The times they are a-changin...

As I write Daddy is working on day 2 of Wes's new bedtime routine. Apparently sleep is overrated for 8 month olds! I gave my goodnight kisses as a naked bum was scooting quickly away from the waiting diaper, and shortly after Daddy came out holding a squirmy boy who needed help buttoning his jammies. This little bedtime boycott is just one of the crazy things happening over here in the Petersen household. Wes has really gotten into the crawling groove and he is all over the house...he may or may not have gotten to to the dog bowl...and he may or may not have gotten some in his mouth. I'm not fessing up to either. Apparently texture and taste of food are becoming priorities in Wes's life. When he did not got Cheerios on his tray at dinner time you would have thought the world was ending! Pieces of bread, cantaloupe, crackers, and shredded chicken have all been a hit...must be due to the 5 teeth he has now! Yep he busted 2 through last weekend, and one on Saturday night. Both nights of teething were at the most inopportune times, first we were away at a BBQ competition and I'm pretty sure the entire hotel felt that tooth rip through the gums! The second Ryan and I were out on a "date" and Nana Petersen and Auntie Kim were on duty...neither of whom I am expecting to agree to babysitting anytime soon. Early intervention is officially completed, and although we will miss our therapist Kathy, we are happy that Wes is on the right track...he is crawling like a maniac, pulling himself up to tall knees, and given the right equipment will go from tall knees to standing. My baby is growing too fast, I can't even write down the milestones before he completes another! Stay tuned....I'm sure there will be more changes to report on tomorrow!

xoxo
Erin

...and for all of you wondering Day 2 was not as successful, he's already back in the living room with that ridiculous grin on his face...for those of you that didn't get to see Burger laughing on Face book here is the link to a video that is sure to eliminate the sunday blues....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzO48ylUlDA