Hawks Nest: May 2012

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Play and Learn

Gymboree's Play and Learn was lots of fun coaching Grant through tunnels and obstacles. There were several children in the 6-10 month range and its a great interactive class with kicking balls, singing, wiggling, jumping and more. All with the help of mom of course.

This picture just cracks me up because this is the true personality of my little firecracker. He's always on the "go" and rarely ever relaxes or sits in my lap. While the others babies were in their parents laps during activities Grant had to stand and be vocal or be pulling away from me to go play.

Grant loves to get around. He can make it up the entire staircase at home already. Here's his 1st time playing in a tunnel.

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Monkeying Around

Went to the Santa Ana Zoo again. Not sure if Grant has more fun or mommy watching the monkeys swing from vine to vine and show off. We were entertained for a while at each exhibit.

Grant went on his 1st train ride, I can't wait to take him on roller coasters! He was talking and trying to grab on the sides and hang out the car so I strapped him in the carrier. My little dare devil.

What a great end of the day, lunch and a bottle in the shade. Next time we have to go on the carousel and feed the goats, they were closed.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Splashing for Treasure

Grant jumped right in splashing and digging for floating and buried treasures. I was surprised because he doesn't splash in the bath tub, he's much more relaxed like he's at a spa. So today was fun watching him discover new things with friends.
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Friday, May 11, 2012

Bed Time

This is how I found Grant when I got up one morning. Resting his head gently on his pillows, what a good nights sleep.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Swing baby Swing

Tri City Park in Placentia is a great find especially because they have baby swings. There is a lake with lots of ducks and geese large and small to feed as well. Grant was just chillin in the swing looking cool checking out the girlie's till mom pushed him softly. "I like the swing!"

Having a refreshing bottle under a tree in the park after a nice day at the park feeding the ducks and playing on the swing.

Grants Milestones

15 months: I think this is my favorite age thus far! He's really trying to use his words, loves talking on the phone and can make a few animal sounds when asked. He's been working on No and while its kind of funny now I'm sure it won't be when I really need him to do something.

14 months: He's a climber! Scaling walls (baby gates), climbing up on his lil couches to jump over to the large chair, crawling up ottomans to jump to chairs and then tables etc. The world is his jungle gym and I can't leave him for a second cuz he's always into something.

13 months: His first molars have broken through and when he eats with utensils with a little help Grant chooses to use his left hand. He also uses his left hand when using crayons and pens. Grant is clapping and can say momma, dad, dog, and cat regularly.

12 months: Grants favorite song is itsy bitsy spider. When I sing it he tries to motion his hands to the lyrics like I do. He is fascinated by wheels and spinning them from his stroller as well as other peoples strollers to all his push toys and play cars. He loves playing with other children and isn't shy at all.

11 months: He likes to take long walks down the driveway and doesn't want his hand held, he can do it by himself. He knows push, pull, up, down, on, off, open, close, etc..and will say "done" when he's finished eating before he starts to wiggle out of his high chair. Loves doing somersaults! He gets in a V position so I can flip him. Peek a Boo is still his favorite game.

10 months: Loves to play chase back and forth on the couch or around the otoman and down the hallways. He uses the laundry basket and walks it around the house like a push toy. Number 7 and 8 tooth are coming in now.

9 months: He's waving "hi" and "bye" and is so close to taking his first steps. He holds my hand and pulls me along where he wants to explore. He's a climber and he's babbling a lot which sounds like long conversations. He's got mommy and daddy down pretty good. More like mama and dada.

8 months: 4 more teeth have broken through on the top and Grant has been practicing with his sippy cup and pincer grasp with cheerios. He eats thin slices of watermelon with supervision and papaya out of the skins. He's been crawling all the way up the stair case for weeks now and his best bud is the cat.

7 months: He's Crawling! And pulling himself up on the crib, couch, us! His communication skills are developing and its noticable through head movements and facial gestures.

6 months: Knows how to play peek-a-boo and is sitting up by himself. Becoming more focused on story time and the pictures rather than eating the books.

5 Months: 2 teeth broke through on the bottom and he's had his 1st haircut already.

4 Months: Rolling over from back to front and trying hard to scoot on his belly.

3 Months: Discovering his voice, cooing and holding small toys

Foods I Like (the list is endless)

Apples, Pears, Peaches, Mangos, Raspberries
Bagel and Cream Cheese
Banana with Blueberries and Greek Yogurt
BBQ and Mac and Cheese
Bologna, Cheese
Broccoli with Rice Cereal
Butternut Squash w Apples
Cantaloupe & Strawberries with Oatmeal
Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Grapes
Greek -Gyros, Cous Cous, Hummus & Pita Bread
Japanese - Crunch Roll and Edamame
Mexican -Chorizo & Eggs
Navy Bean Soup
Peanut Butter and Jelly Squares
Peas, Sweet Potatoes, Spinach
Roasted Red Pepper
Salmon,Tuna, Pork Chop
Sugar Free Popcicles, Frozen Yogurt and Pumpkin Pie
Tomatoes, Carrots, Avocados
Tortellini's, Ravioli's,Pasta, Black Beans
Vietnamese Food-Pate Chaud
Watermelon, Kiwis, Papaya
Wheat Waffles with Sugar Free Syrup
Yogurts, Peanut Butter
Zucchini Chunks

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