Harry Grows

Do you have at Tonka truck? If you do not, you HAVE to invest in one! This is my very favorite toy! You can push it as hard as you want and it will not mess up the walls. It makes fun noises when it crashes too! I get sad when Harry gets bored with it! I push it hard and Harry runs and gets it for me! Our camera went dead after this last shot! Harry, like every boy, loves the outdoors. I took him to the park on Friday and after an hour of just walking around I decided it was time to go; Harry threw a huge fit! I get bored if I am outside by myself with Harry. I know that is awful but, I can throw a ball and watch him run around for so long. I have a feeling I better just get use to it! Here are a few shots before life group tonight.

Harry is becoming more independent. It seems like we hold his hand and let him walk more than we carry him. I will be honest and say I like having a baby on my hip more than a big boy trying to let go of my hand. I am going to start praying that I take these stages gracefully and enjoy how Harry is now and not what he use to be! I will say Harry is a very cool kid! I can't help but appreciate the cute funny personality he seems to have; although Harry does have his moments!

Harry has hit a stage I am not prepared for! He acts like a toddler! I don't really think a 1 year old is necessarily a toddler but, maybe what I think is wrong! We went to Abuelo's with the Millers and he would not sit down, he wanted to be on the floor moving and making noises at all times! I admit I am not as patient Chad is; thank goodness I have him! He is better about dealing with Harry's behavior in public. The 2nd incident that has shown me the things to come was in worship service this morning. He insisted on yelling and throwing everything on the floor and hitting me with his toys! The last thing that I don't really mind as much is the big mess he made in my classroom today. He chewed up a magic marker and got it all over the floor! I really don't care that much, it is nontoxic and comes off the floors easily. I just need to be watching him more often and lighten up; I feel like when we are in public people are super annoyed. Any advice into going into this stage, I don't' think he understands many punishments and he gets his feelings hurt if we scold him. I admit I am not a big fan of spanking Harry yet. I am reading the most amazing book that helps you to establish biblical values into your children; Harry has a few more months before he can understand the tactics to doing that. Anyway, advice is welcomed!!