I am not sure if Luke knows yet exactly what "No" means- but he does at least know when No is usually said. He knows this so well- that he will say it for us-with a big smile on his face while watching to see our reaction. Whatever No means to him-he sure does think its funny and I just had to get it on video to share with you.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
"When is your BABY a Toddler?"
The realization that my 'baby' isn't really a baby anymore has been a gradual one. The big 1st birthday- was when i first starting questioning "Does this mean he is not a baby anymore?"
Choosing to stay in denial -I put that thought aside, and continued thinking he could very well still be-afterall it was practically yesterday I gave birth to this walking, talking, growing boy.
But suddenly my son's growing sense of independence has forced me to ask "When does your baby become a toddler?"
Then I saw the signs:
1. Being carried-especially in public- is for babies
2. Holding mommy's hand while walking anywhere-especially in public- is for babies
3. Kisses-especially in public- are for babies
4. Any help with eating -especially in public- is for babies
5. "No,no,no"- complete with a vigorous head shake for added emphasis is a new favorite word
6. Doing something he knows he shouldn't be just to hear me say "NO" is a new favorite activity
7. But the undeniable sign that your baby isn't a baby anymore is-
The Tantrum: A full body protest characterized by a high pitch squeal, arching back, and body throw to the ground (or any nearby surface whether hard or soft); a classic sign that your baby is now a Toddler- especially in public!
So yeah, although I do still call him baby, my Lukey is a toddler -but even with the loss of babyhood, this age is an exciting one. Everyday continues to bring excitement and pride as I watch his spirited energy and neverending curiosity spark so much learning and wonder. The time I get to spend with him during this stage of his development is priceless, and I am so grateful.
Luke is a Walker!!
This announcement should have come sooner, but i guess my pledge to keep up with my blog didn't mean I would do so in a timely manner.
Luke actually started walking well around 11 months, by well i mean with the help of others- toys, chairs, and any leg or hand he could get a hold of. Everyone said- "oh he'll be off on his own any day now"..... for two months! We would practice with him walking solo back and forth to mom and dad, but he just couldn't quite work up the courage or balance to do it all on his own. That was until a friends daughter (3 months younger!) came over for a day and was showing him up. He waited for Dad to get home, and that night he was finally trying it on his own- over and over and over again!! The best part was to see how proud of himself he was, full of excitement every step. Within a few days (at 13 months) he had abandoned crawling and can now be called a ''walker". We are so proud!
Luke actually started walking well around 11 months, by well i mean with the help of others- toys, chairs, and any leg or hand he could get a hold of. Everyone said- "oh he'll be off on his own any day now"..... for two months! We would practice with him walking solo back and forth to mom and dad, but he just couldn't quite work up the courage or balance to do it all on his own. That was until a friends daughter (3 months younger!) came over for a day and was showing him up. He waited for Dad to get home, and that night he was finally trying it on his own- over and over and over again!! The best part was to see how proud of himself he was, full of excitement every step. Within a few days (at 13 months) he had abandoned crawling and can now be called a ''walker". We are so proud!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Waterboy
He had so much fun crawling around in the baby pool at Disney World! His proud papa was having just as much fun!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Rewind-
Welcome friends and family.... we mark the start of our blog with our 4-Year Anniversary. So I would like to open with where the Williams all started, and catch everyone up to where we are today:
We were married June 11, 2005 with a small ceremony joined by our close friends and family in Wichita Falls, Tx- where I graduated college and Andy was an instructor pilot in the AF.
Following our honeymoon to Belize we moved to Panama City, Fl for F-15 training. Then in March 2006 we were excited yet aprehensive for our next move to Okinawa, Japan.
For those of you who have also lived the island life of Oki- you know that our time was spent traveling Asia, soaking on the beach, lots of flying, shopping, and eating, and most memorably sharing it all with life's best friends-otherwise you can at least imagine the difficulty in leaving such a place....
One of the most memorable times there in Japan was the birth of our first child-Luke Andrew in April 2008. Since then our lives have been endlessly filled with love and wonder as we watch him grow.
Now, back in Panama City, FL after just celebrating Lukes 1st birthday, his first words, and first steps, we look back in disbelief at how fast time has gone by and all the changes it has brought with it.
So-in effort to share with the friends we miss and the family we love we pledge to blog- so that you can continue to watch the williams as time flys.
Dedicated to cherishing and honoring my husband Andy, and son Luke and all they fill my life with. ~J
We were married June 11, 2005 with a small ceremony joined by our close friends and family in Wichita Falls, Tx- where I graduated college and Andy was an instructor pilot in the AF.
Following our honeymoon to Belize we moved to Panama City, Fl for F-15 training. Then in March 2006 we were excited yet aprehensive for our next move to Okinawa, Japan.
For those of you who have also lived the island life of Oki- you know that our time was spent traveling Asia, soaking on the beach, lots of flying, shopping, and eating, and most memorably sharing it all with life's best friends-otherwise you can at least imagine the difficulty in leaving such a place....
One of the most memorable times there in Japan was the birth of our first child-Luke Andrew in April 2008. Since then our lives have been endlessly filled with love and wonder as we watch him grow.
Now, back in Panama City, FL after just celebrating Lukes 1st birthday, his first words, and first steps, we look back in disbelief at how fast time has gone by and all the changes it has brought with it.
So-in effort to share with the friends we miss and the family we love we pledge to blog- so that you can continue to watch the williams as time flys.
Dedicated to cherishing and honoring my husband Andy, and son Luke and all they fill my life with. ~J
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