One of my resolutions is to get back into blogging. Now that I'm settling into my new position, this should be easier :)
In the past couple of months, I feel like Austin really is no longer a "baby" but a little boy. He just melts me!
It's strange to now be able to ask him a question and he understands some of the time- He's even started to respond when it's a 'yes or no' question! So exciting! When the answer is 'yes' he says 'uh' (I think he's trying to say 'yea'- which is what I say, but I'm trying more and more to use the proper 'yes' around him instead of being lazy and saying 'yea'). I've tried this several times, with the same result when he wants something and 'uh' is definitely his response for 'yes'. Also, although we thought that he said 'no' months ago, he stopped saying it. Thank god. ha! I love it! Instead of him screaming 'NO' (which I'm sure will come!), he just shakes his head 'no' in response- I'm so impressed with this!
I'm also really trying to reiterate 'please', 'thank you' and 'you're welcome'. I know it'll be awhile until he starts saying these, but it's important to start now. I really want him to be a polite little guy with good manners!!!
On that note though... man he's impatient! Just like his mama. I think that I must say, 'be patience Austin' about 25 times per day.
I'm not sure if I mentioned this, but he's a monkey. He loves climbing on everything... including getting up on Belinda's kitchen table and coffee table. We are working on correcting this. He knows he is not supposed to stand on the couch, but I catch him to see if I'm not looking and then he stands up. what a stinker! He's getting better though.
Lastly, Austin is becoming a PICKY eater. I'm frustrated, but I think it's just a phase. He is NOT a fan of meat, unless it comes in the form of a corn dog (his newest favorite). I have resorted to mixing chicken nuggets in mac and cheese. The other night, when we were hanging with Autumn and Sienna, he LOVED a taquito Sienna shared with him... so I bought a box and now he hates them. He loves cottage cheese still (just like his momma) and fruit, but now isn't a huge fan of veggies (and he used to love them). I'm trying. It's frustrating. I'm sure it will get better because neither Ryan or I are picky eaters.
A couple more fun things:
- Austin got his first haircut... buh-bye baby mullet!!! Pictures to come.
- Austin LOVES the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse- I can now recite the entire theme song ("Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog!") and mouse-ka-tools call ("Oh Toodles!")... unfortunately, I know this is just the beginning of him watching something over and over and over and over! ha!
- Austin has really started to 'dance' when music comes on... it's so cute
- Austin taps his feet really fast when we say, 'happy feet!'
- Austin also spins in circles and then falls down. He thinks he is hysterically funny. And he is.
That's about it!
Dear Austin,
I have loved watching you grow into a little boy this past year- from sitting, to rolling over, to crawling, to walking and now running!! You have developed the sweetest personality- such a little love bug and mommy LOVES to cuddle with you. You are the best cuddler around. Period. There is no one better. Oh and that SMILE- it's the BEST thing in the world and absolutely warms my heart.
I have to say, you've also got a little fire in you too- That's definitely the "Stewart" in you, which I love!! You are independent and like to play by yourself, but also social and like to play with others.
Oh Austin, 2011 was quite a hectic year for us! There was a lot going on in your first year and you were a trooper. Such a good little guy and so easygoing. I enjoyed every second we were together, truly. Every second. You don't know it, but you gave mommy strength. I cannot wait to see what 2012 has in store for us! It's impossible to imagine what you will be like this time next year- you'll really be a little boy and be talking by then! Geesh. We'll take time to enjoy today though and all of the new things you discover each day- every day is an adventure with you and it's the greatest thing in the world. You are such a blessing and make both me and your daddy so happy.
We love you with all of our hearts.
Mommy
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