Play time!

John loves playing outside whether the weather is pleasant or gloomy.

The water table is a favorite.
Getting tall enough, and strong enough, to open the doors.
This is what John does if I haven't taken him outside by 10am.



My second Mothers Day

Visiting family in Colorado over Easter weekend. John got to meet his Great grandparents and the rest of Grandpa Rick's family. He had a great time playing with my cousins and did well on his first plane flights.

Steve and I braved the air with John this Easter and were pleased with the results. John will not sleep on an airplane even if he's exhausted and can barely keep his eyes open. He will, however, eat all of his snacks and then 2 bags of Southwest airplane crackers...anything to keep him happy and occupied I suppose. We had a great time visiting with my dad's side of the family and hope to make the trip more often.

John is an extremely active boy and insists on playing outside throughout the day. He gets really cranky and bangs on the doors if we don't. This will be nice when it gets warm and stays warm but for now he bundles up on cold days and plays in the water on warmer days...as long as he gets his outside time. He is getting good at playing fetch with Toro who appreciates John's loves of balls and is so patient when John steals his from right under his nose.

John is sleeping great and moved himself to 1 nap a day the week he turned 1. He is finally getting to a point where he isn't sure if he wants to stop playing to eat and often seems to really think about how hungry he is when I tell him it's time to eat. He eats great once he is away from his toys and distractions.

My second Mother's Day was very enjoyable and kind of relaxing even. John started off with an unusual 3am screaming crying which ended promptly when I picked him up and rocked him. Then we hosted brunch for our mom's and family then headed to the Bremer's for a dinner with extended family. I felt much more motherly this year. Last year, being one month in to motherhood, I was nervous, exhausted, and flustered. This year I feel confident and relaxed and I am enjoying myself and my boy every day.