Learning to Read

Today Bailey did lesson one in "Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons". 99 to go!

First Catch with Net

Bailey is so proud of himself.

He caught something with his net for the first time!

Bike Ride and Chopsticks

Sorry. I don't have any pictures, but today Travis took Bailey's big giant wood pedals off his bike. I met them out at the Trinity Trail after Travis pulled B in the trailer for 24 miles. Bailey got to be "one of those big boys" (as he calls them) and rode his bike on the trail. He was fast! Picture me in slacks and sandals jogging down the trail.

After Bailey finished riding we ate at Pei Wei and Bailey ate most of his food with chopsticks (withe the help of a chopstick holder).

Bailey Can Spell His Own Name!

Today Bailey was playing with Aunt Lori's iPhone. All by himself, he spelled his name using the note app. What big boy he is becoming!

First Swim Class

Park, Library, Shopping, Hiding, Cheese!

Bailey and I went out on an adventure today. We first played at the playground area of Soldier Spring Park, then went hiking on the nature trails. We had barely started walking on the paved trails when Bailey saw a dirt trail going up a hill. This is what we found at the top of the hill. Purple flowers, brush and prickly pears.

This was another area Bailey wanted to go see. I'm assuming this is a popular hang out for kids on their trick and mountain bikes. There was a broken bike in a small pond and a lot of trash. If you overlook the trash, it was really pretty. We'll have to bring a trash bag the next time!

Ta da!!!

We found bluebonnets at the park! Here's B's annual bluebonnet pictures. You'll have to excuse his crazy hair!

This was his face during most of the pictures (I took a lot).

After the park we headed to the library. He got to see some dinosaur bones there. This was actually his first trip to the library. He calls it "Wifebrary." I know he'll be begging to go back soon.

After the library, we headed to 3 different stores. He did so well, I took him to Petsmart to look at the animals.

We had to go to one more store, then we went home. While I was cooking, Bailey called from his room "Come find me!" Where's Bailey? That boy really needs to clean his room.

We all sat down to have a family dinner. I got Bailey's fajita mostly ready, then he wanted to put the cheese on it himself. I proceeded to get my fajita ready. When I was ready for the cheese, I found the plate that once held the cheese to be almost empty. Where's the cheese? I only had to look to Bailey's fajita. He didn't see anything wrong with it. He's definitely a Hughes. Want a little fajita with your cheese?

3 Year Old Checkup

Our little guy had his three year old checkup today. He is actually a little short and a little overweight for his height according to the growth chart. I'm not sure where this supposed extra weight it hiding... maybe in his chunky cheeks? He seems pretty skinny to me.

Height: 36 1/4"
Weight: 31 pounds

The doctor said that he'll probably end up tall and skinny.

Bailey is 3... and it snowed on his birthday!

We usually get just a little snow and a lot of ice. We didn't get much snow, but it was enough for Bailey to learn how to make a snowman. We made a three tier snowman, turned around to look for some eyes and turned back around to find that it tumbled to the ground. Oh well. We had fun anyways.

Potty Milestone

Bailey had a very good run at going #2 in the potty. After 13 days, he did have an accident today, but that is OK! We are VERY PROUD of him! He is improving when it comes to #1, but he still has a ways to go. He sometimes tells us when he has to go and asks to use the urinal when out and about with Daddy (probably because we don't have one at home... fun factor).

GOOD JOB BAILEY!

P.S. Keep an eye out for some back posting. I'm playing catch up again!

Happy Birthday Papa!

Here's several clips of Bailey saying Happy Birthday to Grandpa Gloe. Today was the first day that Bailey said "I love you."

Dad, I hope you had a great birthday! We all love you!!!

Front Roll

Bailey Pooped in the Potty!!!

For those without children, this may not seem like such a big deal, but this is definitely a milestone today. Twice today Bailey pooped in his diaper, said "Uh Oh" and pointed to his booty. This in and of itself was great because for once he recognized what he was doing in his pants.

After he woke up from his nap, I immediately put him on the potty. His diaper was wet, but I left him on the potty, playing with one of Travis's toy cars from his childhood while I went to get a March calendar to use as a potty calendar. I went back to the bathroom and put stars on all of the days that Bailey did #1 in the potty (had to guess for the beginning of the month). After I finished putting the stars on, I told him that if he pooped in the potty, he would get a big sticker. I checked his status to find that Bailey pooped in the potty! Bailey got a big, fuzzy duck sticker!

Here are some pictures of Bailey and his potty calendar (No I didn't take a picture of the potty!).

Bailey hugging the ducky sticker. How cute!

Potty Time - More Serious Now

At 18 months, we got Bailey a potty seat and he used it a couple times at first, then stopped. This week has been a good potty week. Bailey has been going potty 1 or 2 times a day. Hopefully he will continue this trend. He is very good at doing something once or twice and then not doing it again for a long time (saying Wolf, Hi, Bye, etc. . . . perform monkey!!!).

Dancing

Bailey's danced a little before, but NOTHING like this.

Longing to Sit at the Table

I came home from work to find this booster seat in the chair. I asked Travis if he got it out of Bailey's closet and he said "No". Bailey was telling us that he wanted to sit a the table like a big boy.

Bailey sitting at the table on Thursday morning.

Bailey knows Jesus

As I put Bailey in his bed for the night, I usually go through a list of people who love him.... Mommy and Daddy, Grandmas and Grandpas, Aunts and Uncles, Bailey's cousins, and Jesus. Tonight I was holding him in my arms, rocking side to side as I went through the list. He was very tired and looked like he was going to fall asleep in my arms. When I said "Jesus loves you" he perked up, grinned really big and pointed up. It brought tears to my eyes.

Lake, Wolf & Kisses

Today was a good day. I worked from home from 6 AM to 8AM, took Bailey to Kindermusik, met some ladies from the Mom's Group at a coffee shop, then came back home and worked until 5 PM. I got a lot of work done, got all my hours in and was at home at 5 PM (instead of 6:30PM when I go into the office).

While Bailey was sleeping, Travis got everything ready for us to go canoeing on the lake. We live about 2 miles from a lake and had never been out on it until today. We got sprinkled on while we were out there, but we all had a great time. Bailey's favorite part was the ducks.

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Another first today, Bailey was looking at a sportsman catalog and said "Wolf." You can guess what he was looking at. Crazy kid.

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He also kissed both Travis and I on the lips without opening his mouth. He usually starts with his lips puckered then opens his mouth before giving a kiss.

Eating Cereal All By Himself!

I finally decided to stop worrying about the mess and let Bailey feed himself his cereal.
Drinking the milk.
Sunday - Trying it again.

Milk & Cookies and Another First

Bailey started his first Kindermusik class today. It's called "Milk and Cookies" and is a series of 15 forty-five minute classes for 18 month to 3 year olds and a parent or grandparent. Bailey loved being around other kiddos and he really loved the music. During one of the songs, all of the kids but Bailey were sitting in their parent's lap. Bailey was standing about 1 foot in front of the teacher watching her play the guitar.

To celebrate his first day of class, Bailey had his own version of milk and cookies.

Another first today that was more funny than anything. Bailey tooted REALLY LOUD, then laughed REALLY HARD. I kept a straight face until I heard him laugh. He's never done that before!

Drinking from a Cup... Supervised Only

Bailey is pretty good at drinking from a cup all by himself. The problem is that he often gets interested in the cup decorations and tilts the cup over too far to the side.