Long Overdue Tennyson Update

In the past few weeks Tennyson has been learning new things by leaps and bounds. July 16th officially marked the first time he voluntarily let go and stood by himself for a prolonged amount of time, so we knew taking a step wouldn't be too far off. Sure enough he took his first step 8 days before his first birthday and every day he gets braver, walking further and further distances without falling down! It was exciting, but Mommy did cry a few tears. Unfortunately, like most parents, we didn't actually catch his first step on camera, but this photo is from a few days after that. Hmmm, I guess I need to work on getting more pictures of him walking while he's still wobbly! (Sometimes we refer to him as "drunk baby" because he falls over. Isn't that awful?!?!)


Tennyson also waves bye-bye now, and unlike the way most babies do it with just a polite, little open and closing of the hand, he uses his whole arm, moving it up and down in an exaggerated motion. It's hilarious!!!! I think I might actually have video of him waving. I always go for the camera, but some things are best captured on video.

Our little guy also has a few......less-loved tendencies: 1) He likes to turn the t.v. off and on and/or change the channels (usually while we are watching something).


2) He can open the screen door and crawl out onto the deck. So we have to keep the door shut and locked at all times. You never know. He could figure out how to work the lock next!


And 3) He likes to take my dish towels and hide them in either the trashcan or between the wall and the refrigerator. Why?! Why does he do this?!?! He seems to think it's funny!


Tennyson is such a BUSY, BUSY boy. He's in to everything. If he hears a door being opened anywhere in the house he seemingly has the amazing ability to teleport to it and try to go in or out, whatever the case may be. He enjoys emptying the contents of the basket where we keep the car keys. And pulling out the baby wipes from their container is something Tennyson must do at least 4 times a day. *sigh*

But overall Tennyson is just a happy, easy, sweet baby boy. Tom and I are often the recipients of Tennyson's open-mouthed, sloppy kisses! He just opens his mouth and falls onto yours. We love it! It's so awesome that he can actually show affection now! Sometimes I can't wait until he can put his little arms around my neck and hug me!!!

And in case you are wondering about the status of his teeth - he has none. No buds. No sign of any. I have long since stopped breastfeeding (yeah!), so......anytime now. Okay maybe not. I want Tennyson to hit these milestones as slowly as possible, so I have time to relish and drink in every moment with our son. He such a joy and we can hardly remember life before Tennyson. Well okay, so my house was cleaner, we got a lot more sleep, and Tom and I had more....."special moments" together. Ahhhh, but who needs that?! *wink*