After the monumental first steps, we headed to Stride Rite on Monday for Shane's first pair of Shoes! We discovered that he has an extra wide foot - poor kid, poor us! You see Stride Rite is the only place that makes extra wide shoes for toddlers so we will be paying the big bucks for his shoes for the next few years. The saleswoman said that his feet will thin out, but we have wide feet on both sides of the family so the poor kid may be doomed. Here is a picture of Shane being fitted for his first shoes! Check out the look on his face when looking at them! He did not love them, but the sales lady told me most kids cry hysterically and Shane didn't do that!
Shane has yet to actually walk in the shoes, his little legs started shaking as soon as he stood up in them. I left them on most of the day Monday, but he took no steps in them. Now, I am back to bare feet or socks in the house and shoes when we go out. I am letting him slowly adjust to shoes!
Shane is growing up and changing so fast. It seems like he learns something new every day. Some things are wonderful, and some not so wonderful. For example, he just learned to flush the toilet & unroll the toilet paper. He gets a huge kick out of it! We try to keep him out of the bathrooms, but if I have to go and am alone, he has to join me. Even when I am not alone with him, he prefers to join me and will cry outside of the door if I don't let him in...He also talks a lot. We don't know what he is saying most of the time, but he says something that sounds an awful lot like "Yeah!" and "that". He follows simple directions like sit down, turn the page, and give __ a kiss. However, he likes to kiss characters in books and stuffed animals more than real people, like his mommy! He also waves hi and bye!
Speaking of books, he LOVES his books! I read to him over an hour a day! His favorite books sit on top of our couch to protect them. His favorites are mainly pop up and non-board books so they need protecting. Here are Shane's favorite books all lined up and waiting for him!
When he wants to read, We sit on the couch and shane pulls himself up and chooses his book. He points and says, "that!" and either pulls out the book or waits for me to grab them. He sits down, after I tell him to and we read the book with him turning the pages! It is sooo cute!
In other news, we are still battling the fear of zoo animals... I went with Anna and Cathy to a free zoo in Aurora. The zoo was small with some wolves, a cougar, Peacocks, an eagle, a reptile house, and a wild turkey. The wild turkey, who was in a fenced area, must have seen Shane's bright red stroller and charged the fence (as fast as a turkey can charge) and the fear continues... Here is a picture of the 3 boys at the zoo.
Shane has been on the go lately! He was in Evanston visiting 'Aunt' Debbie and her pooch Ashley. Shane loves Debbie and was so at home in her condo! Debbie had a great truck for him that he loves and he had a great time playing with Ashley who was remarkably tolerant of Shane. Here is a picture of the three of them.
After a wonderful lunch, we walked over to a park near Debbie's house and Shane had so much fun!
Shane even tried to climb up the slide - I swear it is hard wired in boys to explore like that!
Then Dan and Shane took a ride down the slide together and then alone!
After a great day with Debbie, we met up with Aunt Jorie and Jason. Shane had a great time sitting next to Aunt Jorie at dinner and I had a hot meal while Jorie fed Shane! Whoo hoo! Here are some pictures from the dinner!
Last Monday I took Shane to my parents so I could take Thunder to the vet in Skokie. Thunder needed his heartworm and flea meds and I did not want to take Shane with me so I dropped him off and Thunder and I went to the vet. I love my vet which is why I still use her when I live an hour away from her office! Her office is right out of a 1950's Norman Rockwell painting. The best is when she plants all of the flowers outside the office, she is a wonderful gardner and animal doctor! I even took a picture or 2 in her office.
After the vet, Thunder and I went back to my parents for lunch. My dad had a dentist appointment and had to leave before lunch. Here is a picture of him and Shane before he left.
My Aunt Joan came over and joined us for lunch! Shane loves her (so do I) and it was great to see her! She gave Shane 2 of his favorite books and had another for him! he loves to feel the bunny fur and tickle the gorilla in the new book! Here is Shane sharing secrets with his Great Aunt Joan!
After lunch my mom practiced walking with Shane (I guess the practice helped!) and gave him some snuggle time!
My mom's friend and neighbor Lisa was also over at my parents. She took a turn holding Shane as well.
Another thing I am continually amazed by is the relationship that Shane and Thunder have. Thunder never touches Shane's toys, though Shane takes Thunder's all of the time! Shane climbs all over Thunder and Thunder lets him. They actually interact and share Thunder's toys. It is really sweet. Here are a few pictures of the boys.
Mother's Day weekend was very busy! Shane had 2 birthday parties to attend on Saturday. The first was a former student of Dan's son. It is crazy to me that Dan taught a girl who is just 6 years younger than me and who has a son a year older than Shane. Life sure is funny! Anyway, Dan was so excited to go and Shane had a blast. Happy birthday, Noah! The party was at Little Monkey Bizness and Shane loved playing with all of the balls on he under 2 area! I have to take him back there soon!
Shane's lack of a morning nap started to catch up with him during the lunch and cake time!
Here is the birthday boy, Noah! He is a cutie!
After Noah's 2nd birthday party, we were off to Brennan's 1st birthday party! Dan and I taught with Paul (Brennan's dad) and we keep meaning to set up playdates! Anyway, Shane was pretty tired by the time we arrived at party #2, but he managed to charm some adults and have some fun!
Here he is playing with the birthday boy!
Finally, here are a few pictures of Brennan!
Mother's Day was the greatest! Did I mention that Shane walked????!!!! I also received flowers from Dan, a bracelet, & a paper shredder! Shane got me 2 cds that I wanted (Lifehouse & Shinedown) and he topped that off by WALKING!!!! I'm not too excited! Both of our parents were over and the day was terrific! Here are some photos!
Shane and me!!
Shane and both of his Grandmas!
And finally my mom, me, & Shane - the 3 generations!
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