Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Adrian- 3 days shy of his 17 month birthday
Just shy of his 17th month birthday our PinPon seems to be growing up into a confident boy who is not afraid of telling you if he does or does not like something. If he does not like food, he will just open his mouth and have it spill off his tongue. If he does not want a kiss, he will push you away. If he wants you to do something for him- he will take your hand and lead you in the desired direction. And if he wants to go downstairs- he will, even if it means not waiting for an adult. he has figured out how to manuver the stairs, tv, stove, and getting people to open doors since he has done his effort at knocking.
on the walking front- he seems to just stand on his own without noticing all the time. he will take 1-2 steps without prompting to get to another place but if you are noticing- he will take about 4 steps so that he can be rewarded with a big hug when he gets to you.
Sleep wise- he is really good at getting his 2 hour nap in at the 4 hour mark after waking up in the morning and at night he is a trooper. If we delay on his bedtime, he does not complian. In the getting ready for bed department- he is all about his bath. He tosses his bath toys in, his wash cloth, the water thermometer and even knows how to test the water. He has tried more than once to get in the tub on his own. Oh and the best part is that he enjoys getting his teeth brushed with a motorized toothbrush.
These days we decided to interview a babysitter because Marah will be flying the coup for warmer pastures. I think I'm really hesistant to have a stranger watch him but how else will i conduct interviews and go to meetings?
This week Luis is not in school so we are going to introduce Adrian to even more trees and will go visit the Arborateum today. Prior to that, Adrian and I frequent the Garfield Conservatory where Adrian got really confident at walking on rocks, slopes, going down a tubed slide, and learned about plants.
Until next month,
Isis
on the walking front- he seems to just stand on his own without noticing all the time. he will take 1-2 steps without prompting to get to another place but if you are noticing- he will take about 4 steps so that he can be rewarded with a big hug when he gets to you.
Sleep wise- he is really good at getting his 2 hour nap in at the 4 hour mark after waking up in the morning and at night he is a trooper. If we delay on his bedtime, he does not complian. In the getting ready for bed department- he is all about his bath. He tosses his bath toys in, his wash cloth, the water thermometer and even knows how to test the water. He has tried more than once to get in the tub on his own. Oh and the best part is that he enjoys getting his teeth brushed with a motorized toothbrush.
These days we decided to interview a babysitter because Marah will be flying the coup for warmer pastures. I think I'm really hesistant to have a stranger watch him but how else will i conduct interviews and go to meetings?
This week Luis is not in school so we are going to introduce Adrian to even more trees and will go visit the Arborateum today. Prior to that, Adrian and I frequent the Garfield Conservatory where Adrian got really confident at walking on rocks, slopes, going down a tubed slide, and learned about plants.
Until next month,
Isis
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
El Cumpleanos del Padrino
So in honor of Osiris birthday, a blog entry:
First happy 32nd birthday Osiris! I heard you had a Winnie the Pooh theme party. We never got the invitation. Adrian would have loved to attend in his Tigger suit that probably doesn't fit anymore.
Secondly, I forgot to mention that Adrian is now officially 16 months old as of February 28th- the day Lilah and Nate arrived to Chicago- loaded with gifts. From a kissing elmo, to the cutest snow boots and a handy zipper name tag for his jacket.
Oh, the real news update is that Adrian is starting to do Solitos . . . alot! He loves letting go, opens his mouth really wide in glee at his new found sense of "living life on the edge" and tries 1-2 steps before falling in the pair of arms in front of him for a big congratulatory hug. I was thinking of having him hold a "Happy Birthday Padrino" sign but figured he would not be able to do both- hold a sign and try to balance. So he just might walk before Mayari.
Speaking of which, Adrian and I are planning a visit the first weekend of April to Detroit to hang out with not only Cibeles, Mayari, and David, but Sophia too!
Finally on the job front, i'm still not working but am feeling positive that something good is coming down the pipeline. I have an interview today, possibly another one on TH and two strong contacts at two other companies.
Hoping everyone is doing well- especially Horus/Hermes whom I rarely speak to.
Isis
First happy 32nd birthday Osiris! I heard you had a Winnie the Pooh theme party. We never got the invitation. Adrian would have loved to attend in his Tigger suit that probably doesn't fit anymore.
Secondly, I forgot to mention that Adrian is now officially 16 months old as of February 28th- the day Lilah and Nate arrived to Chicago- loaded with gifts. From a kissing elmo, to the cutest snow boots and a handy zipper name tag for his jacket.
Oh, the real news update is that Adrian is starting to do Solitos . . . alot! He loves letting go, opens his mouth really wide in glee at his new found sense of "living life on the edge" and tries 1-2 steps before falling in the pair of arms in front of him for a big congratulatory hug. I was thinking of having him hold a "Happy Birthday Padrino" sign but figured he would not be able to do both- hold a sign and try to balance. So he just might walk before Mayari.
Speaking of which, Adrian and I are planning a visit the first weekend of April to Detroit to hang out with not only Cibeles, Mayari, and David, but Sophia too!
Finally on the job front, i'm still not working but am feeling positive that something good is coming down the pipeline. I have an interview today, possibly another one on TH and two strong contacts at two other companies.
Hoping everyone is doing well- especially Horus/Hermes whom I rarely speak to.
Isis
Friday, January 30, 2009
Adrian at Gymboree
This is Adrian hanging out at Gymboree wearing his "Chicks Dig Me" t-shirt, courtesy of Tia Sophia
ConEd's Beauties at Work
Even though this pic will probably go into Sophia's blog, I wanted to share it with everyone- This is Sophia having an "electrifying" moment- 138,000 of volts
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
tomorrow, Adrian will be 1 year and 3 months! He is not walking yet but has stood on his own a couple of times while either clapping or holding a deflating balloon. He likes to repeat all sorts of words, but the funniest to hear are "Octopus, Beautiful, Kohler, Agua, Tia, and Uva"
He is presently taking a nap every day at the 4 hour mark of his wake up time and seems to be getting sooo big. He loves to climb the stairs and seems to be getting fairly independent since he used to not go up unless someone was with him- but now he barely remembers to look back at the 4th step.
If I leave him in his crib to finish I project, I come back to him with his chin hanging on the crib rail singing or making noises- but just waiting to see when I come back. He is so adorable.
He also likes to stick his finger in the plastic covered and/or non-covered electric outlets because he knows that he will get a reaction from Marah or me. He loves it when we catch him and just starts laughing.
Today he tried to help with the dishes by trying to unload the dishwasher BY HIMSELF and then proceeded to get the dishwashing powder box from under the sink and pour it in the compartment as well. He likes to press every button the dishwasher- including the CANCEL button after we have already started the cycle.
While in the car, he remains pretty alert to the outside and is mostly quiet although lately he pretends to hang his head forward or squint his eyes while grimacing in what we call the tough guy look.
Speaking of tough- he now responds to "Do the strong man" by flexing his muscles and clenching his fists and sort of shaking from trying to be so intense. he's a riot and a clown.
isis
He is presently taking a nap every day at the 4 hour mark of his wake up time and seems to be getting sooo big. He loves to climb the stairs and seems to be getting fairly independent since he used to not go up unless someone was with him- but now he barely remembers to look back at the 4th step.
If I leave him in his crib to finish I project, I come back to him with his chin hanging on the crib rail singing or making noises- but just waiting to see when I come back. He is so adorable.
He also likes to stick his finger in the plastic covered and/or non-covered electric outlets because he knows that he will get a reaction from Marah or me. He loves it when we catch him and just starts laughing.
Today he tried to help with the dishes by trying to unload the dishwasher BY HIMSELF and then proceeded to get the dishwashing powder box from under the sink and pour it in the compartment as well. He likes to press every button the dishwasher- including the CANCEL button after we have already started the cycle.
While in the car, he remains pretty alert to the outside and is mostly quiet although lately he pretends to hang his head forward or squint his eyes while grimacing in what we call the tough guy look.
Speaking of tough- he now responds to "Do the strong man" by flexing his muscles and clenching his fists and sort of shaking from trying to be so intense. he's a riot and a clown.
isis
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Recent Pics
These pics are from a trip to the Museum of Science and Industry we went to on Friday, January 9, then the next set of photos is Adrian feeding himself Cheerios (AFTER he finised breakfast) and a "Micheal Phelps" photo shoot by Marah/Sophia. The first snow angel is courtesy of Tia Marah, followed by a sleepy and serious Adrian at music class at Gymboree. The celebratory set of pics are the NYE Red Party that went down while Adrian was down. The picture in front of the tv shows the firework display in the backfound. Finally, you see Adrian in his new winter clothes opening wonderful belated Xmas gifts from his family.
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