Showing posts with label 10 months. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 10 months. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
10 Months Old and Walking
Chad walked at 8 months old, Ken (Spencer’s Grandpa Fortie) walked at 9 months old and now Spencer is walking at 10 months old. I still feel shock running through my body as I see my little chubby baby up on two legs. He went from being able to take a few steps and pull himself up, to walking around and even standing up without holding onto anything, in the matter of five days. Spencer only wants to walk and in his quest for independence he now refuses your hand.
My Baby Has a Better Tan than I Do!
Saying that Spencer loves being outside is an understatement. If anyone has to go outside for any reason, Spencer is right at his or her heels begging to go. We get the morning paper, pick raspberries, swing under the tree, water plants and put the wash out on the line. We go for walks in the morning before it gets too hot and read under the shade of the oak tree, on the beloved Great Oma made jean quilt. Spencer accompanies Great-Grandpa Fortie on all his neighbor check-up visits and we watch him mow the lawns. Whenever we go out for an extended period of time, like to swim in the little backyard pool, I goop him up good with sunscreen and a hat. However for short outings, like checking the mailbox, I am more lax about sun protection. All this time spent outdoors has naturally given Spencer quite a nice farmer’s tan. To my surprise, people have even mentioned to me how dark my baby is. Naturally I should be tan too. I don’t know how big a role genes play in this, but my baby has a better tan than I do!
Monday, July 13, 2009
And He's Off!
The first time your baby smiles it is exciting, the first little coos too. All the milestones leading up to and including saying 'mama' have been exciting and heart warming. However, nothing has prepared me for the excitement I felt watching my 10 month old strut around the room. His chunky little legs staggering around melts my heart. Seeing the excitement that my son was experiencing was so joyful and has thrilled me completely. He claps for himself and even banged on his chest as King Kong, he is proud to say the least. As for me, I really don't have words for the feelings that flooded over me. I am embarrassed of our home video footage (which I am trying to get uploaded!) because I am screaming more than Spencer.
Spencer is walking everywhere now. All he wants to do is walk. Spencer will walk until he falls and then cry until he is up walking again. Yesterday the Church building provided Spencer with a much grander place to roam without obstacles of furniture and little area rugs. He has become quite unstoppable.
Spencer is walking everywhere now. All he wants to do is walk. Spencer will walk until he falls and then cry until he is up walking again. Yesterday the Church building provided Spencer with a much grander place to roam without obstacles of furniture and little area rugs. He has become quite unstoppable.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Big Day
After a long day for Spencer, I wrestle him into his pj's and Chad prepared the bottle for the night time routine feeding/cuddle time. Chad rocks in the chair for a moment while I finish the wrestling match and then I set Spencer on the ground to walk him over to 'Dada'. * To our surprise Spencer takes three strides with great balance from my hands to Chad's. How many steps do babies have to take to qualify as walking? I guess no matter what, these were his first steps!
*Spencer has been walking next to me while holding only one hand. He refuses to hold more than one of your hands as he walks. Once Spencer has good balance and momentum for a few steps I try to let go and have him keep going alone. The moment our hands separate he drops to the ground into the crawl position. He has only taken one step alone, until now.
*Spencer has been walking next to me while holding only one hand. He refuses to hold more than one of your hands as he walks. Once Spencer has good balance and momentum for a few steps I try to let go and have him keep going alone. The moment our hands separate he drops to the ground into the crawl position. He has only taken one step alone, until now.
Great-Grandpa Fortie's Photos
It has come to my attention that some of you want to leave comments and have be unable. Finger crossed that should be fixed, so comment away. Please leave your first name or your relation to Spencer/us just so we know who says what, thanks!
These photos in this post all are Great-Grandpa Fortie's.
Backyard pool excursion
Will smile for food
Our little puppy
Spencer's Fan Club
Ready to ride
Our little monkey 
Peek-a-boo!
Ready to slide
July 4th Fortie Family SwimWednesday, July 8, 2009
Latest Spencer Photos
Yes my child is in a tree. I had heart failure the whole time.
Spencer did not want to come down.
Standing outside on a chair to practice.
Great-Grandpa gives Spencer a ride around the yard when he is finished mowing.
Gotta love baby feet!
He was not exactly ready for his close up!
Spencer did not want to come down.
Standing outside on a chair to practice.
Great-Grandpa gives Spencer a ride around the yard when he is finished mowing.
Gotta love baby feet!
He was not exactly ready for his close up!
Spencer just loves being outdoors.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
The Latest on Spencer
He is trying so hard to walk. Well let me correct that, he is trying to run. He holds my hand and runs along side of me. Sometimes his head is leading him as he walks too fast. He is still trying to get his balance and isn’t slowing down to get it. He pulls up on everything from furniture to the bare wall and runs around it.
He loves crawling up the stairs. When we are down stairs, he quickly crawls to the bottom step and looks back for me. If I am not right there he does not go up. Then once he can see I am right behind him, he starts up the steps looking back every few moments to check if I am there. I say some encouraging words so that he will keep going.
He says “mama” and “dada”, especially in the morning when he wants to get out of the crib. He says “eeee” when he is hungry and wants to eat. He also says something that sounds like he is trying to say clock or truck. Here at Grandma and Grandpa Fortie’s home they have a clock that chimes every 15 minutes and Spencer stops whatever he is doing to say his little “clock” word. Also as we watch cars out the window he says his little “truck” word.
He does this cute thing when his heart gets broken…when you say no to something he wants. He makes a sad face and put his head on the floor and pouts. Spencer now shakes his head ‘no’ when you try to feed him something in the highchair that he doesn’t want.
He makes us laugh constantly and makes us worried for the toddler stage as he is starting to throw little tantrums and screams when he is displeased or is not given what he wants.
He loves crawling up the stairs. When we are down stairs, he quickly crawls to the bottom step and looks back for me. If I am not right there he does not go up. Then once he can see I am right behind him, he starts up the steps looking back every few moments to check if I am there. I say some encouraging words so that he will keep going.
He says “mama” and “dada”, especially in the morning when he wants to get out of the crib. He says “eeee” when he is hungry and wants to eat. He also says something that sounds like he is trying to say clock or truck. Here at Grandma and Grandpa Fortie’s home they have a clock that chimes every 15 minutes and Spencer stops whatever he is doing to say his little “clock” word. Also as we watch cars out the window he says his little “truck” word.
He does this cute thing when his heart gets broken…when you say no to something he wants. He makes a sad face and put his head on the floor and pouts. Spencer now shakes his head ‘no’ when you try to feed him something in the highchair that he doesn’t want.
He makes us laugh constantly and makes us worried for the toddler stage as he is starting to throw little tantrums and screams when he is displeased or is not given what he wants.
Similarities Between My 10 Month Old and a Dog
1) He loves watching cars out the living room window and grunts as they go by.
2) He goes to the door when he wants to go outside.
3) He eats crumbs off the floor (usually ones he threw there)
4) He carries things around the house in his mouth.
5) He growls.
2) He goes to the door when he wants to go outside.
3) He eats crumbs off the floor (usually ones he threw there)
4) He carries things around the house in his mouth.
5) He growls.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)