Catching up....

Well, it has been a few days, so I thought I would catch up with everyone about Joel's busy life! He's doing really well and is growing like a weed. He is standing by himself some, but not walking yet. I think he is getting close though. He's very busy and able to get where he is going without any problem! He also has an opinion about most things...especially if he wants to go somewhere and Mommy says no! He also has a temper which, fortunately, doesn't seem to last long. He is particularly drawn to the refrigerator and the little bathroom. I will admit, I have let him play in the fridge while I wash dishes or empty the dishwasher. I figure it isn't hurting anything and it makes him happy, so why not? Today I left him alone on the floor in his room for about two minutes while I ran to grab the cordless phone that was ringing. When I came back, he had opened his little CD player on the floor and was licking the CD he had taken out of it! I was amazed, because half the time I can't get the CD out myself! :0) He was pretty pleased with himself. Needless to say he was not happy about having his fun interrupted! He screams and arches his back, but seems to get over it quickly. He and Bailey are not exactly hitting it off these days. I don't think Bailey was prepared for him to be quite this mobile. She has been good and has not snapped or growled at him, but so far he doesn't seem to have a healthy fear of her. They keep me busy trying to keep the peace! On Sunday we tried taking Joel sledding on the side hill. We didn't have very good timing, since it was time for his nap. He didn't seem to like it too much, but did smile a little bit at the bottom of the hill. Daddy laughed most at Mommy, who managed to slip and fall in Bailey poop while trying to take a picture! YUCK!!! Joel has been going to bed earlier, which is working out well. He is sleeping through the night for the most part again, which is fabulous for us! We are struggling a little bit with naps during the day, but he is sleeping some. We just continue to love him and wait to see what will happen next! Never a dull moment! More later.....