Raising Watsons

Eating then

Eating now

We do think it’s funny that Tucker was born in Beverly Hills. It seems so extravagant compared to our humble beginnings in Union City, NJ and Escanaba, MI.

But on the other hand, he sure knows how to rock the sun glasses.

Our friends The Mellers hosted a Cinco de Mayo party last Saturday (May 7th).  Tucker definitely got in the spirit.

Before the accusations start, all the babies were wearing them.  Tucker was the only one who could pull it off though (since his eyes are a perfect match).

Just look at that swagger!

14 months and already showing up Dad’s mustache.  Sad.

A small collection of photos Mom managed to get herself in recently and not-so-recently.

Me and Uncle Tim circa 1978.

New to Tucker anyway!  Big thanks to the Karnes family for bringing over this play set.  Once the weather turned nice we started using it daily.  Tucker really enjoys the slide, even if he has taken more than one tumble off it while trying to straighten out his legs.

Video!

Difficult angle but too good to not post.

At Ikea Mom bought a little Tucker chair that is identical to the big chair in the playroom (it’s the red chair visible in the second picture).  On this day, Dad and his helpful little guy built the chair.

Tucker LOVES when he gets to play with Dad and tools.  It amazes me that a 14 mo old understands how to use tools.  You can’t see the screw head but he is actually lining up the screwdriver to the screw in the second picture.

SUCCESS!!!

This is a pretty common site around our house these days, Tucker signing “MORE” as in I’m hungry and want more of whatever you have.   When I’m preparing dinner Tucker will often ask for more at the edge of the counter.  As a result, he’s eaten just about everything: lemons, celery, blue cheese, etc.

Apologies for being out of focus, but he gets pretty demanding so it’s hard to get a good shot.

Another milestone the little guy is hurtling is feeding himself.  In this case one of his favorites, (abuela’s) black beans.  🙂

And like everything else, once Tucker has done it himself there is no going back.  Or taking the spoon away.

Self feeding in action:

My co-worker, friend and fellow Mom, Holly, started taking her son to the beach once a week.  It’s easy to take it for granted that we live in Southern California and it’s literally five minutes away.  Tucker and I agreed to go last week, we’re definitely going to try and make a habit of it.

Happy feet.

Happy lil man.

Tucker and Dad’s new game.  Perfect for when you’re out at breakfast or sitting in the kitchen.