Mini Rasta

I really have no words here... lmao

I'm huntin wabbits!

Parker went to his first Easter egg hunt this morning! He came home with lots of candy and a few other odds and ends. He was in the 2 and under group, but those other parents sure were aggressive! I think the whole thing lasted about 3 minutes. The eggs had prizes and all the candy was tossed into the field. He is not quite old enough to really enjoy the candy, but I sneaked him a lick or two of a sucker. Oh, he had no desire to have his picture taken with the Easter Bunny... you could imagine :) However, he did discover a love for squeezing and throwing sand and dirt; a true boy if you ask me.

"bees! bees! bees!"

We have been teaching Parker sign language along with teaching him words. We do it in hopes of him communicating a little better as he learns how to talk. At this point, he has learned to sign 'more' 'please' ' eat' and 'thank you.' His verbals to those are "mo" "bees" "ea" and "tay." He is so adorable and has them figured out so well! He knows so many words now and is learning them on a daily basis. Some of the more interesting translations are "zzzzhhoe" for shoe, "dow" for window, "wa" for walk, "bay" for belly, and "ya you" for love you!! What a sponge he has become in the last couple months! Ask Grandma Sharon, if you hang out with Parker long enough he just might teach YOU something :)

Piano Man

Parker was making his own music today. He had it figured out, even looking at mama for reassurance of a job well done! If you noticed he had a few position changes to get comfortable. Then he had to taste it and then fix it. We may just have our own Piano Man on our hands... or taste tester... or mechanic.

Everything is irie!

It's been awhile since I posted last, but we were planning and getting ready for our trip to Jamaica! Parker, unfortunately, did not go on this trip. He stayed with Grandma Sharon and Grandpa Bob for that week! While Mama and Daddy were enjoying a much needed vacation, Parker was ruling the roost and telling the grandparents what to do. Grandma had a lot of preparing to do; safety locks on the cupboards, gates around the TV, safety handle on the door knob to the stairs, put up the plants, closed all the doors, etc. The report I got, once we got back to the States, was great! Parker slept, ate, played, and behaved well. I couldn't ask more of a 15 month old than that! Parker gave Grandma and Grandpa lots of memories to keep. We made a few of our own in Jamaica; snorkeling, tubing, a boat party, zip line, and climbing a waterfall. All in all, I would say vacation #1 away from Parker was a success! However, he was missed in an indescribable way and may have involved shedding a few tears ;)

A Little Recon in the Rear-D

General Parker (since he rules the roost) recently got his first buzz cut! A big shout to out to retired vet and Parker's Uncle Jeff who gave his full approval! I am sure Grandpa Woody (also a retired vet) would approve of the job Parker's Daddy did as well (grab your tissue Grandma Annie).

After deciding we didn't want to pay for a haircut every two months, we bought a pair of clippers! We set Parker in his high chair shirtless and with a towel. We weren't sure what to expect, but he giggled through the entire event! Daddy was pretty proud of his work too ;)

Now, he looks like a big boy. I mean a really big boy. I teared up a bit because I knew I would be losing that baby face he had, BUT he is a growing boy! I held his hair in my hands and thought what a strange color it was when not on his head. He rubs his hands against his head once in awhile. Though, we aren't really sure what he thinks or how he feels about it - I am sure he could care less at this point. It will grow back, right?!

Parker the Builder

Parker has been mastering several things lately. He has always stacked a couple blocks and then knocked them over just as fast, but this week he is really showing concentration and the ability to understand stacking blocks. He stacks 5-8 blocks with one hand while the other hand carefully watches over the stack! It's so adorable, but seems like such a great feat!

He has also learned how to go DOWN steps! I thank his daycare provider, Monica for that. We don't go downstairs too often at home, but at daycare it's a daily event. She showed him how to scoot on his belly and slide down while watching behind for the next step. The next day she reminded him he has to turn around before heading towards the stairs. Sure enough, he has mastered it by the weekend. He is a pro!

Parker is coming up on 15 months this week (along with a well-baby check up including a shot). He is a wild, fun toddler who knows no limits. One amazing little boy!