44 weeks old

When I went to type the title, I realized that in 8 weeks, the title will be 52 weeks and folks, that's a year... wow. 8 weeks! 8 short weeks! I've been reminded this week as the weather has begun to get chilly and the fleece has come back out, that fall is here and winter is on it's way, but between fall and winter, my baby will turn 1. Unbelievable!

This has been a tough week for Nathan and me as Chad has been away on business since Sunday. We've both missed him GREATLY. Thankfully, by the time this posts, Chad will be with us again! We haven't taken many pictures, but we have had some fun. The toboggan has come out of the drawer, as have a few of Nathan's sweatshirts. Isn't he cute all bundled up for a morning walk?

This week, Nathan has taken a huge interest in Bailey (and her toys). He seems to follow her everywhere and he climbs on her constantly. If she's laying down, he's climbing on and over her. If she standing up, he's grabbing her fur and pulling up to stand beside her. He grunts and "talks" to her, and chews on her toys, and loves on her. Precious!




Bailey and Nathan at 5 weeks

Bailey and Nathan at 28 weeks

Bailey and Nathan at 44 weeks

Nathan is also quick to crawl down the hall and start up the stairs. Doesn't he look sneaky? He knows where the good toys are and he loves to be upstairs! Little stinker.

I keep reminding him that there are a few good toys downstairs, especially the refridgerator magnets! When I was a kid, the magnets didn't sing... come on if you have young kids, you know the tune... "B says buh, and B says buh, every letter makes a sound, B says buh." I hear it in my dreams!

Well, this week, Nathan has figured out how to make the "p", "g", and "m" sounds and he's been walking around for the past two days saying "mamamamamama". Tonight, our neighbor was holding him and she asked him where mama was and he pointed to me. Not sure if that was intentional, but if so... how cute! I'll keep you posted on that one. Another cute thing, Nathan has rediscovered his 4 foot tall giraffe that the greatest friends in the world gave to him. Every time we go in his room, he grunts to the giraffe, so we stand in front of it and Nathan touches his horns, ears, eyes, and just kicks his feet and grunts. Then, when asked, he gives the giraffe kisses! Too cute. So, today, I put the giraffe next to his crib. Now they can chat when he wakes up from his naps!

Have a great weekend!