Already slacking

It's been a busy time for us. Austin is keeping me moving all day until all I want to do is drop into bed! He is working on a few new teeth and also testing out his tantrum skills. He is his normal angel-self most of the day, but when he is unhappy, the whole neighborhood knows thanks to his scream and our open windows!
I am in new territory. Just when I felt like I was getting good at being the Mom of a baby he became a real toddler. Great. Apparently this is how the rest of his life is going to bed. Just that thought makes me tired!

I am saving for an outdoor playyard that I can set up outside like a dog run! The plan is for him to RUN from just after his afternoon nap straight up to dinner time. You think that will make him too worn out to fight with me when it's time to come back inside? or take a bath? or whatever else is making him unhappy at the moment?!
Here are pictures of my new Tantrum Austin and then more of my normal Sweet Austin!

Not MY Child!

Could this baby ever do anything wrong? No way. He's too sweet. His laugh is too heartwarming to do anything wrong. There is NO way that this adorable baby has been having a biting problem this week. Nope. Not MY baby. He did NOT bite Josie THREE times in three days. I didn't have to stand over him all day today to deflect JAWS several times. Not my beautiful baby!

(Any toddler disciple book recommendations are very welcome. I have entered a new phase of parenthood that I know nothing about.)

And some more videos to remind myself that my child is perfect no matter where he chooses to place his teeth.

St. Patrick's Day Parade

 

 
 

Yesterday we went to the annual Kelly's St. Patrick's Day Parade here in Nags Head. The day started off really warm and sunny but of course, come parade time the temperature dropped about 10 degrees and the clouds rolled in. Regardless of the weather Austin seemed to enjoy his first parade. Some sirens spooked him at first but he got over that quickly. His favorite part by far was the marching bands. He was jammin' to the beat for sure!

Lil' Drummer Boy!

Today I got a wave of energy and used it to clean and reorganize my kitchen. Austin found pot and went to town with two sticks. Not only was he showing off his drum skills but he was singing too! Can you tell Daddy is a musician?

Weekend Recap

Spring IS coming!

Saturday Austin and I were feeling under the weather and had a very lazy day. It was just what we needed. Laying on the couch, playing in our PJs, and catching up on Sesame Street. Sunday was beautiful here! We all went for a walk on the beach and truly got a taste of Spring. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera so no pictures to add. I promise some later in the week!

Stats!

Austin had his 15 month appointment this afternoon. It started off fine. Until the nurse walked in. As soon as he saw her, he gripped my shirt a little tighter. When I sat him on the scale he started freaking out. I mean shaking, screaming and gripping me. Just when he calmed down she took out her stethoscope. How DARE she?! Again, the shaking, crying and gripping! Being the wonderful mother that I am learning to be, I had the blankie and paci. That helped. Until Dr. L walked him. The poor man sat one one side of the while me and Austin sat on the other. Finally, he had asked all of the questions he could and it was time for the physical stuff. Again, the waterworks. Oh my gosh it was horrible. I know that he has only been hurt there. Those shots! They never end! (only they do! No more until 4...except the flu) But it was so sad to see him so SCARED. He was just a shaking mess and he is normally not like that at all.

He weights 27.6 lbs! Up 5 from his 12 month and in the 75% which is a little higher than he was before.
He was 31.5 inches and in the 90-95% (so weird since Phillip and I are not exactly tall!)
I can't remember his head, but it was in the 70%

Dr. L said he was a big boy! He also said he was smart (although, I bet he tells all moms that!)

Anyways- developmentally it was a great appointment and I know that we are on the right track. Now, we just need to figure out a way to get him over the fear of the doctor. All suggestions are welcome!