one year STATS

A handy message from my mom-in-law reminded me that I never posted Blue's one year stats. They were not all that eventful, mostly same ole, same ole. But good to remember nonetheless.

Weight: 22lbs 1oz (50%)
Height :29" (25%)
Head: 90th percentile

The percentages all stayed the same, but the numbers are up. We ran into one of our birthing class companions today at the toy store and the sweet little girl only weighed 16lbs! She was so sweet. She just sat there in wonder as Blue swung a hockey stick dangerously close to her face. Last time we went to this store was months ago and he could have cared less. Not so this time, he was into everything and loved it.

a birthday FAVORITE

One of Blue's favorite birthday gifts has turned out to be a little vinyl orange pot that he got from his Mimi (my mom's mom). He loves it. He carries it around the house with him and occasionally it seems to find its way back to his crib. This is the second time I have sneaked into his room to find this:

back to CLOTH

After a recent conversation with a mom happily cloth-diapering her baby I decided to give it another go. She suggested that using a special detergent might make the diapers more absorptive which seemed like a reasonable enough conclusion so I decided to put in the effort. I also decided to use brand new diapers so the leg elastic would be nice and tight. And lo and behold, we have been using cloth diapers during the day for a week or so now with no leaks!!! We are still figuring out our storage and washing cycle but, as far as their effectiveness, the adjustment has been easy. We still use a disposable at night which I think is fairly commonplace. The best part - they are super-cute on his little bum!

Even Lucy thinks so...

iPhone for babies

I took these photos in March so he would be around five months here. Sitting in the Bumbo seat he is all head!

in AND out

First we have Blue in Jamaica having way too much fun in the sand. It wasn't so much fun when it came out the other end...

quick look BACK

Before we move on in full force with Blue's second year of life I thought I would go back and fill in two events that I missed...

happy ONE year

We've moved on from months, folks. Now he is officially one year old. We had such a fun weekend celebrating with family. He loved every minute of it - new toys and lots of smiling faces and arms to squeeze him tight. I asked him if he wanted to stay up all night so tomorrow could be his birthday too and he answered by playing in his crib for an hour plus after I put him down. Usually he is right to sleep. I can't imagine a better first year. I have had so much fun with him!

I didn't think he would be a big fan of cake but given his enthusiasm for yogurt I figured ice cream would be a good bet. In the end, I actually ended up making homemade frozen yogurt (vanilla with strawberry pieces). He loved it. But we had a cupcake so we could stick the candle into something. As expected, it was not his thing. Didn't even want to get his hands dirty with it. Picked the blueberries off the top though!

We love you so much, bud. I hope year two is as great as year one!