It's official! Ricky is walking. He started going on his own about three weeks ago. But now he gets up all on his own and walks where he wants. He is still a little shaky but that doesnt stop him. He even tries to run:) Needless to say, I have no break. He is napping less now since all he wants to do is walk. I have to take a shower, cook, clean, eat in like 30 mins! No wonder moms are always in a hurry!
We are getting ready to celebrate his first birthday. I am so excited. It is football themed and I have put in a lot of work into it. I made him a banner and the party favor bags and a bunch of other little things. I know he wont notice, but I will. :)
Also in a few weeks we will be going to Cali! I am so stoked. My dad is turning 50 this year (dont tell him I told you) and we want to do something for him (this too is a surprise!). I havent seen my dad since January when Ricky was blessed. It will be nice to see him again and for my parents and sibs to see Ricky.
He is sooo much taller now. When he wants me to put him down he starts saying "go! go! go!" Mando taught him how to do "touchdown" and he goes around with his hands over his head and yells. Then he claps. I tried teaching him how to blowout a candle. Now that he isnt learning very well. The flame calls his attention the most and he just wants to touch it.
He is getting a lot better with his tantrums. Timeout really works. Thank you "Super Nanny" Everything I have tried with Ricky I have learned it from that show.
Life is pretty busy in the Alvarado household. Mando is very busy with his calling. He is the Ward Mission Leader and the missionaries are working him hard. That is good but sometimes Ricky goes to bed without saying good night to Daddy. When he wakes up the following morning and sees his Daddy he get soooo happy. I know they say that boys are usually Momma's boys, but my Ricky sure loves his Daddy. I hope it stays like that. Even when Ricky gets older and thinks he's to cool for Mom and Dad. I try calling my parents everyday. He sears them and sees me talking to them. Hopefully that will set a good example and he will have the same relationship as I have with my parents.
And me, you might ask. Well I am doing ok. I found out that I might possible have an ulcer. I dont have any pains but now my diet had dramatically changed. All of you who really know me can imagine how hard this is for me. But I have to take care of myself in order to take care of Ricky and Mando. Mom's dont get a sick day. Well this is all for now. :) Ciao!
