Max on the move

We are at that stage (crawling) where there is NO PEACE for anyone.  Specifically not me. I spend my time following Max around while he discovers his world and tries to cram as many dangerous objects as he can find into his mouth.  When the twins were babies, it was easier to make sure there was nothing too dangerous lying around.  However, in between all their pieces of lego, discarded wheels, marbles etc, the house is a potential minefield. 

And let me tell you, a five year old makes a TERRIBLE babysitter.  I told Adam to watch that Max does not go near the orange pot. Two seconds later, Max is standing up against the orange pot.

"ADAM!" I yell, "I thought I told you not to let Max go near the orange pot!"  

"Oops." says Adam, "Max, don't go near the orange pot!"

Yes, that will work.  Why didn't I think to just tell him not to go near the orange pot.

When the twins were little, we packed away every single breakable thing (orange pot), put away our ornaments etc but I am not that excited about doing it again. I am hoping that somehow I can get through this crawling / walking phase with most of my possessions in their original location and condition. One can dream.

Max is adorable and I am exceptionally fond of him, but I must admit that the sweet, easy baby stage is coming to an abrupt end.  Max has suddenly found his personality and it isn't as pliable as it once was.  He is opinionated, demanding and needs constant attention. I have NO idea where he gets that from?

Actually, he is a total sweetheart.  A little indulged perhaps, but who wouldn't want to indulge a delicious baby like this:

I will be honest and say I am not looking forward to the next 18 months or so.  I know that from now until he is about 2 and a half there aren't going to be too many logical arguments that I am going to win.  Thank GOODNESS his number one fan and dearest love is close by. Life would be a whole lot harder for both Max and I if it wasn't for Rose.

 

As a parting shot, here is a bonus pic of the twins:

How annoying, I've just lost my cursor. I can't remember whether I have posted this pic on my blog before. Old age is a terrible thing. If I have, pretend this conversation never happened. If I haven't, here are the twins dressed up in their 'gift' from my last international trip (the 'comfort' bag you get on SAA. Terribly comforting)

Comments

[Stefanie]

I agree with you about packing it all up again. With the exception of chemicals, I believe in house-proofing the baby not baby-proofing the house. Because you may visit people who's house isn't baby-proofed and if you have trained your child not to touch the pretties at your house, he might just remember it when in another home. Plus it's a good time to start discipline at that age.

[Beth]

My little one is at the crawling stage, too, but I don't give her the run of the house... too much dog hair on the carpet! I mostly keep her penned up in her "baby jail" (fenced in area of the living room that's full of toys and no danger). This is fine for now, but I know I'm in trouble when she actually starts to walk...

[Mary]

OMG Little Maxie is crawling ALREADY where has the time gone? A&K entertaining as ever!

[Sara]

Aww. That is some serious cuteness. Suddenly Max looks so much like Adam it's really amazing.

[sheilah]

What? You mean they give you underwear and take away your clothes?

[Judy]

The black socks TOTALLY make the outfits work for Adam and Kate!

[Coral]

Max looks just like Adam!

Did I tell you that I think of Max all the time, I use the dishwasher, it says Max, kettle; Max, washing machine; Max. Boy, he is never out of my head!

He is way ahead of Tim, Tim is going to do things in Tim Time; when he is ready! But also keep in mind he is still wearing his 3-6 months clothes, and he is 11 months old next week!

[BiancaW]

@Shielah.......Bwwwwaaahhhhhaaahhhhaaaahhhaa!

Tertia - baby Max is too flipping cute!

A&K - them two are some seriously special babes!

[julie]

I thought my son was an angel too and then he got a bit older. He is 15 months old and hectic. I decided not to pack things away. We don't have many breakable objects but for the most part he has learned not to touch our things.

Max is super cute.
xxx

[Shebee]

Dude. He does look just like Adam, wow. With Kate's eyes. It's like you skommelled the two of them up.

[mommanats]

Our babies are at the exact same stage, only difference Mia is now 8 months old.

Can you believe how fast they grow and crawl for that matter!

Good luck!

[One of Two Mommies]

Yes, babies on the move are something to be feared. My boys are now 17 months and no longer walk...they RUN everywhere. The other day I was so proud of Nate when he wiped his own snotty nose with a kleenex. That was until a few minutes later when I found him sucking on that same kleenex which was then soaking wet with water from the toilet. It is so hard to baby proof everything! You kids are absolutely beautiful by the way.

[Lynn]

Love the pics - especially the last one! That should make the graduation (from high school) cake!

[magpie]

i love that picture, and i love that it's the gift from the airline!

[Kids and health]

They both looking so cute and I like them ... Very sweet post...
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