Time Flies

After my last post I vowed to post more than once a month - and here I am posting and it's no longer September. I can't believe October is already here. I won't complain - it is the best month of the year! Time really does fly, whether you're having fun or not. Luckily, the past few weeks have been enjoyable and have been marked with new milestones and visits from family and friends.

1. Dylan is walking - all over the place. He went from taking just a few steps when he felt like it to all-out walking. Last Thursday he decided he could do it. Times like that I really wish I knew what was going on inside that mind of his. He just looked at me and walked across the room...grinning the whole way. I clapped and cheered and he joined in, clapping for himself. I love his lack of modesty. I love that he was as proud of himself as I was. Here is a quick clip of his new skills. 
2. Dylan is talking - more. He has added "all done" to his vocabulary and is working on yes and no. He studies my mouth when I talk and pretends to be singing along when I turn music on. He still refuses to say mama on command but I catch him saying it from time to time while he's playing. 
3. Visits from family and friends - the last 2 weekends we have had family and friends in town. It has been busy and hectic but great to have people around. Daron's family was here last weekend and they loved all the time with Dylan. I enjoyed the extra hands and bodies around to entertain our busy little man. 
4. WVU is 4-1, the big LSU game was a bit of a let down but it was better to lose to them than anybody else we've played. Daron remains busy but actually has more time with us this year. Dylan gets to spend time with him most days and they both love that opportunity.
5. I joined the rec center a few weeks ago. It's been nice to have a place to workout and to have more variety. I was getting bored with my runs in the same place and workout DVD. The best bonus is they have an indoor pool with swim lanes and a great kids area. I try to take Dylan once a week and he LOVES it. He is a fearless little fish! Love that he takes to the water so easily but I get a bit nervous since he will crawl/walk into water well over his head and put his head all the way under and just laugh about it. Our swim lessons (glad I was trained in this area) have already begun because slowing him down does not seem to be an option. 
6. Big moment - Dylan has learned the sign for touchdown. In our house this was a big day, ha! He was able to showoff his new skill at the football game last week..needless to say, he was a hit.  

The weather is cooling off and the rain continues to pour down - but today is a few degrees warmer and sunny. I think it may be the perfect afternoon for some pictures with the fall leaves. I know there have been requests for more pictures of Dylan and me - I'll see what I can do. If it doesn't work out, the game this weekend is early so maybe Daron can help snap a few of the little guy with me.

Off to clean and grade papers before my few hours of free time is over - daycare does have its benefits!