The Life of Riley

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Water Safety Time

Tom and I decided to register Riley for ISR, Infant Swimming Resource, a program designed for drowning prevention. We figured that he is around a pool at least once a week, if not more, and it would be good for him to know how to save himself if need be. Lessons started last Monday. We go everyday, M-F, for a 10 minute session, for 4-6 weeks.

What were we thinking?!! This is one of the hardest things we've had to do. Tom and I know it's best for him, but try explaining that to Riley. He does not like it. He cries from the moment we hand him over to the instructor, until the lesson is over. It's very hard on him, (and us)! I will say that he does give her a high five while he's in the pool with her, so he must not hate it that much, right??

We've questioned ourselves over and over... Did we make the right decision? Well, we took him to swim at my Mom's house yesterday and he did awesome! We let him get in the pool on his terms. It took a few minutes, but he wanted to get in. He splashed on the steps and was having fun. Later on, Tom was holding him in the shallow end and asked, "Do you want to swim to Momma?" Before Tom could even blink he dove out of his arms and started swimming over to me. WOW! We couldn't believe it. He wasn't scared at all. He swam over to the steps a few times and really seemed to enjoy the water. We were SO proud and amazed at the same time, and this was only after 1 week. Way to go Riley!

Thanks to you Mrs. Patty (our ISR instructor), for helping our BIG boy learn to swim!!!!

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

So Many Pictures!

There are so many pictures of Riley, it's just too hard to choose which ones to share.
So, here's a bunch from the past month.

Taken on: June 7th, 2011

Hmmm, what color are my eyes??

Typical Riley - thumb in mouth, other hand in pants!

He loves his thumb!

Such a sweet smile : )

Riding his bike

Playing with Daddy

Trying to sneak outside!

Standing on Daddy's feet

Listening to his CD player

Taken on: June 9th, 2011

Making a call during snack time

Say what, Mom?!

Taken on: June 10th, 2011

Shooting baskets with Daddy

Wrestling with Daddy

Tickle tickle!

Concentrating hard on this shot!

Picking up 2 balls... oh so talented!

Taken on: June 12th, 2011

Riley's way of saying "GET UP"

Watching the Gators play baseball

Flippin with Daddy

Whoa!

So much fun!

Taken on: June 13th, 2011

Good Morning!

Walking on his tip-toes!

BEFORE...

....AFTER!

I came in the kitchen and this is what I found...

.....play the drums.....

.....so freaking cute!!!!

Taken on: June 17th, 2011

BUSTED!

Sneaking out some cheerios

Taken on: June 28th, 2011

Playing with Mommy

Sooo strong!

CHEESE :)

So sweet!

HI!

Playing in the mirror

Making faces at himself

Kiss Kiss

More faces in the mirror

Hey Mom!

Ready to play baseball!

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

The Little Things

We're off to a great start for the month of June! We've been hanging out with family, and swimming with our friends. What a great life! We are so blessed. Riley will be 18 months on Friday. Tom and I are so amazed at how smart he is. It's true what they say, a toddler's brain is like a sponge, soaking up everything in sight. He does something new all the time. Riley loves when Tom plays a SRV song on the electric guitar. He really rocks out, it's so cute! His molars are coming in and they look really painful! Poor little guy. :( Nothing that a little Tylenol and snuggling with Mommy won't fix though. He had peanut butter for the first time, and loved it! I am sooo excited to finally be able to fix him a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch.

Oh, the little things...! :)

Now if I could only get him to eat his vegetables.