Mother's Day 2007

May 13, 2007

Today was a very special day, it was Mommy's very first Mother's Day!

In order to get an early start on the day, we had a very early lunch at Pappadeaux's.

I was on my very best behavior. I studied the menu at great length and gave Mommy and Daddy plenty of time to order and even get started on their appetizer. Since I was given a green light on introducing solid foods at my 9 month pedi appointment, I was allowed to try Calamari (breading removed of course) and Red Snapper.

I liked both, much to the surprise of my parents!

Next we were off to the Children's Museum!

We started in the infant section of their "Tot Spot".

That area did not hold my attention very long.....off I went!

This was my first time ever to even try to climb stairs.

Mommy and Daddy were quite surprised when I climbed right up them....no prob!

Of all things, I found a ball and mirror and played with that so long I had to be coaxed to other areas.
I followed that darn ball right through the wall!
Look, kiddo sized doors and.... ....things that spin!!! Oh my, I found a car. What did I do first? Pulled the wheel right off! After spinning the wheels and inspecting how they work, I finally decided to sit in the car.
Gee.....the steering wheel spins too!

We finally left the Tot Spot and saw the rest of the Museum. It will be a little while longer before I can appreciate everything else but I can't wait. I know we will spend a lot of time here.

Me and Daddy!

I was soooooo not impressed by the texture of sand; Mommy thought it was funny!


I was a tired, tired boy.

Notes from Mommy:

Today was a very special day and it gave me time to reflect on the past nine months.

Wesley has grown and changed so much it is hard to fully grasp how much he has changed and everthing we have experienced.

Just over nine months ago this wonderful boy came into our lives and changed us permanently. It is now hard to remember life before he entered it.

At first he was a helpless infant who did little more than eat, sleep and you know what else :-). Then he started to develop the beginnings of a personality; surrounded by family that loves him he is and will continue to develop his self esteem and confidence.

He is already a brilliant child that loves to inspect anthing that is mechinacal. He loves wheels and is fascinated by the mystery of what makes them work. He is intrigued by complex (in baby terms) workings of toys. He doesn't just play with them, he turns them over, studies them and tries to figure out what is making them "do what they do".

He is flirtatious, smiling at you and then tucking his head when you smile back.

He kisses and reaches for you and loves to interact with everyone. Wesley never meets a stranger. He is learning words and gestures to express what he wants and needs. He has eight teeth and, it seems, grows every day.

I thank God every day for this blessing a promise to never take him for granted.