Hot out

The last few days have been "hot" out for spring time anyway. We were outside playing with Lukas and his little cheeks were turning red. Once we brought him inside I noticed he was sweating really bad. He had shoes, socks, long pants, onsie, a t-shirt, and a jacket on. It was 85 degrees outside too. When I noticed how warm he was I took off his shoes, shocks, and coat. Then after awhile I noticed he was still warm so I took off his t-shirt. He was so cute running around in a onsie and pants. I love his little bare feet! Baby feet are so cute! I realized now that it's getting warmer out I will have to pay attention to the weather better. I don't want him to overheat...yet I don't want him to get too cold either. Layers will be key this spring!

Little walking tornado

On Monday we went to the doctor to have Lukas's ears checked for ear infection. You would never know the kid was sick. Since he has learned how to walk he is a busy body. He zooms here and there...literally all over. Well after the nurse got done checking him we were sitting in the room waiting for the doctor. Lukas was all over the room. He wanted to throw his shoes in the garbage, and then he wanted the garbage. He dug all his toys out of the diaper bag, grabbed the paper from the table and pulled it so it's hanging on the floor, went over the book basket and dug out every single book from it, and finally decided a little cabinet he found under the examining table was fun. We waited for the doctor for literally 8 minutes. When she walked in she smiled and said "what a little busy body!" He can demolish a room in no time flat! He is my little walking tornado. Now I understand why they are so much more work once they start walking!

Funny man

The last few nights I have given Lukas Motrin before bedtime. This is supposed to be a little stronger than Tylenol and last longer. He did sleep pretty good, but he was so funny before bedtime when I gave him the medicine. He was leaning on me and laughing. Pressing his cheek to my face and giggling. My baby was so funny! I was glad the Motrin took away his pain for the time being, but I really hate giving him medicine. I can't wait until these teeth are finally all in! :) We have a long ways to go though. He only has 2 so far!

My poor little man...

Lukas has now caught a cold again. His teething last week and this weekend has caused him to fall behind on his rest. Usually when this happens he gets and cold and ear infection. I am praying he doesn't have one, and that it's just a little cold. We will have to get him off to the doctor to make sure though. I am thinking those top two teeth are trying to come through. Ouch!

Busy busy...

Between birthdays, Easter, and appointments...I have not had time to post. Lukas is also busy busy! He walks all over and we have even taken him on a few walks outside. He stops what he is doing and points to a car going by. Cars amaze him and I think that is neat he is taking notice of something so big and neat around him. Will post more when I get some time!

Cruising Wal-Mart

Our family has a lot of birthdays in April. Lukas, my Mom, my little brother Eddie, and I all went to Wal-Mart to get birthday cards and some small gifts. Lukas was getting very restless in the cart. He kept putting his little hands out to me and making grunting noises. I know what he wanted...he wanted out. However, he can get heavy after carrying him for a long period of time. He did this almost the whole shopping trip. I finally took him out and then he kept trying to nose dive off me. He didn't want to be held...he wanted to walk around. So after awhile I got sick of him squirming and trying to get down. I let him down and he was walking in Wal-Mart. My Mom and I were each on a side of him holding onto his hands. After awhile he didn't want to even hold hands anymore. He just wanted to cruise all by himself. He did really well, since he never walks in his shoes. I was very surprised. It made me feel happy, but sad at the same time. I was happy because he was doing so well and walking like a little pro. I was sad because his actual babyness is fading fast. He is turning into a toddler...way too fast for me. I already miss him being a little baby in my arms. However, him interacting with us and learning new things is cool too! It's bitter sweet!

Playing

Lukas is all about play time. We have such a blast doing fun things together. He will sometimes hide behind me and I turn around fast and say "I see you!" Just just bursts out laughing! He also loves to shut the door to his room when I chase him. He then sits there and makes noises and puts his hands under the door. I do the same back to him and you can hear him just screaming and laughing...it's hilarious! One of his new favorite things is to ride piggy back. We will put him on our backs and giddy up around the house and he just loves it! Playing with Lukas really brings out the kid in myself. It's too bad some people in life never get to feel this kind of fun and enjoyment. Playing and reading with your child are a few of the best things about being a parent.

My heart is going to burst

I feel so much love for Lukas, and pride as he learns new things. He just brings so much happiness to me! I never knew I could feel this amount of happiness and love for one person. Lately he will grab and hug with all he has and it just makes you melt! Sooo awesome!

Communicating

Lukas has started to let us know if he doesn't want something or if we guess wrong on what he wants. If he is already full and we try to feed him more he will shake his head and sometimes say "huht uh". It's very cute, but can be frustrating when you want him to eat or stay away from something. For instance, we were in the kitchen yesterday morning while I was washing his bottles. He was playing on the floor with a pot and spoon. He decided that wasn't going to cut it so he crawled over to the dog food. I said "acky Lukas, no no." He looked at me and shook his head and said "huht uh". I laughed and said "what did you say to me?" He just sat there smiling at me. I couldn't believe he was disagreeing with me. I said "oh yes it's acky!" I then removed the dog food from his reach. Out of sight out of mind...right? Nope he got up and tried reaching his little hand on the table. I was just amazed he was still going for it. Now that is determination, my funny little guy!

Shake it shake it

Lukas was playing in his crib the other night before I gave him a bath. He was turning on his little fishy aquarium on his crib and then holding onto the rail and shaking back and forth. I think he was trying to dance. It was so cute! He happy squealed and would shake back and forth! I then started singing "shake it baby shake it!" He just smiled and laughed at me. Good times!!!

Another cold, more antibiotics

Lukas caught another cold, and he is teething. I think the combo gave him another ear infection. At least this time it was just an ear infection and not a double ear infection. Hopefully we caught it early enough to get rid of it really well! I guess time will tell though. My poor little guy spring and teething are not being so nice to him!