Aiden's Stats

I have been thinking a lot about Aiden lately who just turned 16 months old! Let me rephrase that- I am always thinking about Aiden but I have been thinking about a lot of little things about him.

* Aiden loves to play peek-a-boo either by lifting his bib up or by hiding behind things. He also likes to just stay hidden and have you come find him. I can't believe he is already playing hide-and-seek.

* Aiden likes to grab my pointing finger and have me act like I am being zapped. He cracks up!

* Aiden is saying so many things- with sign language! He says: all done, more, dog, signing time, hat, dad, and please.

* Aiden has more fun brushing his teeth now than he does taking a bath.

* Aiden is getting so good with his fine motor skills (minus how he still shoves food in his mouth!). You can just see him focus as he tries so hard to push a button and make something work.

* Aiden has figured out how to make himself go forward on his little car- he pushes his chest forward as he does it- hilarious!

* Aiden is freaked out by all dogs unless they are his own.

* Aiden loves his books. He will sit on the floor and flip through the pages for long stretches at a time.

* Aiden is getting really good at coming back down the stairs now.

* Aiden thinks climbing on the furniture is the best thing since sliced bread.

*And if I unplugged his humidifier in his room, he gets sick as soon as I put it away, so we have left it plugged in.

Spending Time Together

I love my family!

Sit!

Aiden has been using a new word all weekend- Sit! He tells everyone to sit. It is hysterical. It is interesting how he kept saying Dad and then stopped. Now his word is sit.

The other funny thing that he has been doing is crossing his arms. I posted a picture on the sidebar. I was wondering all weekend where he picked it up, and I figured he must have gotten it from the two year old at daycare. I asked this am at dropoff. Apparently, the young girl throws fits, crosses her arms and storms off. Hilarious! What is so interesting about all this- he can't mimic a video that he watches every single day with sign language but can copy this girl?! (I should say- he does sign "all done."

This past weekend Russ' mom came to visit. I took a lot of photos but with my regular camera...I can't wait to get the film developed. I think I got some nice shots. We went over to Peak's Island, and we went down to the beach. He absolutely hated the sand and ocean. Hopefully, he will warm up to it soon since we will be camping on the water at the end of June.

Update on Kitty

I called the Animal Refuge League today to get an update. www.arlgp.org They are calling the kitty Twinkie. It is a male, and he is about one month old! He is currently residing in foster care and is doing well. YAY! He will be up for adoption in about a month after getting neutured and is a bit older. I am so relieved!

Highway Kitty

This morning, I was driving Aiden to my mom's, and I was just about to get on the highway. The road before the entrance to the highway, I another highway. I was driving, and I saw a kitten sitting, scared to death in the middle of the two lanes. I slowed down, pulled over and backed up in the median. I pulled over as far as I could off the road because Aiden was in the car with me. I was able to get a big tractor trailer to stop as well as another car in the other lane, so I started to approach the kitten. Well, the poor kitty was so terrified, and it ran into the median. Another car on the other side of the highway saw what was happening, and pulled over on that side of the highway. The kitten ran underneath that car. At this point, the lady who had stopped on my side of the road, got out, and walked towards the other car. I got in my car, drove to the other side of the our two lanes of traffic and pulled over onto the grass to get as far off as possible. The two ladies were able to get the kitty!!! None of us could keep the poor kitten, so I found a sturdy bag and the other lady had a receiving blanket. We put the blanket in the bag, put the kitty in the bag, and I carried the kitten to my car. The kitten's fur was matted on one side and had some dried up blood on it's nose as well as a big scratch on it's nose. The kitten smelled like rubber and fuel.

I brought the kitten to the Animal Refuge League this am. I am so thankful this kitten has another chance to find a home! It was so cute---a long haired, gray and white kitten. I am guessing it a month or two old---it could fit in the palm of my hand.

Sickness and Tantrums!

Well, by the end of last week---probably around Friday, Aiden was sounding and doing much better! His cold is finally gone! Phew! I still got him an appointment at the allergist. It will just make me feel better to talk to a doctor that specializes in allerigies and ezcema. I am done with my antibiotics too, and I am feeling better too!

So last week, Aiden threw his first tantrum. I know it is because he is frustrated and can't adequately explain his feelings, and it was actually quite funny. Last night though---his fit lasted at least 10 minutes. I went on Skype so Aiden could see his grammy, and I took away my cell phone. He had pulled it off the table, was trying to connect to the internet which we do not have on our phone plan, and was shoving the thing half way down his throat...Well, when I took it away from him after chasing him across the living room, he freaked. He threw an absolute fit. It was hilarious but just a bit scary to see the glimpse of what is to come! WOW!

Also- over the weekend, the coffee table was put in the spare bedroom. Aiden learned how to climb it and stand on it! Now we really can't leave him for a minute or two...he will climb and fall!

He is always up to a new adventure. I love him!

Is It Allergies or Is It a Cold?

Aiden got a cold on April 3rd. It hasn't gone away, and today it is April 28th- 25 days of having a cold!!! That just doesn't seem right. It has been beautiful weather, so the windows have been open for the past few days and the tree pollen count is very high. I believe Aiden's cold went away, and he has allergies. His tooth came through, so we can't blame a tooth!

Our regular doctor is on vacation, so Russ took Aiden to see the doctor covering for him. I called this am because Aiden was wheezing, and his snot had gotten really bad since last night- all of a sudden--very congested. How does he go from barely having an issue to it being severe again?

Anyways- I didn't hear what I wanted to hear from the doctor. I truly believe something else is going on. Why would his ezcema suddenly worsen too? None of it makes sense, and I am super frustrated.