I saw the cutest picture of Ty today. In the picture he's wearing a bear costume. He looked, I can't help myself, adorable, very huggable. He may be a bear for Halloween, which is also his birthday.
Ty and Grandpa were playing Growl and Chase the other night. It was so fun to watch them. I'm not sure whether they were lions or tigers or whatever, but they were crawling around the living room and family room. Michael would growl and Ty would laugh and start to crawl away very quickly. He wouldn't go too far before he'd turn around and start crawling toward Michael. Michael would crawl toward Ty and growl again and then the game continued.
I'll miss Carynn, Jamie and Ty while we're on our trip to Asia. More at the end of October.
NS
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Sometimes No means Yes!
Sometimes the female sex is accused of being fickle---of changing our minds again and again. Well, I think that Ty Michael is very comfortable with his feminine side! He will shake his head no and sometimes it means no, but sometimes it means yes! He's also still doing the uh oh thing alot. Have we created a monster? I don't think so as his vocabulary is rapidly expanding! He can do Hi and will sometimes wave bye bye too. He loves to play Where's Nana, Where's Grandpa, Where's Ty, Where's whomever.... He's also this close (picture me holding my thumb and forefinger about a half an inch apart) to walking.
I love kissing his soft cheeks and holding him close.
NS
I love kissing his soft cheeks and holding him close.
NS
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Our New Alarm Clock or Uh Oh!
We have had a new alarm clock all week! It's the TMH Alarm Clock. Model No. 10/31/07. Yes, Carynn wasn't kidding when she wrote on her schedule for us that Ty woke up between 6:00 and 6:30 AM every morning. Like clockwork, he did! Except for yesterday and today (Sunday) when he woke up at 5:30. Ouch! That's okay though as he goes right back down after a bottle and a diaper change so he gets a little nap and we do too!
We've been enjoying having him all week while C & J had some R & R. I had forgotten though how much energy a baby has when you have him 24/7 and how my energy level isn't quite as high as it used to be. What I've been telling my friends when they ask how we're doing is that having a baby in your 20's and 30's is a lot different than having a baby in your 50's!
Ty's such a cheerful little guy that except for the energy issue-he has lots, mine/ours varies-we've been having a wonderful time. Claire, our dog is, having a good time too. She likes to follow me when I'm carrying Ty to see if he's going to drop anything that might be of interest.
He (Ty) also learned a new word. Yep, his new word is, drum roll please, Uh Oh! (Or is that two words?) I would say it whenever he pitched anything overboard while he's sitting in the high chair and then on Thursday (9-11) he said it too! He even stressing the last syllable just like I do. We've been trying different ways of using the new word.
Ty was a hit at our Stake Post Camp Leadership Meeting, the High Priest Progressive Dinner, when our Home Teachers came to visit, and while we were out shopping. He is very social and enjoys "talking" to people. He also tried out something new while we were at the Progressive Dinner-mangoes! He likes them.
This morning his mom and dad are on their way to the airport to begin their trip home. We've been praying all week for them in their travel and also that Ty will be safe with us. So far so good!
He's already had breakfast, a bath and is having a brief session in his jumperoo as I write this. I'm so thankful that I can be a nana. I love him!
NS
We've been enjoying having him all week while C & J had some R & R. I had forgotten though how much energy a baby has when you have him 24/7 and how my energy level isn't quite as high as it used to be. What I've been telling my friends when they ask how we're doing is that having a baby in your 20's and 30's is a lot different than having a baby in your 50's!
Ty's such a cheerful little guy that except for the energy issue-he has lots, mine/ours varies-we've been having a wonderful time. Claire, our dog is, having a good time too. She likes to follow me when I'm carrying Ty to see if he's going to drop anything that might be of interest.
He (Ty) also learned a new word. Yep, his new word is, drum roll please, Uh Oh! (Or is that two words?) I would say it whenever he pitched anything overboard while he's sitting in the high chair and then on Thursday (9-11) he said it too! He even stressing the last syllable just like I do. We've been trying different ways of using the new word.
Ty was a hit at our Stake Post Camp Leadership Meeting, the High Priest Progressive Dinner, when our Home Teachers came to visit, and while we were out shopping. He is very social and enjoys "talking" to people. He also tried out something new while we were at the Progressive Dinner-mangoes! He likes them.
This morning his mom and dad are on their way to the airport to begin their trip home. We've been praying all week for them in their travel and also that Ty will be safe with us. So far so good!
He's already had breakfast, a bath and is having a brief session in his jumperoo as I write this. I'm so thankful that I can be a nana. I love him!
NS
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Transitions
Transitions...that's the word for the day since it applies to so much that's going on in all of our lives. Examples:
Ty (10 months old!) is transitioning from crawling to walking, from unintelligible sounds to actual words, from being spoon fed to feeding himself, his list just goes on and on.
Melinda's transitioning to a new school, new friends and life away from home.
Bret's transitioning from college graduate to job seeker.
Michael and I are transitioning into "empty nesters," with all the changes that brings into a relationship and our home.
Everyone has their own personal list regarding transitions; I'm not just talking family either. Some of my friends are transitioning to having a son on a mission, children getting married, children starting school. There's new homes, new relationships, failed relationships, divorces, births, deaths, the list just goes on and on.
Some of my transitions lately have been accompanied by tears: tears of happiness, tears of sadness, tears because of change. You're allowed to cry when you're a mom. (It's in the rulebook, check if you don't believe me.) So what I'm trying to do is to not deny the tears, but to accept them and then square my shoulders (mentally and physically) and look ahead. I'm thankful for all the blessings that are mine. I'm striving to be thankful for all those transitions too.
NS
Ty (10 months old!) is transitioning from crawling to walking, from unintelligible sounds to actual words, from being spoon fed to feeding himself, his list just goes on and on.
Melinda's transitioning to a new school, new friends and life away from home.
Bret's transitioning from college graduate to job seeker.
Michael and I are transitioning into "empty nesters," with all the changes that brings into a relationship and our home.
Everyone has their own personal list regarding transitions; I'm not just talking family either. Some of my friends are transitioning to having a son on a mission, children getting married, children starting school. There's new homes, new relationships, failed relationships, divorces, births, deaths, the list just goes on and on.
Some of my transitions lately have been accompanied by tears: tears of happiness, tears of sadness, tears because of change. You're allowed to cry when you're a mom. (It's in the rulebook, check if you don't believe me.) So what I'm trying to do is to not deny the tears, but to accept them and then square my shoulders (mentally and physically) and look ahead. I'm thankful for all the blessings that are mine. I'm striving to be thankful for all those transitions too.
NS
Thursday, August 21, 2008
In and out of the box
We had Ty today while the crew did a last hurrah at Silverwood. One of his favorite activities this afternoon was crawling inside the toy bucket (I had it laying on its side) and rummaging through the toys in it. He'd also pass the toys that didn't meet his criteria with one hand out of the box while keeping most of himself inside the box. It was fun to watch.
Another favorite tonight was when he was playing peekaboo with his grandpa (Papa). To see their two heads close together warmed my heart.
He's doing all sorts of talking. I'm not sure what it all means, but it sounded happy. Lots of Da da this and da da that. I'll have to get my Baby speak to English dictionary out. :)
We're heading out of town to get Melinda to school soon (our last little chick is fledging) and will also be taking some time in Southern Utah as well-so I probably won't be able to do an entry next week.
Till next time!
NS
Another favorite tonight was when he was playing peekaboo with his grandpa (Papa). To see their two heads close together warmed my heart.
He's doing all sorts of talking. I'm not sure what it all means, but it sounded happy. Lots of Da da this and da da that. I'll have to get my Baby speak to English dictionary out. :)
We're heading out of town to get Melinda to school soon (our last little chick is fledging) and will also be taking some time in Southern Utah as well-so I probably won't be able to do an entry next week.
Till next time!
NS
Monday, August 18, 2008
First Kiss
I'm back from our Stake YW Camp as of August 15. My family started arriving later that day. Over the past few days we've played Phase 10 (I lost-but not spectacularly), took family pictures (always an adventure), some went to Silverwood, some went to our cabin. We've also had a family meeting, eaten lots of yummy food and are very tired.
Last night after pictures Carynn, Jamie, Ty, Lynette, Bret, Laura, Michael, me, our niece Kloey and our dog Claire headed to the cabin. Last night was lower key. Today we had quite a busy day-swimming, tubing, reading, etc... While I was holding Ty this morning he gave me a kiss! Don't tell Michael, but I'm in love!
It's wonderful being a Nana!
NS
Last night after pictures Carynn, Jamie, Ty, Lynette, Bret, Laura, Michael, me, our niece Kloey and our dog Claire headed to the cabin. Last night was lower key. Today we had quite a busy day-swimming, tubing, reading, etc... While I was holding Ty this morning he gave me a kiss! Don't tell Michael, but I'm in love!
It's wonderful being a Nana!
NS
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Standing "O" or It's an Open and Shut Case
Ty spent some time with us last night while his parents went to see the latest Mummy movie. Since it was cooler in Michael's den/office we started out in there. Ty discovered that he was very adept at opening and closing the doors underneath the bookshelves. He would work his way back and forth opening and then shutting first one door and then go to the next one and then go back and repeat the process. He would give cackles of delight at how proud he was of himself. It was fun to watch.
As for the Standing "O"-While Ty has stood alone for a few seconds it's usually been from someone holding his hand and then letting go. It seemed to work best when he was holding something in one or both of his hands. Well---last night he was holding on to the toy container when he let go himself and stood there for a while. Then I think he realized he was standing so then he decided to let go and fall on the ground. Carynn said she got him standing alone on tape at their home, so hopefully she'll post it to the site soon.
I have Young Women Camp starting August 11. It'll be a great week--now's the time when all the preparation pays off. Building girls' testimonies (and ours too) is what it's all about. Being in a beautiful place is the icing on the cake!
Till later-
NS
NS
As for the Standing "O"-While Ty has stood alone for a few seconds it's usually been from someone holding his hand and then letting go. It seemed to work best when he was holding something in one or both of his hands. Well---last night he was holding on to the toy container when he let go himself and stood there for a while. Then I think he realized he was standing so then he decided to let go and fall on the ground. Carynn said she got him standing alone on tape at their home, so hopefully she'll post it to the site soon.
I have Young Women Camp starting August 11. It'll be a great week--now's the time when all the preparation pays off. Building girls' testimonies (and ours too) is what it's all about. Being in a beautiful place is the icing on the cake!
Till later-
NS
NS
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