We’ve had a very exciting couple weeks. Our good friend Abby now has a baby sister, Ella, who was born on February 26th. And our buddy Charlie became a big brother to baby Nicholas on February 20th. Last week was Yahoo!’s birthday (don’t ask Mommy about this one), along with our beloved Dr. Seuss, Jodie, Mary and Aunt Anne. Love to all you!
Remember how my brother scratched my cornea? Yeah, me too. Well, today I had to get my eyes dilated to be sure everything healed well. The doctor said I’m perfect and don’t need to get my eyes checked again for 5 years…assuming Connor can keep his mitts off of me. I refused to wear my glasses most of the afternoon, but come bedtime they were a must.
On Saturday Daddy took us on a special train ride with our friends. We went up to Burlingame for donuts, played at the park nearby, then went back to the donut shop for ice cream. Mornings with dads and friends are the best!
Well, it’s not the greatest video, but it is me walking last night. Mommy’s upset because she stopped taping right as Trevor said, “He has the littlest cheeks…he’s soooo cute.” My big brother is pretty cute too!
Apparently that’s all the incentive I needed to walk. 3 M&Ms. That and a visit from Carolline. I had my 15-month appointment yesterday and when my parents were telling the doctor that I couldn’t walk, I proved them wrong and strutted across the room. She said to continue to encourage me at home by holding up an M&M and having me walk to it. When we got home, Daddy did that 3 times and I’ve been walking ever since. Carolline was here playing with Trevor and I walked her all the way out to the car when she left—no hands! In other good news, my doc prescribed a new diet for me. Ice cream, olive oil, butter, Jamba Juice and whipping cream bottles. Yes, seriously. I haven’t gained any weight in the last 3 months and I’m too skinny for her liking (partially because I favor throwing my food over eating it). She wants me to fatten up and fast so my lack of calories doesn’t impact my vertical growth. She was happy with my talking, gesturing and general cuteness. I was not happy about the 2 shots I got, but I recovered quickly.
Just the facts:
Weight- 22 lb 13 oz; 25%
Height (though Daddy didn’t believe them and measured me a whole 3/4 inches taller)- 32″; 77%
Head- 48 cm; 74%
We hope our favorite Aunt is having fun celebrating. We miss you and love you!
Lately I’m so attached to my guitar that I like to bring it in the car with me. On the way to preschool, I busted out some of my preschool chapel favs. Mommy captured one at a stop light, but it certainly didn’t end here. I also have peace like a river, joy like a fountain and love like an ocean…in my soul. When I’m not in the car, I push my guitar so it’s resting on my back when I’m not singing. And when I am singing, I shout, “One more time!” before wrapping up. I like to think of myself as a hybrid singer—part John Mayer and part Pastor John.
We wish you a special day since you’re such a special guy. We love you and miss you, Grandpa Ken! Hope to celebrate with you soon!
PS- In honor of your big day, Connor said “grandpa” for the first time. That was while I was dialing…before he broke out in a scream and started pushing all the buttons on the phone while I was trying to talk to you. Love you!
On Saturday we headed down to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. We had so much fun watching the sharks and otters, splashing in the tide pools and water games, chatting with the penguins and admiring the sea horses. Last time we went I was pretty little, but this time I was right in the action!
Please give it up for Trevor and Grandpa here to perform The Ketchup Song!
