TEC.10 emerging

i made the comment about a month or so ago that tucker doesn't seem to be "into things" (i.e. cabinets etc.) quite as much as grey was. apparently all i needed to do was say those words and everything changed. 


in his tenth month of life he has emerged. he goes 100 mph at all wakeful times of the day. there is quite a personality that continues to show itself each and every day. 


the more this personality emerges from tucker the more i am able to pinpoint things about grey's personality. it's been fun and helps me understand the two much better. they are so very different. grey is very very much like matthew and i'm afraid as tucker shows his true colors, he is very much like myself.


this one loves loves loves and did i say LOVES to eat rocks, dirt, and sand. can you see the sand on his face? he just got done shoveling it in.

just today we went to a get together at the lake and within minutes tucker had an ENTIRE mouthful of some obscure green mossy stuff burrowed into his cheeks. he would much rather chew on a rock than any sensible teether i place in his hand. 


he found the stairs and they excite him almost as much as the outdoors. 

he is way too quick for me and very proud of himself upon making it to the top.

this sweet face could charm me into anything at just about any moment. i hate and love it (the being charmed part) all at the same time.

he's always around to help with the dishes. i frequently find him on top of things or trying to climb anything and everything in sight. 

we have been having some work done on our yard this week which has called for some big machinery. while grey was afraid he was going to be scooped up by the bobcat, tucker watched in amazement and squealed with excitement. 

he settles for one a little more his size.

I gave him his first trim which remained painless for the both of us.

he spends a lot of his time banging on the back door in a protest as to why i have not let him go outside. 

but really enjoys watching oscar in all his charades out on the deck. 

he dances when he hears music and claps a whole lot. i enjoy these things way too much. i've been teaching him some of my best moves. 

Tuck loves his big brother. his big brother doesn't always love him but is learning to tolerate him when he sees fit. tucker plays with grey's toys and loves to climb on him. why wouldn't you like that? although there are quite a few times i catch them giggling uncontrollably and i can't help but stop and savor those moments. grey also asks daily when he and tucker can live in the same room. it may be sooner than later. i'm so glad they have each other. and they will be too...one day.


His top two teeth have FINALLY made their appearance along with an ear infection and a crazy diaper rash. this keeps him chewing. he's up to almost 20 lbs as he was weighed last friday. not quite the chunker grey was but a chunk none the less.

it's been a fun month and has kept me on my toes to say the least! i'm holding out hope that i don't hear that pitter patter of his little feet for a while. we'll see.


i've said it a hundred times and i'll say it again, i'm so incredibly thankful for tucker and the joy he brings each of us!