Long one!

Well, it's been awhile since I've posted, so even though I don't have any pictures, I'll keep you updated on what's going on with me. Unfortunately, every time we've gone out somewhere fun, or done something new, I never have the camera with me, so every picture is on Kenney's iPhone. Soon enough, I'll have my own iPhone to put pics on here from. So, it's been almost a month since I've posted, and as usual, everything in little Harrison's life has changed. He's gone from crawling everywhere, to "cruising" everywhere. He's gone from just standing a little, to pulling up on anything that can hold him. It's amazing! Everyday we are learning more from him, and I hope he's learning a lot from us....most recently, the word "no". :)
Not to discredit my child, or put any other child down, but having a child, to me at least, is a lot like having a puppy. You have to constantly watch them because they are getting into everything, you have to "puppy proof", for those instances when your eyes wander, they "mouth" you because they are teething, and they think that "no", is hilarious :) So, the only comfort that I have some days is that, if I can survive having 8 12 week old puppies in my house at one time, having Marley (my foster who's crazy), and training the rest of my dogs, then I think I can handle Harrison! But, really, everyday he grows and grows, and watching his little mind go, it's amazing to me, I'm so curious what he's going to be like when he's older. I go into a grocery store and see these crazy kids pulling stuff off of shelves, running around nuts, nagging their parents for whatever they want, etc., and I always think...."Please Lord, don't let Harrison be like that"...I'm sure it will happen at some point that he will throw a tantrum in the middle of the store, or cry for something that he wants, or be a brat at some point, I just hope that I can use that experience as an adventure and lesson, and stay cool, calm, and collected and not freak out as I see so many parents do in Meijer. Thank God for my iPod, I dont' know how else I'd get through a shopping trip.
We've been doing so much lately. Harrison and I have recently taking up running. I know, can you believe it? I could hardly believe that I actually like something that was athletic, but I absolutely am addicted, I run everyday for at least a half hour. It's very theraputic for me. Harrison seems to like it too, and he doesn't seem to mind the Haz Mat looking "SPF 50" onesie that he has to wear :) Plus, he gets a big sippy cup full of his favorite Strawberry Banana Juicy Juice when we're done as a reward for being so patient with Mommy. It's awesome though. Sometimes Harrison gets to go twice a day, since Kenney is working nights, he'll take him sometimes in the morning, and I'll take him again in the afternoon. Who knows what we'll do when he starts walking. Hopefully he'll still like the stroller and taking a ride with Mommy or Daddy.
Last weekend we went to Michigan for a long weekend, which it was nice to get away, even though I missed my doggies horribly. We went to Lexington Michigan on Friday, and walked around Port Huron, and even saw a Beatles Tribute band in a park that evening. It was great, the guys were in wigs and costumes and even did the accents. Harrison liked it too, we were clapping and dancing with the music, plus they had programs which he really liked the paper (of course), but it kept him occupied! It was great though to get away, and spend time with just Kenney, Harrison and I, it seems we are always on the go, and never get a chance to just chill. On that Saturday, we had a wedding for Kenney's side of the family, then on Sunday we went to a place called Greenfield Village. Now the way I understand it, is that Henry Ford, when he was alive, collected houses. Yes, houses. He would buy people's houses and put them on this land, and it's now used as like a Connor Prarie and you can look around them and see what it was like. He has, the courthouse that Abe Lincoln was in, Robert Frost's house, Thomas Edison's lab, etc. But they also have people walking around in period clothing, and driving Model T's everywhere. We went with Kenney's Mom, Step Dad, Uncle, Aunt and Grandpa, so it was fun for them to do something with Harrison and showing him all different stuff. They had a part where it was toys that kids had from back then, like stilts, and this ring game, where you had 2 drumstick looking things and a ring, and you would pass it back and forth. I don't know why, but for some reason, Harrison thought that was the funniest thing he'd ever seen! He was cracking up so loud, I swear the whole park heard him! It was super cute though.
Wow, this is a long post. I will end with an update on what Harrison's up to now:

• Pulling himself up on everything
• Cruising from couch to Mommy
• Totally off of baby food
• LOVES Very Vanilla soymilk, and fake chicken patties
• Has had meat, (turkey and a little chicken)...seems to like the soy stuff better, just like daddy! Still LOVES veggies, but not too keen on zucchini.
• Talking all the time, says Momma and I've heard a Da Da in there a few times. Just waiting until he says "dog" :)
• Speaking of which, still loves every dog he comes in contact with, and knows to put his head down when by their mouth b/c they lick all over him.
• Plays Peek A Boo on his own
• Knows when I say "Who's that baby" to look for a mirror around
• Knows his Grammy (my mom) and looks for her if I ask where she is.
• Feeds the dogs when he's in the high chair...we're working on it :)
• Being the cutest boy ever made :)

Sorry for such a long post, Harrison's in bed, and I finally got a chance to chill :) Hope everyone is doing well, and the next post will be all about Harrison's 1st birthday on July 25th!

Peace and love.

Mauria