It's very bittersweet, this one-year-old business.
This week, we gave up nursing, bottles, and formula. Now, Aidan drinks organic whole milk from a cup. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a tiny bit sad about not nursing him anymore - though we were down to only one time a day, it was our special time together first thing each morning. However, I know it is what's best for him and it is a freeing feeling knowing that if I'm rushing around in the morning, Aaron can feed him.
I am so proud of this big boy. He has handled these transitions with a minimal amount of protest. He goes with the flow and is such a blessing. We are so lucky to have a healthy and happy baby boy - one who waves at anything and everything, thinks his daddy is the funniest human being on the planet, and who loves his mama so much that her name is the word he utters more than any other.
I'm not sure why we got so lucky, but for this Nugget I'll take the bittersweet parts any day.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
One Year Pictures
Aidan's one year pictures are online! We are in trouble!!
To see them, click here. The password is pennington. Enjoy!!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Monthly Aidan
It's Aidan's birthday!
At one year, Aidan:
-talks all the live-long day. Can say mama, dada, all done, hi, no, and sounds starting with ba, pa, la, and more
-does the sign language for more, light, fan, and milk
-claps and laughs all the time
-has six teeth; two more (lower laterals) poked through and halfway up
-shakes the daylights out of his toys
-can crawl on all fours, pull up to standing, and cruise along furniture but really just prefers to army crawl
-loves books and anything with wheels
-still laughs when he eats carrots - though now they are cut up instead of pureed
-will eat anything we put in front of him
-Typical breakfast: waffle, pancake, or oatmeal with fruit
-Typical lunch and dinner: hot dog, Boca burger, pinto beans, or chicken nuggets with fruit and veggie
-nurses first thing in the morning and has bottles in the afternoon and right before bed
-sleeps 8pm-7am each night, and naps 9-11am and *maybe* 2-4pm
-loves knocking towers over and has recently started putting things away!!
-weighs 21 pounds, 11 ounces (40th percentile) and is 30 5/8" long (75th percentile)
-wears 12-18 month clothes and size 4 shoes
-has learned how to stick out his tongue
-is truly the greatest blessing we could have ever imagined!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Dramatic Pause
OK not so dramatic...just thought I'd give you an update! We are house sitting for Max the Wonder Dog this week, and I keep forgetting to take pictures. Also, the motherboard on my laptop crashed Tuesday night and I just had it fixed today. So hopefully this weekend we'll be posting more pictures!
Friday, May 22, 2009
Daily Aidan
Tonight we attended a preview class at MyGym. We were excited to try out all of the fun activities that will enhance his gross motor skills. We couldn't believe how brave he was - jumping in the ball pit, flying on the zip line, going down the slides, and swinging! He had a blast, and so did we :)
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Daily Aidan
We have been reading to Aidan since before he was born, but he has really started to enjoy it recently. Currently, one of his favorite books is Look, Look!
I love reading Aidan this book, and it's really cool to see him develop his own rituals with it. For example, I can guarantee you he will laugh at the cover and first page. He'll enjoy the next few pages, then study the cat page for a long time. Once he moves onto the next page, which has fish on it, he whips right by it. No time for fish. Then the last page has stars and a moon on it and he always gets a big smile on his face. Then he'll close the book, turn it over, and do the sign for "more" and we'll read it again. This typically happens about half a dozen times at each sitting.
I am SO loving being his mom!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Daily Aidan
being in the tub makes Aidan happy. He's feeling okay today - but you can still see those swollen eyes:(
Fun stuff today: Aidan started giving high fives and cruised all the way around his activity table!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Monthly Aidan
Aidan is eleven months old today! We're on the countdown to his birthday...
Right now, Aidan:
-army crawls and rolls wherever he wants to go
-will eat anything we put in front of him
-claps, waves, and is the happiest baby ever
-plays with an empty water bottle in the car to keep him happy
-loves riding in shopping carts
-says hi, mama, dada, all done, and the occasional NO
-is still a great sleeper - with his lovey and a sleep sack
I heart Trumpette
In a previous post, I talked about my love for Trumpette Socks. Aidan has had more than his fair share, and when he outgrows them, they still look like the day I bought them.
Unfortunately, one of his new pairs started to fall apart after the first washing. I called the company and they said they would send me a replacement pair. They lied. THEY SENT ME A WHOLE NEW BOX! Unbelievable!
There are so many places that have horrible customer service, so I want to tell as many people as possible about my great experience. Next time you're looking for a baby gift, buy Trumpette socks!!!
Daily Aidan
5/14 - it was our first trip to Deanna Rose as a family. We had a great time - Aidan loved the animals and we had perfect weather:)
Daily Aidan
5/13: One of Aidan's favorite activities is taking his finger to his lips while going babababababa...it is so funny!
Daily Aidan
5/11: We lowered Aidan's crib. Just when he wasn't looking small in his crib anymore...he looks so little again!
Daily Aidan
My first Mother's Day! Aaron gave me these beautiful roses with the sweetest card ever, and a mold of Aidan's footprint. Isn't he thoughtful??
Being a mom rocks!
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