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Gardner's new trick: Climbing onto chairs, and then proceeding to climb up onto tables and desks. It's something we won't tolerate (a newly enacted family rule), namely because it's disrespectful, and we don't want him doing it at our house much less the house of someone else. SO, we've started using the loud voice "no's" and promptly assisting him back into a sitting position. After two warnings, he goes on the floor and the chair (i.e., stool) is removed. Yes, this does cause tears to be shed, but we are remaining hopeful that our diligence will pay off and he will get the picture. 17-months is a tough age; not quite old enough for time outs, and we are reserving spankings for those things which are purely dangerous and threats to harm. This limbo period is a trying one, but this is where a unified front is called into action more than ever before. I am grateful for parents who disciplined me diligently, too, because I know that my life wou...
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What a weekend it's been already! First of all, we were able to welcome another baby into our group of friends and home group. Lucas Danner Alexander was born on Friday, and he is precious! See pictures at the Alexander's baby blog . Gardner also got his first fork and spoon set, chunky grips for little fingers. We are beginning to show him how he can scoop up or pierce his food, and then bring it to his mouth. We are also gung-ho on transitioning him totally to cup so that we can ditch bottles at one year. So far, so good.....although cups are a lot messier for him right now until he gets the hang of it.... Let's just say that I strip him down to a diaper when it's mealtime! Last of all, Gardner took his FIRST STEP yesterday!!! Ken and I were both watching the action unfold as he played in the den, television on a strange little show called Oobi (we still can't figure out whether or not we like that show). He started dancing with his arms, standing in place....the...
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Well, it's here. September. The month when, one year ago, our Little G entered our lives on that cloudy morning. I cannot believe it's here....in 20 days he will be a year old. To say time flies...that is the ultimate understatement. Ken and I were just remarking last night how we can remember as if it was yesterday the morning we walked into the house with our new bundle of joy, introducing him to Odyssey and Ajala (our cats) and showing him his room for the very first time. I look at how much has happened between now and then, and how much he's changed.....it's almost hard to remember him as a helpless little infant in my arms. Yet if I try really hard, I can still smell his "baby smell," and I can hear his newborn cry. Though this reality tends to make me a little sad, I intend to revel in each day's joys that Gardner brings. Even what he's like today will be a year behind me when his 2nd birthday approaches. I can't squander time, nor will I ev...
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