3.29.08

Mama and Caleb

It was been a very busy week for Mama Taf...I am finishing up my student teaching, writing papers, doing research, and getting ready to graduate but the only thing I really want to do is be with my baby!!

Happy Baby! 3.29.08

Caleb's current stats:
Favorite Book: ABC's
Favorite Song: When I grow Up! Barney
Favorite Toy: Toy Cell Phone and Leap Frog Caterpillar
Favorite Food: Apples or Rice Cereal
Favorite Word: DaDaDa

We are pretty sure that another tooth is about to surface because drooling has increased and he has a runny nose. He is still sleeping well and eating good. Thank you Jesus!!

He's been watching a lot of college basketball with Daddy and we think his favorite team is Ohio State... :)

3.27.08

"Hey Mom!"
Somehow I managed to capture a picture of him actually enjoying his carseat. Recently, he has not been enjoying the confinement of his seat- he'd much rather be exploring the vast world around!
Caleb and Andrew playing...love Andrew's face here! They are good playmates!

3.22.08

New Camera

We finally got a camera that takes video footage...here's Caleb going off to the corner to go potty!

3.16.08

I feel that we have trained Caleb well...each time he sees a camera he puts on a big smile!! What a good boy!

I can't believe he will be 8 months next week! From the moment he gets up in the morning [this past week he didn't wake up before 9:15a.m!! This was the first time in 8 months that we have been able to sleep in that late- Thank you Jesus] until he takes a nap, Caleb is go go go. Despite how exhausting this age is- it is equally as fun. Dad is able to be more rough him and Caleb loves being tossed in the air, bounced, and chased around the room.

"I think I'll go for a walk outside..."

Caleb getting ready for the first walk of the season!
Takin in the sights!
Happy Easter
Watching mommy blow bubbles
Totally bored with bubbles

3.12.08

Go IU!
Precious Caleb in his bathrobe!
"Hmmm what book shall we read tonight?"
Daddy and Caleb reading the paper
Aunt Sembie and Caleb at lunch
IU Jersey

The Taflinger family is ready for Spring!! Caleb is at an extremely fun age and we can't wait to let him explore the neighborhood, go on walks in his stroller, get some ice cream, and play at the park!!! Spring...here we come!

We love you!
~Taflinger

3.10.08

Playin'
Brushing his two teeth

Really scrubbing those gums!

Here is Caleb in his "play area" that Dad built for him!! He loves it!

All Smiles

Caleb just about jumped out of my arms after this picture...he's so active!
Here we have Caleb about to escape the bathtub!
Unsure of Barney
AHH look at his cute little boots! They are still a little big but still so precious!
"'Hi"

Curious Caleb

"Hmmm what is this mom?"
"Okay, now tell me about this pole."
"Oh, hey mom!"
Caleb and Grandma!

Caleb is feeling 100%- Thank you Jesus!

Climb Time!

"Ma, I'm trying to figure out this toy box...how does it open?"
"Look at my teeth!!"
Crawling
" There is no stopping me now!"
Chewing on mom's cell phone!

We had to take Caleb back to the doctor's on Friday. We were concerned about his ear as he continued to tug at it. The doctor gave us drops to reduce his pain. He also gave us an antibiotic but we are going to try to fight the infection first.

On a lighter note, Caleb continues to be very mobile. He can easily pull himself to a standing position. He is such a big boy! He's also begining to mock our behavior. Travis opened and shut his drawer the other day and Caleb then went up to his drawer and opened and shut it!

He is doing well in his 'alone time.' We place him in his play pen and he does a great job of being creative with his toys. He his like his mama in that he needs a few moments to himself to process and reflect!