Independence!!!!

I tried to help him put the two halves of this basketball together and he would not have it.  My strong-willed child.

Aiden is a wonderful, happy, but extremely strong-willed child.  (If anyone says that he is just like his mother... you would be right).  I am lucky enough that he is not cranky and stubborn.  He is happy and stubborn.  I talked to Aunt Kari and she confirmed what I was experiencing all weekend.  Aiden is getting ready to do things.... HIMSELF!?  *gasp*   He is not loving the pureed baby food like he used to (except the mangoes.  He loves the mangoes).  This is the beginning the loooooong stage of independence that will make him a self-sufficient man.

So we took baby steps tonight.  Dinner consisted of organic chicken hotdogs cut up, peas, sliced peaches and apple juice.  The juice landed on the floor without a second thought.  The peas were squished and tolerated, but the hot dogs.... oh, the hot dogs.  They were snatched up before I could blink!  He was so absolutely in love with the hot dogs.  It looks like it is time to start the transition.

Check out the left foot.  This is how he sits.  This is how he sleeps.  For some reason, he has to have a foot propped up....  Go figure...

Plus side, cheaper food for baby.  Down side, Baby is growing up.  Worst part - Mom is sad to see her little man growing up.

Okay, okay - and here are some pictures of my house.  The bedrooms are not done yet, so those pictures will have to wait!!

Living Room finally getting put together.

My itty bitty kitchen. (Yes, that is a fresh loaf of homemade bread on the counter.  Mmmmm.... feels like home)

Aiden's bathroom.  

My bathroom.  

The entry way.

There ya go!  More to come!