Pool Time Fun!

Boy, Keaton LOVES, LOVES, LOVES his pool!!! I wasn't sure how he would react once I put him in but he had a blast from the moment he touched the water. We had a hard time getting him out. I'm glad this will be a fun activity to do a lot this summer.

11 Months

11 months old?!?!? Wow! One month until my little monkey is ONE! I can't believe it! I am very busy now planning the big bday party and I'm going so overboard. I can't help it though, you only have your 1st birthday once! It will be a great celebration...my inlaws will be here along with many other friends/family AND it will be the big reveal of our new deck! Erik and my dad have been busy building this deck and so far it looks awesome! It looks like we should have it all done in time for his bday...as long as the railing supplies arrive in enough time to install.

Keaton is growing and changing daily...I really can't keep up with him anymore. What a joy it is to watch him grow and learn new things. We love our little monkey sooooo much!!

Likes

• Eating! We have quite the eater on our hands....carbon copy of his daddy
• Chasing the dog around...poor Del!
• Watching the washer and dryer spin
• Blowing raspberries everywhere
• Getting his picture taken
• Playing with plastic bowls...loves to play with them on the coffee table or hardwood floors
• Anything that spins or rolls
• Seseame Street...especially Elmo
• Playing "steam roller" with his daddy
• His swimming pool

Dislikes

• Vacuum
• Still not a fan of loud noises
• Sitting still
• Being in the stroller for more than 5 minutes (he used to be the BEST shopper)

Here are some pics from his 11 month photo shoot.

Mommy's Little Helper

Keaton recently discovered the laundry room and all the fun things to get into in there. He loves to watch the washer and dryer spin the clothes around...he gets so excited. Now, I can't keep him out of the room. He is going to be just like his daddy...obsessed with doing laundry!

My Current Favorite Time of Day = Bedtime!

I sure love my son to death but oh my, he is so fussy and cranky anymore that I just can't wait for bedtime so I can get some peace and quiet. Nothing is making him happy!! He is extremely attached to me so if I get up and take a couple steps away from him, he screams! I try to feed him, he screams! I try to put him down for a nap, he screams! I try to play with him, he screams! I try to take him outside to play, he screams! I try to change his diaper, he screams! It is getting very difficult to make it through the day. Ugh! I just want my happy little boy back. I'm sure it is just a phase but I can't wait for it to be over. He doesn't have a fever or pain anywhere so I guess it is just separation anxiety. He just wants me to hold him 24/7. I hope this ends soon!!!