Example of how Signing has Helped

Tonight at dinner (yes I am talking about you eating again) we were having a grand time. I was sitting next to you talking about the day. I go to let the dogs out to go potty and when I return you look at me and say "elp" and make the sign for help. I look at you and you say it again. I couldn't figure out what you might need help with. All your food was in font of you. YOu start to get a bit distressed so I look down and your foot was stuck! Instead of you having to cry or get frustrated, you were able to tell me you needed help and we went about our dinner. You looked so happy that you were able to tell me what was going on.

Ducks Like Blueberries

Ducks LIke Blueberries from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.

Play by Play and Word of the Day "ME"

It seems as if I keep posting stuff about Miles eating. 2 Reasons why:

1. He now eats all day long
2. He doesn't sit still unless he is eating

so here is breakfast and word of the day "Me!"

Breakfast from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.

Dinner

Peas, turkey, carrots and strawberries

And the peas are your favorite. Who would have guessed!

Someone is Thirsty!

This morning you showed us that you are able to climb up and into our master bath. Once you got up there you took the empty water bottle that was on the counter and pretended to drink from it. You also played with Roscoe's shampoo calling it "Milk" over and over. It is a creamy white color so I couldn't fault you for thinking it was your beloved Milk.

Down the Stairs

Miles you are now a speed demon on the stairs. You cruise up and down without a problem.


Caught you as you quickly made it down the stairs this morning

stairs from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.

Some Videos

So I am going to work on catching up on the blog this week. Starting with some videos of my talkative boy.

Here he is talking about the animals in his favorite book from Aunt Stephanie and Uncle Chris



Book from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.



Here is a video where he is signing "Baby" to his favorite Signing Dvd. He loves the opening song and sings it all the time.


water Table from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.



Signing Time intro song Miles LOVES... he swings his arms like crazy signing baby. I tried to capture it but this version wasn't as enthusiastic as most. Still stinkin' cute.



Baby Baby from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.

i heart faces - best face forward

Below is my submission to I Heart Faces this week.

They requested that this submission be a recent photo. Great because I am currently really working on building my portfolio and have been shooting a lot more than normal.

This photo was taken on January 9th. Working on my lighting and since this guy is only 9 months old he was the perfect subject because he can't run away from me like Miles. Thanks J!

Be sure to check out all the great entries over at iheartfaces.com

Saturday Night

First call your friends...

Second, Practice Your Stance

Third, Grab a Sippy and enjoy the night

Miles likes to show off his muscles

Roscoe

My first baby boy. Little guy is 4 1/2 already. The minute daddy got
out of bed he jumped in and took his place

Move over Baba..

Move over Baba, Sippy cup is taking your place.  It might not seem like that big of a difference in this photo, but to Miles it is the world.  After Therese got you to drink your afternoon milk (i have to say that is one my favorite words you say! Next one to capture on video) I just decided that it is time to go cold turkey. This morning you weren't a fan. You cried and cried for baba but then went on playing. Walked up to your cup and knocked it over. "Uh oh" you said. You wiped up the spilled drop of milk and went on playing. A few minutes later you cried "Baba Baba"  We just went on with our morning.

Before we were even able to make it downstairs to have breakfast, you had snatched up the sippy cup and started swigging. You didn't drink the whole thing but I am okay with that.  I packed up all the bottles today and left out only the Sippys. I hope that you don't cry tonight before bed.   I can imagine this is what it would have been like if we took away your paci once you could vocally express your disdain.

So glad we did that before. The bottle is hard for you. We all have our vices. I am confident that in a few days you will be happy as a clam to get your morning milk in your sippy and we will move onto the next phase.

I miss my blog!

With traveling and settling into being a SAHM I have been trying to
backup and organize photos, prep taxes and a slew of other things.
I haven't had any chance to update with fun ohio pictures or any Christmas shots yet. They are coming!

Here is a quick video of miles watching these dogs sing on Sesame
street. Everytime I play it he goes numb :) first time he saw it, he
just pointed and said "coco" over and over again. That kid lives his
dogs. Poor Roscoe will get a shout out someday. Your name is just
harder to say buddy. Don't take it personal but I think he will say
kitty before your name too.

PS. watched a lighting tutorial the other day and am inspired to take some different lighting shots! I so wish that my son would sit still enough to snap pictures of him. Any Moms want to lend me your 10 month or younger child! I want to shoot some kids that don't wiggle that much yet:)

Saturday park and farmers market

You sound like a frog with your little voice but even though you might
be under the weather you still had some steam to burn off. Park time
for you and it is so warm for January it was crowded!

Tonight

Tonight you met your future girlfriend and feel in love. I could tell right away because you gave her a kiss without any hesitation! Emme and Miles sitting in a tree....

Later that night as I rocked you to sleep you pulled your sweet little head up from my shoulder and gave me a soft kiss and then snuggled back into my nook. I had a hard time not melting right there. Boy do you have me wrapped!

Kisses all around!