The sun came out today! The weather guy said that this is the third time in January that we've seen the sun. We decided to spend a whole five minutes or so outdoors so that we could soak up some vitamin D. I wish we could have spent more time, but that wind was bitter. Why does Michigan have to be so gloomy in the winter? I'm thinking it is time to book a nice vacay to a hot, sunny beach location. Oh yeah! I like the sounds of that!
Wesley's blood work results won't be in for a few days to confirm, but the immunologist is pretty sure that he doesn't have an immune deficiency. He was diagnosed with asthma, but there's a chance he will eventually outgrow it. Before the doctor left the room he must have been reading our minds (kind of), because he goes, "Don't worry, this won't hold him back from being quarterback at U of M." Ben bluntly stated, "He won't be going to school here." The doctor kind of had a funny look on his face and I had to quickly pipe up and tell him that Ben was a State fan. He laughed and asked if Ben was sweating it out while watching the basketball game on Tuesday night. None the less, Wesley will still be able to play sports if he chooses to do so. Whew!
Yay! My new fancy schmancy camera that I got for Christmas takes much better Wessy window pics than my old camera. (Thank you awesome husband!) I can never get enough pictures of him looking out of our windows. He has to always keep an eye on his daddy working outside and I think it is just the cutest thing ever.
Wesley has said his third word and little did I know, he has been saying it since we were in Colorado. Wesley's Uncle Troy has a big black Newfoundland dog named, Bella. Wesley really liked her and would say, "dah". I thought he was saying dog being the proud mom I am, but I ended up chalking it up to just a coincidence. Now I know for a fact that he is saying dog (dah). Every time he sees a dog he says it - in a book, on the TV, in one of my magazines... At one point over the weekend we had three magazine pages with dogs on them ripped out so that he could carry them around the house. Why hasn't he said "cat," he sees two of them all the time? He has only seen a live dog twice in his life. Oh well, he is still pretty darn cute saying "dah" all the time. I don't think "cah" would have the same effect.
We enrolled Wes in swim lessons to give us something to do during these cold winter months. He has now had three classes and he seems to like them. His favorite part is when we all make a tight circle and "wake up the fish," which means to splash the water. Maybe we have a future Michael Phelps on our hands?
I was catching up on my Oprahs over the weekend and the episode with Lady Gaga came on. When Lady Gaga started singing, Wesley dropped what he was doing (which was chewing on his socks) and the picture shows his expression. He sat like that through the entire performance. Made me laugh.
This is Wesley's favorite game to play by far. He catches your eye and then runs behind the ottoman with this mischievous look in hopes that you come and chase him around it. And around it, and around it, and around it... He shrieks in pure delight and giggles uncontrollably. He tries to move his little legs so fast that they often can't keep up. It reminds me of those dreams you have where you are trying to get away from something and your legs won't work. He doesn't care when he face plants into the carpet though, he just laughs and gets back up as quick as he can so that he can get away from the large crawling monster behind him. Sometimes it is the daddy monster and sometimes it is the mommy monster. (The mommy and daddy monsters have to trade on and off so that one of us can give our knees and back a break.) The funny thing is that I think Wesley's favorite game is also the mommy and daddy monster's favorite game. :)
Wesley wanted to show off his collection of wheels that he got for Christmas. He loves to ride and push them all! He is super funny in his Little Tikes car. He can climb in all buy himself, shuts the door, and then proceeds to turn the steering wheel. He can even get out of the car by himself. The other day I tried to open the door while he was in it and he slammed it back shut and gave me a dirty look. I guess he didn't want company...
We got a ton of snow, so it was a perfect opportunity for Wes to try out his new sled that Santa brought him. It was a little chilly and windy so we were only out for a short time. I think Wes enjoyed himself because he started crying when we brought him in and started taking his snow suit off. Hopefully it won't be so windy tomorrow so that we can go out and have some more fun.
Ben and I have been very blessed in 2009. We are thankful that we were able to become parents and can't believe how much joy our little Wes has brought to our lives. We can't wait to see what 2010 has in store for us. Happy new year!
