Walker

My little man has taken 2-3 steps here and there...never quite getting the nerve to go further. After a week of going to an indoor playground and using 'treats' (like a puppy), my little man now has his confidence and is walking all over the place! Starting 2-6-15 he has been roaming the house like Frankenstein. It's the best. Oh yeah- Happy Velentines Day!

Straw drinker

Starting January 10-my little man became a straw drinker. He is so big in ditching a 'sippy' cup. Currently he only drinks water and milk (with a random treat from dad and his powerade zero). Little man is just blowing us away.

Gym membership

Max officially has a gym membership - we are going to LA Fitness together while he is in the Kids Klub.  Sweet little man is going to start early! Is also completely on all cows milk. He had a doctors appointment with four shots on 12/22/14. He's so big and crazy - just plain amazing!

Milk Day

Max has tried his first cup of cows milk today. So far he's ok with it. He doesn't like that it's in a cup rather than a bottle- but it's manageable.

Climbing stairs

As of 11/28 - max has begun to climb stairs. I was at my sisters house following max around as he crawled everywhere until he came upon her stairs. He looked up them once and began to conquer them. He made it half way up a huge flight until he got tuckered out.....such a funny baby!

Baby model

My little man is officially a little model. We have been working with an agent and have modeled a few toys this past week. He did so great and the photographers thought he was the perfect male model (he loved the attention). We got to meet new babies and got to play with new toys- what more could we ask for. Can't wait to see his little face out on an isle somewhere! (First modeling job 10-23-2014)

Stance

My baby has officially grabbed onto his toy and pulled himself up as of 10/9/14. As of today he has stood up twice on his own. He is also officially scooting around on his belly, a semi-crawl. My growing boy is so big! Crazy what happens in a short time!

Clapper

Max has officially clapped his little hands together today - what a cutie! He is starting to pull up on things (and with my assistance gets up). He also has a gum that is bulging.....I'm thinking tooth?!?!

The wave

Max has now mastered waving back, (if you wave at him first). He also can shake his head side-to-side (we're not calling it no because we don't want him to know that word yet), and he gives kisses to anyone and everyone. I am loving just getting to see his little mind put things together. Being a mom is the best!

Standing!

Today max stood for the first time, holding on to his car seat, but unassisted by anyone! He's getting so big and brave. Time to check this milestone off, :(

Sweetest thing in life

Everyday I thank God for this precious gift. You truly can not understand the fullness of love until you have a child, (and even then it's probably a speck of what God has for us). As I read and watch the global issues that are currently happening, it makes me want to hold this little fellow close so that he's protected. This world is so scary right now, yet this face has so much sunshine to give. What an awesome present for God to give us....I only fear the day he no longer snuggles like he does. Tonight I was playing with him on the floor and I got up to get some water and he immediately became concerned and began whimpering for me. I will be working on helping him get past this- but there is nothing that warms a mothers heart more than to see her baby 'need' her.

Dada

Today marks the day where max has officially said 'dada'. This is so big for his dad because he's been waiting for a month since he has said 'mama'. Go max, your growing so fast!!

Cup and straw

My little man has been drinking from an adult cup (with assistance) since he was 6 months old. Today, he has officially sipped out of a straw from an adult cup! No sippy cups for this boy- he is acting to grown for that ;(. 

Eggs

Today we tried egg yolk for the first time. Crossing my fingers for no allergies!!

Birthmark

One of the cutest things on max is his birthmark. I did not notice it until we got home from the hospital since he was always bundled up there with it being 30 degrees outside at the time. There is a small dot perfectly centered on his back. I am not sure how he will take to this when he's a teenager- but I love it!!!

Dada

Today my little man said, 'dada'. It was definitely unintentional because we were just floating around in the pool and he was moving his little mouth around, sometimes making jibberish and sometimes moving it without any noises......and it just came out. So sweet to hear a new word, ( because he did say mama first). This stage of his life is the sweetest. I get a hug after every nap, I am always wanted no matter what or when. I am thankful to know what a gift this is as I experience it. I have the best cuddler there is!

Social butterfly

Max had the opportunity to see a lot of people he has either never met or has not seen since a couple of months old. He has been surrounded by ladies all day, such a ladies man! He loves to stare and smile at every woman- I know I'll have my hands full in the future. After seeing a childhood friend (Rebecca), we headed with Lolli to another childhood friend's (Erin) baby shower. Then grandma came over for dinner, max got his first taste of zucchini, 

(recipe, which is actually good: http://livedan330.com/2014/07/19/zucchini-recipes/).

Ankle biters

Today me, max, and Lolli went to chick fil a for breakfast. We then headed to te library at the marietta square and attended an infant class on sign language. Max obviously didn't get much out of it - but it was fun! We then headed to the marietta square for a caprese panini and a dessert from the Australian bakery (so good). We then dropped Lolli off and headed to the pool. Such a packed day for such a small little man - he has passed out and called it a night

First words

My husband might be ready to oppose this, but I am definitely hearing 'mommmaaa' coming out of maxs mouth. Starting July 27th I've heard this at least twice a day randomly said....agh I love it! My sweet prince knows who to butter up!

Voting

Today max made it to his first voting booth. We were able to walk to Campbell, vote, and get a sticker. 

Max also learned today in his tub that he has the ability to pull himself up by grabbing onto items around him and pulling....even though he can not do it by himself- he knows it can be done! He made several attempts I'm his duck tub....Getting so old.