Bopies, Balance, and Baseball

I mentioned in my last post about Tuttle's willingness to part with his paci (known to the family as "bopies") for our sleepover with Stella and Dylan. I was apprehensive to believe that it would be as easy to take it away at home, but I was TOTALLY wrong. I was prepared for sleepless nights, crying, and begging for his beloved bopies. This was really the main reason I had allowed him to keep it so long, and it was also the last piece of his baby years. I simply reminded him at home that we were not going to use bopies anymore. We were going to give them to the new babies, and he would be able to pick out some new little Legos (his wish). We have not had one issue with this BIG change. Tuesday we stopped by Toys-R-Us for his prize!

(Tuttle has a weird habit now of smiling but refusing to actually look at the camera!)

Last week Ellie was at the beach with her family and returned a full time walker! In regular Maggie fashion, she wants to keep up with the milestones and started to successfully stand independently Tuesday morning. 

 

She has taken a couple steps now, but they are caused by her losing her balance standing and falling forward. They do count as her first steps, but they were not intended to move her in any particular direction. Today she was able to hold her balance for about 10-20 seconds and even regain her balance by squatting down and pushing back up in to standing. I cannot wait for Moo Bear to start walking! :)

Tuesday Tuttle started t-ball practice through the YMCA. He reminds everyone it is baseball if they try to refer to it as t-ball, though.

His age group will not play games, but they are learning all the rules and skills associated with baseball. Tuttle was VERY excited to practice with his team. Aunt Peach came to practice to help Tuttle as I chased two active toddlers all over the field. While this activity will not prepare him for the major leagues, Tuttle is having a blast and cannot wait to play again next week.

Stretching with his Team

This week they worked on running the bases in order and using the glove to catch in the ball in an "alligator bite."

First Team Huddle :)

The highlight of the practice was receiving the team hats and jerseys. Tuttle was thrilled that the jerseys were his favorite color: RED!

One of the mothers on the team volunteered to coach, but since their team was the only team practicing, the Youth Sports Coordinator, Jamie, took over the practice. Tuttle did such an impressive job listening to Jamie and waiting his turn to try new skills.

We are enjoying a sweet summer with the babies. :)