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For the Love of Crackers
Mar 18th
After refusing to eat crackers for the longest time, Nathan has finally decided that he loves to crackers after all. LOVES THEM. But only because I stood in front of him with my own cracker, saying “YUM YUM! This cracker is SOOO YUMMY!” while pretending like that cracker was the best thing I had ever eaten. It worked. He decided he likes crackers… for now.
Miniature Scholar
Mar 6th
I’ve been reading to Nathan since he was itty bitty. I remember vividly during his times of colic, reading Paddington Cleans Up over and over again was one of the few ways I could calm him down. So yeah, he’s always loved reading, and he has his favorite books that he plays with reads all by himself. Even though his “reading” usually means holding the books upside down and gnawing on them, he still reminds me of a miniature scholar the way he concentrates so hard on the words and the pictures.
Both Paul and I love to read and are hoping that Nathan will continue this trend as he grows. But I think I’ll wait until he actually grasps the concept a little better before I tell him when he’s holding the book upside down. Because it is TOO CUTE, y’all! He’ll hold the book upside down and continue to “read” it as if there is nothing in the world even a little bit strange about it.
I am seriously loving watching this little guy grow up and learn new things.
Nathan’s First Birthday!
Feb 28th
Well, we celebrated Nathan’s birthday this weekend! I still can’t believe my baby is no longer considered an infant. He’s a officially a KID now. With opinions. And attitudes to go with those opinions. But it’s funny because when I look at him, I still see my little baby. Never mind he’s not 100% dependant and no longer drinking out of a bottle. I mean, how can he not still be a baby? It’s only been a year. It was only a short year ago that he inhaled his first breath. So how can he have possibly grown so much in such a short period of time? He’s still my baby and I have a funny feeling HE ALWAYS WILL BE. I’m afraid to blink. Time is passing me by.
Speaking of growing up, guess what Nathan did on his birthday!
HE PULLED HIMSELF UP. ALL THE WAY!
Before now, he would attempt to pull himself up but would only make it halfway before plopping back down with a thud. But he did it, he pulled himself up into the standing position!
He only just started crawling not even two weeks ago. I wonder how soon it will be before he takes his first steps and starts cruising on the furniture.
So here’s some super cute pictures of his very first birthday for you to enjoy.
About to unwrap one of his gifts
Look at what I did!
I don’t know what this is, Mommy, but it looks fun!
(It’s a ride-on and walk-behind dump truck toy)
Not sure what to think about his miniature birthday cake and the well-out-of-reach candle
But he definitely didn’t like when we blew it out
Paul gave Nathan a bite, hoping he would like it enough to eat it
But Nathan did not like the cake.
So Nathan still isn’t big on “people food” yet. He still likes his food pureed, so we weren’t all that surprised when he didn’t like his birthday cake. Which is why we gave him a small bite to start off with. But Nathan still let us know in no uncertain terms that he wasn’t happy with our trickery.
NOT ONE BIT.
But even with a few tears here and there, his first birthday was a lot of fun. Well, Nathan had no idea what all the fuss was about, but all the adults really enjoyed it.
There’s always next year for the Messy Cake Picture, right?
Recent Comments
He does that when he really likes something... from all those times where I had to say it to him ...
That's so cute that he even picked up saying mmmmmm while he chews! .-= Suzicate´s last blog ..Pinkies From Heaven =-.
I'm definitely looking forward to this phase being over, for sure!
I remember being a slave to separation anxiety! .-= Suzicate´s last blog ..Pinkies From Heaven =-.