Kodiak's Stage Fright

We've been so blessed with such a cute and sweet little boy, but it's very rare that we have the opportunity to share that with anyone.  He'll sit in his room and laugh and smile for 20 minutes, but as soon as mommy pulls out the camera all the fun stops.  It's actually quite comical how much he dislikes the camera since all mom ever wants to do is snap pictures. 

However, I've recently learned a trick, which is to keep the camera out of view!!  In the recent video I posted on YouTube, you'll see what I mean.  He's smiling and talking to me like it's no big deal, but as soon as he turns his head and notices the camera, all the laughing stops.  He gets very serious and starts studying the camera.  And, this is a regular thing!  So, please check it out, and I hope it bring a smile to your face like it did for me!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcQyh6mW0GM

Photo Op

So Mommy couldn't think of much to write about today, so we'll just make it a day of displaying Kodi's latest pictures.  Enjoy!!

Lucky Mommy...

So Friday I started feeling just awful.  I was achy all over and had a mild fever.  As you can imagine, I was beyond paranoid about getting my little Kodiak sick.  So, I called Brett at work around 11 am and asked if he could come home any earlier than 5.  Luckily he made it home by 3, but until then my little boy was SO well behaved!!  He sat in his seat and looked around, did some tummy time, and even took a nice long 2-hour nap so that mom could get some sleep too.  Suffice it to say he hasn't gotten sick yet, and mommy is feeling much better.  I just feel so blessed to have such a wonderful little man in my life.  I can't even imagine what life would have been like the past couple days if Kodiak wasn't such a well behaved boy. 

Grandma Kay Day!!

Thursdays are Kodiak's day with Grandma Kay while mommy returns to work.  After much deliberation, I decided not to return back full time as it's too hard being away from my little bear.  But, I think one day away interacting with other adults will be good for mom and Kodi.  So, I'm spending the day at work, while Kodiak and Grandma enjoy their time together.  But, it's killing me to miss all his cute little smiles...

Peek-A-Boo Tongue

So we've started a new game with Kodiak...  Brett and I both will stick out our tongues in front of him and coax him to do the same.  And, it actually works.  He's figured out that his tongue exists, and oftentimes he does pop it out.  Then we cheer for him, and he gets even more excited! 

Right now mommy and daddy think this game is great, but I'm sure in the future we'll regret it when our little bear starts sticking his tongue out at other people in public!!  Oh well...at this point it's still really cute!!

Fighting Nap Time

So this post goes out to all the other mommies out there who might have suggestions.  This morning Kodiak decided to fight me on his morning nap!!  He was awake from 7:30 am until about 1 pm...with only a short 20 minute power nap.  I tried just about everything I could think of too...

*Changed his diaper
*Fed him
*Rocked him
*Played with him during some tummy time
*Walked around the house
*Rocked him in his rocker seat while looking out a window
*Read to him
*Sang to him
*Tried burping him again
*Gave him gas relief drops

Perhaps it was one of those things I'll just never understand, but I wondered if anyone had suggestions on things to try in the future that may help convince my little bear to take his naps.  Thanks in advance for any helpful tips!!

Women's World Cup 2011

Yesterday Kodiak and I were extremely excited to cheer on the US Women's soccer team in the finals.  Thanks to our friend Megan Potter, Kodiak had the perfect onesie to wear in preparation for the big game!!  And, mommy found cute little USA shorts at Babies R Us to complete the look.  We knew Grandpa Hanke would love the team support when we headed over to his house to watch the game together.  Kodiak even brought his plush soccer ball and showed Grandpa how he's been practicing his kicks!! 

As everyone has probably learned by now, the US women lost to Japan, but the game itself was still phenomenal!  The second half, overtime, and shootout were so exciting that Kodiak missed most of his afternoon nap as he kept his eyes glued to the television.  I think there's definitely a love of the game forming already!!

Prior to the exciting game, Mommy had scheduled to have Kodiak's 2-month photos taken. GG (Grandma Chris) had the great idea to do a soccer theme in the photos.  We had hopes it would be good luck for the team, but I guess not...  Kodiak was such a little stinker.  He's started smiling like you wouldn't believe, and yet, during the entire 1/2 hour photo shoot we couldn't get a single smile out of him!!   I think the stubborness of his parents is already wearing off on him!!  Luckily we still received some cute photos, and you can check them out on my Facebook page!