Making Out At The Museum

Last weekend Noah and I met up with a friend and her son at the Childrens Museum. I was a little apprehensive at first becasue I was not sure if there was much Noah could do there, but it turned out to be a wonderful experience. They have a little area for the toddlers where there are tons of toys and little activities that teach and let them experience stuff they are too small for. For example, one of Noah's favorite areas was the little front doors. They have toddler sized doors with light switches (one of Noah's favorite activities) and door bells and the doors opens up to a mirror where they can look themselves. That kept him entertained for a long while!

While we were there I ran into a friend I have not seen since high school. He was there with his daughter who was Noah's age. She was such a doll! As my friend, Tommy, and I were catching up, the little ones were playing in a miniature car and Tommy asked Emma if she wanted to give Noah a kiss. She said yes, so I asked Noah if he wanted to give Emma a kiss. They both opened their mouths big and wide and Noah leaned in like a champ. They had the most adorable open mouthed kiss I have ever seen. Emma got up to leave after the kiss but Noah was leaning back in for the second round. I am still kicking myself for not having my camera ready. They did it so quick without any coercing, I didn't have time to get it together!

I can't wait to go back! It was so fun for both of us! Here are some pictures, but they are not very good. I only had my camera phone, so again, I was not prepared! Way to go Mom... :-)

Driving the car

Working with Lights

Dancing Fool!

More Dancing!

As the passenger this time!

Tons of toys! Where to start?

18 Months and Counting

We had pictures taken of Noah for his 18 month birthday. The little boy is turning into a big boy.

I scanned these pictures and for some reason some of them seem grainy and have white spots.

Dream a Little Dream

Noah has been wetting through his diaper at night lately, so I have been changing him in the middle of the night to help with messes and uncomfortableness. Last night I went in to change him and he has turned into such a heavy sleeper he didn't even wake up once. As I was changing him, he started to move around a little like he was dreaming. Then out of no where, he turned his head, still asleep and said "Mama". He was dreaming of me...!

*Swoon*

Oh my gosh, I fell in love with the boy all over again and my heart felt like it was exploding with pride. He has just started calling me Mama recently (actually meaning to call me Mama, not just saying "mamamamamama") and every time he does, it feels like a little miracle, like falling in love for the first time. But last night he dreamed of me. Wow.

Motherhood is an amazing thing.

Go Astros!

We took Noah to his second baseball game on Wednesday. He watched the game until his belly was full and then we were off. He loved walking the steps and running around the ball park dodging everyone like it was an obstacle course. We didn't see much of the game, but it was still really good times.

Thank God for the Dog!

It feels like the last few post have been about rough patches we have been going through. Well, here is another one... :-)

Since Noah was so sick last week (I am still trying to find the energy to blog about that one) we have a few bad habits to break. In order for him to eat or even feel a little better we were pretty lenient on things we are normally strict with. Now we are paying the price. Yesterday was an exercise in futility when it came to discipline. The child just wont listen to me or take me seriously. I get laughed at the whole time he sits in time out and when he does listen, he gets so mad he bangs his head. Yes, my child is a headbanger. He has a perpetual bruise on his forehead from hitting it on things (ON PURPOSE!). Anyways, to stay on subject, when I hit my limit (one of the times) I decided to take the trash out to the garage and stood in there for a few minutes taking deep breaths. Then, I heard a rattle and the little...gumdrop...locked me in the garage. I had no key, no cell phone and no shoes. Although I felt like kicking the door in, Noah's safety and Hunters furry made me stop. It all ends well though. I had just let Zoey back inside and it turns out I didn't lock the back door. Another lesson learned loud and clear!

99 Orange Balloons

Whenever we go to the grocery store, I like to get Noah a free balloon for being such a good little boy. Well, mostly because he’s good boy, but I also really like how he says “Balloon”. It is more like combining a “B” and “L” into one letter. SO CUTE! Anyways, a couple of weeks ago we got an orange one and he really liked it for some reason. After a week or so he seemed to get tired of it (not pointing and saying “BL” anymore) I decided it was time to pay it forward to the trash man and his family. Stupid Mommy, not thinking, grabbed the balloon (it was pretty small by then) and a pair of scissors and just snipped it… in front of Noah. The second I did it, I knew what an idiot I was. OMG, the TEARS! Noah was so upset. He kept running up to the counter and pointing up and got this pathetic, crushed look and would start to cry again. Poor little baby lost his best friend and I killed it. I don’t think he would have been more upset if it was Zoey I stabbed.

We hopped in the car, went back to Kroger and got a Blue one. The little guy was happy again and Mommy learned a valuable lesson: Kill balloons after bedtime.

Another Rough One

An Email from Noah's Grandma:

"Noah has what I assume to be his very first splinter in his hand. We went for a walk this morning and went to the park. I would guess that is where he got it as he tried to jump off the last step of the play set and took a header into the wood chips. When Grandpa comes in we may try to get it out."

Of course he did a header, he has NO FEAR! He also ended up banging his head countless times and by the time I got home he had a huge egg on his head. But, he was a brave boy when we pulled the splinter out. He had a rough day, but I think it ended up good.