My baby turned 16 months old on Jun 4. I can't believe it. My little boy is getting so big. He'll be a year and a half soon, then 2, then 3...I can't believe I'm his momma. I feel so blessed to be his mom. What a special gift I've received from God and I'm sooo thankful.
My little stinker is a hoot. He is such a happy boy. He always walks around with the sweetest smile (most of time). He's very goofy and tries to get others to smile with him. He's definitely a people person (as long as his momma and daddy are around). He's still doesn't like to be around others without us around. Trying to get him to stay in the church nursery on Sundays is a challenge. It takes him some time to warm up to even his Nonna before we could leave him. He is VERY attached to his parents. Despite us encouraging some "independence" it hasn't worked. But that's ok. We were told that the day will come when he wants nothing to do with us and we'll be begging for a "hello". LOL.
Let's see, he's a pretty good traveler. We've taken 4 or 5 airplane trips so far and he's done awesome. Well in retrospect he's done awesome but at the time, I guess he was aight. There were a few times the air hostesses and a few passengers told us he was a good traveler. The few times he was noisy it worked out because there were other noisy patrons. For example on our way to Jackson Hole in February there were a few drunk snowboarders who congregated in the back (like they were in a club). They were so loud that no one noticed the few times my little man was fussing. Our trips to Miami, Orlando and Panama City Beach went well too. We have wedding coming up in September that we have to go to also. I think he's a traveling pro now. LOL. We are trying to take advantage of the infant in arms as much as we can.
As far as what else he's up to: he's a great walker, runner and climber. He'll open drawers and step into them so that he can climb up high. He loves trying to climb up and down the stairs. He surprisingly can safely climb off the bed. He's a sneaky little man who tries to test limits. It's so hard to not laugh when he does that. It's terrible. I'll tell him "no" and he'll stop then slowly go back to what he was doing while staring at me. I'm cracking up just thinking about it. He likes to color and scribble. Likes to walk backwards, can walk on tippy toes. He's definitely a talker. He loves to repeat words and does a pretty good job. He says: doggie/dog, clock, book, bird, momma, dada, daddy, baby, car, ball, moo, ba (sheep noise), ruff ruff, nay (horse sound), cockadoodledoo (his version), no, shoes, keys, cheese. Understands a lot and signs "more" and sometimes "milk". He's very social with other kiddos. He likes to observe first then join in play once he's felt comfortable.
He's my sweet little cuddly man who loves to give hugs. When I ask him to squeeze tighter he does. He gives the tightest and sweetest hugs. He also likes to give high fives and blow kisses. I love the kissie sounds he makes. His dad and I can't get enough of him. Oh we love when he dances. I know that he knows that he fascinates us because he'll repeat cute little gestures when we squeal in excitement :). We're trying to teach him to say some Jamaican patois phrases without much success. I guess he'll have time to learn.
Anyway, we just feel very blessed to be his parents. He's so awesome and we look forward to many more memories with our little man.
Mrs. K
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
Update on life
Wow, it's been a long time since I last posted and even longer since I posted about something besides my little man. I've decided to stop doing monthly updates and just do random updates on his milestones. I think I've been avoiding this blog partly because I felt obligated to blog about his milestones but I don't have the time to do it. So just to provide a few updates:
Starting with our little guy. He's doing well. He is a lovely little fella with lots of energy. He loves to laugh and play and hit and pull and squeal and talk. Oh, did I mention climb. He's saying a few words now, although in his own way. He says doggie (dog-mm), baby, uh-oh, Eliza, of course mama and dada or daddy. He also says clock (cock, yeah I know). He knows a lot of words and commands although he doesn't know how to say them. It's amazing how much he soaks up. He is sooo loving. I just love that little booger. He loves to walk and run and climb on everything. I have to watch him at all times because he'll get into everything. He likes being outside and playing with our dog-mm, Eliza. He loves picking up sticks and playing at the park. He's more social and will allow others to hold him (most of the time). He still loves his mommy to death but has been gravitating more towards daddy lately. He loves to read, which is new. He's just an all round sweet kiddo and we love him so much. We feel so blessed.
Hubby and I just celebrated our 5 year anniversary. He surprised me with a sitter and we did dinner and a movie. It was nice to hang out with him at night for a change. We live in NC with no family around so we usually don't get much alone time away from home. Anyway, I can't believe we've been married 5 years already. I feel very blessed to be with my husband as well.
I'm doing well. I'm enjoying life and I feel very blessed. I graduate in a few weeks and I'm really excited about this. I've been in school all my life without a break so it's nice to be almost done. I'll be taking the summer off to study for my board exams and to just chill before I start working a real job. I'm looking forward to the summer off. Planning to also use the time to get more fit. Speaking of getting fit, I'm nowhere close to my goal. I've lost most of the baby weight except for about 5-10 pounds but I look unhealthy, no longer fit. I'm not content about this but I'm not terribly distressed either. My diet is somewhat crappy and I haven't consistently worked out. I know that if I shape up a bit I'd be healthier and that's what I plan to do. I've been doing Insanity off an on but I plan to be more committed to it. My out-of-shape-ness wont stop me from flaunting a bathing suit in about one week. We are heading to Panama City Beach for my husband's annual family vacation. So looking forward to it.
We will most likely be moving to another state in late summer/early fall. Hubby and I are both looking for jobs closer to his family. His parents and siblings live in north Florida. Having our son has made us realize the value of having family close by. I am getting sooo excited about the idea of moving although we'll miss all our peeps in NC. Also hubby and I have decided that I'll work part time after we move. I always thought I was a "career woman" who would always work full time but now I'm excited about part time work. I initially thought about working 3/4 time but after talking more with hubby we thought half time would be best. I can still do what I love outside the home but have time for my family. I'm looking into working M-F 8-12. I'm really excited about the possibility of working these hours. I can take little man to preschool in the morning, then go to work. When I get off I'll have time to exercise and still make dinner. I'm hoping I will be able to accomplish more and feel more balanced with that work schedule. We'll see. In theory it sounds great!
Anyway, I'm just really happy and thankful to God for all that he's blessed me with.
Mrs. K
Starting with our little guy. He's doing well. He is a lovely little fella with lots of energy. He loves to laugh and play and hit and pull and squeal and talk. Oh, did I mention climb. He's saying a few words now, although in his own way. He says doggie (dog-mm), baby, uh-oh, Eliza, of course mama and dada or daddy. He also says clock (cock, yeah I know). He knows a lot of words and commands although he doesn't know how to say them. It's amazing how much he soaks up. He is sooo loving. I just love that little booger. He loves to walk and run and climb on everything. I have to watch him at all times because he'll get into everything. He likes being outside and playing with our dog-mm, Eliza. He loves picking up sticks and playing at the park. He's more social and will allow others to hold him (most of the time). He still loves his mommy to death but has been gravitating more towards daddy lately. He loves to read, which is new. He's just an all round sweet kiddo and we love him so much. We feel so blessed.
Hubby and I just celebrated our 5 year anniversary. He surprised me with a sitter and we did dinner and a movie. It was nice to hang out with him at night for a change. We live in NC with no family around so we usually don't get much alone time away from home. Anyway, I can't believe we've been married 5 years already. I feel very blessed to be with my husband as well.
I'm doing well. I'm enjoying life and I feel very blessed. I graduate in a few weeks and I'm really excited about this. I've been in school all my life without a break so it's nice to be almost done. I'll be taking the summer off to study for my board exams and to just chill before I start working a real job. I'm looking forward to the summer off. Planning to also use the time to get more fit. Speaking of getting fit, I'm nowhere close to my goal. I've lost most of the baby weight except for about 5-10 pounds but I look unhealthy, no longer fit. I'm not content about this but I'm not terribly distressed either. My diet is somewhat crappy and I haven't consistently worked out. I know that if I shape up a bit I'd be healthier and that's what I plan to do. I've been doing Insanity off an on but I plan to be more committed to it. My out-of-shape-ness wont stop me from flaunting a bathing suit in about one week. We are heading to Panama City Beach for my husband's annual family vacation. So looking forward to it.
We will most likely be moving to another state in late summer/early fall. Hubby and I are both looking for jobs closer to his family. His parents and siblings live in north Florida. Having our son has made us realize the value of having family close by. I am getting sooo excited about the idea of moving although we'll miss all our peeps in NC. Also hubby and I have decided that I'll work part time after we move. I always thought I was a "career woman" who would always work full time but now I'm excited about part time work. I initially thought about working 3/4 time but after talking more with hubby we thought half time would be best. I can still do what I love outside the home but have time for my family. I'm looking into working M-F 8-12. I'm really excited about the possibility of working these hours. I can take little man to preschool in the morning, then go to work. When I get off I'll have time to exercise and still make dinner. I'm hoping I will be able to accomplish more and feel more balanced with that work schedule. We'll see. In theory it sounds great!
Anyway, I'm just really happy and thankful to God for all that he's blessed me with.
Mrs. K
Monday, March 25, 2013
Toddler K: Month 13
Mommy is really having a hard time keeping up with these updates. I'm going to try my best to document on here because I want to remember. I know I can't record everything but I want to record something. Just reading my old posts brings me back to the little moments we shared in the past.
-Things just keep getting better and better. Your dad and I love you so much. It's amazing how having you has changed our lives for the better.
-You took your first plane ride this month and you did pretty good. We vacationed in Jackson Hole for a week. Your dad skied but we didn't. We did get to enjoy some of the other winter activities. You particularly liked sledding but you enjoyed the sleigh ride too. You met another little kiddo on vacation and you guys hung out some.
-You actually fell in one of the stores and chipped a tooth. It's a small chip but I thought I was going to die after it happened. I felt so bad. You cried for a little while but it didn't last long. You're such a trooper.
-You started tantruming this month and it's so hard to not laugh at you when you do them. You are so funny. When you tantrum you lay on the floor and whine. The funniest part is that when you attempt to throw yourself on the floor, you do it so gently being careful not to hurt yourself. You are a trip. Thankfully your tantrums are minor and infrequent. You've also learned that when mommy walks away, she's not entertaining the tantrum so you get up and play. You are such a smart boy.
-You are becoming a better eater. I've noticed that you can tolerating eating in the high chair for about 10 minutes then I have to get you out or you wont eat anymore. Once you're out of the high chair you can eat almost as much as I do. I guess you get bored easily. Surprisingly, you like milk. You also like water. You'll drink almost anything out of a straw (for a few seconds). I think you like the idea of using a straw so you'll drink initially but when you realize it's not a beverage you like, you'll stop. You're a bit of a feisty little guy and spits out whatever you don't like or throws it off the high chair.
-You've been saying words like dada, mama, lila aka eliza, no, uh-oh, da aka dog, up, bop (?).
-You love to point when you talk. You also like to take my hand and pull me to where you want to go or what you want me to do. Your personality is definitely shining and I love it.
-You like going to daycare. When we pull up to the door you start smiling really big. You get along with your two daycare friends. The daycare provider seems to love you. You make her crack up.
-Of course, you are still sleeping great. Surprisingly you slept great everyday on our vacation too. Naps are a challenge because you want to be social but bedtime is great.
You are such a cute little stinker and we love you so much. My heart is filled with so much love for you. I feel so blessed.
Mrs. K
-Things just keep getting better and better. Your dad and I love you so much. It's amazing how having you has changed our lives for the better.
-You took your first plane ride this month and you did pretty good. We vacationed in Jackson Hole for a week. Your dad skied but we didn't. We did get to enjoy some of the other winter activities. You particularly liked sledding but you enjoyed the sleigh ride too. You met another little kiddo on vacation and you guys hung out some.
-You actually fell in one of the stores and chipped a tooth. It's a small chip but I thought I was going to die after it happened. I felt so bad. You cried for a little while but it didn't last long. You're such a trooper.
-You started tantruming this month and it's so hard to not laugh at you when you do them. You are so funny. When you tantrum you lay on the floor and whine. The funniest part is that when you attempt to throw yourself on the floor, you do it so gently being careful not to hurt yourself. You are a trip. Thankfully your tantrums are minor and infrequent. You've also learned that when mommy walks away, she's not entertaining the tantrum so you get up and play. You are such a smart boy.
-You are becoming a better eater. I've noticed that you can tolerating eating in the high chair for about 10 minutes then I have to get you out or you wont eat anymore. Once you're out of the high chair you can eat almost as much as I do. I guess you get bored easily. Surprisingly, you like milk. You also like water. You'll drink almost anything out of a straw (for a few seconds). I think you like the idea of using a straw so you'll drink initially but when you realize it's not a beverage you like, you'll stop. You're a bit of a feisty little guy and spits out whatever you don't like or throws it off the high chair.
-You've been saying words like dada, mama, lila aka eliza, no, uh-oh, da aka dog, up, bop (?).
-You love to point when you talk. You also like to take my hand and pull me to where you want to go or what you want me to do. Your personality is definitely shining and I love it.
-You like going to daycare. When we pull up to the door you start smiling really big. You get along with your two daycare friends. The daycare provider seems to love you. You make her crack up.
-Of course, you are still sleeping great. Surprisingly you slept great everyday on our vacation too. Naps are a challenge because you want to be social but bedtime is great.
You are such a cute little stinker and we love you so much. My heart is filled with so much love for you. I feel so blessed.
Mrs. K
Baby K: Month 12--Happy 1st Birthday
OK, mommy is very behind on the post. You've been 1 for quite a few weeks but we've been really busy around here. Well, we've been really busy since you've been born (AND we love it, btw). Anyway, you turned 1 on 2/4/13 and we cannot believe it. One-whole-year, WOW. This year has been so awesome. Very challenging but great.
Over the past month you've done so much:
-You continue to walk very confidently. You even do some running too. You like hiding in the corner then popping out. You still like peek-a-boo. It never gets old with you.
-You are so strong. You can stand from a seated position on the floor.
-You love climbing steps and we have to watch you like a hawk. We fear that we'll forget to close the gate and you'll superman dive down.
-I just love watching you accomplish your various milestones. You still love to dance and you've had several types this month (knees bent bobbing up and down, turning around with left arm out, kicking left leg, alternating stretching left and right leg).
-This month you've been throwing a ball back and forth with me and your dad. You have a pretty good arm but sometimes it'll plop on top of your head. You like throwing other things too (like your sippy cup, your paci).
-You are a good helper and you've been helping me put your clothes in the dirty clothes hamper. You also insist that you put your diaper in the diaper pail. You like to throw random things in the garbage. One of your favorite chores is rearranging our drawers, especially the tupperware drawer. I'll find random objects in strange places. I think it's so funny though and I smile every time it happens because it's a reminder that you are getting smarter and smarter and exploring your environment.
-Your pincer grasp does a good job eating cheerios, goldfish, and other puffed snacks.
-You are definitely a social butterfly. Whenever we are out, you try to get people's attention by smiling largely and when you get their attention you start laughing. You are so funny.
-You are still not the best eater but I think it's getting better. You've been eating from the table.
-You are a little squirt. Your dad and I were tiny for a while so we know you'll eventually "spring up." You still have fairly straight hair although it sometimes curls when it's humid. Your dad wants me to give you a haircut but I want to wait until the summer. Besides your hair isn't THAT long.
-We celebrated your birthday with close family and friends. I had them write notes to you which I hope you will open one day--maybe some time around puberty when you're going through all the hormonal changes. Your nonna and grandpa were in town. Nonna baked your smash cake but we also bought you a birthday cake that was yummy. We thought for sure you would cake everywhere but you didn't. You gently removed all the decorations from the cake and didn't really smash it. You received lots of toys and books. It was a great day. Your dad and I were so proud.
Mrs. K
Over the past month you've done so much:
-You continue to walk very confidently. You even do some running too. You like hiding in the corner then popping out. You still like peek-a-boo. It never gets old with you.
-You are so strong. You can stand from a seated position on the floor.
-You love climbing steps and we have to watch you like a hawk. We fear that we'll forget to close the gate and you'll superman dive down.
-I just love watching you accomplish your various milestones. You still love to dance and you've had several types this month (knees bent bobbing up and down, turning around with left arm out, kicking left leg, alternating stretching left and right leg).
-This month you've been throwing a ball back and forth with me and your dad. You have a pretty good arm but sometimes it'll plop on top of your head. You like throwing other things too (like your sippy cup, your paci).
-You are a good helper and you've been helping me put your clothes in the dirty clothes hamper. You also insist that you put your diaper in the diaper pail. You like to throw random things in the garbage. One of your favorite chores is rearranging our drawers, especially the tupperware drawer. I'll find random objects in strange places. I think it's so funny though and I smile every time it happens because it's a reminder that you are getting smarter and smarter and exploring your environment.
-Your pincer grasp does a good job eating cheerios, goldfish, and other puffed snacks.
-You are definitely a social butterfly. Whenever we are out, you try to get people's attention by smiling largely and when you get their attention you start laughing. You are so funny.
-You are still not the best eater but I think it's getting better. You've been eating from the table.
-You are a little squirt. Your dad and I were tiny for a while so we know you'll eventually "spring up." You still have fairly straight hair although it sometimes curls when it's humid. Your dad wants me to give you a haircut but I want to wait until the summer. Besides your hair isn't THAT long.
-We celebrated your birthday with close family and friends. I had them write notes to you which I hope you will open one day--maybe some time around puberty when you're going through all the hormonal changes. Your nonna and grandpa were in town. Nonna baked your smash cake but we also bought you a birthday cake that was yummy. We thought for sure you would cake everywhere but you didn't. You gently removed all the decorations from the cake and didn't really smash it. You received lots of toys and books. It was a great day. Your dad and I were so proud.
Mrs. K
Friday, January 4, 2013
Baby K: Month 11
HAPPY 11 MONTH OLD BIRTHDAY!!!
Week 42: Part2 to Week 46
-You initially started out this month by taking one step then sitting down.Now you are taking a few steps. YOU ARE WALKING!!!! You get excited when you walk unassisted. You even make a noise while doing this. It's so sweet to watch you walk.
-You took a bath in the big boy bath tub for the first time today (12/5). You loved it. You were splish splashing, taking nose dives. You were all over the place. I can't wait until the summer when you can go swimming since you seem to love the water.
-You've started waiving by flapping one arm. It's too cute. You also mumble something while you wave. Can't quite figure out what yet.
-You just love imitating. If I tap on the table, you do the same. Now you try to put your palm over your mouth and make a noise. On that same note, whenever I pat your back you like to make noises and it sounds funny. You also know how to blow a kiss and make noises while patting your mouth.
-I love hearing you sing-a-long to music while we are driving in the car. Or try to sing-a-long with me when I sing.
-You love to dance and you've got some moves.
-You like when I chase you. You like when I play peek-a-boo with you. You like chasing my toes when I wiggle them. You like shoving your fingers into various orifices (your nose, my nose, dad's nose, ears, straw, etc). You like pulling things out of the cabinets and drawers.
-We went to 2 Christmas parties this week. You looked very handsome in your outfits. One night you wore a suit and you looked so adorable. Your grandpa (bum bum) commented that you looked like a game show host. Too funny.
-We also went to a Christmas concert at church. You seemed to like it because you were pelvic thrusting to the songs. It was so funny to watch you do that. You just love to dance.
-We put up our usual small Christmas tree this week. Your dad and I have been using that same tree since we've been married (4 years). Next year we plan to get a bigger one because by that time you'll be able to enjoy it.
-You are very verbal. You really try to repeat what we say. It's really cool. You also try to pretend to talk with us. Your first word was dada then mama. But your first "real word" was Eliza ("e-la-la" according to you). You call her name now and whenever we say her name, you look around for her.
-Sleep is still good at night but naps are still challenging--only 2 that last 30-40 minutes each.
-You caught another little cold from daycare this week. It's a mild one but it's still pretty tough (your congested and you don't have an appetite).
-Around week 45 you actually started waving bye-bye. Like, a real wave. Fingers curling and all. Yippie!!! You amaze me.
-I got you a few inexpensive Christmas gifts this week. Your dad also bought you a few gifts too. Our plan is to have you try to open them this Christmas.
-You are liking macaroni and cheese. You also like banana yogurt.
-You still spit up some when you eat but it's infrequent (definitely not as bad as you did before).
-You are an expert at drinking out of the sippy cup but you still refuse to drink formula from it. You'll drink water without any hesitation.
-You got another cold from one of the kiddos at your daycare--no fever but runny nose and cough. I can tell it's uncomfortable for you but it doesn't seem to slow you down.
-You are one active little boy. I'm amazed by how much you can do. You are also very persistent. Even if I try to distract you from doing an activity, you go right back to it.
-You sprouted another tooth on 12/20 (the top right one). The top left one came out a few days later. We've been brushing you teeth as a part of your bedtime routine (without problems).
-I miss your toothless gummy smile but your smile now is just as precious. I love that huge upper tooth. When you smile it melts my heart. And you love to smile!
-Christmas was great. We spent it in Orlando with my family. Everyone was very happy to see you. You enjoyed being with everyone too but I think you were a little overwhelmed by all the chaos and noise. You mainly clung to daddy and I. You occasionally allowed others to hold you after you warmed up to them a little. Once your dad and I were close by, you would smile and be so sweet but if we were away you'd fuss.
-This month you tried a few of the Jamaican dishes my family prepared for Christmas and some other foods too. You got your first taste of callaloo, dumplin, boiled banana, goat head soup (just one taste), hard dough bread, curry goat.
-Your sleep was awful (to say the least) on vacation. A few nights you got up every 2-3 hours. That's partly our fault because we were inconsistent with bedtime. You also hated sleeping in the pack and play so you had to sleep with us a few nights (this is a first). We all came home (back to NC) very tired.
-To wrap up our trip, we hung out with aunt Jeanna and her family in the mountains in Highlands, NC. This was fun too. You love your cousin Maddy so much and she loves you too. Alli tried to give you her pacifiers because she's too old for them but she changed her mind and took them back.
-You got quite a lot of gifts this Christmas--mainly toys, books, clothes. It was neat watching you trying to rip open your presents. You were mainly interested in the wrapping paper than the gifts.
-You favorite thing to do now is push around your toy car. Sometimes you'll get on it and wait for me to push you. Other times you'll get behind it to push it. You also like playing with you activity table. You are more into interactive toys this month. It's cool to watch you try to figure out how to manipulate a toy.
-You amaze me my sweet giggly, wiggly precious little mama's boy. I feel so blessed to have you as my son. You bring so much joy to our already blessed lives.
Mrs. K
Week 42: Part2 to Week 46
-You initially started out this month by taking one step then sitting down.
-You took a bath in the big boy bath tub for the first time today (12/5). You loved it. You were splish splashing, taking nose dives. You were all over the place. I can't wait until the summer when you can go swimming since you seem to love the water.
-You've started waiving by flapping one arm. It's too cute. You also mumble something while you wave. Can't quite figure out what yet.
-You just love imitating. If I tap on the table, you do the same. Now you try to put your palm over your mouth and make a noise. On that same note, whenever I pat your back you like to make noises and it sounds funny. You also know how to blow a kiss and make noises while patting your mouth.
-I love hearing you sing-a-long to music while we are driving in the car. Or try to sing-a-long with me when I sing.
-You love to dance and you've got some moves.
-You like when I chase you. You like when I play peek-a-boo with you. You like chasing my toes when I wiggle them. You like shoving your fingers into various orifices (your nose, my nose, dad's nose, ears, straw, etc). You like pulling things out of the cabinets and drawers.
-We went to 2 Christmas parties this week. You looked very handsome in your outfits. One night you wore a suit and you looked so adorable. Your grandpa (bum bum) commented that you looked like a game show host. Too funny.
-We also went to a Christmas concert at church. You seemed to like it because you were pelvic thrusting to the songs. It was so funny to watch you do that. You just love to dance.
-We put up our usual small Christmas tree this week. Your dad and I have been using that same tree since we've been married (4 years). Next year we plan to get a bigger one because by that time you'll be able to enjoy it.
-You are very verbal. You really try to repeat what we say. It's really cool. You also try to pretend to talk with us. Your first word was dada then mama. But your first "real word" was Eliza ("e-la-la" according to you). You call her name now and whenever we say her name, you look around for her.
-Sleep is still good at night but naps are still challenging--only 2 that last 30-40 minutes each.
-You caught another little cold from daycare this week. It's a mild one but it's still pretty tough (your congested and you don't have an appetite).
-Around week 45 you actually started waving bye-bye. Like, a real wave. Fingers curling and all. Yippie!!! You amaze me.
-I got you a few inexpensive Christmas gifts this week. Your dad also bought you a few gifts too. Our plan is to have you try to open them this Christmas.
-You are liking macaroni and cheese. You also like banana yogurt.
-You still spit up some when you eat but it's infrequent (definitely not as bad as you did before).
-You are an expert at drinking out of the sippy cup but you still refuse to drink formula from it. You'll drink water without any hesitation.
-You got another cold from one of the kiddos at your daycare--no fever but runny nose and cough. I can tell it's uncomfortable for you but it doesn't seem to slow you down.
-You are one active little boy. I'm amazed by how much you can do. You are also very persistent. Even if I try to distract you from doing an activity, you go right back to it.
-You sprouted another tooth on 12/20 (the top right one). The top left one came out a few days later. We've been brushing you teeth as a part of your bedtime routine (without problems).
-I miss your toothless gummy smile but your smile now is just as precious. I love that huge upper tooth. When you smile it melts my heart. And you love to smile!
-Christmas was great. We spent it in Orlando with my family. Everyone was very happy to see you. You enjoyed being with everyone too but I think you were a little overwhelmed by all the chaos and noise. You mainly clung to daddy and I. You occasionally allowed others to hold you after you warmed up to them a little. Once your dad and I were close by, you would smile and be so sweet but if we were away you'd fuss.
-This month you tried a few of the Jamaican dishes my family prepared for Christmas and some other foods too. You got your first taste of callaloo, dumplin, boiled banana, goat head soup (just one taste), hard dough bread, curry goat.
-Your sleep was awful (to say the least) on vacation. A few nights you got up every 2-3 hours. That's partly our fault because we were inconsistent with bedtime. You also hated sleeping in the pack and play so you had to sleep with us a few nights (this is a first). We all came home (back to NC) very tired.
-To wrap up our trip, we hung out with aunt Jeanna and her family in the mountains in Highlands, NC. This was fun too. You love your cousin Maddy so much and she loves you too. Alli tried to give you her pacifiers because she's too old for them but she changed her mind and took them back.
-You got quite a lot of gifts this Christmas--mainly toys, books, clothes. It was neat watching you trying to rip open your presents. You were mainly interested in the wrapping paper than the gifts.
-You favorite thing to do now is push around your toy car. Sometimes you'll get on it and wait for me to push you. Other times you'll get behind it to push it. You also like playing with you activity table. You are more into interactive toys this month. It's cool to watch you try to figure out how to manipulate a toy.
-You amaze me my sweet giggly, wiggly precious little mama's boy. I feel so blessed to have you as my son. You bring so much joy to our already blessed lives.
Mrs. K
Monday, December 31, 2012
2012 Memory Lane
I got the idea to do this survey from one of the blogs I follow, OK Dani. I mainly blog about my kiddo lately, but I thought it would be nice to blog about something else for a change.
Mrs. K
1. What did you do in 2012 that you’d never done before? Gave birth to my beautiful baby boy. Completed year 1 of 2 of my fellowship. Function surprisingly well despite chronic sleep deprivation.
2. Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I don't make resolutions. I have short and long term goals that I make throughout the year. I actually purposefully avoiding making new year's resolutions.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? I had my first baby. My uncle and his wife had a baby girl. My aunt in Jamaica had a baby boy. My male cousin in Jamaica had a baby girl. A few of my co-workers and hubby's co-workers had babies. A few of my blogging buds had babies.
4. Did anyone close to you die? Unfortunately, yes. My maternal grandma died on Thanksgiving day (unexpected in Jamaica). My husband's paternal grandmother and maternal grandfather died. One of our friends (early 30s, had a baby this year) died a few months ago. It's been a challenging year when it came to losing family and friends.
5. Did you visit anywhere exciting? We rented a cabin over the summer for a few days with our little baby. My mother was with us so she kept the baby while we hiked and went white water rafting. We also hung out in the mountains of Highlands, NC for a few days too (later in the year). We visited family in Florida for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's always great seeing family.
6. What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012? MORE SLEEP. Balancing my life better. More alone time with my husband. A real vacation (maybe with hubby alone--still trying to decide about that one). Better diet. An exercise routine. I guess I want a lot, huh?
7. What date from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? February 4--the date my little boy was born. He came 8 days early but I was so happy to see my healthy bundle of joy (and energy).
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Having my son!
9. What was your biggest mistake? Giving in to mommy guilt. Not realizing earlier that many things in life (especially challenges) are seasonal.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? No but I had a medical scare. After my 6 week postpartum check up I was told I had cervical dysplasia (precancerous cells on pap smear). A repeat was done a few months later which was completely normal. Apparently, it's not completely uncommon for abnormal cells to show up on pap smear postpartum due to scar tissue from delivery. When I first heard the news all I could think of was my baby being without his mommy (I know, I'm a bit dramatic). Anyway, I'm very thankful it was nothing.
11. What was the best thing you bought? Besides the Baby Bjorn baby carrier that I toted my little one in for months, I would say the I-pad I bought for my grandma. She can Facetime us, take pics, receive pics listen to her favorite radio stations and other music, play games, make videos. She was very happy to receive it.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration? My baby boy and my baby daddy. LOL. My son is so awesome. He's a joy. He's sweet and smiley, cuddly and wiggly, giggly and a ball of energy. I just love watching him achieve his milestones and explore his environment. It amazes me that he behaves so well, especially in public. I love that kid. My husband has also been awesome. I feel very blessed. He's a great husband and a wonderful father. I couldn't ask for more.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? A few news events were appalling. No one in my personal life.
14. Where did most of your money go in 2011? TAXES and educational debt. Kidding. Well, not really. We bought a lot of baby stuff too.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? MY BABY and being the best mom I could be. I was so excited about expanding our family and meeting the new addition. I must say that all the excitement was not in vain. He was so worth waiting for. He's just lovely.
16. What song will always remind you of 2012? I unfortunately don't have one. I was thinking really hard but couldn't come up with anything.
17. Compared to this time last year, you are: More comfortable because I'm not big and pregnant. No longer nauseated because I'm not pregnant. Not experiencing indigestion because I'm not pregnant. More sleep deprived despite not being pregnant (thanks to my rugrat). Still disorganized (pregnancy brain has turned into mommy brain).
18. What do you wish you’d done more of? Sleep. Spend time with my extended family. Exercise.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of? Worrying about everything (man, being a new mom makes an already neurotic person really crazy).
20. How did you spend Christmas? With my extended family in Orlando. It was great celebrating baby K's first Christmas. I am so thankful for all that I've been blessed with.
21. Did you fall in love in 2012? YES, with my baby boy. It was instant. I'm still in love. I love looking in those big brown eyes of his :)
22. What was your favorite TV program? I don't usually watch TV but this year after we put baby K to bed, we've been watching Law and Order SVU and NCIS (old and new). We hardly let the little guy watch TV but the few times it's on, it's on Nick Jr.
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year? Nope!
24. What was the best book you read? Sadly, I don't usually read for leisure. In the past the answer would be some school related book. This time it's Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Marc Weissbluth, MD.
25. What was your greatest musical discovery? XM radio.
26. What did you want and get? A healthy little boy. I also got joy and peace. A new SUV.
27. What did you want and not get? Nothing really, I'm pretty content. It feels good to be content.
28. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? 30, I can't remember. My baby was 2 months old. I was sleep deprived.
29. What’s one thing that would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? I wouldn't change a thing, not even my losses and challenges. Actually, that's not true. It would have been better if I worried less.
30. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2012? The year started out with me being big and pregnant in my third trimester. My go-to outfit were dresses (which looked like shirts on my pregnant body), tights and boots. Immediately post pregnancy I was able to fit in my pre-pregnancy jeans but I wore bigger, baggier shirts. The year ended with me wearing more dresses and skirts, colorful skinny pants, and more fitted shirts.
31. What kept you sane? Prayer and my faith. My husband. My family and their prayers. Having a reliable loving caregiver for my child. Having a flexible and understanding boss.
32. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? None really.
33. What political issue stirred you the most? I'm not very political. And if I was, I probably wouldn't comment about my opinion on this blog or any other public forum.
34. Who do you miss the most? My mother. I wish she lived in the US but I know she loves living in Jamaica.
35. Who was the best new person you met? My son, obviously. My life will never be the same, which is good.
36. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2012? I have to do what's best for my family (which sometimes mean disappointing nonfamily members, seeming rude, reminding others of how valuable my time is, being less OCD, being more chill)
37. What are your new years resolutions for 2013? I don't make new year's resolutions but I do make short and long term goals throughout the year.
Mrs. K
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Baby K: Month 10
HAPPY 10TH MONTH BIRTHDAY
Week 38 Part 2 to week 41 Part 1:
-You are becoming more confident with you motor skills. You continue to cruise but you now you do it with confidence and style. You swing from one piece of furniture to the next without hesitating. You also stand up and let go of whatever you were holding on to without thinking twice. You sometimes go from that position to a controlled seated position. It's so amazing to see you grow, get stronger and become more coordinated. Although you are an expert crawler, you're favorite way to travel is still to be carried around in my arms. But sometimes you do squirm and demand that I put you down so that you can explore.
-You startle so easily and when this occurs your whole body jerks. Nowadays you've been a little more careful with strange (new) objects and people. You approach with caution but then relax pretty soon after you realize it's safe.
-Baths are still fun. Lots of splish-splashing. Lots of laughter. Lots of fighting with me for the washcloth. Lots of playing with the bath toys. Lots of trying to climb out of the bath tub. Lots of me trying to prevent you from tipping over the tub.
-Thanksgiving with Nonna and Bumbum was great. You had fun hanging out with your cousins. You were the youngest but you tried your best to keep up with everyone. You got to meet your great grandpa (daddy's granddaddy). He was impressed by how active and smart you are. You were so fun to watch pushing his walker around the house. You were very clingy to daddy and I. You didn't want anyone to hold you or even feed you at first but you eventually warmed up. Your cousins love you so much and you love them too (especially Maddie). Your dad and I went to the FSU vs. Florida game while you hung out with Nonna. You liked eating her turkey and rice, sweet potatoes, turnip greens, eggs, and more. We drove to Florida and you tolerated the trip fairly well. Oh, you loved playing with Luna although you were rough with her at times. You also liked sharing your food with her and chasing her down
-You've been using one of the push toys while walking. It's so funny to watch you walk with it.
-You're a wild little guy who loves to climb stairs. If I turn my head for a second you quickly crawl to the stairs and hurry up them before I could catch you. It's funny watching you rush because you obviously know that you're not supposed to go. You can actually climb all 15? steps without any assistance. Of course I'm there right behind you every time you attempt to climb.
-Babbling has been non stop. You call me mama (sometimes nana). You call daddy dada. You call the dog, Eliza (da or lala).
-Nonna taught you how to wave. You put your right hand up and hold it there. It's so cute. Sometimes you babble something with your hand in the air.
-You're not walking yet but you've taken one step then sat down (several times).
-You like to "sing" along to songs AND dance to music. You kick your leg and rock back and forth. It's by far the best moves I've ever seen. You are so full of life. You just bring us so much joy.
-Opening and closing closets is a hobby of yours. You also like closing doors. You're a lot like your dad in that respect. I leave things open and he goes behind me and close everything.
-You like to feed yourself. You're a pro at eating finger foods but you also eat the pureed stuff too. I tried feeding you avocado again and you refuse to eat it. I just don't understand why because they are so yummy. You like tofu. I cut it in small squares and sautee it in a little oil and garlic.
-I think you'll be a leader one day. You have such a STRONG personality. This was quite evident at Thanksgiving. You absolutely refused to let anyone feed you when your dad and I were around. Even if you were very hungry you outright refused to eat. You just cried and wiggled out of their arms. Once your dad or I hold you, then you eat. It was pretty amazing to watch. I couldn't believe it.
-You like imitating. You imitate facial expressions, gestures, sounds. It's so cute.
-Peek-a-boo is a favorite of yours. You like when I hide then pop up out of nowhere. You also try to hide under teddy bears and blankies and sometimes toilet paper. Speaking of toilet paper, you like unrolling toilet paper and eating it.
-Your smile and laugh is contagious. Everyone says that you are the most smiley baby they have ever met. Your smile stretches from ear to ear. Your show your biggest smile with your 2 pearly whites when your dada walks in the room.
-When you get excited you kick your legs and squeal.
-You look like such an angel when you're sleeping. Your long eyelashes wiggle and your little lips poke out. You are still sleeping great at night. After your bedtime feeding you just pass out. You go to bed around 730 and wake up at 630. You don't even make a peep all night. Sometimes your dad and I want to go in your room and snuggle with you but we know that probably wouldn't be wise
-We just love watching you grow! We just love you!
Mrs. K
Week 38 Part 2 to week 41 Part 1:
-You are becoming more confident with you motor skills. You continue to cruise but you now you do it with confidence and style. You swing from one piece of furniture to the next without hesitating. You also stand up and let go of whatever you were holding on to without thinking twice. You sometimes go from that position to a controlled seated position. It's so amazing to see you grow, get stronger and become more coordinated. Although you are an expert crawler, you're favorite way to travel is still to be carried around in my arms. But sometimes you do squirm and demand that I put you down so that you can explore.
-You startle so easily and when this occurs your whole body jerks. Nowadays you've been a little more careful with strange (new) objects and people. You approach with caution but then relax pretty soon after you realize it's safe.
-Baths are still fun. Lots of splish-splashing. Lots of laughter. Lots of fighting with me for the washcloth. Lots of playing with the bath toys. Lots of trying to climb out of the bath tub. Lots of me trying to prevent you from tipping over the tub.
-Thanksgiving with Nonna and Bumbum was great. You had fun hanging out with your cousins. You were the youngest but you tried your best to keep up with everyone. You got to meet your great grandpa (daddy's granddaddy). He was impressed by how active and smart you are. You were so fun to watch pushing his walker around the house. You were very clingy to daddy and I. You didn't want anyone to hold you or even feed you at first but you eventually warmed up. Your cousins love you so much and you love them too (especially Maddie). Your dad and I went to the FSU vs. Florida game while you hung out with Nonna. You liked eating her turkey and rice, sweet potatoes, turnip greens, eggs, and more. We drove to Florida and you tolerated the trip fairly well. Oh, you loved playing with Luna although you were rough with her at times. You also liked sharing your food with her and chasing her down
-You've been using one of the push toys while walking. It's so funny to watch you walk with it.
-You're a wild little guy who loves to climb stairs. If I turn my head for a second you quickly crawl to the stairs and hurry up them before I could catch you. It's funny watching you rush because you obviously know that you're not supposed to go. You can actually climb all 15? steps without any assistance. Of course I'm there right behind you every time you attempt to climb.
-Babbling has been non stop. You call me mama (sometimes nana). You call daddy dada. You call the dog, Eliza (da or lala).
-Nonna taught you how to wave. You put your right hand up and hold it there. It's so cute. Sometimes you babble something with your hand in the air.
-You're not walking yet but you've taken one step then sat down (several times).
-You like to "sing" along to songs AND dance to music. You kick your leg and rock back and forth. It's by far the best moves I've ever seen. You are so full of life. You just bring us so much joy.
-Opening and closing closets is a hobby of yours. You also like closing doors. You're a lot like your dad in that respect. I leave things open and he goes behind me and close everything.
-You like to feed yourself. You're a pro at eating finger foods but you also eat the pureed stuff too. I tried feeding you avocado again and you refuse to eat it. I just don't understand why because they are so yummy. You like tofu. I cut it in small squares and sautee it in a little oil and garlic.
-I think you'll be a leader one day. You have such a STRONG personality. This was quite evident at Thanksgiving. You absolutely refused to let anyone feed you when your dad and I were around. Even if you were very hungry you outright refused to eat. You just cried and wiggled out of their arms. Once your dad or I hold you, then you eat. It was pretty amazing to watch. I couldn't believe it.
-You like imitating. You imitate facial expressions, gestures, sounds. It's so cute.
-Peek-a-boo is a favorite of yours. You like when I hide then pop up out of nowhere. You also try to hide under teddy bears and blankies and sometimes toilet paper. Speaking of toilet paper, you like unrolling toilet paper and eating it.
-Your smile and laugh is contagious. Everyone says that you are the most smiley baby they have ever met. Your smile stretches from ear to ear. Your show your biggest smile with your 2 pearly whites when your dada walks in the room.
-When you get excited you kick your legs and squeal.
-You look like such an angel when you're sleeping. Your long eyelashes wiggle and your little lips poke out. You are still sleeping great at night. After your bedtime feeding you just pass out. You go to bed around 730 and wake up at 630. You don't even make a peep all night. Sometimes your dad and I want to go in your room and snuggle with you but we know that probably wouldn't be wise
-We just love watching you grow! We just love you!
Mrs. K
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