Nov. 18th

Was snuggling in bed w/me last night. He was being hyper, so I asked him, "Would you sing me a song?" And he quietly hummed me a little tune--about 5 or 6 notes. So sweet! : )

Nov. 17th

Said "none!", and at suppertime, tried to say "done"! Seems to be trying to sound out a lot of words today!!

Thinks it's funny to sniff his own feet. : )

Nov. 16th

Daddy taught him to high-five. He was pushing my hand away when I tried to feed him, and I put my hand up, and he high-fived me. Lol! Twit.

When he burps, he opens his mouth and points at it.

Nov. 15th

Nanny & Grammy came to visit here today.

Brendan went for a ride with Daddy (and Mummy) in a BACKHOE!!

Nov. 13th

Visited Grammy Donna & Nanny at Auntie Brenda's. Showed them where his nose, ears, etc. were, and where theirs were. Showed them how he can blow his nose, then kept giving Nanny kleenex to blow hers!
; )

Nov. 12th

Knows real well where his bum is if you ask, lol. Likes to point out his "birdie", too. Haha.

Learning to blow his nose--mostly in his hands. LOL. But he's gettin' the hang of it!

Nov. 8th

Playing with his old crib mobile & swaying back & forth to the tunes. : )

Loves helping put things in the dryer. Helped put his diapers in.

I was asking him, "where's your....?" and asked, "Where's your....BOOGIES!" and he stuck his finger up his nose! HAHAHA!!

Went to bed WONDERFULLY, for the first time in probably 3 weeks now!!! (Knock on wood!)

Pointed to the dinosaur on his shirt & growled, lol. Knows what a dinosaur "says" when you ask him. Growled at me while I was rocking him, hehheh!

Nov. 7th

Likes to show us where his eyes, nose, etc. are.

Does a cute little dance when the washer is going--sort of like the "mashed potato". ; )

Nov. 6th

Sick today? Had a fever around 101°F earlier.

Tries to hum along when I sing to him at night. : )

Likes to sit or stand up to the table & eat (on a big chair).

Played in the leaves at Gram's w/Matea this morning. He wasn't too into being in the leaf piles. He was more interested in exploring & climbing the steps.

Went to bed really early, by 6:00!

November 1st

Visited Gram w/Matea, Auntie, Grammy & Uncle Adam--while Auntie did foot care. Played really well w/Matea, and played outside in the leaves. : )

Oct. 31st

Went to the playgroup Halloween party @GH Baptist. Had a blast! Played on the slides & in the ball pit upstairs--think I'll have his bday party there. He was dressed as a monkey. : )

Trick or Treat! Went to Aunt Brenda's, shared his chips w/everybody. Visited Nan L., Grampy Andy & Grammy Donna, Uncle Adam,  Auntie Sheena, Aunt Mary, Aunt Elsa & Uncle Bobby. Missed Gram--will see her tomorrow a.m. Dressed as a lobster!

Oct. 27th

Said night-night, over and over! "Ni-ni" : D

Oct. 25th

Likes to "cook", with pots & blocks. : )

Oct. 24th

Climbs up behind Grampy at dessert time and pats him on the back, while Grampy shares his dessert, of course. ; )

Oct. 22nd

Put his own diapers in the dryer. : )

Played peek-a-boo all day. : )

Oct. 18th

Tried his 1st ever hot chocolate this morning--in a REAL mug, and drank it all by himself, too! Mummy was having a cafe mocha, so he had to have his own. : ) Biiiig boy! Will be fun to do in the winter when we've been playing in the snow or skating.

Oct. 17th

Tucker came to play this morning, they played GREAT together!

He invented a little "game" that he does at bedtime when I'm rocking him. He sticks his finger in his mouth, then wipes it across my face! Lol. Even tricked me today. Pointed to his bed, pretending he wanted to get in it, then when I looked away, he slimed me!! Lol, bugger!

Oct.16th

I just love you SO MUCH today (and everyday)!! You are a smart, sweet, kind, adorable, busy, funny little boy. You are so special!! Sometimes my heart is just BURSTING, I love you so much! ❤❤❤!!

Gave him his medicine this afternoon, and he wanted more. Got it out of the fridge, and was heartbroken that I wouldn't let him have more! LOL.

Oct. 15th

Nope. Ear infection wasn't miraculously healed. : ( Was up 2x last nite screaming & crying. Took him to the dr. today, and got antibiotics, yaaaaay! : ) Hope he's feeling better tomorrow.

Napped for 3 & 1/2 hrs.!! I ran errands--and took my time, too--and still had time to go online when I got home! He made a noise, so I went in, and he looked at me with one eye still closed, rolled over, and settled back down! So I laid down in bed, and he slept for another hour!

This evening: Kept banging his head on the window & giggling, Lol.

Oct.13th

Has his 1st ear infection. : ( Hasn't been himself since Tues. or Wed. At least  now I know why.

Prayed over him at naptime. Fell right to sleep for almost 3 hours--longest he's slept in at least a week, if not 2. Still a bit fussy when he woke up, but acting more like himself after 1/2 hr. or so.

Finally got to see a dr. around 6:30, and he could see no sign of ear infection? Hardly even winced when I pressed on his ear, when at dinnertime, it made him cry! 

October 12th

Likes to say, "Ahh." after each drink. : )

Loves throwing Shelby's Kong for her, or giving her food, or treats.

Was  saying goodnight to Grammy & Grampy, and I said, "Alright, it's time for bed, Bud." So he laid right down (on the bunk) on his belly & sucked his fingers. Lol-- "Ok Mum, how 'bout right here?"

October 11th

Matea came to play this morning. They rolled a truck back & forth to each other, and played really well together.

October 10th

Crawled up on the bunk & covered Hyde up with a blanket. Too cute! : )

October 8th

Went to the Anchorage (playground). Saw some bunnies--one even let him get quite close! Had a blast going up & down the slide all by himself, backwards, on his belly! Lol.

Gave Grammy AND Grampy kisses. : ) Gave Daddy & me each a big squeeze-hug. ❤ 

October 7th

Made his 1st Sunday School craft with Jill. It's an outline of a sheep, with cotton balls glued on it, that says "I Will Follow Jesus." : ) He definitely helped with the gluing, his fingers were covered with glue & cotton, lol.

Oct. 5th

❤Happy Birthday, Grammy Donna!❤

Went to bed at 6 last night, slept til 8 this am!

Gave me a big squeeeeeze at bedtime!! : ) ❤❤❤!!!!

Uncle Gavin & Auntie Jean are here for a week. He loves seeing them in the trailer. Was listening to Uncle Gavin whistle, and play harmonica, before bed. Said goodnight to everybody, and U.G. gave him a whisker rub, lol. Wasn't sure what he thought of that! ; )

Oct. 4th

20 months old today!!

Cold seems o be improving. Not so snotty--could actually suck his fingers without stopping to take a breath,  like he has been.

Pulled the blue duvet out of the closet and into the back hall. He remembered when we made a "bed" back there. Dragged it all around the house & laid on it. : )

Oct. 3rd

Been sick with a head cold for a week today. : (

Oct. 2nd

Spiked a fever of 102°F tonight! : (

October 1st

Figured out how to unlatch the gate this morning, he doesn't miss much!

Gave me a real hug--wrapped his arms around my shoulders & patted me. : )

September 28th

I have a cold & was snuffling, and he was copying me! : P

Loves to read "bright & beautiful", the recorded book that Grammy Donna gave him. : )

September 27th

Says "Ba" for Grampy (I think), and "Ma" for Grammy (because if I call for her, I say "Mum," and he copies me).

September 26th

Wanted (grape) tomatoes  for breakfast first thing this morning, Lol! Why not?

Climbs on things--drawer pulls, bookshelf, beds, bunk, etc.

Started really building with his blocks today!

September 25th

Scarfed his supper again tonight! Yay!

Got quite a kick out of Shelby & Hyde sneezing.

Whistles when he blows on something hot. : )

Played peek-a-boo with Grammy at suppertime.

Put Pooh in his highchair. : )

September 24th

Knows the titles of some of his books. Asked him to bring me Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and he did!

Ate his supper SO WELL! Best he's eaten at any meal all week!

September 22nd

When you say "hot", he blows (to cool it off!).

Brought me a magazine off the bunk to show me a pic of a little boy making cookies on the back cover. Showed me 3 or 4 times.

September 21st

I went to tend the chickens & cats this morning, and honked the horn as I was leaving. He ran right in, hopped up on the heater & waved! : )

Has stacking cups, stacking bowls, and 2 sets of blocks, and has played with cans all day (stacking them).

"Mm'na" or "Maaa" = Meow

September 20th

"Purrs" all the time (rolls his r's), it's his favorite new noise. : ) Greatly preferable to the ear-shattering shriek he used to like so well!

Licks pb/cheese off toast, or butter off his crackers.

Pretends to stir & eat or drink, with  the little pot and spoon from his kitchen. : ) Wants to share w/Mummy, Daddy, Grammy, Grampy.   

September 19th

Likes to tip up his bowl (cereal, soup, etc.) and drink the milk or broth.

Can drink out of a regular cup without spilling (usually).

September 18th

Played so cute with Rhyse on the boat (in the playroom).

Brendan was very glad to be home tonight! Excited to see the dogs, Grammy & Grampy, play with his toys.

When we sat down to rock at bedtime, he sighed & sighed, many happy, contented sighs, and kept saying, "Mmm, mmm." Lol! : )

Very quietly went to bed in his own bed.

A very long weekend for him, but he's been a very good boy all in all, and had a lot of fun! We all had a nice, lazy, relaxing weekend...and ate way too much Fielder's Choice ice cream. ; ) 

September 17th

Rode on Grammy's ride-on mower with her.

Likes to climb in the dogs' kennels. : )

September 16th

Played outside with the dogs (Kara & Wyatt), and had lots of fun exploring in the woods. Daddy later informed us that a BOBCAT has been hanging around Michael's--we were right behind his house in the woods. : |

September 15th

We're here! : ) Travelling yesterday went much better (overall) than I expected. We had one meltdown, in the last 2 hours of the trip, just like last year. He only had one very short nap.




Today, Grammy got up with Brendan, and let Mummy & Daddy sleep in! : ) Then, we shopped while he napped, and Grammy babysat. Yay! We played in the yard when he woke up. Explored the trail behind the house.

 

Brendan makes a "vvvv" noise, imitating the microwave. : )

 

 

 

September 12th

~ Happy 3rd Anniversary to us! ~

Drank out of a "big" cup today--the orange cup w/handles, without a lid. He was so proud, he wanted to  do it again & again & again. Wanted it more than beets!

Loves saying hi. Says it over & over. : )

September 11th

We were playing in the back hall, and I laid down on the floor. So, Brendan laid down, too. He was sucking his fingers, so I got him a big fleece blanket & his pillow & puppy. We laid and played back there for a good half hour. : )

September 9th

Wanted Daddy to take him outside this morning. Put his boots on, and went to the door, making his usual whiny noise. When Daddy didn't listen, he came in, and started to close the laptop, so he'd pay attention! LOL!!

September 8th

Meowed at a caterpillar (cuz it's a "cat"-erpillar). Lol!

Sleeps with his gorilla "pillow pet" now. : )

September 6th

Learning to use the shape sorter. Always knows where the circle goes. : )
Figured out to dip his bread in his beans, all on his own, lol. : )

September 5th

Pouring today, magine we'll be splashing in the puddles after naptime.

Said, "Down," to the cat (copying Grampy).

September 4th

19 Months Old Today!!

Gave his pic on the computer a kiss!

September 3rd

1st HAIRCUT TODAY!!

Was so good, hardly even squirmy. Ate a cookie while Debbie (Dexter) very quickly & deftly snipped away. Never fussed or shed a tear--and neither did Mummy or Daddy, Lol!

Looks SO SWEET!! : )

BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER:

September 1st

Was being fussy & climbing all over me, and I threatened to put him in his bed or play pen. He went right to his play pen & wanted to get in. Had a lovely time in there. Lol...guess that wasn't much of a threat! 

August 30th

First night EVER away from Brendan. Went out to Sheena's camp for a girl's night. Everything went fine. He woke up once, got in bed with Daddy, and went right back to sleep. Grammy & Grampy took care of him the next morning. 

August 26th

Went to Wood Island today to visit Grammy & Grampy--had a BALL! Sailed over & back in Grampy Andy's boat. Took his Tonka truck, pushed it along the seawall, hauled rocks & sand with it. We had salmon patties, veggies, potatoes, and turkey "bacon" for dinner. Annie had a popcorn can full of toys. : ) Played with Caleb & Christopher Saunders, LOVED them. Even tried to give Christopher a kiss, lol! Christopher is almost 4, Caleb is almost 6. Took Tom's side-by-side for a test drive. Unfortunately, Brendan didn't listen very well to Mummy--who had her hands full--and ran down the beach, tripped, and fell face-first into the freezing water! He was soaked from head to toe. : ( Fortunately, Mummy packed 2 changes of clothes. So, we sat in a little aluminum punt on the beach and stripped off, and got in warm clothes. Wrapped up in Daddy's sweater on the sail home. : ) WHAT AN AWESOME DAY! Wish we could go every weekend, all summer long!

August 25th

Hugs his green puppy or lamby at bedtime. : )

August 23rd

Tried to sing along with Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star!

August 22nd

Mum & Dad went on Wood Island today, for the rest of the week. Brendan was asking for them at bedtime. "Gah? Giah? (sounds like Jhee-ah). Even after I put him to bed, he heard the door close in the kitchen, and was saying, "Gah, Gah..." over the monitor. When Gah didn't come, he was heartbroken, and burst into tears! We went all through the house, checking every room, to show him that they really weren't home. 

August 21st

Says "MMM", shaking his head, while eating rolls w/honey & jam.

Standing on the heater in the kitchen, yelling "Gah!" out the window, at Grampy in the garden. : )

Asked him if he could sing, and showed him how, and he hummed a little tune!

Makes a slurpy noise when he wants a drink. 

August 20th

Says "Gah" for Grammy & Grampy, I think. : )

Says, "MMM!", shaking his head, drinking his water (extremely over-enthusiastically, like Daddy, lol).

Says "hi".

August 19th

Didn't want his supper (deer steak), so I pureed it. Didn't want that, either. So, I made pasta, mixed the puree with pasta sauce, and he ate it all up!
(Sneaky idea, Daddy.)

August 18th

Ate his sandwich with both hands and didn't pull it apart.

Picked him a "cotton ball" on our walk, told him it was soft. He felt it and said, "Mah," (meow)! Said meow several times, lol!

Ate blackberries off the side of the road. : )

Grammy Donna left today.

August 17th

Ate half his toast. Got down, went in the LR, and munched on some dog food instead. : P

Has given Grammy Donna (and Grammy Brenda) lots of kisses lately. : )

August 16th

Feeding Shelby pea pods, lol.

Eats more breakfast if he thinks it's somebody else's (namely Grampy's). Brat. ; )

Asked him to bring me his fridge & I'd turn it on. I expected he'd slide it along the floor, he picked it right up & carried it over!

Brendan is definitely a lefty. Feeds himself left-handed. Was trying to get him to use the hammer w/his peg board, he never would--til Dad gave it to him in his LH! Then he hammered away happily. : )

August 15th

Visited Grammy, went to Castalia beach & threw rocks in the water & giggled. Had a nap, went back up for supper. Had a picnic at the Marsh.

August 14th

Grammy Donna came today! Visited w/her, Nanny G., and Faye Lucas, in the gazebo behind the hospital. Then got an ice cream at Sailor's Landing, and went to Aunt Brenda's cottage for a while.

Put a ponytail in his hair tonight, lol.

Drank so much water, he soaked 3 diapers, and peed a puddle out through the leg hole while he was sitting on the coffee table. Drank 2 tall cups this afternoon.

Was so wiped tonight! Fell asleep stretched across my lap, with his head tucked between the arm of the rocker & my boob! 

August 13th

Foggy day - AGAIN!! Blaaaah.
Splashed in puddles and drove his Tonka through them. : )

Teeth bothering him today. : (

Drove up the island this eve., SUNNY in NH, woohoooo!! Played on Stanley's Beach, throwing rocks in the water. Slid down the HUGE slide w/Mummy & Daddy, LOVED it! Will have to do it again soon.

Had THE GROSSEST poop when we got home, lol. I swear, it was like chocolate pudding...or melted chocolate. : S Aaand....he got it on his hands...which means he got it everywhere. YUCK!! Late night tonight, after bathtime!

GRAMMY DONNA COMES TOMORROW! : )

August 12th

Visited Grampy Andy & Grammy Donna D., had supper at their house.

August 10th

Saw a pic of kittens & said "miah, miah,". : )

Watched a video of kittens meowing & laughed the whole time.

Went to Hunter's bday party.

Was having a bath & wanted Geoff's phone. I said no, and he looked at Geoff like, "Please Dad?" Lol!

The rocker kept squeaking at bedtime, he thought it was a cat, lol. 

August 9th

Had Hunter down to play this afternoon. Brendan was good at sharing his food, but not so much with his toys! Hunter pulled him all around the driveway in his wagon. : ) So cute, wish I'd had my camera!

When we got back fr. taking Hunter home, he wanted Grampy to pick him up, and pointed RIGHT AT HUNTER'S PICTURE!! :O

Was so excited to see Daddy after work, ran right to him and put his arms up. : )

Gave all his hugs & kisses to Grammy at bedtime tonight! : P

Ate twice as much supper as usual! Must be growing.

Wanted beets for an afternoon snack--must be Daddy's boy, lol.

Stands on the heater, looks out the window, and says, "Da-ee?" (Daddy)

Always wants to give kisses now. Especially if Mummy growls at him--what a little suck up! ; )

August 8th

Brendan got in bed with us around 2:30 last night. When he woke up this morning, the first thing he did was grab me by the shoulder, roll me over, and plant a kiss on me! : )

Went to the beach & played with Austin, Ryan & Matea.
Wanted to kiss Matea. : )

Picked up a big seashell and was talking "on" it-- "Hewwa? Hewwa!!" Lol, so cute!

Pointed to 2 red O's (at the same time) on the "BABY BOY" banner--knew they were the same?? 

August 7th

Visited Nanny G. today at the hospital, took her a bag of peas fr. Grampy's garden. : ) Pulled her light string over the bed about 50 times. ; )

Ate REALLY well today! Must be a growth spurt. Gobbled up his rigatoni at suppertime, and wanted yogurt, too. I had cut it into rings, and he quickly discovered he could put them on his fingers and suck them off! Lol.

Threw Shelby's ball for her outside.

Had another giggle-fit, putting his rubber dog on his crib rail and knocking him off. : )

Went to the beach today, BEAUTIFUL AFTERNOON!

August 6th

Saw his shadow on Nan L.'s fridge, hugged & kissed it. : ) Did the same thing w/his reflection in the washer one day. 

August 5th

1st trip to Wood Island!! Played at the church, picked blueberries, ran in & out of the church. Dog ate 1/2 his apple. He had a cookie on the boat going back, and offered to share it with Bradley (Foote). Lol!

August 4th

Had French toast for brekky. Got 2 pcs. on his fork at once and said, "Ah!"--very impressed with himself. : )

Went to some Rotary stuff at the B&G Club, had a hotdog, heard the steel drum band play.

Went to my class reunion picnic at the Anchorage later & met some other kids.

LONG DAY!!

August 3rd

Went to the 1st Rotary Family Fun Day, it was a big success! Brendan spent most of his time in the playhouse.

August 2nd

Gasps before every bite of something he really likes.

Gave kisses to Mummy a LOT this afternoon even gave Grammy one b4 bed!

Plays peekaboo under my shirt, I peek down through the neck hole at him, lol.

Had a giggle-fit when I put on a little puppet show with his puppy, made him fall off the rail into the crib & climb back up. Wish I could've gotten it on video!

August 1st, 2012

Daddy and Me is his favorite book. : ) It's the only book he will hold still long enough to read. He's reading it with Daddy right now. *photo op!*

At suppertime, had maybe a dozen bites of veggies & meat from his soup, then only wanted the broth. Slurped it right out of the bowl, lol! : )

Had him lying down on the bathroom vanity to change him, and he scooted down and stuck his feet in the sink full of water!

July 31st

Creeping up on 18 months!! Whoa.

Been fussy today, and his appetite has downright SUCKED lately. I think the 2nd nap needs to make a comeback for a while.

July 29th, 2012

Read him a few of my old baby books, really liked "I Can Do It".

Didn't eat much breakfast, til I made pancakes. Scarfed a whole one right down!

Was sleepy this morning. Was in the kitchen, not making a sound, so Geoff went to check on him. He was crawled up on the bunk, laid down, sucking his fingers with his feet in the air. : )

Wasn't eating dinner very well, so I said, "Do you want to eat your eggs, or are you gonna go to bed?" He ran right to his bedroom door, lol!

Visited Nanny Green this afternoon.

Gives me Eskimo kisses at bedtime. : )

July 28th, 2012

Helped Mummy wash our cars this morning : ) Ok, so he splashed in the bucket of suds more than anything maybe. ; )

Saw Grampy Andy on his Harley

Grampy (Mervin) asked him if he was all ready for bed, and he shook his head "no"!

Grammy gave him a "look" when he spit his water, and he hung his head, LOL!

Climbed up with Daddy to snuggle on the couch & laid right on top of him : )

July 27th, 2012

Wanted to see Daddy sooo bad this morning (didn't get to see him last night b/c he was away)! He woke up when his phone went off, at 6 am. : S Didn't want Daddy to go, was even trying to bribe him with kisses! Was nursing when he heard his truck going, and started waving. : )

July 26th, 2012

Got his 1st Tonka truck today! : ) Loves the rumble the wheels make on the floors.

Went to get the dogs, Brendan wanted to wave bye-bye to the chickens!

Every time we go to Rose & Pop's or the Dollar Store, he thinks I have dulse when I come out. Puts his hands out & "asks" for some, lol! So I went back in and got some for him.

July 21st, 24th & 25th, 2012

July 21st
Can say "bokbok" (like a chicken).
"Helped" Mummy this morning. I gave him the Swiffer to push around while I vacuumed. : )

July 24th
Spilled some juice, and I was wiping it up and he grabbed his Swiffer to help. : )
Picked up a Pampers Points sticker I had left by the computer, took it out & put it in the garbage.


July 25th
Was being very quiet behind the loveseat while I was mending. I said, "I hope you're not pooping in your  pants," Got up to see, and he was curled up on the floor with Po, looking out the window & sucking his fingers. Aww! 

July 20th, 2012

Feeling much better this morning, no fever.

Brings me my sandals, and, giggling, puts them on me. :)

Says "light" really clearly now: "Ligheeee, Ligheeee,"

Ate supper REALLY well--fish, potatoes, squash & broccoli. Kept exclaiming, "Yum num num num!" Lol!! Guess he was hungry for a REAL meal, too!

Meowed all day, lol. :)

Spotted a robin, was very interested in him.

July 19th, 2012

I was hanging laundry, and B. was playing by the swing set. I noticed something in his hand, and yelled "NOOO!!", but by the time I reached him, he had already taken a bite--of DOG POOP!!!
AGH!! Thanks, Shelby. He cried when I told him what it was, lol. Washed him all up, brushed his teeth, sterilized his toothbrush, and drank lots of water.

Got a high fever in the afternoon, lasted all night. Gone by morning. Better get some worm meds, at least!

July 18th, 2012

Saw a kitty on the beach at SC. He came & snuggled on our blanket. :)

Reached up onto the table to steal a grape. :)

Got another tooth  today--FINALLY!! L. eye tooth. Right one is almost through.

2 nights in a row, knock on wood: Went through new bedtime routine, nursed, rocked, and I said, "Do you want to get in bed, or rock with Mummy?" He pointed at his bed, I put him in, handed him his blanket, he laid down, and went to sleep!!!!!! AMAZING!!

July 16th - 17th, 2012

July 16th
Drank from the hose outside.
Had dinner at Gram's.
Climbed in the rocker & rocked, ran all around, climbed in the blue chair & sat on the round cushion, got on the couch w/Grampy & laid down. Waved bye-bye when we left.

July 17th
Brought  me my sandals, tried to lift my leg to help me put them on! :)
Cans of kippers are phones, passed one to Grampy to talk on.

July 13th, 14th, 15th, 2012

July 13th
Was brushing Shelby on the doorstep, and Grampy brought B. out. When he saw the ball of fur from brushing her, he started calling it like it was a cat!! LOL!!

July 14th
Went for a walk w/Daddy & saw Grampy Andy. After contemplating for a while, he looked at him and said, "A-deee!" (Must've thought his beard was some kind of animal, LMAO!!)
Makes sound effects with all his trucks. :)

July 15th
Went for a buggy ride w/Mum & Dad--got to rev the buggy, very excited!

July 11th - 12th, 2012

July 11th
Stayed w/Auntie so I could play for Sheila's wedding.

July 12th
Cutting both eye teeth at the same time!! :(
Visited Marla and kids this morning.

July 9th - 10th, 2012

July 9th
Purses his lips like fish lips & tries to call the cats. :)

July 10th
Mummy's 28th bday
Fun day, miserable night. Didn't finally settle down til 2am!
1st time with a babysitter! Took him to Sheena's with Lainey babysitting, for an hr. or so, so I could practise for Sheila's wedding.

July 6th - 8th, 2012

July 6th
Learned how to make the toilet paper holder whistle, danced (bounced up & down) on the flush while tooting on it!

July 7th
Grampy was on the phone w/Grammy, with Brendan on his lap. Brendan put a pill bottle to his ear & pretended it was a phone & said, "Allaaaa?"
Was sitting on the couch, listening, heard Grampy's truck & started waving! He knew Grampy was going and wanted to wave bye-bye out the window!

July 8th
Learned to roll cans the other day, caught on to rolling a ball today. Making growly noises while playing with his dump truck. :)
Playing w/Daddy in the yard, went over & wanted to get in his stroller. :) "Take me for a walk, Daddy!"

July 5th, 2012

Fell off the flush & hit the heater--got a big black eye. :(

Peed & pooped in his new purple Pourty Potty! :)
...then stuck his hand in the flush while Mummy was rinsing it. :S

Passing Grampy potatoes to peel for supper--had to take one & try a nibble. Then begged for a carrot Grampy was peeling.

Pulled out a Kleenex, pretended to cough into it, and put it in the garbage! Lol!!

July 4th, 2012

Put his big fireman boots on all by himself--even on the right feet! :) Tromped all around the house with them (2x).

Loves to help: puts Kleenex or Q-tips in the garbage, puts things away on the lazy susan, gets his brush out & puts it back, takes socks out of the drawer. Has been putting the foot of the recliner up for Grampy for a long time.

July 2nd - 3rd, 2012

July 2nd
Went to all the Canada Day activities in SC. Had a hotdog for dinner. Played on the beach, watched the greasy pole. Wore his "I Am Canadian" diaper. :)

July 3rd
Helped put toys away :)

June 30th - July 1st, 2012

June 30th
Discovered he can climb on chairs, switches the lights on & off in the kitchen.
Been wanting to spend more time with Daddy lately. Spent the morning w/him while Mummy napped (cuz I have a cold).

July 1st
Fell off the chair, scraped his head up. :( Has a band-aid, looks like a vintage ad, lol.
Tried out his pool.

June 28th, 2012

Was in the LR with Grampy, pointed to the light switch and said, "La? La?"

Every animal--birds, cats, dogs--is "A-deeee!"

Says, "Na, Na, Na," when he's tired (I think).

Wanted to sniff the butterfly on my computer screen. :)

Pointed at the light & said "La, La, La?"

June 27th, 2012

I picked him a little rose off Mum's bush--it just started blooming yday or today. He walked around sniffing it.

Often points at things he wants to smell outside, esp. blankets/clothes on the line, b/c I showed him once.

Also sniffs when there's a breeze, as if to say, "Ahhh!" :)

Visiting Nanny G. at the hospital this afternoon, felt cool air coming out a vent, put his nose right up to it & sniffed. :)

June 26th, 2012

Picked up my underwear off the bedroom floor, put one leg in, pulled them up to his chest, and patted his chest with both hands, like, "There!" (Geoff saw this, not me.)

June 23rd - 24th, 2012

June 23rd
Fed himself supper (beans) with a spoon--ate the hotdogs w/his fingers, lol. It was all over his hands, face, arms, hair, clothes.
Says "yum" and "num num num". :)

June 24th
Fed himself almost all his Cheerios. :)
Wanted to smell the spider plant! 

June 22nd, 2012

"Begs" for dulse. He did this last summer, when he tried it the first time at 6 mos. He would whine for more (just sucked on it). He never forgot what it was! In the car, he'll reach behind him for me to pass him more dulse, lol! Gotta take a picture sometime.

June 19th, 2012

Happy Bday, Grammy!

Meows just like the cats--the right tone & everything (has for a while now)! Also imitates crows & gulls. Did this for quite a while now, too.

June 18th, 2012

Went to Weston's to play w/Jack, Beckham, Honey & Weston. Loved the water table. Waved bye when we left. :)

Waved night-night to Daddy & said, "Na".

I whispered Brendan to sleep, lol! Gotta remember that trick!

June 15th - 17th, 2012

June 15th
Down to nursing only 2x a day now. :( Morning & bedtime.
Loves to flush the flush, over & over.

June 16th
Happy Bday, Grampy!
Father's Day bbq out to Miller's!
Brendan went in & out of the camp, played by the shore w/Matea, stood in the doorway hollering at everybody inside, played in the water, had a great time!

June 17th
When he woke up fr. nap, I said we were going on the buggy, and he growled (imitating the noise it makes). Lol!

June 9th - 10th, 2012

June 9th
Says "yeah".
Everything is a phone. Put pb toast up to his ear & said, "Hewah?" Lol. Did it with a foam bath letter later, does it w/his hand, too, and his foot, lol.

June 10th
LOVES his lamby--just like the one I had as a baby. :) Asks for it at naps & bedtime, hugs it, tries to wind the key. Hugs Pooh & carries him all around, too.

June 7th, 2012

We were eating cookies, and Brendan came over, passed me his, and took mine (cuz mine was bigger)! Lol!

May 28th - 29th, 2012

May 28th
Happy 31st birthday, Daddy!
Had a meatloaf for supper, and a choc cake with mint-chocolate-chip frosting. :)

May 29th
Took his potty seat out from under the sink 2x--1 to poop, 1 to pee!

Came out to the kitchen hugging a dirty towel proudly, lol. So I gave him a little blue blankie to cart around instead.

May 20th, 2012

First beach day! Played in the sand & tide pools at Henderson's, with Cheryl's kids & Darien. Had a BALL, splashing & getting dirty, and running all around!

May 18th, 2012

Says "hello", pretends to talk on my alarm clock cuz it looks like a flip phone.

May 16th, 2012

Brian was going out for a smoke, Brendan grabbed his boots & brought them to Grammy--he wanted to go, too! :)

May 15th, 2012

Matea came to play today, went to my house to see chickens, played with the dogs.

Came back w/Sheena at suppertime. Brendan was on the flush, so I left his clothes off after & she was FASCINATED, lol. Kept peeking around to see what "it" was, giggling! ;)

May 13th, 2012

Said, "Go!" to Shelby at breakfast (imitating me).

Hummed a little tune twice while I was rocking him. :)

May 11th, 2012

Dropped Brendan off at Auntie's w/Grammy for the first time EVER this morning, so I could run errands for a couple hrs. He did fine, but clung to me when we got home!

May 9th - 10th, 2012

May 9th
Went to playgroup for the 1st time.
Auntie & Matea came for supper.
Says "Mm hm!"

May 10th
Had dinner at Gram Eunice's.

May 7th - 8th, 2012

May 7th
Says "No"

May 8th
Took his overalls & diaper off to let him run around nakey before bed--he got his overalls out of his hamper and brought them to me; he wanted them back on! Marched away as happy as could be. :)

April 27th - 29th, 2012

Apr. 27th
Went away for the weekend on Saturday to visit Nanny Green for her bday. Stayed at the Colonial, with Grammy Donna & Aunt Brendan. Swam - was shivering & lips turning purple after 10 mins, lol. Went shopping a few times.

Apr. 28th
Visited Betty, had lobster chowder & ice cream cake. Brendan has said several words: Mumma, Dadda, Dah-dee, yeah, hi, hey, ow, oh, "dee" for dogs & cats...

Apr. 29th
Soooo glad to be home!! Brendan was glad too. :) Can't wait to sleep in our own comfy bed!!

April 24th, 2012

Afternoon - Went for a walk to the beach to see the huge waves; wasn't scared of the surf crashing in, was fascinated. He walked along the seawall holding Mummy's hand, and took a few steps by himself. Sat down & played, with waves crashing behind him.

Evening - Went buggying with Mummy & Daddy, to the beach. Walked on the beach, ate his 1st handful of sand, laughed at Shelby splashing in the outlet.

Grammy Donna came on the late boat tonight.

April 21st, 2012

Went to Jaina's 1st bday party. Was SO good, and walking all over the place. She had a play area, all gated in, had the most fun opening & closing the gate over & over. Little Miss Josie didn't think it was so fun, sharing all Jaina's toys w/me. ;) Delicious cake, made by Sally, yum! Maybe she'll do my bday cake next year.

April 16th, 2012

Happy Birthday, Uncle Adam!

Started REALLY walking, at Uncle Adam's bday party--following Matea around. :) Walked all the way from the La-Z-Boy in the livingroom to the bunk in the kitchen!!

February 24th, 2012

Happy Birthday, Sophie!

Went to visit Sophie & take her a present. Had some cake & ice cream, played for a while. 

February 4th, 2012

- ONE YEAR OLD!! -

Bday party with:  Uncle Adam, Auntie Sheena, Matea, Kate, Alice, Talia, Jill, Weston, Grammy, Grampy, Mummy & Daddy. Had a rainbow cakes, and spaghetti for supper. Mummy had to throw me in the tub right after cake, I was covered in frosting! Opened presents & played. Grampy Andy & Grammy Donna D. came after for a visit.