Each day our {incredibly handsome, intelligent + wonderful} lil guy takes a step away from being my itty bitty baby towards being my bigger baby. Cause let’s face it – this kid is stuck being my baby for the rest of his life.
This week two milestones occurred: (1) getting his first tooth… and trust me when I say having your nipple chomped down on by a sharp tooth feels even more painful than it sounds; and (2) trying his hand at crawling up the stairs.
The first I expected, the second I did not.
It’s like he knows this makes our life more difficult.
We no longer have the luxury of looking away for even a split second… because if we do, it’s a mad dash to the staircase to tempt fate and see how far he can climb before the inevitable tumble down to the hardwood floor below.
Since the sheer thought of him falling down terrifies the bejeezus out of me, and we’ve yet to put up a safety gate like good parents do, we’re stuck with being ultra-observant until we get our baby proofing act together.
Watch as he tries to make his way up:
Abby: So, here’s my “bad mom” moment. Well, not the only “bad mom” moment, but one of the worst. I left my 9 month old with my in-laws without warning them that she not only crawls up stairs but also stands up on them. After I left, they weren’t watching her when she went up the hard wood stairs and immediately fell down them onto the hard wood floors when she stood up abruptly. No permanent damage done to her, but we did take her to our chiropractors for a check up and adjustment. So my best advice is to warn anyone and everyone of little man’s growing abilities and interests even if you think they should “just know.”18 weeks ago
Mom2BTJ: [via YouTube] I could watch him all day! I so miss my children being that age sometimes.20 weeks ago
Mom2BTJ: [via YouTube] What a sweet baby! He is adorable!20 weeks ago
daligoddess2006: [via YouTube] “Ain’t no stopping him now!” “He’s on the loose!” Ha! Have fun!22 weeks ago
Amie: Jude is adorable!!!22 weeks ago
Heather Acton: So cute! I love the little baby voice “Hi!” and the applause at the end. (But get that hubby of yours to ditch the Crackberry…come on, Nick, who runs a Mac with a Blackberry???)22 weeks ago
hickorydickoryduck: [via YouTube] I’m having more fun watching that little boy than the baby panda on San Diego’s zoo cam.22 weeks ago
Maidopo: [via YouTube] I can not believe how big he is already! He is sooo cute!
~mai~22 weeks ago
kimmie: awww he’s soooo adorable!!22 weeks ago