Walking!

I think it's safe to say that Ty is officially walking!  He is on the move constantly!  He loves all the freedom and new discoveries that come with walking.  When he's ready, he tucks his elbows in and pokes out his big belly and scoots his little feet around, still a little sideways, but it's the cutest walk I've ever seen if you ask me.  Today, he walked from the living room through the kitchen and into the playroom without falling.  He still likes to crawl a little bit, but with the right motivation (food), he'll walk anywhere!

Superman PJ's

Muffins in the Morning

Almost every weekend, we make muffins for breakfast.  It's become a tradition and Aiden requests it.  He knows that when he wakes up and both mom and dadda are home- it's time for muffins!  The boys' favorite is chocolate chip.  Ty loves them too and he gets chocolate everywhere when he eats.

A Beautiful Day

The boys and I just love this weather!  Our days are much better when we get some outside time to burn off some energy.  Today, Ty pushed his toy around the driveway and in the yard.  He would follow Aiden around and he could just about keep up with him- he is getting very fast with it.  Aiden rode his big wheel, hit some golf balls, played baseball (with the T-stand) and rode his scooter.  And of course, Aiden took Ty for a ride in the jeep.  We'll be back out after naps!

A hard week

I have always appreciated that I am able to be a stay-at-home mom, but after this week, I will cherish it even more.  I started a new job and it required 6-8 hour days training for 6 straight days.  Our wonderful friends and families helped out in taking care of the boys while I was away.  But it was hard; they are both so accustomed to having me around and they didn't understand why I was leaving.  One day I only saw them for 3 short hours and on a different day, I had to leave Aiden when he was sick.  (He actually felt better shortly after I left and was fine the rest of the day, but leaving a sick child wasn't easy)  I have a new respect for working mothers and because I experienced this week, I will be more patient with them and enjoy this time I have with them.  Now, I will only work nights and weekends, so I get to be with my boys during the day.  I am so glad to be able to have that time with them back.

First Steps

Ty took his first steps today!  He has been walking while holding on to tables or the sofa for a while, but today he took 3 steps all by himself!  I stood him up on the floor and made sure he was balanced before I let go, then I scooted myself back and held out my hands for him to come to me and he did!  He doesn't lift his feet very high- he shuffles as he walks, but he took a few steps.  He loves the independence and laughs as he balances himself.  He did it for Jeff when he got home too!  My baby boy is becoming a little toddler!

He is much more comfortable crawling on the floor.  He likes to walk while holding on to a table and then he lowers himself to the floor to get around when there is nothing to hold on to.  He will only walk by himself when encouraged by myself or Dadda. 

Doc Update

Both the boys went for their check-ups on Monday. 

Here are their stats:

Ty
Weight- 25lbs  72%
Height- 31 3/4in  93%
Head Circ- 19in  91%

Aiden
Weight- 36 1/2lbs  86%
Height- 39in  77%
BMI- 16.64  69%

Doctor P said that we have a lot to look forward to with Aiden; he said that with girls it's terrible 2s, but with boys it's terrible 3's.  He said we can expect him to be challenging our authority and becoming more defiant.  He said Ty can eat anything now and should understand the word "no".  I know he does and he will be hearing it more and more as he explores more things and places.  I asked him about getting Ty to nap longer and he said he is getting enough sleep and some kids are better sleepers than others.
The both got vaccines.  Ty got the MMR, PCV, and Hep A.  Aiden got PCV and Hep A.  Aiden went first and was such a trooper.  After the nurse gave him the shots he said "ouch, that hurt" and then he liked his cartoon band-aids she put on him.  Then . . . it was Ty's turn.  I laid him on the table and the nurse gave him the first shot and he screamed!  Aiden was very concerned and said "pick him up Mom" and "Ty's upset", he started to cry because he was worried about his little brother.  I told him that I would pick him up in a minute and this went on (both of them crying) for the 2nd and 3rd shots.  We had to calm down in the room for a few minutes afterwords; we dried the tears and were on our way.