Little M had his one year well baby check up today. He was a little crabby during the appointment, but he still made sure to turn on the charm and smile at ALL the nurses and techs. They have all been following our little guy since we brought him home. They can't believe how big he's getting. Neither can I!
Little M weighs 14 pounds 5 ounces. He's 25 inches long. And his head circumference is 17 inches. When the tech entered in all the numbers she said, "Well he's zero percentile across the board. But his head is ALMOST on the growth chart!" Of course Dr. J isn't worried about percentiles right now because even though he's not on the chart he's still following his own curve.
Dr. J and I discussed Little M's progress. He's babbling a lot these days. Dada seems to be the word of choice. Every time he starts to babble Mr. Temmie and I just answer back like we're having a conversation with him. Little M thinks it's funny. He's also sitting unassisted for about 20 minutes at a time. He's also started catching himself when he starts to fall over. He likes to sit in his new exer-saucer and look around. he can barely reach the foot pad and it's set to the highest level. But he'll get there and when he does it will help build his little leg muscles. We're still working on rolling back to belly. He can do, he just doesn't like to. Little stinker! But he is rolling to his side more especially during diaper changes. So I think we're close on that one. We've also started working on standing more. The other day Little M had hold of the coffee table and Mr. Temmie let go. He stood for about 10 seconds before he let go. See what I mean about getting big?!?!
Dr. J also wanted to know how Little M's eating was going. She would really like to pack some l-b's on him but we have to see if he's still allergic to cow's milk protein. So that earned M a visit with an allergist next week. He'll also be getting his one year shots that day. Not fun. In the mean time, we're just going to keep feeding like usual. I may try to sneak in an extra puree everyday and I think we've reached the point where M will drink 6 oz of formula at a time. I'm also hoping this will help him sleep through the night. We had a good week were he was only up once for a binky and then it all went to he!!. And now that he and I are sharing a cold, all bets are off. I'm hoping to get some solid sleep someday!
So that's that. Just about time for him to get a paper route don't ya think? ;)
Oh and just as a side note- 10 years ago today I went on a blind date. Turns out I would fall in love, marry the guy and eventually adopt the most wonderful baby boy. Life is sweet!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
First birthday party recap
You only turn 1 once, so Mr. Temmie and I made it count. We realize it was all for us. Little M will only remember the party by looking at pictures and hearing our stories about the day. But Mr. Temmie and I will never forget the best birthday party we've ever been to!
A little side note here: this was a TON of work!!!! There is no way I could have pulled this off alone. Mr. Temmie and I totally worked as a team and thank goodness Mr. Temmie's mom was visiting from California. She entertained Little M while we set up decorations, made food and got everything ready for the party. We couldn't have done it without her help!
For the party we decided to have a BBQ. My sister has a bounce house that she let us use to entertain the kids. And Mother Nature was kind enough to clear out the rain long enough for the yard to dry up a little and the sun to shine for the whole party. (It literally rained the whole week before and 3 days after the party. But party day was sunny and 70!) Pretty much we all enjoyed some good food and Little M was passed around like a hot potato. He handled it like a champ and even took a decent nap in the middle of the party. After he woke up it was time for presents, cake and a pinata. Or "pieyata" as one of his cousins called it. :)
Little M was very excited about all his new toys and Mr. Temmie and I are so greatful for our wonderful family and friends.
And now the part you wanted...PICTURES! :)
A little side note here: this was a TON of work!!!! There is no way I could have pulled this off alone. Mr. Temmie and I totally worked as a team and thank goodness Mr. Temmie's mom was visiting from California. She entertained Little M while we set up decorations, made food and got everything ready for the party. We couldn't have done it without her help!
For the party we decided to have a BBQ. My sister has a bounce house that she let us use to entertain the kids. And Mother Nature was kind enough to clear out the rain long enough for the yard to dry up a little and the sun to shine for the whole party. (It literally rained the whole week before and 3 days after the party. But party day was sunny and 70!) Pretty much we all enjoyed some good food and Little M was passed around like a hot potato. He handled it like a champ and even took a decent nap in the middle of the party. After he woke up it was time for presents, cake and a pinata. Or "pieyata" as one of his cousins called it. :)
Little M was very excited about all his new toys and Mr. Temmie and I are so greatful for our wonderful family and friends.
And now the part you wanted...PICTURES! :)
Thursday, May 19, 2011
One year old
Dear Little M,
I can't believe you are one year old. It doesn't seem like that much time has passed since your daddy and I got the phone call telling us you were born. I still remember that day as clear as ever and I always will. It was the best day ever!
In the last 52 weeks you have fought and won more battles than most people will face in a lifetime. You beat every odd and came out with a bigger and brighter smile. I watch you in amazement every day. I love to hear you giggle and this new talking thing you have going? Makes me melt. Your tiny little voice is music to my ears!
Everything you do is cute or sweet. I want to tell everyone I know about every tiny thing you do. I know it's annoying. I used to hate listening to people go on about their kids. But I get it now. Every thing about you is precious to me.
I know we are going to have many more battles to come. But we'll get through it and we'll be stronger for it.
I love you to the moon and back! Happy birthday sweet baby boy!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Chompers
Little M has been really droolie for a while now. And EVERYTHING goes into his mouth. I, like all new moms, assumed he was teething. I just didn't realize it would take so long for the teeth to actually break through the gums! I was sure his first tooth would be in by the time we finalized his adoption. Well I was only off by 3 months!
Last night Little M was sitting on my lap. We had just finished his bath and I was trying to get him to go to sleep, but he was more interested in visiting with Grandma. He was also more interested in chewing on my fingers. And that's when I felt something sharp on his bottom gum. I tried and tried to see what I was feeling, but it's more fun to stick your tongue out than let mommy see your sparkly new tooth.
So mark it down, 5/17/11, exactly 2 days before his first birthday, Little M got his first tooth.
*And I'm going to try really hard to get a picture of it! :)
Last night Little M was sitting on my lap. We had just finished his bath and I was trying to get him to go to sleep, but he was more interested in visiting with Grandma. He was also more interested in chewing on my fingers. And that's when I felt something sharp on his bottom gum. I tried and tried to see what I was feeling, but it's more fun to stick your tongue out than let mommy see your sparkly new tooth.
So mark it down, 5/17/11, exactly 2 days before his first birthday, Little M got his first tooth.
*And I'm going to try really hard to get a picture of it! :)
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Mother's Day
I celebrated my first Mother's Day. It was quite the contrast to last year that's for sure! Last year I was so thankful for the margarita maker to help dull the ache I had. This year I was so thankful for the margarita maker because really, who doesn't enjoy a margarita every now and again!
The actual day was quite busy. Mr. Temmie and I were asked to serve coffee and donuts after all the Masses that day. I'll go into that more later. Anyway since we had to be at church so early we had to hurry a little faster than I would have liked. But it was Mother's day. And I am a mommy. So the day couldn't have gone wrong for me. :)
So while I rushed to get ready, Little M slept in. Turd! He never sleeps in! And as we were heading for the door, Mr. Temmie walked out of our room with a still half asleep Little M, complete with head bobbing, holding flowers and a card. I WISH I'd had a camera. It was too precious! They wished me a happy Mother's day, I gave them kisses and we were out the door! Inside my card was a gift card for a massage. Oh I can't wait to cash that in! It will be heavenly! :)
So donuts...for my 2 readers that may be unfamiliar here's how it works. Various groups and organizations volunteer to serve coffee, juice and donuts after all the Sunday Masses. Parishioners gather after Mass, chip in a buck or fifty cents and then visit with friends and have a cup of coffee and a donut. Our parish provides the coffee and donuts and then the organization gets to keep whatever monies are donated. I was fully prepared to keep our "cause" on the down low. But our priest had other ideas. He made a small announcement at the end of Mass telling people that "donuts" was to help a family who just adopted a baby and had a lot of medical bills. I think every parishioner stopped by. I have never slung so much coffee in my life! And in the end we got to meet some new friends with a precious little guy they just adopted and we were amazed and humbled by the generosity of our parish family. We spent 6 hours at church that day. And we couldn't have done it without help from Liz, Kate, Daniel, Patti, and Keegan.
I was so tired when we left church, but I still had to make a potato salad for dinner that night. And we were STARVING! I was really hoping to get a little nap in but that just didn't happen. After a quick lunch and whipping up a tater salad it was off to my mom's for dinner with all my siblings. We all chipped in and got her a laptop. As my pops likes to say, we're going to drag her, kicking and screaming, into the age of technology. Really though she loved it and is very excited to learn how to use it. That is if we can keep everyone else off of it!
In the end, Mother's day was just like any other Sunday with a little extra spoiling. And I wouldn't have it any other way!
Although I think next year I'll make that nap a bit higher on the priority list!
The actual day was quite busy. Mr. Temmie and I were asked to serve coffee and donuts after all the Masses that day. I'll go into that more later. Anyway since we had to be at church so early we had to hurry a little faster than I would have liked. But it was Mother's day. And I am a mommy. So the day couldn't have gone wrong for me. :)
So while I rushed to get ready, Little M slept in. Turd! He never sleeps in! And as we were heading for the door, Mr. Temmie walked out of our room with a still half asleep Little M, complete with head bobbing, holding flowers and a card. I WISH I'd had a camera. It was too precious! They wished me a happy Mother's day, I gave them kisses and we were out the door! Inside my card was a gift card for a massage. Oh I can't wait to cash that in! It will be heavenly! :)
So donuts...for my 2 readers that may be unfamiliar here's how it works. Various groups and organizations volunteer to serve coffee, juice and donuts after all the Sunday Masses. Parishioners gather after Mass, chip in a buck or fifty cents and then visit with friends and have a cup of coffee and a donut. Our parish provides the coffee and donuts and then the organization gets to keep whatever monies are donated. I was fully prepared to keep our "cause" on the down low. But our priest had other ideas. He made a small announcement at the end of Mass telling people that "donuts" was to help a family who just adopted a baby and had a lot of medical bills. I think every parishioner stopped by. I have never slung so much coffee in my life! And in the end we got to meet some new friends with a precious little guy they just adopted and we were amazed and humbled by the generosity of our parish family. We spent 6 hours at church that day. And we couldn't have done it without help from Liz, Kate, Daniel, Patti, and Keegan.
I was so tired when we left church, but I still had to make a potato salad for dinner that night. And we were STARVING! I was really hoping to get a little nap in but that just didn't happen. After a quick lunch and whipping up a tater salad it was off to my mom's for dinner with all my siblings. We all chipped in and got her a laptop. As my pops likes to say, we're going to drag her, kicking and screaming, into the age of technology. Really though she loved it and is very excited to learn how to use it. That is if we can keep everyone else off of it!
In the end, Mother's day was just like any other Sunday with a little extra spoiling. And I wouldn't have it any other way!
Although I think next year I'll make that nap a bit higher on the priority list!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Adapting
So one of two things happened last night. Either I finally got a decent amount of sleep OR my body has finally adapted to functioning on less than 5 hours of consecutive sleep.
I've had quite the kick in my step today! I didn't fall asleep during the ride to work today (don't worry, I wasn't driving!). I was quite peppy and even made Mr. Temmie laugh a few times!
OR this could be the universe preparing me for the day. Once I walked through the front doors of my office building it's been non-stop. Phone calls and emails and vendors, OH MY! I was surprised I even had 15 miuntes to heat my lunch and eat.
I guess the real test is to see if I can get past the giant wall of drowsiness that is rapidly approaching. You know the one that nut company advertises about. Where if you don't eat their almonds at 3:00 p.m. the girls from the Addicted to Love video will show up and give you a makeover. Yea. I can see that wall and it's getting bigger by the second. Good thing my work day is over in 3 hours.
And hey! If this flow of people doesn't slow down the time will fly!
I've had quite the kick in my step today! I didn't fall asleep during the ride to work today (don't worry, I wasn't driving!). I was quite peppy and even made Mr. Temmie laugh a few times!
OR this could be the universe preparing me for the day. Once I walked through the front doors of my office building it's been non-stop. Phone calls and emails and vendors, OH MY! I was surprised I even had 15 miuntes to heat my lunch and eat.
I guess the real test is to see if I can get past the giant wall of drowsiness that is rapidly approaching. You know the one that nut company advertises about. Where if you don't eat their almonds at 3:00 p.m. the girls from the Addicted to Love video will show up and give you a makeover. Yea. I can see that wall and it's getting bigger by the second. Good thing my work day is over in 3 hours.
And hey! If this flow of people doesn't slow down the time will fly!
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