this is what happens...

when David dresses Finn. I picked him up from daycare the other day to find him in this very fashion-forward ensemble. Yes, that is the pajama top he slept in the night before. Too funny...I guess the colors coordinate.

buh-bye high chair

We've retired the high-chair and moved into a booster seat. Tonight we ate dinner at the table as a family. Here's Finn looking very studious, trying out his new seat this afternoon. Can you believe what a little person he is becoming?

parenthood.

In the past 2 weeks, both David and my sister Cindy have said to me "he's only like this when you're around". Referring to Finn's over-emotional, clingy, whiny disposition. I can walk into the room where David and Finn are happily getting on, and one look at me and he is bawling his eyes out.

I've also noticed how easy it comes to David. He's able to let Finn "cry it out" a lot easier than I am. I CAN do this, but it takes every ounce of will power to not snatch him up in my arms and comfort him. David is constantly reminding me "he's fine", "he's not going to starve if he doesn't eat his peas", etc.

I'm not a maniac mom, either. I take pride in that fact that I don't freak out about every bump and scratch, and I have a pretty laid back attitude about parenting. But, listening to Cindy and David has me thinking. What is it about me that brings out this behavior? Am I nurturing the behavior?

The only conclusion I can come to is this: I'm mommy. I know when I was younger and not feeling great, or needed some emotional comfort, it was a hug from mom or a little extra attention that got me through. It's tough...and how crazy is that to say. Because 98% of the time he's choosing me to come to in these times. And it's not always convenient, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

And I'm lucky to have David to balance things out. I defintely couldn't do this without him. He keeps me from being the pushover as we tread into new waters with Finn. It's amazing that he has all of these emotions, and the best we both can do is to provide him the best way we both know how.

I'm not gonna lie...sometimes, it secretly makes me feel good when Finn picks me over David. Just don't tell David I said that ;)

such a silly boy

Today, Finn wanted (ahem...demanded) that I put one flip-flop on him. I kept trying to take it off and he was very upset (ahem...temper tantrum). Here he is cracking up and enjoying his one-shoed evening. It was pretty funny watching him limp around the house. Hey, whatever makes you laugh this way little guy! (also, please ignore my dirty floor in this picture...I was just getting to sweeping and moping) :)





I have to say Finn is just getting sillier and sillier. We've discovered a new way to get him to eat his green beans. We have to present them as a snack. Put them on his plate and they are headed straight to the floor. Here he is enjoying a "snack" of beans on the kitchen floor. Go figure?

Finn's 1st bike

Thanks to my sister, Cindy, I am now totally addicted to Craig's list. I picked up this little tricycle for $10...that's right...what a bargain! I've been looking for some outdoor toys, but they are kind of pricey! I was very excited to find this and snatch it up before someone else discovered it. It's raining today, so we took it for a test drive in the house. As soon as Finn sat on it he started making "vroom vroom" noises and walking around the house. He doesn't quite get the peddle aspect, but we'll keep working on it. Hope for sunnier days soon!

He can see again!

Finally, we took Finn to get another haircut. It was way long and in his eyes, I think he's probably happy to have it shorter.

babysitters, bike rides, and a big mess...

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, things have been busy around here! We hired a babysitter on Saturday night. Her name is Amanda and she's in 8th grade. She is super nice and loves kids. Finn LOVED her, but he pretty much went to bed soon after they met. He was very upset about this! Also, this weekend we took a family bike ride to the park. Finn had a blast sliding down the slide and swinging. I wish I had taken my camera with me. Next time I will be more prepared!

Here's the little guy having a good time with some value pack coupons...