Posted on Tuesday 8 June 2010
The last post here was about how Colleen and I were expecting. Since then almost a year and 9 months has gone by. Look at the photo album to see pictures of Zeke.
I knew Zeke wasn’t going to come with a manual and thus, I have been learning a lot. We read Dr. Harvey Karp’s book, The Happiest Baby on the Block. It was definitely worth reading. I still find myself applying some of the concepts taught in his book. I’m also learning about sleep patterns, diet and nutrition and even a little about discipline.
Zeke also teaches us things. Did you know meatballs taste better if you smash them? Food disappears if you put it in the cup holder. The cats will love you if you feed them chicken. All stacked blocks must be un-stacked. Books, CDs, DVDs, etc. do not belong on shelves. A box can be more fun than the toy that came in it. All drawers and bags need to be emptied of their contents. The cat door is not just for cats. Baby corrals really only corral adults.
I really enjoy watching Zeke play and discover new things. Zeke learned that he loves the water the first time we gave him a bath. He’s discovered that fountains are a lot of fun. Zeke has learned that pushing buttons will make certain things make noises and light up. He loves fireworks. It was fun to watch Zeke learn how to pick up items. It’s amazing to watch him examine new foods before he eats them.
Colleen and I have been totally enthralled watching these moments and more. Just last week Zeke said, “Bye-Bye” it was the cutest thing. Before that, he waived bye-bye. And the cats taught him how to crawl, now he doesn’t stop!
The biggest thing I’ve learned is to enjoy the moments. They only happen once. That is how time flies.