Hippity Hoppity

Hippity Hop and wobble walks...little guy Wy is off and running. We've been watching him go from taking a few steps to really getting his confidence to march right across the room. I'm torn as to say which is more delightful for us: watching him walk or seeing the thrill shine through his eyes at his new accomplishments! Good for the heart watching him lift his hands for you as he targets in for landing. I catch myself holding my breath when I set him down on his feet...wondering if he will bobble over or wobble away. He loves to hang on to your finger and march around. I'd say he must be growing and teething and changing every day. The boy can put away food by the fist-fulls. He is loving avocados, which I'm considering a personal accomplishment as I've yet to meet a Parrish who eats the tasty fruit! Just yesterday I started feeding him fresh mandarin oranges....he'll eat the whole thing. Apples and bananas, cheese and chicken or turkey....loves bran pancakes and yogurt. Very liberating to put a plate of food in front of him and be able to wash the dishes or sit down and eat beside him. He is sleeping a lot right now, and a little grumpy in short bursts. If you look closely, you can see two more teeth coming through...one on top and one on bottom.

This past week Wyatt started breathing treatments and another round of antibiotics for an ear infection. He has a loud rattle in his chest, and I am afraid he may have inherited my tendency for asthma and allergies. His Gramps came over and stayed with him for most of two days so he could take his treatments every 4 hours. So wonderful to have so many loving grandparents!

Next week is a big week for him, as he officially moves to the toddler room at daycare and he celebrates his very first birthday. We are giving him a wagon. He loves the one at school, though it seems his favorite thing is to push other kids around in it. Maybe Gracie and Rustin will be up for a ride?

As you can see, we had a very nice Easter gathering. Wyatt is pretty handsome in his Easter outfit that Mimi picked out for him! Cici and Grandpa Bob had just returned from Hawaii, but managed to still cook a very tasty ham. We had sandwiches and carrot salad...Wyatt really liked the ham and the hopping Easter chick in his bunny basket. Mema is still in the rehabilitation hospital, so we missed her. Pops came a little late, and unfortunately didn't get in any of our photos.

Wyatt stayed a few days last week with Grandma and Grandpa Parrish, and I'm afraid they too are sick again. David is as well, so I'm counting my blessings that it hasn't hit me yet. David goes out of town tomorrow for a business trip, and will be back Tuesday night. Hopefully he feels better for the trip...and for all the fun next week. More adventures to come!