BALLS AND BABIES!

I have been scolded by a few now for not blogging enough. I am trying to do better! We just lead a very laid back happy little life and don't always have new things to blog about!

Harrison is not only walking well now, he is running!! We had to miss last week's tumbles class because it was Labor Day (they were closed). So when we went Monday, the other moms (and dad) were shocked at Harrison running around the class! He was still crawling for the most part 2 weeks ago. I can't tell you how much he loves this class and I love it too! We got there early so we waited in the car until it opened. Harrison was in his car seat, all limbs flailing, yelling BALLS BABIES BALLS BABIES!!!! His two favorite things! He is very quick to go up to other kids to hang out. Although at this age, they don't interact TOO much, they just kinda play in close proximity to each other. He climbed up the ladder to the slide by himself for the first time. He still needed a little guidance from me sliding down but he is getting there! He was putting EVERYTHING in his mouth and I finally gave up trying to keep him from it. I was hoping the other moms weren't glaring at me! :) One little girl threw a ball at my head. Her mom told her to come apologize to me and she came over and patted me on the head. So I thought that was a sweet alternative to an apology! One little girl threw tantrums throughout the whole class. She didn't want any other babies playing with any of the toys she liked and she would shove them. I hope Harrison keeps his little sweet demeanor because she was a handful! I am only doing this class month to month just to see how it goes. My pediatrician told me to hibernate during swine flu season! So I can't imagine going to the class is "hibernating" but I can't imagine taking this fun away from him. There were so many kids with snotty noses in class Monday but there is only so much I can do to protect him. He has got such a healthy immune system so I know it just has to be tested sometimes!

A random cute thing. I asked him what he wanted for his morning snack this morning and he sad HAM COO-CO. Translation - Ham and cookies. He got Turkey and crackers instead which was good enough for him. Its so amazing being able to communicate with him so well! We started reading the potty books to him and he is starting to really be interested in them. He likes to sit on his potty on pretend to go and then take the bowl and pretend empty it in the toilet. He continues to pee on us during diaper change because he thinks its funny so he can definitely control it! If I can get him off to a good start at potty training before the next baby comes, it will be great!

Speaking of, I am 6 weeks along today. Still so early! Such a long wait until the dr's appt. My symptoms are mild so far and I have lots of energy. I am taking full advantage of it too! Harrison and I have been enjoying the weather and taking wagon rides in the mornings. The walk around the block is about a mile so I think that will be a good goal to try to do everyday to stay in shape. Although just chasing Harrison is a good workout!

We are expecting a visit from Hayely and Blaine this weekend. He is 3 months now, so it will be fun to see them interact. Especially fun to see Harrison around a baby! I told him there was a baby in my tummy and he kissed it. He loves babies so much and he is so sweet! I think he will be the best big brother ever!