Brrrr

It was a cold day!  I woke up and the outdoor thermometer said -2F. Tate was wide awake most of the night. He did very well with animal names and sounds today. He played peek-a-boo with his hands for the first time. 

Here are some pics that Grandma Joan took at Christmas. 

Words

I am listing all the words Tate uses so I can easily reference them if necessary.  He has not said many words the last few days.

Mommy

Daddy

Duke

Papa

Dusty

Dora

Boots

Elmo

Cookie

Abby

Percy

Mater

Queen

Castle

Ball

Car

Truck

Tractor

Train

Choo choo

Taxi

Bulldozer

Firetruck

Bus

Beep

Wildcat

Cat

Meow

Dog

Woof

Puppy

Giraffe

Pig

Sheep

Baa

Cow

Moo

Elephant 

Elephant sound

Dinosaur

Roar

Monkey

Monkey sound

Zebra

Bear

Frog

Fish

Horse

Neigh

Owl

Hoot

Goat

Chicken

Santa

Snow

Tree

Dirt

Wash

Cheese

Cracker

Toast

Broccoli 

Apple

Meat

Hot dog

Pop tart

Cake

Milk

Puzzle

Dumpty

Bugs

Blocks

Nose

Eyes

Glasses

Brush

More

Hat

Bye

Reach

Up

Book

Ipad 

Hello

Castle

Step

Hot

Cold

Socks

Shoes

Bye

Potty

He is starting to make sentences such as "That is a cow."

He said "This corn is hot" a few nights ago. 

Tate woke up all night long so he was out of it until after a long nap. We did a Pinterest project this morning where we used a dropped to put dyed vinegar into a dish of baking soda. Tate thought it was loads of fun. 

 

Hugs

Tate hugged all of his monkeys today. He is not affectionate in the least bit so we savor these moments!  He didn't sleep well last night and didn't have the best day today. 

Buddy

Tate had his buddy over to play. He is
sure a cutie!  I was happy to see his mom too!  I got to get a massage today while my mom and dad watched Tate.  

Happy 25th Birthday to my cousin Annie!

Big Boy

We took apart Tate's crib today. He comes unglued when he is in it so it was time for it to go. I am sad he is growing up so quickly but I love to watch him learn and develop.  Today when he was playing with shaped blocks he told me triangle and circle.  I was pretty impressed!!  

Swimmer

Tate likes to "swim" in the tub. He always touches his ears when they are submerged so he must like the feel of water on them or the sound of things underwater. 

I got a haircut today. My hair lady had a cancellation so I am thankful my mom could babysit with little notice. Tate had a blast and was very good!

New Year

Here is a little thing I found on Pinterest last night: 

(I am completing for Tate - hope to remember to do this each year!)

Important Things about Me in the Year 2013
Three of my favorite foods are:  Pizza, Cheerios, Cookies
My favorite things to play with are: Cars, trucks, and trains
Some of my very good friends are: Will, Adalyn, Reed, Huntley
If I have some free time I like to:  Play iPad
One of the best places I went in 2013 was:  Lake of the Ozarks
This year I learned how to:  walk and talk!
Some of my favorite books are:  There's a Wocket in my Pocket, Nobunny's Perfect
On TV, I really like to watch:  Paw Patrol, Dora the Explorer
Something that makes me really happy is:  Playing outside
In 2014, I really want to:  BECOME A GOOD SLEEPER!

We just had the best start to 2014.  We had a play date this morning and Tate played well.  He is starting to play with kids a little bit.  He said a lot of words all day and made more eye contact than ever before.  He was a good helper and cleaned with me. He was walking around saying "ship" but it was coming out more like "SH*T".  Brett and I are waiting for that to come out in the middle of church!

Wakey Daddy!