Quinn made it through his second Christmas! (But it felt like his first). HIghlights include: walking down the church row in the parish center to see Grammy; entertaining Laurie Cases' parents; and being the center of attention on Christmas morning. The big Quinn present was a BMW model car. Here are a few of Quinn's latest achievements and developments:
* At bath time, he "barks" Ar Ar Ar because I always show him the doggie on the shower curtain and make a barking sound.
* He got seven wooden stacking blocks on a stick and he can slide them on and off.
* He can now stack up to four plastic blocks.
* His car seat now faces forward!
* He "helps" me unload the dishwasher by handing me the utensils
* He has at least two more teeth (lower right)
* He will watch TV and sit still for ten minutes or so
* He will sit still while I read him a short book.
* He now pretty much stays still when I'm actually changing his diaper. (not so much for dressing).
* He is constantly trying to reach new shelves and tabletops (especially in the kitchen). We may have to barricade the pantry.
Thursday, December 29, 2005
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Well, the new car is great (Pacifica) -- it feels very safe and solid. It seems to take a while for the heat to come on...but that may have to do with the fact that it's been RECORD COLD at night! Quinn seems to like the car despite the fact that we ditched his two favorite kiddy music CDs when we made the switch.
Quinn is now walking freely all around the house. On Monday (for my birthday?), he all of a sudden seemed to "find his balance" and sort of stands up straighter with his hands up..now he can walk much more balanced, although we have still had many slips and mishaps. He is so proud of himself!
He has also been climbing in and out of the toy car that Dale brought over. He doesn't seem to care that it doesn't really move...he just likes being i it. He is still having fun with his blocks and occasionally some of his books, but the big thing now is walking, walking, walking!! Too bad it's too cold to practice outside at the playground!
Our tree is all decorated and I think it looks especially pretty this year with some new garland. Quinn has only grabbed a couple of bottom ornaments that are meant for him anyhow. He got to sit on Santa's lap at the McLean party for the residents and staff. He cried (who wouldn't for the first time being plopped into the arms of a strange bearded man?) But he loved the sweet Adelines and their a capella music (so did I!) He was an angel for the whole concert. That will be his only Santa visit for this year! Tomorrow night Aunt Dale is coming over to babysit so I can go to Matts Christmas party at Spris. Should be fun...not as cramped as last year's Buono Apetit adventure!
I am busy trying to ...finish our Christmas cards (Dear Santa letter), make some greens arrangements, and finish Mindy's painting. Plus it would be fun to make cookies (and finish shopping early!)
One sad note: Mr. Mathewson died this past week. He was such a nice and funny man. We stopped by and saw all the brothers and Mrs. M. I think she was happy we brought Quinn by. I hope she's doing alright...I can't imagine being a widow and alone, especially when much of her time was spent taking care of Mr. M. I hope she can move out of her house without too much difficulty.
Quinn is now walking freely all around the house. On Monday (for my birthday?), he all of a sudden seemed to "find his balance" and sort of stands up straighter with his hands up..now he can walk much more balanced, although we have still had many slips and mishaps. He is so proud of himself!
He has also been climbing in and out of the toy car that Dale brought over. He doesn't seem to care that it doesn't really move...he just likes being i it. He is still having fun with his blocks and occasionally some of his books, but the big thing now is walking, walking, walking!! Too bad it's too cold to practice outside at the playground!
Our tree is all decorated and I think it looks especially pretty this year with some new garland. Quinn has only grabbed a couple of bottom ornaments that are meant for him anyhow. He got to sit on Santa's lap at the McLean party for the residents and staff. He cried (who wouldn't for the first time being plopped into the arms of a strange bearded man?) But he loved the sweet Adelines and their a capella music (so did I!) He was an angel for the whole concert. That will be his only Santa visit for this year! Tomorrow night Aunt Dale is coming over to babysit so I can go to Matts Christmas party at Spris. Should be fun...not as cramped as last year's Buono Apetit adventure!
I am busy trying to ...finish our Christmas cards (Dear Santa letter), make some greens arrangements, and finish Mindy's painting. Plus it would be fun to make cookies (and finish shopping early!)
One sad note: Mr. Mathewson died this past week. He was such a nice and funny man. We stopped by and saw all the brothers and Mrs. M. I think she was happy we brought Quinn by. I hope she's doing alright...I can't imagine being a widow and alone, especially when much of her time was spent taking care of Mr. M. I hope she can move out of her house without too much difficulty.
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