First Steps - 10/21/11 - 9.5 months old

Timothy officially took his first steps last night. He actually took several steps on three different occasions but we only caught one on video. To be honest I didn't think he was this close, but earlier this week his daycare teachers said that they thought it would be any day now. I was excited to see these steps, but more excited that they occurred when both mommy and daddy (and Vovo) were present  and not while he was at daycare. Thank you Timothy for thinking of your mommy when achieving your milestones. So without further ado below is the video -- as noted this was his third time taking a few steps and I do think the first two were better, but to be honest I was so surprised to see the first two attempts that I didn't even consider getting out the video camera. Anyway -- we'll see if he now starts to take off or instead opts to wait a while before trying it again:)

The First Steps Video!

In this video he is just standing - but it shows off his excellent balance -- ignore the obnoxious commentary by me

Pictures from 9 Month Well Visit

I took a few photos of our visit and didn't get them up in time to announce the stats but thought I would put them up now. Here's Timothy at the doctor's office. He did an excellent job as always - although with each trip he gets squirmier and squirmier!

Checking out the turtles in the waiting room



Up to no good





Clapping!



Reading while waiting for shots



Checking out the cool toy -- like the one Grandma Kay got him

Hello Everyone

I love the wave at the midway point.

Approaching Double Digits

Our little man turned nine months old yesterday, not sure where the time has gone.  He still is a shrimp according to the stats from his 9 month check-up.

17 lbs 6 oz - 10th percentile

27 inches tall - 10th percentile

17.5 inch head - 25th percentile

Vacations can be so exhausting

These two are the most chillax dogs ever, especially on vacation.

Love for Daddy, Love for Timmy

 These boys sure do love each other. You can just tell by the picture. As much as I hate to be mushy this was too cute not to share



Thanks to Grandma Kay for the jacket --
 it's getting chilly down south!



The Many Looks of Timothy

Timothy is quite the versatile little boy. Here are a few of his looks.  (Who said you can't play dress up with little boys --it's even more fun than playing with dolls!)

Crazy Hair Timothy- for crazy hair day at school

Fighter Pilot Timothy - provided by Grandma Ayres

Football Fan Timothy - exuse the unflattering photo of moi -
my husband should have told me to sit up a bit straighter

Handsome Like Daddy Timothy - Speaks for itself



Preppy Timothy - We do live in the south
so he needs to be able to pull of the preppy look
(button down provided by grandpa)



Thanks for the Walker Cousin Emily

and Aunt Kristin and Uncle Jamey. Here is an awful video -- I tried to get a better one -- of Timothy using it. He has been playing with the walker ever since we got it, but about a week ago he started using it to walk. He's not too into it, but occasionally, he'll give it a go. I figure whatever -- if he wants to walk he can.  If not that's cool too.
I'm mostly posting this video for 2 reasons -- 1) so I remember approximately around when he started walking with support and 2) because I love how at the end he gets distracted by me and drops and makes a beeline crawl toward me

A Song for Timothy

I'll be the first to admit that I have absolutely no creativity.  However, in spite of this and due entirely to lack of sleep, during the first few months of Timothy's life I composed a song for him.  Okay - I did not exactly compose a song, but during the late night nursing sessions I made up a song that I sang for him and it ended up sticking.  He seems to enjoy it and when he's crying in the car it tends to soothe him.  I'm about 99% sure that he likes the song because it is VERY repetitive, it says his name a lot, and it is familiar to him.  Anyway -- per the recommendation of Amanda, I thought I would share the lyrics. 

My Inspiration

A Song for Timothy

[Chorus] I love my baby, baby, baby, baby all day long

I love my baby, baby, baby, baby and I sing this song

Timothy you’re my little boy

Timothy you’re my pride and joy

Timothy I love you so much you don’t know,

So I sing this song so my love will show

Chorus

Timothy you weren’t born on your due date

Timothy you were a few days late

Timothy I love you so much you don’t know,

So I sing this song so my love will show

Chorus

Timothy you were born in the winter

Timothy they to took you out like a splinter

Timothy I love you so much you don’t know,

So I sing this song so my love will show

Chorus

Timothy you don’t look like me, but

Timothy you are as cute as can be

Timothy I love you so much you don’t know,

So I sing this song so my love will show

Chorus

Timothy you have so much hair

Timothy the other babies say it’s not fair

Timothy I love you so much you don’t know,

So I sing this song so my love will show

Chorus

Timothy you’re a little man

Timothy you’re gonna get a tan

Timothy I love you so much you don’t know,

So I sing this song so my love will show

Chorus

Timothy you have a sister and brother

Timothy they love you like no other

Timothy I love you so much you don’t know,

So I sing this song so my love will show

Chorus

Timothy you are getting so big

Timothy your hair looks like a wig

Timothy I love you so much you don’t know,

So I sing this song so my love will show

Chorus

Timothy you can grow up to be

Timothy anything you want to be

Timothy I love you so much you don’t know,

So I sing this song so my love will show

Chorus

Timothy I don’t know what I’d do

Timothy if I didn’t have you

Timothy I love you so much you don’t know,

So I sing this song so my love will show

On the go on the sand

Here's a little video of Timothy exploring on the beach.  It took a few days for him to do more than eat sand, but here he is crawling around.  I have a feeling he is going to be a big fan of the beach!