September 28, 2000
A lot has happened since daddy and mommy last updated my page.
On August 31 I had my 18 month check-up.
I weighed 26.5 lbs and was 32 in tall.
Dr Edwards says I am doing great!
Daddy got a new job helping people who can't fix their computers.
You wouldn't believe how many people need help! :-)
Grandma went back to work, so on Sept 5th I started daycare.
I have a lot of fun playing and learning with the other kids.
I love my teacher Miss Manuela and my director Miss Ce Ce.
Miss Ce Ce says I am doing very well for just starting daycare.
I am learning how to drink out of a big person cup, and clean up after myself.
They are also teaching me how to use a potty instead of a diaper.
At first I didn't like it when mommy left me at daycare, and I cried really hard.
Now it's ok,because I have so many friends.
I usually run into the room, and mommy has to grab me to kiss me goodbye.
I still love to read books, and to color.
Mommy and daddy bought me my very own desk to color on.
I'm starting to say tons of words, or what I consider words.
I love to bother the dogs, sometimes they get mad at me.
I love to give them biscuits, and they love that!
March 18, 2000
It's been a little while since I've updated my news page.
This is what has happened in the past couple of months.
I took my first vacation on February 25.
I went to Connecticut to visit my Grammy and Poppy (mommy's parents).
I had lots of fun!!
Grammy and Poppy have 3 big dogs, Falk, Tasha, and Shadow.
I had a lot of fun playing with them, especially Shadow....
He was my favorite!
Grammy and Poppy threw my first birthday party at my great nan's house.
Many my relatives on mommy's side and some of mommy and daddy's friends came.
I got lots of great presents, and had so much fun!!!!
When I came home, Grandma and Papa (daddy's parents) threw me another party.
What a lucky boy I am!!!!
I am now standing on my own, and I've taken a few steps.
Pretty soon I'm going to be running and mommy really won't be able to keep up with me! : )
I don't eat baby food anymore, only big people food.
It's a good thing I got 2 more teeth in the past week, so I can chew the food.
I went to see Dr. Edwards for my 12 month check-up on March 17.
I weigh almost 24 lbs, and I am 31 in tall.
Dr Edwards says I am average for my age in both height and weight.
I had to get another shot, YUCK!
The good news is that the nurse told me I have one more shot to go,
and then I won't have anymore until kindergarten.
Yeah!!
December 30, 1999
I REALLY enjoyed my first Christmas!!
I woke Mommy and Daddy up real early so I could see what Santa brought.
I got lots of great things;
Tons of toys, books, videos and nice clothes.
Now I don't want to go to bed at night anymore.
I want to stay up and play with all my great toys!!
December 11, 1999
I had my 9 month check-up on Thursday.
It wasn't to bad either, I really like the nurse, Toni.
The only shot I had to get was for my TB test.
I didn't even cry!!
When Toni measured me, she said;
My head circumference was 17 1/4 inches,
I weighed 20 lbs 6 oz (50th percentile)
and that I was 31 inches tall (off the charts percentile wise).
Daddy, Mommy and Aunt Stacey weren't so sure about that height,
so they re-measured me and they said I was only 29 inches tall.
That puts me somewhere close to the 90th percentile.
November 29, 1999
I had my first Thanksgiving!
It was really neat with all the great food.
Daddy put some turkey and corn in the food chopper,
so I could try them. (I only have 2 teeth,
so it's hard to chew them myself)
I also got to try candied yams, pumpkin pie & apple pie. YUMMY!
I'm "on the go" constantly now, can't stay in one place
for more than a minute.
I'd much prefer to walk, but I need help to do that,
so most of the time I just "scoot" around.
I started standing on my hands & feet, and I can
pull myself to standing.
It's pretty scary being that high, & I don't know how to get down,
so I usually only do that when mommy & daddy are near me.
Everything around me is so interesting that I get very excited
and I clap my hands all day long!!
October 16, 1999
On September 24th I got my first tooth in.
Boy, did that really hurt!!
My second tooth is ready to break through any time now.
I sure can't wait till I'm done teething!!!
Not only does it bother me, but I have also been
drooling like a leaky faucet and quite congested lately. :-(
I have tried a whole bunch of big people food now:
french fries, mashed potatoes, bread, cookies and Cheerios
Cheerios are my favorite.
I could eat the WHOLE box!!!!!
I'm still not crawling, but I am scooting all over the place! :-)
Mommy and Daddy have their hands full keeping up with me.
September 15, 1999
I went to the doctor on Monday for my six month checkup.
I now weigh 18 pounds 7 ounces (in the 75th percentile).
I am also 28 inches long already which is in the 90th percentile.
My head circumference is now 17 1/4 inches (50th percentile).
The worst part of the doctor visit was that it was time for shots again.
My legs are still a little sore from them. :-(
September 5, 1999
I'm starting to get into everything now!
I'm still not crawling yet, but I roll over to what I want.
If what I want is not too far away, I will inch forward to get it.
Paper is my favorite thing to play with.
I love to crumple and rip it!!
I've also gone through all my vegetables and meats now.
Meats are OK, but they are my least favorites of the food groups.
Veggies are my absolute favorites!!
My Aunt Stacey also started giving me baby cookies. YUMMM!!!
July 29, 1999
On the 24th, I rolled over from back to front, in my sleep, for the first time.
Mommy was so surprised to come in and find me on my tummy.
Now I roll over all the time!
When I'm on my tummy, I try and crawl everywhere.
Though for some reason I can't get the coordination thing down. :-(
When I do, I'm gonna check out everything!!!
July 21, 1999
Mommy is now giving me pear juice.
That's good 'cause I was getting tired of apple juice.
I think it is so yummy!!!
I can't wait to see what is next!!
July 18, 1999
At my last doctors appointment,
Dr. Edwards said I could start on fruits and veggies.
On July 5th I started with some fruits.
Mommy picked fruits because they taste better.
I've tried apples, bananas, pears, peaches and prunes.
I love all of them (even the prunes)!!
Next week I'm gonna start eating vegetables.
I just hope they taste as good as all the fruit I've had!!
June 29th was time again for a doctors appointment.
I didn't want to go because it was time for more shots. :-(
It wasn't too bad..everyone at Dr. Edwards office is great!
The three shots were for polio, HIB and DPT.
(They even gave me cool Snoopy Band-Aids)
I still have a little bit of a head lag,
but Dr. Edwards says I am progressing quickly.
Like normal, I was weighed and measured too. :-)
I gained almost a pound since my last visit.
I am now up to 17 pounds 7.5 ounces.
I grew another 1/2 inch too. I am now 25 1/2 inches long.
They also told me my head circumference is 16 inches.
On June 11th I had another doctor's appointment
This appointment was just a consultation because
I am going to a new pediatrician now.
The doctor says I'm doing great, but I have a
little bit of a head lag.
(I'm not really holding up my head as easily as others my age)
She said it was nothing to worry about because
it's normal for many baby's that are my size.
(I'm a pudge!!)
I did get weighed and measured again too.
I am up to 16 pounds 8 ounces and 25 inches long now.
I rolled over for the first time on June 8, 1999!! YEAH!!
I started drinking apple juice a few weeks ago and I love it!!!
My three month doctor's appointment was on May 28th.
I weighed 15 pounds 10 ounces. (I'm a tub)
I also measured in at 24 1/2 inches long.
Mommy forgot to find out what percentile I was in. :-(
Mommy went back to work on May 23rd.
It's not so bad because now I get to spend
more time with my cousins Mackenzie and Carleigh.
I get to see my Aunt Stacey and Grandma a lot more too!!
It's a lot of fun but I miss being with mommy all day.
April 23rd was my second doctor visit.
I was weighed at 11 pounds 12 ounces.
(3 pounds 11 ounces more than I did 4 weeks ago...WOW!!!)
I am also now 24 inches long. 2 inches more than on 3/24.
The doctor said I was in the 50th percentile for my weight still, but I am now in the 75th percentile for height.
This visit wasn't fun though, I had to get two shots.
(one for polio and one for DPT and HIB) :-(
On March 24th, I had my first visit to the doctor.
I weighed in at 8 pounds 1 ounce (I gained 1 lb. 9 oz.).
I was also 22 inches long....2 1/2 inches in just three weeks!!!
The doctor said I was in the 50th percentile.
He also said that was good since I was three weeks early! :-)