Playing outside

Sebastian really enjoys playing outside in the playhouse. Today he was cooking up some hamburgers.


































He is also getting this walking this down and that is opening up a whole new world!

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day to my two sweet hearts!!

Strutting his stuff!

And one more time.....

A few things...

This is where Sebastian spends most of his days now that he can get around so well. He likes to empty the cabinet, climb in and then usually ends up crying because he can't get out. It's a really fun game that I don't really enjoy playing with him. Now, if I could just get him to put the plastic containers back when he's finished playing in the cabinet....

Now for a few other updates....
Sebastian had a weight check the other day and although he still doesn't meet the weight requirement to be turned around in the car yet, he has gained a pound and grown an inch since he was weighed in December. He now weighs 17lbs, 9oz and is measuring 27 1/2 in. long. I didn't get what percentage that puts him in because we just met with the nurse for this weight check, but he has his regular 15 month well check in another few weeks.

Sebastian has made some amazingly quick progress with his walking skills in the past few days. He was practicing taking a few steps at the end of last week. He would do maybe 5-8 steps before he lost his balance. However, this weekend he really took off. I would consider him a walking man now. He falls often, but he can make it all the way across the room when he wants to. We have also been working on climbing the stairs, which he thinks is so much fun! He can get up to the top pretty quick, but coming down is a little more tricky. We are still working on that part.

It is hard to believe that last year at this time he was still in the hospital. He has made such amazing progress in one year and we are so blessed with such a healthy, fun loving little boy. I look forward to many more milestones.

A typical day....

This is a typical day at our house with two rambunctious boys!

Playtime!

There's a whole new world to explore now that Sebastian is getting better at this walking thing. He's not completely walking, but very, very close!

Bring it on Sunshine!

Tonight at dinner I tried something different with Tyler. We have been struggling with getting him to eat what is on his plate, so tonight I set a timer for 20 min. and told him how much he had to eat before the timer went off. If he didn't eat his diner, he would loose his playtime after bath. I went to get the timer and came back and asked him if he understood. His reply was, "Bring it on sunshine". Now, if I hadn't been laughing so hard, I probably would have been offended by his response. I just don't know where he comes up with this stuff! I know I have never used that phrase!!

Oh, and in case you were wondering, the timer idea worked really well. I set it and then just left him alone and didn't harp on him to eat. He slowly started eating his carrots and roast. He did finish his dinner (or at least the amount I required of him) and had his play time after bath. Yeah, a successful evening (minus the sunshine comment).