...able to scale tall buildings..

Well, maybe not. Yet.

I'm still in shock at what happened yesterday. My darling little "play it safe and cautious" cutie has learned to climb! I knew it was coming.. just didn't expect to see this!

I was trying to sort and de-clutter our "other room" and Silas came in wanting to look out the window. I moved a box out of his way and then went back to what I was doing. I hear him hit the window with his hand and then squeal. So I look over and see him on his knees on the yellow cube. What do I do?! I had that "grab the camera or grab the kid" moment - I chose to grab the camera! I knew Daddy wouldn't believe me otherwise! By the time I turned around, he was standing on cube just as proud as could be! Then he tried to take another step and my heart skipped a beat. The cube is foam! It started to tip but he put his foot back down. Whew! Snap another picture... Then he tried to step again and again the cube started to tip! Grab one more pic and then scoop him up just in time for the cube to tip over!

Nature Day..times THREE!

I really don't know what's going on here. THREE Fridays in a row we've had "nature day" in the Ladehoff house. Three birds.. all coming in from the same place that we can't exactly pinpoint. I *think* we've found where they are getting in.. but it's too high up we can't get to it. Still waiting for a call from the roofer.

But today was by far the funniest nature day. Silas decided to help mommy capture the bird. Honestly don't think I could have done it without him though!

Imagine my surprise to look out the bathroom door and see a bird sitting on the edge of the sink. Good thing I was already in the bathroom I guess ;) Then it hopped to the floor. So, remembering what Cat told me (as in Catherine.. not a cat.. lol) I grabbed a towel to throw over it. I held it up in front of me so the bird wouldn't see me, just the towel.. and Silas was right beside me. The bird then went under the edge of the cupboard and I was trying to figure out how to get it out but not drop the towel. I guess Silas could see I needed help, so he stuck out that trusty little finger and started towards the bird. This of coarse, sent the bird scrambling backwards, out from under the cupboard and right into the path of my towel. AH-HA! got it! Scooped it up and tossed it outside. Silas just sat looking at me like I was crazy... but I gotta say, job well done kiddo!!

Whoa.. is there an echo in here?!

I started this blog with great intentions.. boy did I drop the ball. Can it really be almost a YEAR since my last entry! I'm so mad at myself. So many things I should have written down but didn't :(

From here on though.. hopefully... I'll be better at recording life with this hilarious little boy!

One year ago..

Take a trip back in time with us... June 6, 2008 is a day we will NEVER forget! After feeling really tired and just plain yucky for a week or so, I decided to take a pregnancy test. We were not prepared for the shock that followed.

Sometimes I look at our little man, still totally amazed at the beautiful gift we have been given. The journey was worth the wait and we are so happy to have our Silas.

We celebrated our first family Memorial Day with a campfire in the backyard. Silas got to play in the grass for the first time. He wasn't sure at first but his little toes kept trying to grab ahold of the grass. Very cute!:)

Silas is learning more and more each day! He loves to smile and giggly, and just this week started growling. (well I take that back.. he's been growling when we burp him since he was born.lol) But now he will growl back at us when we growl at him. He loves playing with his toys (and mommy's computer!) He sits with me and holds his hand on mine while I move the mouse. We are still trying to master rolling over but boy is he close! He gets halfway but can't quite get all the way flipped. He will soon I'm sure!

*giggle giggle*

Mr. Silas is now three months old! Where does the time go??! He is growing like a little weed:)

This month has been a fun one! He is finally mastered his smile and shows it often for us. Such a sweet little face. He is also learning how to giggle and it just makes me so happy. To see him react to us and express joy is so much fun! Just this week he started yelling.. at nothing in particular, just voicing his opinion at random times!LOL

Tummy time is enjoyed daily although he wiggles so much he's going to take off one of these days. We've also found a new love of cartoons. I never wanted to be one to park him in front of the tv but when it entertains him for a few minutes and I can take a break.. well I guess we'll sacrifice a few rules for Mom's sanity:)

Worth waiting for..

As every new mom knows, sometimes you don't always get things done when you want.. I meant to post this a week ago but.. well... life got in the way. :) I'm hijacking Si's blog for now..

So it is said that "The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new." (Rajneesh, courtesy of the quote garden) I believed this but never truely understood until my tiny little bundle was finally placed in my arms. The woman that I once was is just a memory to me now, she seems almost a stranger. The longing I felt for a child of my own had now been fulfilled. What a miracle this little life is.

Finally the day came that I have been waiting for. A day that I would normally avoid anything public (or most things on tv for that matter!) and one that I would wish to pass by as quickly as possible. Mother's Day. I had waited for so long to finally be able to celebrate the day as "mommy". It may seem like such a silly thing, Mother's Day.. maybe just a Hallmark holiday to some.. but to me it was finally reaching the unattainable. The journey was long and sometimes heartbreaking. The wait is over now though. No matter what happens in this life I will forever be "Mommy".

growing growing GROWING:)

Silas had his two month checkup last Tuesday. Little man is weighing in at 10lbs 14ounces and 23 3/4 inches long! He is growing and changing constantly and it's so much fun to see!

Wednesday we had to go visit the physical therapist for some stretching. His neck muscles are a bit tight on the right side but nothing alittle extra stretches will fix. He loves his after bath massages already so this isn't any big deal to toss in.

He is smiling more and more.. and trying to laugh. Still doesn't quite have that figured out yet but it's funny to hear him try. Daddy almost got one out of him this morning! Everytime we play he gets a bit closer, I'm sure we'll hear that giggle before long! He still loves his mirror. Of coarse who wouldn't love looking at that handsome face for awhile. lol He likes to bat at his toys and even managed to bop one right into Mommy's nose this morning. Seems like he is going to be on the move before long. He loves kicking his legs and stretching his arms out all around him.

It's still hard to believe he's 9 weeks old already. Having him here is so amazing. I love being his mom.. more than I ever thought possible! Every day we take a minute to thank God for this precious little man. What a great gift we have been given.