From Bottles to Sippy Cups

I got Jayden the Avent sippy cups and all it took was 2 tries. Boom! He got the hang of it. Now, he's been using them for a week or so. I pulled out a Gerber sippy cup that I had bought a while back and he actually drank from it. Yeah!

PS He's really getting the hang of the push and ride Jeep Wrangler. He looks so funny pushing it around. I put him on it, but he only goes backwards. But he likes to push it round the house. This morning, he was pushing it around the living room and he did a wonderful job of parallel parking right next to Rio's crate. I was impressed.

Cranky Baby turns into Angel Baby

Jayden was being so cranky and wouldn't fall asleep. He was crying and it was so unlike him. I was tired myself and already in bed so I told Esteban to bring him to me in my room. Jayden lay next to me under the covers and we both fell asleep together. It was such a peaceful feeling. I mean, this never happens. It was so great!

Jayden's Milestones and Memories of My Angel

Jayden is taking steps. All he does is take 5 steps here and 5 steps there and 5 steps here and five steps there. This could go on forever. He's so cute when he does it.

Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner. It's always a sad time for me. I lost my first baby two years ago during Memorial Day weekend. I know I have Jayden now, but I always remember that special little baby that is in heaven now. Nobody else does. Some people look at me like I'm crazy if I mention it, but I don't care. It was my child. I love you little angel.

Emergency at 11785 Constance Way

Emergency vehicles arrived at 11785 Constance Way on Sunday, May 21, 2006 after a Jeep Wrangler had a head on head collision with a wall. The driver, Jayden Valerio, was rushed off to the nearest crib with minor injuries. He was charged with a DUI. Investigations concluded that he was driving under the influence of a cake rush, which cause him to lose control of the vehicle. The Jeep Wrangler rolled on its side and Jayden's nose came in contact with the bumper. Ouch! Little Valerio's driving privileges have been suspended. Poor Baby!

1st Mother's Day

Esteban called to say he was on his way home from work and I think he could tell by my voice that I wasn't too happy. He wished me a happy mother's day and when he came home, he brought me a balloon (de parte de Jayden). It was cute. It looked like a Valentine’s Day balloon. It was a red heart with a teddy bear and it said I Love Mom. He got me a card and then we went to Carrabbas for dinner. I love that place. The wait wasn't bad at all either. We had a great dinner and had a few too many drinks. Esteban was a little happy. I was too. It was such a great night. When we got home, Jayden went straight to bed with no fuss so it was a happy day after all. I loved it.

Spoon Feed vs. National Disaster

I still spoon feed Jayden. I can't even imagine the mess if I let him try on his own. Some other ladies I know with children his age let them explore. I think, I'll be like my sister. I'll feed him for as long as I can. I am adventurious from time to time. Yesterday, I sliced some bananas and put them on a plate and put him in his high chair with it and he ate it all by himself without making too much of a disaster. I was thrilled and encouraged.

Transitions from Baby to Toddler

Jayden's newest trick is to put all his fingers in his mouth and gag! Very fun. He does it when he's trying to get attention. I am starting to brush his teeth. I'm trying to get into the habit myself so I can teach him right. Brush in the morning and before bed. I checked his mouth this morning and discovered two more teeth bringing the total to 8 teeth. We took away the bobo since yesterday and he hasn't even noticed. I just hid it in a drawer. I'm working on sippy cups and he's getting it now. Soon I will take away all the bottles and go to sippy cups.