Big Boo-Boo

Yesterday Tyler had his first big boo boo. We were coming down a slide and his feet got caught underneath him. When he wouldn't put weight on his foot I took him to urgent care and he got his leg x-rayed. His x-ray turned out clean which means he most likely just sprained his ankle and will be up and around in a few days. They went ahead and put a full leg splint on in case there was a fracture that didn't show up on the x-ray. He's already trying to crawl and put weight on the leg so we're hopeful that's not the case. If he continues to try and put weight on his left foot then the doctor said we could remove the splint tonight. Despite his ordeal, Tyler's in great spirits and doesn't appear to be in any pain. His main woe is frustration at being immobile which is totally understandable. He was such a trooper all day yesterday and we're so proud of our tough little guy.

Summer Shoes

This weekend we got Tyler his first pair of hard soled shoes. It took us a while to find just the right pair to fit his fat little feet and we settled on these Velcro sandals. Getting him to walk in them was an even tougher battle. They must have felt like a lead weight on his feet because at first he wouldn't even try and pick up his feet. We finally got him to take a step by holding his hand and soon he was off and running in them!

Tickles

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Boo Minnesota!!

Last week it was in the 70s and I blogged about how Spring was finally here. Well, this morning we woke up to this. Seriously, Minnesota?? It's going to be May next week!!! We're contemplating packing our bags...

Red Balloon

Yesterday we met our friends Christa and Anna at a children's book store called the Red Balloon where they have a toddler story time each Tuesday. The storyteller sang songs and read stories with puppets and props. Tyler and Anna were transfixed! At the end of the hour each child gets a red balloon to take home with them. The balloon provided Tyler with entertainment for the ride home and well into the afternoon. Thanks for a fun morning guys!

Spring Has Sprung!

And this time I think it's here to stay. To celebrate the arrival of this long awaited season Tyler and I hit three (count 'em, 3!!) playgrounds today. Basically, the only time we were inside was for music class and naps. Tyler and I had fun seeing neighbors out and about after a long winter's hibernation and exploring different parks in the area. Here's some pictures of our day!

Dinnertime Follies

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Social Butterfly or Misfit??

Or maybe a little bit of both. Tyler is becoming more and more social each day which is a fun development to watch. However, with increased socializing comes learning and knowing social rules and we're just not there yet. At this age children tend to view other playmates as mere objects rather than actual people so I know he'll get better with time. To illustrate his split personality here are two stories from this week. At music we all sit in a circle and generally the kids start out on the laps of a parent. This week Tyler launched himself up from my lap and preceded to go around to every parent and say "hi" while waving. He would then gently pat their child's hair before moving onto the next parent. Then for the whole first song he stood in the dead center of the circle and did all the movements. Ha! It was quite a sight to behold but I was proud of him for being so gentle with the kids. Fast forward to later that exact same day when our friend William was over to play. Tyler ignored him for the entire two hours except when William had a toy that Tyler wanted right then! Once he even grabbed a book and sat down to read it right on top of little William. I actually had to use the phrase, "William is our friend, not a chair". Seriously??
Here are some pictures of Tyler's tried and true friends. It's good to know they're all in it together, whether they know it or not!!

Start 'Em Young

After watching the Masters this weekend Jim decided it was high time to start Tyler's golf education.

New Accomplishments

For the past several weeks I've been working with Tyler on how to hold and use a spoon. I would let him hold the spoon and guide his hand while I scooped cereal in his mouth. We finally purchased a bowl with a suction base so this week I've let him have free reign and try this new trick out himself. While he still needs help getting the majority of the food in his mouth, he's definitely showing some improvement. Although, at times he still opts to abandon the spoon in favor of his fingers!

First Haircut

Tyler's hair was getting a little scraggly in the back and around the ears and falling into his eyes in the front. We didn't think it warranted an all out haircut so in the bath last night Jim gave it a little trim up. We went pretty short in the front and the result makes him look so much like a little boy!

Day at the Zoo

This Friday my friend Katie invited us to go to the zoo with her and her son Ben. We specifically went to see the Farm Babies exhibit. The day was gorgeous, in the 50s and we all had the best time. We rode on a wagon pulled by a tractor up to the farm. From there we hit all the red barns and saw baby goats, sheep, cows, pigs and chicks. Tyler's favorite were the sheep but he also loved letting the goats lick his hands. The many tractor's were a huge hit with Ben who even got to sit on one and steer! Thanks for the wonderful day Katie!

Being Silly

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April Fools

Can you tell the difference??

December
April 1, 2008
Will Spring EVER get here????