Moving Sucks!

So... we're all moved in and pretty much unpacked. Tegan even thought he'd help us...There are only a few precious boxes left that need to be emptied and then we'll be done. We also got a dishwasher yesterday, so I don't have to do it all in the sink anymore. Yahoo!!! The grates for the stove are en route via UPS so we'll be able to cook again soon, too. Yeah, the people who had the house before us took the stove grates with them and let me tell you, they are not cheap to replace. I guess it's part of the perills of buying a foreclosure. I'm glad, though, that we were able to do most of it in just over a week, pretty impressive since we both work full time and have Tegan to keep tabs on :)

OK, on to the little man. Tegan has made some major improvements when it comes to walking. At home, he'll pretty much walk anywhere he wants without holding on to Brendan's or my finger/hand.

Walking in the new kitchen.He's the same way on any hard surface outside (driveway, deck, sidewalk...). When it comes to grass or the playground, though, Tegan still prefers to hold on to something (preferably mommy or daddy). It's pretty cute!

15 months old and trying to get Daddy's beer bottle... what will he be doing at 15 years old?!?! Today Tegan and I went for a nice long run and then stopped at the park 2 blocks from our house on the way home. There were several "big" (3+ years old) kiddos there and it was SO funny because Tegan usually loves to play, but today all he really wanted to do was watch the bigger kids. It was neat to see his facial expressions as he took it all in.

Playing with Grandma Moore with the dishwasher box.

Talking is starting to really take off too. Tegan now says "nigh-nigh" for "night-night". He also says "no" and his "daddy" is really pronounced. He's even starting to say "mommy" which is exciting for me! :) Yay!!! T will also now nod his head for "yes" and shake his head for "no" and usually does so appropriatly. It's SO cool and weird to see and experience him communicating, answering questions and, sometimes, following directions. I can't believe how quickly he's growing up! We sat by several little-ones at church this morning and it totally reminded me of the fact that I'm definitely ready to get going on Baby Numero 2... we'll see. :)

Tegan became obsessed with this can of Ginger Ale one evening... he took it everywhere he went, even outside for play time with Daddy... until he threw it down on the concrete sidewalk 1 too many times and it exploded and started spraying him inthe face. :) I wish I could have see that happen!

Gotta explain this last pic. It was our last day at the townhouse and Tegan decided that all he wanted to wear was his diaper and crocs... it was too cute seeing him toddle around all morning in just that. hehehe :) My baby is SO cute! OK... gonna rest. Love to all!!!
~j