Christopher's first Reds game

Christopher has seen the Reds at Spring Training but we have not taken him to a game a Great American Ballpark. When I came home from work he was already asking "ballplayers?", "ballgame?". He had a fun time - he ate 2 hot dogs and a bag of popcorn and drank a soda. I wanted to get him some peanuts but I was afraid he would puke. Those 3 things (hot dogs, popcorn and peanuts) are his favorite foods.

After the 4th inning we walked around and he saw the river with the boats --- another exciting site. We had to walk around because there was an annoying White Soxs fan behind us and Tony couldn't take it much longer. The Reds did win, would have been nice to be sitting by the annoying White Soxs fan when they lost.

They were having fireworks after the game - but we didn't stick around to watch.

On the way home I asked about his favorite part of the ballgame and he said it was the boats.

He also went to a public potty for the first time -- all exciting news.

Big boy bed

I converted Christopher's crib into a toddler bed two days ago. He is getting so big. He probably weighs 40 lbs. It was becoming difficult to pick him up to put him in bed. He has been eating like a machine lately - so I expect him to have another growth spurt.

He has slept in the bed without issue, he does have a safety rail. The first night I heard him crying and all I could think was he is stuck between the safety rail and the bed... I rushed in his room.... he just wanted chocolate milk. I worry about him all the time.

He woke up early today, I could hear him on the monitor "Momma, hold you! Momma, hold you!" So at 4 this morning, I went and held him and we rocked. He said he was scared. He has been telling me lately that he is scared of stuff. I don't know if he was really understands this concept, or if he knows that "scared concept" gets attention.

I held him, even after he fell asleep. He looked so sweet and precious sleeping. I held him until he began turning and rolling because he is outgrowing my lap. Other nights, He has asked me to put him in bed after a few minutes of holding because it is too hard for him to become comfortable on my lap any longer. It is bittersweet to watch him grow so quickly. He is such an angel.

More May stuff

Mothers day --- We bought me a new stroller for Mothers Day. Christopher is so tall that he has outgrown his old one. He likes his new one.


For the Indy 500 ... the Daycare had a Box care race. Tony made a Ford pickup truck from boxes and we decorated it. Christopher ran around the house with it on, but at the race.. the pressure was too much.. he was looking in the crowd for us, instead of running.



Yesterday we went tot he Stapp Farm in Greensburg. Christopher once again enjoyed the monkey and the tractor. He also feed an ear of corn to a giant steer. We also played with 3 baby goats that were 2 weeks old. He watched a 2 week old buffalo drink from a bottle. It is a cute place with bears, steer, deer, lamas, camels, goats, donkey, wolves, buffalo..... all kind of animals.

On the Tractor.... his favorite part

May

We took Christopher to the Cincy zoo. He enjoyed it. He walked most of the time. His favorite animals were the monkeys and his favorite part was the train and the popcorn. We only stayed a few hours and then he was tired and fell asleep before we got out of the parking lot.

Momma and Christopher

When he wasn't walking - this is where he would ride.

Waiting in line for the Train.

On the Train --- All Aboard

Easter

I have been bad about posting pictures --

Easter, we went to Moms house and the kids had a great time - only the 5 littlest hunted eggs and the big kids help hid -

The kids lined up at the door.. waiting for the "Go". Christopher in front, Olivia is there but not visible, Maggie in purple coat and Avery is tallest. Angela bought all the girls pretty Easter dresses. Cooper did play also, but missed the line up.

Olivia and Christopher looking at Brito.

Christopher wanted to open each egg as he found them.

I think this is the cutest... Daddy and Christopher watching the water.

Time is flying by

We took Christopher to KiddieKandids in BabiesRUs for his 2 year old photos. It seems that I always get his photos taken when he has not had a nap. The ladies at KK were very good with him. I will take him there next time - I am fed up with Sears.
I was not suppose to get my picture taken - but Christopher was melting down - and during that time - she took a few photos.

We are all going well - Tony has been working on the Broadway house everyday -- My new estimated date for completion is June (Yes, I have been moving it back for 6 months). I can't wait to get moved in -- there will be so much more room -- and maybe my house will no longer look like a pig barn.

We spent last weekend at my parents farm - my brother Bill has a campsite set up there. Tony and Bill have been friends for 20+ years - so they always have fun together. The dogs and Christopher can run and play. We have an old camper that we are fixing up. I am going to sew cushions today. Our plan is to try this camper out - and if we Love it -- then we will buy a camper.

March Maddness

My old High School, Jac-Cen-Del won the Indiana High School Boys State Championship in Basketball. This was exciting for the whole community. When the boys came home from the State game, the firetrucks met them about 30 miles away on the interstate and the parade began. Hundreds of painted cars with their horn blaring following 4 firetrucks and 3 school buses. Tony, Christopher, Rodney, Avery, Maggie and I stood on the sidewalk downtown to watch the parade. Angela, Doug and Hannah had painted their car and were in the parade.

Jim is 5 kid hanging out of bus, with beanie hat.

Tony and I did go to the State game at Concenso Field House. We took Christopher to the Semi State game and he had a fun time, But we did not take him to the State game. He would have loved it, he says "ball players, ball players".

Christopher is talking all the time. He and Tony are watching baseball on TV. When the commercial comes on, he get mad because the ball players are gone. We are excited to be able to take him to a baseball game this year.

We did not go to Florida this year for the Reds (last) Spring Training. We debated but decided with the economic situation it would make more sense to stay in Indiana. We were excited to let Christopher see the ocean this year, we may make a trip later this summer.

My kid is awake... so my day begins.