the hicks family: Weekend wrap-up

Tyler is quickly becoming more and more mobile. He isn't 'crawling' yet, but he can get where he wants to go by rolling and scooting around. He has gone straight for Daddy's electronics in the TV stand multiple times! The one thing that Daddy doesn't want Tyler to mess with is the most appealing to Tyler. We will soon have to do some serious baby-proofing. He is also able to sit up on his own for a little while, though is still working on his balance.

As for food, he's been eating only oatmeal for the last week or so. Today we tried carrots. Man, Tyler did NOT like that! The minute they touched his lips, he made a bad face and started crying!! Rodney had to actually take him out of the high chair to get him to calm down. After he settled down, we put him back in and gave him some oatmeal. We'll try again tomorrow, but if he's anything like his Daddy, he probably won't like them.

Yesterday was a very busy day. We met up and went to lunch with Granny & Papaw Hicks and Uncle Bret & Aunt Michelle. Then, the girls went to see A Christmas Carol while the guys took care of Tyler and watched football. The play was wonderful and we had a great time. The guys did great with Tyler - Rodney even fed him oatmeal while we were gone. Shortly after we got back home, we had to pack back up and head to Uncle Jake & Aunt Sara's house for dinner. Grandma & Pepaw Jochec were there and Tyler had yet another chance to check out the dogs. He is so intrigued by them.

Today we put our Christmas tree up. I know - it's not even Thanksgiving, but what's another week?! Tyler looked at it wide-eyed and wondered what the heck it was! It was so much fun - it's going to be a special Christmas this year with the little man.