Oh, the tantrums.

I know they've only just begun and are bound to get worse before they get better, but it just seemed to come on all of a sudden. (We had him checked out at his 20 month well baby visit just to rule out any kind of ear infection or other reason for the moods). My ever so sweet little boy has been throwing wild tantrums several times a day since Sunday afternoon. Who knew waking up from your Sunday afternoon nap could be so disconcerting?

Mama has now experienced her first public trantrum. At least it was in Babies 'R Us, but it still did not stop the glaring stares from strangers and pregnant soon-to-be mamas. Call me crazy, but I never thought my child would be one of those screaming kids in a store.

I have also experienced tantrums because it was time to eat, he finished something he liked or I gave him something he didn't, because we couldn't watch "Mick", his train ran out of batteries, or he couldn't find it at all and the list could go on. I know it's all normal and part of toddlerhood and sometimes his fits are downright funny, especially when we look at what caused it in the first place. I just wish they wouldn't happen so.much so quickly. At least give me some time to adjust to it first!

Amidst one tantrum yesterday, I did manage to teach him how to say the words "help" and "please". We've been working on please for months, but I think he finally got it! At least it's something positive.

20 weeks, Baby #2

I guess since I'm already halfway there, I'd better start taking some pictures! Sorry baby girl :)

So far, this pregnancy has flown by and I'm sure the next 20 weeks will go just as fast. We have quite a lot to do, but I know we'll figure out a way to get it done.

Mama and Daddy are so Proud

It all started with this adorable gift from mama's cousin Jessica. An IU hat, scarf and mitten set.



We (with the help of Jessica) taught him to say IU. It sounds really cute and like it's all one word: "eyeyou". Now he recognizes it everywhere...Daddy's IU hat, Mama's IU t-shirt and says it without being prompted.

He makes his parents so very proud! :wipes tear:

2010 Year in Review

Is it just me or did 2010 absolutely fly by? I can't believe it's time to review Tyson's first full year!

January, 8 Months Old. He was regularly crawling and pulling up, but still such a baby:

February, 9 Months Old. Cruising everywhere with ease:



March, 10 Months Old, started walking and apparently hates St. Patrick's Day:



April, 11 Months Old, baptized:



May, 12 Months Old, his first birthday!



June, 13 Months Old, Father's Day with Grandpa H and Great Grandpa H:



July, 14 Months Old, Happy 4th of July!



August, 15 Months Old, lots of playing outside:



September, 16 Months Old, First Haircut:



October, 17 Months Old, Happy Halloween!



November, 18 Months Old, One and a half years already!



December, 19 Months Old, Merry Christmas!

2010 was a great year for us and 2011 will bring it's own set of adventures, including a little sister for Tyson in May :)

Christmas 2010

One of Tyson's ornaments this year:

Our big tree on Christmas morning:

Tyson having a snack before opening gifts:



Opening the first gift!



Some new books. Yay!

He ripped the wrapping paper one tiny piece at a time.





Playing with one of his new toys:





His very own laptop! It was such a hit that he had to take it with him on our trip to Great Grandma's house later in the day.


Some yogurt melts from Santa!



Eating his breakfast at the kitchen bar instead of in his high chair. Such a big boy!



Mmmmm applesauce...

Silly face!


Tyson's big gift from Grandma and Grandpa W...a ride-on fire truck! He had to go to bed before Daddy and Grandpa got it put together.



Taking the fire truck for its first spin around the foyer this morning









We had a great Christmas with both sides of the family. Thanks everyone!

Riding the big slide

We spent yesterday morning at the Children's Museum and Tyson got to ride the Jolly Days slide with Daddy. He wasn't so sure at first, but he ended up loving it!

Tyson Met Santa Claus

He didn't really like him or Mrs. Claus very much, but little Morgan didn't mind one bit!



He also got to meet two of Santa's reindeer. They're much smaller in person than I had imagined.



The best part of the day? Checking out the firetrucks at Uncle Steve's firehouse in Pendleton.

He even got his own fireman's hat!