16 Months

Where, oh where, has my baby gone? I now have a full-fledged toddler living with me. Walking and running still top the agenda, but now more complex movements have become the norm. When he crosses a room, he'll squat to pick up an interesting toy. Soon I fear he’ll be ambitious enough to figure out how to push a chair over to the kitchen counter so he can climb up for a better look — all the more reason to make sure my house is as childproof as it can be. Rayce is changing and growing at such a fast pace some days I feel, I just can’t keep up. It’s pure craziness. Lord help me get through toddler hood, I need you like never before!

Little Climber

Keeping up with a spunky toddler is anything but boring. He challenges me everyday and always has something up his sleeve. His favorite thing to do is climb. He can now get on top of the couch, coffee table, and his chair, un-assisted. He loves to stand up on anything, I think it makes him feel big! I know what you’re thinking, omg Laura, that is dangerous. The good new is he knows how to get down safely and we haven’t had a fall yet. From an early age I taught Rayce how to get off of things backwards, you know, feet first. So now, whenever he tries to get off of something he turns around and plants his feet first. Works like a charm! I love my little guy. Isn’t he growing up quick? Too quick!

Who knew?

Rayce would still be entertained by his bouncer at 15 months old! I had it tucked away in the back bedroom and he discovered it and had a grand time in it. He loved it so much I had to take a few photos. He looked so big in it. I remember when he would drown in this thing. Ah the memories!

New Wheels

Rayce got some new wheels, a Jeep walker! He would have preferred a Chevy lol.




I felt he was ready for one and I was hoping it would keep him entertained and off of the furniture but I had no such luck. He hasn't quite figured the thing out and isn’t to amused at the same time. He just seems to want to chew on it more then anything. Hopefully soon he will get the hang of it because he is sure all over the place. Now that he has got the pulling him self up thing down pat he is trying it on everything. Which is fine except that he doesn’t always keep his balance. I counted how many times he fell and hit his head today and it was a grand total of 6 times. You think he would learn but no he just gets right back up and does it again (after crying of course). So, I’m just trying to roll with the punches and let my baby just keep growing up right before my eyes. *Sigh* Time to go sit and sulk.

Mr. big boy

Rayce is growing up WAY to fast. Just in this week alone he has done so many new things. You would think being sick would keep him down. Heck no this kid is going for broke lol. He can now go from crawling to sitting up on his own, crawl on his hands and knees (when he wants to), and for the grand finale he can now pull him self up onto things (gets into a standing position). What am I going to do? My little one is growing up WAY to fast. I can't keep up with this kid.


Also, he is showing a HUGE interest in wanting to eat what we are eating so I think it is time to start giving him some big people's food. I started last night with some bread because he is refusing to eat his baby food. He ate half of one slice and absolutely loved it.
It's so funny because he gums it but it looks like he is chewing only without any teeth.
I love this kid what else can I say!?

6 months

Today Rayce is 6 months old. Wow, I can’t believe he is already 6 months old. He has definitely changed over the months and like always he is a real joy to be around. He has now over come his constipation, which I attribute to a few things. The main thing that helped was switching to soy formula. He also gets more water daily and prunes when he seems to have a hard time “going”. I can’t wait to see what the next 6 months will bring it will definitely be interesting.

Things Rayce Loves:
Sweet Potatoes
Playing peek-a-boo
Bath time
His exersaucer

Things Rayce Hates:
Peas
Naptime
Water on his head
Not being the center of attention

Just to show you...

...How much Rayce has grown.

This is the day after he came home from the hospital

and 3 months later!

Same outfit, same boppy!

Looking at pictures like this makes me want to cherish every moment I spend with him. He is really growing up fast and there isn't a darn thing I can do about it except to enjoy every second.

Isn't he handsome? Is anyone even out there reading this? Only a few people have left comments. Please let me know that you are reading so I can continue to post. Love You all!

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