My baby is 2. There truly is something to 'the baby'. Until you have the one that is deemed 'the last' you really can't comprehend the allowances you will give..... yes, the spoiling that will happen. Here are a few of my baby's: He still loves to be held at night to go to sleep. Some nights he never makes it into his own bed and LOVES to cuddle with me. He's my own heater. No need for covers! He still loves his 'ba' (bottle). Yes - we're bad parents because we still give him one. But honestly, I think it is the only way he would drink milk. Oh, we still heat it up - not just warm, it's really warm milk. He can drink a bottle in 1 minute flat - he gulps it down. None of this going to bed with a bottle (maybe happened with the other kids...) he drinks it and then will either hand it to you, or throw it, depending on his mood! He loves to be outside with the kids and loves to explore the neighborhood. Neighbors bring him home more than I would like to admit. Darn Houdini!
He loves the cat and the cat seems to love him. Even though he likes to maul the cat. He also loves to take off his diaper and sit on the toilet. I would love to believe he will be potty trained soon, but honestly not really holding out any hope. I also just found a killer deal on diapers - amazon.com. Signed up for the mom program and am getting a pack of diapers (140) for $23. AMAZING DEAL! Now after six kids I'm finding this deal - FIGURES!!
Cannon loves to watch TV - especially Dora and Little Einsteins, but most days, any cartoon will do. He also rules the house. The saying, "He who screams loudest gets his way" holds true for Cannon. Especially for his brothers and sister who are creating a monster because they ALL cater to him!! He also loves to shower, long showers with lots of toys. He sits in the shower and plays with toys and gets really mad when you tell him it's time to get out. He also does not like to bath. Strange, I know!
He's starting to talk quite a bit and we've taught him some sign language, which has been fun to see how quickly he learns and remembers. He loves his friends at the Bonnie's, and especially loves his 'Fred' - who is like an additional grandpa. Everyday when Fred comes home from work, Cannon will sit in his chair. Once Fred takes him out of his chair, Cannon sits between his feet - maybe to make sure he doesn't leave again.... who knows, but it's cute. When I pick him up he always says, "Bye Fre." Can't quite get the whole name out, but they both know.
For his birthday this year we picked up a Dora and Diego cake. Cannon loves cake! He was so excited when we put the cake down and he wanted to dig right into the frosting (definitely related to his mother). Apparently the cat is also part of the family, because the cat helped himself to a corner of the cake too..... gross huh? The cat will eat anything. We had tons of kids around (not ALL mine!) and ate cake and ice cream and Jerrick opened Cannon's presents. Jerrick was so excited to see what was in them he couldn't wait for Cannon to get around to it. The best present was a little tractor that has a dumping basket on the back. The kids though it was great to put the cat in it - and the cat didn't seem to complain while Cannon scooted him around. It was lots of fun!
With Ryker in school this year it seems that the baby era of my life is coming to an end. It's sad in a way because I will miss holding a baby. But there is something about having the ability to make your OWN sandwich and get your OWN drink!! And I'm realizing it's pretty easy and simple when they're little. The REAL challenges are just beginning!! But I'm loving every minute of it!
