Things have started to "click" for Tyler. He recently started copying things that Brad and I have been showing him.
High 5 and making a noise like an Indian are shown here in this video. He can also clap and sorta wave, but those still yet needs to be captured on camera.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Radio Flyer Wagon
Tyler got the coolest Radio Flyer Wagon for his birthday. It has seat belts, cup holders and even a canopy! :)
Room 12
So, Tyler has been in the "non-mobile" room (room for babies that can't yet crawl) for quite sometime now, even if he is mobile (can crawl). The "crawling" room, or room #12, has not had any openings up until now. That's right, Tyler is finally changing rooms!
Unfortunately this is all coming at the most inopportune time. Last week was suppose to be his "transition week", where he visits the room a few hours a day at the beginning of the week and then gradually staying longer until he's there the entire day at the end of the week. But since he was out Monday and Tuesday ... and then one of the teachers of room 12 didn't come in on Wednesday, he really only had Thursday and Friday for transition. This makes it a little tougher for Tyler, as it takes him a while to get use to new people. He had a pretty rough visit on both Thursday and Friday ... but they say it will all come in time.
Today was his official first day in room 12. When mommy dropped him off this morning Tyler cried really hard (with tears) the entire time. She had given Ms Laurie, as she gave instructions and got his stuff together with Ms Tara. Tyler's eyes never left mommy for one second. When she was done, she assured Tyler that she would be back and waved "bye bye". He cried and watched as she left ... but there wasn't anything she could do. The best thing is to just leave.
Good news though ... when mommy went to pick up Tyler this afternoon it turns out he stopped crying about a minute or 2 after she left. What a relief. He still fussed on and off throughout the day ... but that was to be expected. Hopefully he adjusts well and fast. Mommy is not sure she can take the crying every morning. It almost brought her to tears.
Unfortunately this is all coming at the most inopportune time. Last week was suppose to be his "transition week", where he visits the room a few hours a day at the beginning of the week and then gradually staying longer until he's there the entire day at the end of the week. But since he was out Monday and Tuesday ... and then one of the teachers of room 12 didn't come in on Wednesday, he really only had Thursday and Friday for transition. This makes it a little tougher for Tyler, as it takes him a while to get use to new people. He had a pretty rough visit on both Thursday and Friday ... but they say it will all come in time.
Today was his official first day in room 12. When mommy dropped him off this morning Tyler cried really hard (with tears) the entire time. She had given Ms Laurie, as she gave instructions and got his stuff together with Ms Tara. Tyler's eyes never left mommy for one second. When she was done, she assured Tyler that she would be back and waved "bye bye". He cried and watched as she left ... but there wasn't anything she could do. The best thing is to just leave.
Good news though ... when mommy went to pick up Tyler this afternoon it turns out he stopped crying about a minute or 2 after she left. What a relief. He still fussed on and off throughout the day ... but that was to be expected. Hopefully he adjusts well and fast. Mommy is not sure she can take the crying every morning. It almost brought her to tears.
And we all fall down
It's been a pretty crazy past few weeks for the Rex's. Tyler threw up and had to be picked up from daycare on Friday, October 17th. Turns out he had the stomach flu. (no medicine available for this) Not sure how it happened, but ALL of us ended up sick that weekend. It is definitely much harder to take care of a sick baby when you are also sick. We're not exactly sure where we got the "bug" from ... but I guess that doesn't matter.
Mommy and daddy stick it out and still have to work come the following Monday. Lucky for mommy she is able to work from home ... so that is exactly what she did on Monday and Tuesday. At Tyler's Monday follow up ... he seems to slowly be getting better, but now has Bronchitis and on medication he goes. (10 days twice a day).
Although his mood is much better than before, Tyler still coughs quite a bit and sometimes gags because of the coughing and throws up. It's been a LONG week for mommy and daddy. Late nights, early mornings, and tons and tons of laundry. We are hoping he gets better for Halloween ... but we still have a few more days before we can tell for sure.
Mommy and daddy stick it out and still have to work come the following Monday. Lucky for mommy she is able to work from home ... so that is exactly what she did on Monday and Tuesday. At Tyler's Monday follow up ... he seems to slowly be getting better, but now has Bronchitis and on medication he goes. (10 days twice a day).
Although his mood is much better than before, Tyler still coughs quite a bit and sometimes gags because of the coughing and throws up. It's been a LONG week for mommy and daddy. Late nights, early mornings, and tons and tons of laundry. We are hoping he gets better for Halloween ... but we still have a few more days before we can tell for sure.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Finding the perfect pumpkin
We took Tyler to pick a pumpkin this weekend. We even dressed him up in his costume for the occasion. May as well use the costume as much as possible!
There were tons of pumpkins to choose from. Tyler was in a pretty good mood and got strolled along in the wagon for most of it. He didn't seem too interested in the pumpkins itself.
There were tons of pumpkins to choose from. Tyler was in a pretty good mood and got strolled along in the wagon for most of it. He didn't seem too interested in the pumpkins itself.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
1st hair cut
Tyler had his very first hair cut today at the same place daddy goes to get his hair cut. Daddy held him and mommy tried keeping him busy and feeding him. For the most part, the distractions worked except when they were trying to buzz around his ear. Not sure he liked the noise. Overall, he did MUCH better than we anticipated and mommy and daddy are very proud. He now looks like a little boy!
Here's a few pics during the hair cut and afterwards.
(mommy did save some of his hair!)
Here's a few pics during the hair cut and afterwards.
(mommy did save some of his hair!)
Friday, October 10, 2008
49ers and Patriots
Brad and I went to watch the 49ers play the Patriots on Sunday October 5th. It was a big day for everyone ... especially Tyler. He was going to spend the day with Aunty Char for the 1st time.
He fell asleep on the way down to Gilroy and woke up once we got into the house. He was very alert and kept looking around at his new surroundings. We stayed for a while with him and later sneaked out while he was distracted.
The game was fun despite the lost. (21-30). It was just nice to be out doing our own thing for a change. :) Back at Gilroy, Tyler was having a blast. He went walking and to the park and got to ride on the infant swings.
We were very happy that Tyler did well. He did fuss and cry a bit, but it was expected. I think overall, he had a great day and it seems like Aunty Char would sign up to babysit again. :)
He fell asleep on the way down to Gilroy and woke up once we got into the house. He was very alert and kept looking around at his new surroundings. We stayed for a while with him and later sneaked out while he was distracted.
The game was fun despite the lost. (21-30). It was just nice to be out doing our own thing for a change. :) Back at Gilroy, Tyler was having a blast. He went walking and to the park and got to ride on the infant swings.
We were very happy that Tyler did well. He did fuss and cry a bit, but it was expected. I think overall, he had a great day and it seems like Aunty Char would sign up to babysit again. :)
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Go BOWS!
For the past couple of weekends we've been following the Univerisity of Hawaii Football team. Even if we don't always win it's quite fun. We have been hanging out at the Murakami's and their dog Wicket is very excited to see Tyler. He's a much smaller dog than Hoku and Koa, so it works out well. Tyler chases him occasionally and gets his ears cleaned. Definitely good times!
Tyler's San Jose Birthday Party
We had another party for Tyler here in San Jose. It was the following Saturday after we returned from Hawaii.
We forgot to ask someone to take pictures, so there aren't as many. Mommy and daddy were too busy entertaining, we just didn't have time.
A lot people came and Tyler wouldn't go to any of them. Instead mommy and daddy had carry him around to visit everyone and keep him occupied.
We forgot to ask someone to take pictures, so there aren't as many. Mommy and daddy were too busy entertaining, we just didn't have time.
A lot people came and Tyler wouldn't go to any of them. Instead mommy and daddy had carry him around to visit everyone and keep him occupied.
Random Hawaii Pictures
Here are some random pictures from the rest of our Hawaii 2008 trip.
Tyler had a much better 2nd week, as he was then mostly done with being sick. With daddy gone that week, it was a bit of a challenge for mommy mostly during bed time. Tyler still prefers to be rocked by daddy and daddy only.
On a good note, he warmed up nicely to Aunty Tammy and that did give mommy some break time. Grandma and Grandpa were another story. Not sure why, but he still was a bit hesitant around them.
Tyler had a much better 2nd week, as he was then mostly done with being sick. With daddy gone that week, it was a bit of a challenge for mommy mostly during bed time. Tyler still prefers to be rocked by daddy and daddy only.
On a good note, he warmed up nicely to Aunty Tammy and that did give mommy some break time. Grandma and Grandpa were another story. Not sure why, but he still was a bit hesitant around them.
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