Games

Tyler and I have been working on a couple games/skills and recently he has started to imitate what we do!

First, Tyler has a little toy piano that plays about 5-6 songs. We have music time everyday where he sits on my lap, picks a song, and we either clap, hit our legs, or stamp our feet to the beat. He actually really likes music time and we go through all the songs a couple times. The other day I caught him doing it by himself! Not to the beat yet, obviously, but he would hit the key to play the song then start clapping or hitting his legs or stamping his feet. Could I have been more proud? I think not!

We are also working on what "bye-bye" means and the concept of hide and seek and he has completely mastered that game. I wave, say "bye-bye" and then hide and call him to come find me.

Crawling and Cruising

Tyler seems to be learning so fast right now. My baby is getting so big! It's exciting to watch him develop and learn so many new things, but kind of sad at the same time. As I help him and encourage him to walk and learn new things, part of me wants to push him back down on the ground so he stays a baby longer! Luckily, he is still my cuddly little boy and gives awesome hugs, so I can deal with the other big boy developments.

After only a week or so of the awkward crawling, Tyler mastered real crawling. I can't remember the last time I saw him scoot and he can be really fast on those hands and knees. Oh the joys of having a mobile baby! Nothing is safe!

Tyler also started to cruise a couple weeks ago. He just walks around and around on our couches, the TV stand, the table chairs, beds, cribs, his jumperoo, book cases, you name it. He wasn't too excited to be in his crib in this video, but you get the point.

He is still working on walking using a push toy. Right now it still rolls too fast so he usually just face plants. However, he discovered that if he walks on his knees he has a bit more control.

Family

Last weekend, my dad, sisters Melissa and Katelyn, and sister from another mister, Autumn came down to visit. We had lots of fun swimming, hanging out, singing, and of course playing with Tyler. We hope they come visit us again soon.

Autumn. Nice face Melissa! Sorry, it's the only pic of Autumn I had.

Katelyn and Tyler playing catch.

I know this is a little blurry, but I thought it was sweet how they were looking at each other.

Melissa and Tyler

Tyler and grandpa

Kisses for grandpa!

Friends

Tyler has a little friend that he loves playing with. She may be an older woman by a whole 6 months, but they get along great! (well, as long as they aren't stealing toys from each other!). They are so cute to watch and she makes Tyler laugh like crazy! (which I'll have to get a video of).

Here is a video of them playing a duet on the piano. It cracks me up, because she is so dainty while Tyler pounds away. We'll make a pianist out of her yet! :)

Doesn't He Look Comfortable?

Lately, I've found Tyler in the funniest positions when I go check on him.

The bum in the air pose. By the way it's very hard to get a good camera angle in a crib!

The limbs through the slats pose. This picture doesn't do this pose justice. He may only have his feet out in this picture, but I have come in and seen whole arms and/or legs hanging out.

Our Little Puppy

Tyler has started the funniest habit. If he wants to crawl, play, or otherwise have his hands busy; he carries his woobie around in his mouth. I tried forever to get a good picture, but the little stinker would drop it the second I pointed the camera at him. This is as good as I could get. You can see his little bunny in his mouth. Too cute!

Doesn't it stink when . . .

you have a running nose, so your food sticks to your face?

Poor Tyler got a little cold a couple weeks ago, as you can see in his sad little face. :( But I just had to take a picture of this! Too funny! Don't worry, he is all better now.

9 Months

Today was Tyler's 9 month well baby check up. He doesn't actually turn 9 months for another week, but hey, who's counting. Since I pretty much just gave a lengthy video update on all he can now accomplish I will just give the stats.

Weight: 20.4 lbs (still 50th percentile believe it or not!)

Height: 29.75 in. (still 90th percentile - yep he's a tall one)

Head circ: 18.5 in. (95th percentile - so he has a big head - all the better to think with!)

Everything else is wonderful. The doctor said he is perfect! Come on, tell me something I don't already know. :) We love our sweet boy and are so thankful that he is healthy, growing, and developing right on track.

Tyler 9 months old

Crawling, Dancing, Clapping, Eating, Standing

In the past couple months Tyler has learned so much! What happened to my baby? I can't believe he will be 9 months old in a week! SLOW DOWN TIME!

Tyler crawling. He isn't quite coordinated yet, but he's getting it. He still prefers to scoot, but right now it looks like scoot, get up, crawl, fall, scoot, get up, crawl, fall, etc. This video was one of the better attempts. Pretty soon we'll have a full fledged crawler on our hands.

Tyler dancing. After wondering (and worrying) if my son would ever react to music, I caught him dancing to his toy. We quickly released the poor toy from his box so Tyler could more fully enjoy him.

Tyler clapping. Another sign that I'm sure means Tyler is musically inclined :) He loves clapping for himself now. "Yay Tyler!" Probably his favorite phrase.

Tyler eating. Tyler has gone through all the pureed foods, but we were waiting for some teeth to appear before starting munchy foods. Finally, a few weeks ago, he sprouted a nice pair of bottom teeth. We wasted no time in buying some dissolvable foods. He loves his new cracker snacks.

Tyler standing. This video was one of his first attempts. Now he can pull himself up to almost everything. Good thing we lowered his crib a couple week ago. Phew! Just in time.

Bipolar Tyler

The many moods of Tyler in under 20 seconds.

Tyler's New Game

Tyler has discovered the fun in dropping things and watching mommy picking them up. It is his new favorite game.

Tyler's a Rock Star

Singing and drumming all at the same time! What talent!