Fifteen Months Old

Currently: 
27.6 lbs
34 inches
Blue eyes, blonde hair
13 teeth

Likes: 
Still obsesses over Uptown Funk, even dances and sings to it
The Big Bang Theory holds your attention!
Climbing up the stairs by yourself
Going down the slide on your belly
New Elmo chair! And a 2.5 foot Elmo!!

Dislikes: 
Bonking your head
Being woken up by the loud kids outside :(

Sleep: 
Slept through the night 6 days in a row!!! ...and then the canines began to appear.

Best Moments: 
Hung out with your favourite Aunty Elisha!
Says "quack, quack", "knock, knock", "hot", "yeah", "hi", "car", "this", "keys", "vroom, vroom", and "chugga, chugga" We are working on the "choo, choo!" part :)
Plays hide&seek by going into the closet, opening the door, and saying "GAH!"

Worst Moments:
Another goose egg on your head from a collision with Grandpa's door
Nearly destroyed my brand new, expensive foundation

Favourite pictures:

Fourteen Months Old

Currently: 
27 lbs
33 inches
Blue eyes, blonde hair
12 teeth

Likes: 
Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
Mike&Molly
Climbing all over the bench... any bench
First experience at MyChosenCafe! The zucchini sticks were a huge hit!!

Dislikes: 
Sleeping
When Uptown Funk ends

Sleep: 
I think it's getting better... and then more teeth appear.

Best Moments: 
Overload of photos because momma got a new camera!
Spinning you in a fast circle, put you down dizzy and you wobbled around saying "oh, woah!"

Worst Moments:
Smashed your noggin' on the TV stand... it was pretty ugly :(
Norwalk virus... it was the WORST! :(

Favourite pictures:

Single Momma Struggles part 2

I think the most complicated part of my whole situation is the fact that Dylan's family are actively involved in Tyrus' life. I'm not sure how ab-normal this is, nor do I know anyone who is in the exact same situation. I don't know the protocol or how to deal with it, most of the time. 

Dylan's sister and I get along great, there is absolutely no issues there. She had welcomed us with open arms and hasn't looked back. She loves Tyrus and proudly tells people that he's her nephew. It makes me so happy! She's even helped throw his his first birthday party in her home :) 

The complications come from Dylan's mom and dad. I had a pretty good relationship with Dylan's mom in the past, but it wasn't perfect. I have my own theories as to why, but it doesn't matter anymore. She has taken on the grandma role very well, this is her first grand baby! She comes once a week and takes Tyrus for big, long walks. It gives me 2.5-3 hours to clean the house, editing pictures, or sit in complete quietness. It's blissful! We recently started talking about her taking Tyrus for longer periods of time (though he's still breast fed), but the thought of having 4 hours to myself sounds amazing!!! I'm excited about that. Tyrus loves her to pieces.

However, Dylan's dad is another story. His dad doesn't like me and made it very clear numerous times throughout our 2.5 year relationship. He felt as though I was a bad seed for Dylan and that I was holding him back. This is something that I feel was far from the truth. Regardless, he has only met his grandson four times, once at 4 months, again at 8 months, at his 1st birthday party, and just after Christmas. Part of me is puzzled as to why he doesn't want to spend more time with Tyrus. Dylan's sister tries to see him at least once a week, sometimes more, but his dad puts in no effort. It's hard for me because Tyrus won't remember him. I received an email shortly after Tyrus' first birthday from Dylan's dad that pretty much said he wants to be a regular in his life... I'm ok with that, but I have my boundaries. Tyrus doesn't know him, so I won't allow him to just take my son. I also won't allow him to transport my son due to his past issues with alcohol and driving (of which I heard from Dylan). I don't think Dylan's dad was too fond about the boundaries because I heard nothing back from him.

I have a strong feeling that this is the start to a never-ending battle... that's the one thing I didn't think about when I chose to allow Dylan's family into our lives.

13 Months Old

Currently: 
25 lbs
32 inches
Blonde hair, blue eyes
10 teeth

Likes: 
Kissing everyone and everything
Elmo everything
Waving at everyone
Dancing
Calling the kitty
Food!
Lemons

Dislikes: 
Being told "no"

Sleep: 
Slept through the night twice in a row... once! But I'll take it!!

Best Moments: 
Can now say "dog" and "ice"
Blows kisses and gives kisses all of the time
Second Christmas at Grandpa's!

Worst Moments:
Falling off of the couch, resulting in a hospital visit :(
Everything came back okay, though. Just a very sore back.

Favourite pictures:

1 Year Old!!!

Photo by Phoxie Photos

Currently: 
23.8 lbs
31.5 inches
Blonde hair, blue eyes
8 teeth

Likes: 
Chatting, so much babbling and I love it!
Climbing up onto the couch
Walking, everywhere!
Playing in the bathroom sink
Sesame Street
Sparkling water

Dislikes: 
Getting in the car... but once in, it's all good!
The doctors office

Sleep: 
Sleep is still extremely inconsistent, but I'm going with the flow. Naps are now once a day for an hour... boo! :(

Best Moments: 
WALKING!!!
1st birthday party
Saying "hi" and waving!
Can also say "yeah", "yay","up", "hot", and "ta-da"

Worst Moments:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Learning how to climb onto the couch

Favourite pictures:

Photo by Phoxie Photos

Eleven Months Old

Currently: 
22.2 lbs
28.5 inches
Blonde hair, blue eyes
6.5 teeth

Likes: 
Pushing toys all over the living room
Climbing all over big teddy
Snuggles after a nap
Dancing!!!
Watching Ellen and Dr. Phil

Dislikes: 
Teething, but you handle it so well!
Being in the stroller when overtired
Diaper changes and getting dressed
Having socks on feet




Sleep: 
Hit and miss, but usually a hit! 5-7 hour stretch followed by 2-3 hour stretches. I'll take it! :)

Best Moments: 
Dancing
Taking a few steps unassisted
Getting some new toys
Learning how to say "ta-ta" when wanting something

Worst Moments:
Falling down a few stairs and getting a cut
Another 2-day cold, so thankful of breast feeding!
Car accident :(

Favourite pictures: