatus and Uncle Shane (who was visiting and took the video) came running.
What happened next is what you see on this video.
We are so proud of you, boogie! You really just took off on your own, 10 steps in a row!
Gran and Grampa stopped by today to pick up Uncle Shane, and I didn't tell them you could walk, you showed them. And wow, were they impressed with you!!
You are an amazing, amazing girl. :)
Love, hugs and kisses,
Mama
Labels: mom's favourites, walking, wow
Monday, March 12, 2007
Creeping along
Tonight you walked, crept, 1/2 the length of the couch while holding on, to reach your ducky. After crawling, which you have been doing for a whole week, this is the next step towards completely walking. At only 7 1/2 months old, we are betting you will be walking before your first birthday. :)
Labels: walking
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Crawling leads to walking... so quickly!!
There's no mistaking it--you are full-on crawling now. It's only happened in the last 3-4 days and already it's obvious that crawling only serves one purpose to you: to get to something, anything that you can then grab and use to pull yourself up into a standing position. I don't think you'll ever view crawling as a mode of transportation, walking is where it's at for you--and I have a feeling it's just around the corner.
Your tatus and I are continually amazed at how strong you are, how determined, how inquisitive, and how quickly your mobility is progressing. I only had one month where I could sit you down on the floor amidst your toys and you would play without moving. Now, it's the bookshelves, the couch, and the stove that are interesting.
Direct quote from tatus: Damn, she amazes me!
You are one awesome little girl, boogie. We can't blink, or I fear you'll be off to college!
Your tatus and I are continually amazed at how strong you are, how determined, how inquisitive, and how quickly your mobility is progressing. I only had one month where I could sit you down on the floor amidst your toys and you would play without moving. Now, it's the bookshelves, the couch, and the stove that are interesting.
Direct quote from tatus: Damn, she amazes me!
You are one awesome little girl, boogie. We can't blink, or I fear you'll be off to college!
