Would you believe that this is one of maybe two or three semi in-focus shots of 50′ish? This kid moves like lightning. I don’t think he actually ever takes the time to walk anywhere. Full hilt run, all the time. It’s cool though, running is in his blood. I just hope I can catch him for a few more years.
On a related note, attending church is a huge challenge because of this super-duper active little. Perhaps it’s a terrible thing to say, but part of me dreads church every Sunday. It feels like I’m trying to herd very loud cats. Three hours+busy BZ=one challenged mama. My church congregation is very kind and family-friendly – and we especially love his extra “grandmas.” I just find great relief when we go home and Baby Zog can roam free and sing, talk, and yell at will without concern.
In the LDS faith, children can go into nursery at 18 months. I’m looking forward to and dreading this day equally. Looking forward to being able to actually listen in church again but frankly, not looking forward to being separated from Baby Zog for two hours. I already spend plenty of time away from him during the work week. I might welcome it if I was currently in stay-at-home mom mode, but I’m not, so I don’t. To keep Baby Zog entertained, we bring a little Skip Hop Zoo Lunchie filled with toys and books. We also bring snacks and juice boxes. But still, the attention span of a 15-month old is not terribly long.
Moms, how do you do it? Also, I will never ever judge a mother with loud toddlers ever again. Lesson learned.
LOL! I feel you on this one! I was working full-time when Miss A. was almost old enough for Nursery as well. from 9 months to 18 months, I spent more time in the halls following her as she toddled around than I did in class. I will tell you that you will love having him in Nursery though – I loved seeing how excited Miss A. was every time we dropped her off – we knew her teacher really well, so she allowed us to bring her in and sit with her for the 3 weeks before she was officially 18 months old. This really helped with the transition – by the time she was old enough, she practically shoved us out the door in her rush to go in and play! Just three more months! BZ has us totally wrapped around his little finger – we love your little guy so much!!!
I’m with ya Alison, it’s hard to part with our little men anymore than we have to. I remember something my bishop said once, even if you are in the halls chasing your child and you don’t see much of the inside of the classrooms, the important part is that you are there. It does get better though. It’s still a constant struggle to keep Zane entertained during sacrament. But thanks to some prep time when he was 16 months and many Sundays spent in nursery Zane now loves Nursery and usually tries to go there first before sacrament. I now actually love taking him to nursery and I know he loves it and learns things while I get to learn things too! Good luck you’re an awesome mom!!