Learning with Ronnie- Number Flashcards 1-12

This video features Ronnie learning his numbers 1-12.  At the time Ronnie was still 1-years-old.  We have been working on numbers before he could even speak.  We used different opportunities to count with him--such as when we are changing his pamper or when their are objects present to count.  He started repeating them to us at first.

We also started watching various YouTube videos that involved counting for babies and toddlers.  Our favorites are by Baby Beavers.  We like those videos because they offer different songs with counting that have catchy tunes and are visually stimulating.

The combination of us counting, the videos and flash cards brought everything together for Ronnie and now he recognizes the number and has a little understanding of counting objects and the words that match.

Currently, Ronnie is up to 25 by himself but we try to go to 50.  We're very proud of him!

Ronnie's 2nd Birthday Celebration!

TREY'S FIRST STEPS

Catching Up with Trey!!!

Trey's Walking!!!

We got the biggest Thanksgiving suprise!!!! When we first arrived, I mean we were just getting through the door and I put him down and he took about 5 good solid steps.  Everyone screamed, which is probably the reason why he fell.  LOL.  He'd been taken small steps (maybe like 2 or 3) for over a month now.  I have to be honest, I was wondering if he was ever going to walk.  I know that sounds crazy, but it's true.  He'd been moving so fast in the beginning, rolling over, sitting up, crawling, getting teeth and then all of a sudden it seemed like we were at a stand still.

The walker he got from his grandparents for his birthday really helped and was the push he needed to start walking.  He was so excited (stay tuned for our product review video on Trey's walker).

Now he's walking like a pro and getting into everything.  I almost wish he was crawling again, but then I see him getting around so well like a big boy and I can't help but smile.  He is progressing very well and learning new things everyday.

I love seeing the world through his eyes.  I feel like I'm learning so many things over again.

Thomas & Friends Orajel Training Toothpaste- Trey's 1st Time brushing his teeth

Thomas & Friends Orajel Training Toothpaste- 

Trey's 1st Time brushing his teeth

Trey's grandparents gifted us with his first tooth brush and tooth paste set.  Before we tried it I held him as I brushed my teeth so that he could watch me use it.  He's very inquisitive.  

I never knew Orajel made a toothpaste.  We already use their products for his teething.  Right now Trey has a total of eight teeth (4 on top and 4 on the bottom).  He's been getting them since month 3 so we've been dealing with the whole teeth and teething issue for awhile now.

When he first started getting teeth we asked his doctor about brushing and he suggested that we just use a cloth and warm water because he was only breast feeding at the time.  That made a lot of sense.

Now, he's one and eating table foods but he still breastfeeds.  We didn't experience any resistance with him when we introduced the tooth brush.  I think because he watches us brush and we try to make it fun and exciting so he was excited to have his turn as well.

Trey's 1st two teeth

Trey's First Valentine's Day!!!

VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!

Our puddin pop is growing and growing everyday.  He's also getting soooo big.  I feel so blessed every time I get to hold him and look into his eyes.  He has come into our lives and changed it for the better.  And for this we are so grateful.

Having him made this Valentine's Day very special.  Valentine's Day is a day we tell and show the one's we love how much we care.  It snuck up on me so quick I didn't prepare any plans and that's okay.  I realized that our lives are filled with so much love that we didn't need to plan a day to tell one another.  We say it, express it and see it everyday.