Chuck E. Cheese (January 2011)

We took Max to Chuck E. Cheese for the first time and he loved it. I like that they have rides and games for little kids.

Catch Up!!

So I’m obviously very behind in blogging but I really want to keep it up so that our family and friends that live faraway can see Max as he grows and see his experiences. I also like to use this blog as part of Max’s keep sake for memories. So first I’m going to catch up and then I will hopefully find the time to keep up….remember I have a two year old!! So here goes…..catching up since January 2011.

SoccerTots (Winter 2011)

Max started Soccertots at Afrim’s soccer complex (why didn’t I think of starting this? They are always so busy that I’m sure they’re making a lot of money) in January (on his birthday to be exact) and he loves it. It’s not so much about soccer as it is about getting them used to the environment and having a coach.. They mostly run around a play with such things as hulahoops, noodles, balloons, cones, parachute etc. and the parents participate. He did learn his “soccer stance” (standing with one foot resting on the ball) and they learn to kick the ball down the field and into the goal.

 Tunnel of Hulahoops

Building towers with cones

Playing with the hulahoops and chasing mommy with the noodle

Playing with the parachute – Ring Around the Rosy on the parachute

Two Years Old

Max is two years old. I can't believe it. He's growing so fast. He's talking a lot and starting to put together more than 2 words. His first four word sentence was "I want my daddy", said just last week. Of course that was it. He's really a Daddy's boy. He started Soccertots on his birthday and loves it. They are trying to teach them a little soccer but mostly they just play on the field with things like balloons, hula hoops and soccer balls.

He loves Elmo. We record Sesame Street but have to fast forward to the parts with Elmo.

Doctor said he's doing well. He's 22 lbs 5 oz and 32.75" tall. He's doing really well eating with utensils and using a regular cup. He still a good sleeper and is generally a very good boy. He's definitely testing his independence though. He's not very good at playing by himself which makes it hard to get anything done. But of course, we love to play with him anyway.

Birthday cupcake!

Singing happy birthday.

Family picture. I love this one!

Max and cousin Vincent.

All the cousins coloring with Max's birthday present - large coloring books. Starting with Max and working clockwise: Alexa, Ashley, Katie, Brianne, Leah, and Michael.

Having lots of fun

In the yard on the sled.

Taking a walk in the wagon.

Making snow angels with mommy.

Making snowballs with daddy.

Hats, gloves, scarves and babuskas!!

Updating his status on Facebook.

Having fun on his sit-n-spin with Arianna and Layla.

Fun in the pool on New Years Eve

23 Months

Max is now23 months old. I know I missed two months. Now that Max is a very busy toddler I don’t get a lot of time to do much else but take care of and play with him.  He’s really growing up to be a very special little boy. He’s really smart and you can see him really trying hard to figure things out. We’re thinking that he may be an engineer like his Grandpa Tadjbakhsh.

He still loves the outdoors and picking up sticks and rocks. I guess we need to get some warm clothes so we can spend some time outside in the winter because he won’t let us stay in for a second. I’m really excited to see him play in the snow.

Although he’s a little picky, when he likes the food (like pasta, macaroni and cheese, fruit, French fries, fish sticks, peas, bread, yogurt, and crackers to name a few of his favorites) he eats really well. He’s doing really well using a spoon and fork and he’s starting to drink from a real cup.

His favorite words (or at least the ones he says the most) are: What’s that? Who’s that? and What is it? And if you don’t answer him quick enough, he asks repeatedly, each time getting a little louder and with a gruffer voice. It’s really cute. He also tells us to “sit down” a lot.

One day Roger said to me “Honey look at this.” And Max looked at me and said “Honey.” Now when asked what Daddy calls Mommy, he says “Honey” and sometimes calls me Honey.

He’s not into TV too much but lately we’ve been introducing him to Sesame Street and Barney and he likes them. Elmo seems to be his favorite. I don’t mind that he’s not a TV kid but would love if there was something we could put on to keep him sitting still for longer than 5 minutes.

In October, Tutu came to visit. It was great to spend time with her and Max loved seeing her. While she was here, we went to Florida (Max’s third trip to Florida and his fifth plane trip).We had a great time visiting with Uncle Glen, Aunt Doreen and Amanda. The weekend before that Jason, Dana and Aunt Janet came to visit and we had fun with them too.

The Terrible Two’s have started. He’s very independent and fights with us to do things he’s not ready to do….put on his coat to leave home or daycare, get in the car, stop playing, getting in the highchair etc. I think his other  favorite word is “NO.” We can’t really complain because he is generally very good and even tells us when he wants to get in his crib to go to sleep at bedtime.

Chillaxin, Playing and Helping Mommy

On the Huntington's Disease Walk at Tawasentha Park. Max had it easy with Daddy pushing him around the trails. 

 Just Chillaxin!!!

 This seat isn't as comfy.

 Hangin with his cousin Lillie.

 Eating yogurt on his own. He's doing great using a spoon and fork. A bit messy but he does get some in his mouth.

 Playing in the kitchen cabinet.

He's such a good helper...loading the washer.

20 Months & Teeth

I'm a little late but we did take the picture on his 20 month birthday. On September 7th, I discovered he had cut his first tooth. Now he's up to 4 and the 5th one will be up soon. He's not getting them in the "typical' pattern. He got the 1st two on top front and then the next two were on the bottom sides. The 5th one is coming up on the top side. Probably too much info for most, but I wanted to document it. At this rate, he won't be singing "All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth."