1) Liam learned how to climb up onto the couch today
2) Liam smashed his face into the headboard on our bed and had a gushing bloody wound to his mouth. Stopped bleeding after about 5 minutes and part of a popsicle...am hoping all is fine. No teeth appear to be loose.
3) Eli has entered the stage where saying "poopy" to everything is the funniest thing in the world. Sigh.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Liam at one year
Liam at one year, you are:
-19.2 lbs, 29.5 inches
-Still in size 3 diapers, though I can put you in 4's and it's ok.
-A teeny little guy! You are currently wearing clothes/onesies that are for 6-9months old, even though you're 12 months!
-The WORST when it comes to changing diapers or clothes, especially when it's time to fasten the diaper or onesie. You never, ever, ever stay still and it's hard to change you even when there are two of us.
-A little CLIMBER! You like to climb everything, especially the strollers, the couch, the toy boxes and the STOVE. I want to get you some little things to climb on, but we don't have the space for it!
-Much happier all the time, except for when Eli pushes you over, squishes your face, kicks you or steals toys from you (most of the day).
-Perfectly content to walk around and explore/play on your own.
-in love with your new rollercoaster toy that Kuya Eli gave you for your birthday. You're happy to sit and play with that for 5 to 10 minutes at a time.
-Too short to sit on the little ride-on car you got for your birthday! Your feet don't touch the ground so you can't push yourself!
-NOT a fan of mushy baby food and only want table food. You also only want to eat fruit. When you're DONE with something, you dramatically fling it off of your tray or throw it on the ground. Sometimes, you follow this up with "uh oh."
-Happiest when you are in the bathroom. When anyone opens up the bathroom door, you are in there in less than 5 seconds. If one of us closes the door, you stand outside and scream BLOODY MURDER until it is opened. Mommy is not allowed to take showers in there alone (according to you).
-Like the theme music to Dora and usually start to dance when it comes on.
-Do NOT like being in your stroller. If we stop for more than 3 seconds, you attempt (and are usually successful at) climbing out. Because you are such a little guy, you can usually wiggle out of your stroller straps.
-Do NOT like being carried. You want to walk. Everywhere. You walked all the way home (4 blocks) from the library yesterday.
-Like to be held for about 5 minutes after you wake up from naps
-suck your left thumb and pull on your shirt/lapel with your right hand when you are hungry or tired.
-love playing with cars or anything that wheels around. You love pushing around your own stroller, Kuya Eli's scooter, and your aforementioned little car.
-Are less shy when other people are around, but you still prefer to be held by mommy.
-Love bathtime, but are now constantly trying to do things like pull the plug, stand up, etc.
-No longer like bananas, bread, veggies, etc. Your favorite food appears to be strawberries. You also really enjoy pear sticks (pears cut into stick form).
-Only have one word you use consistently: Uh oh! You use it appropriately, whenever something falls or drops. You can also say UP, DADA, and very occasionally MAMA. You also have a word that sounds like THIS... but comes out more like DIS. I haven't decided if you are using it appropriately.
-You appear to be left handed, carrying most things with your left hand, sucking your left thumb, pointing with your left hand, but it's still too early to tell.
-You like coloring, but you also really enjoy trying to eat the crayons.
-You LOVE sand. I can't wait to take you to the beach.
-Every time you are finished eating, you rub your hands through your hair. This has been consistent since you were little.
-You like when I touch your nose and say NOSE. Same with your toes. You love playing this little piggy went to market.
-Your favorite song remains the ABCs. When I sing that to you, you usually stop what you're doing and watch me, smiling.
-You are drinking 4 bottles a day, usually 7 ounces a day. The doc wants us to cut down to 6 oz or 3 bottles... we'll see.
-You've been able to drink out of a water bottle and cup, though most of it still ends up on your shirt.
-You like watching trains go by and point and scream "OOO-OOO!" when they do.
-You still enjoy chasing Riley around everywhere, and when you see either of the cats, you wave and say "Hiii."
I could keep going forever!
-19.2 lbs, 29.5 inches
-Still in size 3 diapers, though I can put you in 4's and it's ok.
-A teeny little guy! You are currently wearing clothes/onesies that are for 6-9months old, even though you're 12 months!
-The WORST when it comes to changing diapers or clothes, especially when it's time to fasten the diaper or onesie. You never, ever, ever stay still and it's hard to change you even when there are two of us.
-A little CLIMBER! You like to climb everything, especially the strollers, the couch, the toy boxes and the STOVE. I want to get you some little things to climb on, but we don't have the space for it!
-Much happier all the time, except for when Eli pushes you over, squishes your face, kicks you or steals toys from you (most of the day).
-Perfectly content to walk around and explore/play on your own.
-in love with your new rollercoaster toy that Kuya Eli gave you for your birthday. You're happy to sit and play with that for 5 to 10 minutes at a time.
-Too short to sit on the little ride-on car you got for your birthday! Your feet don't touch the ground so you can't push yourself!
-NOT a fan of mushy baby food and only want table food. You also only want to eat fruit. When you're DONE with something, you dramatically fling it off of your tray or throw it on the ground. Sometimes, you follow this up with "uh oh."
-Happiest when you are in the bathroom. When anyone opens up the bathroom door, you are in there in less than 5 seconds. If one of us closes the door, you stand outside and scream BLOODY MURDER until it is opened. Mommy is not allowed to take showers in there alone (according to you).
-Like the theme music to Dora and usually start to dance when it comes on.
-Do NOT like being in your stroller. If we stop for more than 3 seconds, you attempt (and are usually successful at) climbing out. Because you are such a little guy, you can usually wiggle out of your stroller straps.
-Do NOT like being carried. You want to walk. Everywhere. You walked all the way home (4 blocks) from the library yesterday.
-Like to be held for about 5 minutes after you wake up from naps
-suck your left thumb and pull on your shirt/lapel with your right hand when you are hungry or tired.
-love playing with cars or anything that wheels around. You love pushing around your own stroller, Kuya Eli's scooter, and your aforementioned little car.
-Are less shy when other people are around, but you still prefer to be held by mommy.
-Love bathtime, but are now constantly trying to do things like pull the plug, stand up, etc.
-No longer like bananas, bread, veggies, etc. Your favorite food appears to be strawberries. You also really enjoy pear sticks (pears cut into stick form).
-Only have one word you use consistently: Uh oh! You use it appropriately, whenever something falls or drops. You can also say UP, DADA, and very occasionally MAMA. You also have a word that sounds like THIS... but comes out more like DIS. I haven't decided if you are using it appropriately.
-You appear to be left handed, carrying most things with your left hand, sucking your left thumb, pointing with your left hand, but it's still too early to tell.
-You like coloring, but you also really enjoy trying to eat the crayons.
-You LOVE sand. I can't wait to take you to the beach.
-Every time you are finished eating, you rub your hands through your hair. This has been consistent since you were little.
-You like when I touch your nose and say NOSE. Same with your toes. You love playing this little piggy went to market.
-Your favorite song remains the ABCs. When I sing that to you, you usually stop what you're doing and watch me, smiling.
-You are drinking 4 bottles a day, usually 7 ounces a day. The doc wants us to cut down to 6 oz or 3 bottles... we'll see.
-You've been able to drink out of a water bottle and cup, though most of it still ends up on your shirt.
-You like watching trains go by and point and scream "OOO-OOO!" when they do.
-You still enjoy chasing Riley around everywhere, and when you see either of the cats, you wave and say "Hiii."
I could keep going forever!
Too good not to write down
Eli just said "Uh oh! I have something in my teeth!" When I asked him what it was, he said "goldfish sauce!" (He was just eating goldfish). He then told me that he needed to get the " mental floss" to get it out. :)
20 seconds later, he was sitting on the couch and I heard him singing "Mommy and Daddy love me so. Off to Grandma's house we go!" (No idea where he got this!)
Two days ago, he told me his first (that I've heard) knock-knock joke:
Knock knock!
Who's there?
Chicken!
Chicken who?
Chicken with fire!
Yesterday, he asked me to get a helium balloon down from the ceiling. The string is missing, so he couldn't reach it. I told him I would get it one time and only one time, and that if he let it go, it would just have to stay up there. He agreed and I stood up on the back of the couch (poor decision, mommy) to get it. A few minutes later, it was on the ceiling again, and of course I looked over to see Eli standing on the back of the couch. I asked him what he was doing. He replied, "I'm investigating!" A few seconds later, I heard him say he was looking with his "investigative eye."
You can't make this stuff up.
20 seconds later, he was sitting on the couch and I heard him singing "Mommy and Daddy love me so. Off to Grandma's house we go!" (No idea where he got this!)
Two days ago, he told me his first (that I've heard) knock-knock joke:
Knock knock!
Who's there?
Chicken!
Chicken who?
Chicken with fire!
Yesterday, he asked me to get a helium balloon down from the ceiling. The string is missing, so he couldn't reach it. I told him I would get it one time and only one time, and that if he let it go, it would just have to stay up there. He agreed and I stood up on the back of the couch (poor decision, mommy) to get it. A few minutes later, it was on the ceiling again, and of course I looked over to see Eli standing on the back of the couch. I asked him what he was doing. He replied, "I'm investigating!" A few seconds later, I heard him say he was looking with his "investigative eye."
You can't make this stuff up.
Eli's First Movie!
Yesterday was a super fun day. Both boys had their doctor's appointments (Liam's 1 year appt and Eli's 3rd year) at 11am, and Mike took the day off to help me. It's SO nice having an extra pair of hands in the morning. It makes breakfast time so much easier and even allowed me to get a nice, long shower! :) Liam MUST be in the bathroom whenever I am, so most of the shower consisted of him standing outside the door, banging and screaming...but still. :)
It was also very nice having an extra pair of hands on the subway, especially since both boys insist on sitting on the seats. We made it to the doc and only had to wait about 30 seconds before they called us back. Both boys had to get their fingers pricked, and both did great! Liam is up to 19.2 lbs, placing him in the 5th percentile, and 29.5 inches, placing him in the 39th percentile for height. He's only a little short of where Eli was at one (19.8 lbs and 30.25 inches). Eli is in the 29th percentile (I think?) for weight, at an even 30 lbs, and the 33rd percentile for height (though she suspects he is actually a little taller since this is the first time Eli stood UP to be measured) at 37 inches. I have to remember this for when Eli tries to go on the rides this summer. Both boys are looking good. She told us a lot of interesting things about three.... she said her belief is that you should always try to avoid arguments whenever possible. Meaning... don't even bother saying help me clean up these toys, because it's just going to cause a fight when they don't help you. She was like... just clean up the toys. You can teach him to help you when he's 4 and he's done being as defiant. She said that if he gives me a hard time about getting dressed, just let him pick out whatever the heck he wants to wear, even if it means we go outside in a pair of shorts over top of a pair of pants. Lol... luckily, we're not that bad off (yet).
Both of their iron levels are ok, which is a relief to hear since neither of them really eats meat. Yay!
Liam's next appointment is at 15 months, in October, and Eli's next appointment is at 4 years!
After the appointments, we trudged through the crazy heat (100 degrees!) to go to the movie theater. Daddy took Eli to see his very first movie in the movie theater! Madagascar 3!!! Aside from getting up a few times (Daddy suspected the booster seat wasn't very comfortable!), he did great and really enjoyed the movie. He was so tired afterwards, that he actually came home and took a nap (naps are out these days!).
In the meantime, I took Liam over to the children's museum for some mommy and Liam time. It was SOOOOOOOOO much easier going to the museum with only one child!!!!! When I only had Eli, I definitely didn't think it was easy taking him places, but now I have a whole new perspective. Just one child to look after and chase around? AMAZING. Liam had a great time.... he got to explore and walk around at his own pace, looking at whatever he wanted to. Usually, he gets to look at things for two seconds before being swept up and carried away to wherever Eli ran off to. It was really, really nice having the time with just him. He LOVED putting his hands in the sand... can't WAIT to take him to the beach this year!!!
It's going to be another scorcher, so other than going out in a little bit to move the car, I think we're going to spend most of today inside! Hopefully this heat wave lets up soon... it's only JUNE!
It was also very nice having an extra pair of hands on the subway, especially since both boys insist on sitting on the seats. We made it to the doc and only had to wait about 30 seconds before they called us back. Both boys had to get their fingers pricked, and both did great! Liam is up to 19.2 lbs, placing him in the 5th percentile, and 29.5 inches, placing him in the 39th percentile for height. He's only a little short of where Eli was at one (19.8 lbs and 30.25 inches). Eli is in the 29th percentile (I think?) for weight, at an even 30 lbs, and the 33rd percentile for height (though she suspects he is actually a little taller since this is the first time Eli stood UP to be measured) at 37 inches. I have to remember this for when Eli tries to go on the rides this summer. Both boys are looking good. She told us a lot of interesting things about three.... she said her belief is that you should always try to avoid arguments whenever possible. Meaning... don't even bother saying help me clean up these toys, because it's just going to cause a fight when they don't help you. She was like... just clean up the toys. You can teach him to help you when he's 4 and he's done being as defiant. She said that if he gives me a hard time about getting dressed, just let him pick out whatever the heck he wants to wear, even if it means we go outside in a pair of shorts over top of a pair of pants. Lol... luckily, we're not that bad off (yet).
Both of their iron levels are ok, which is a relief to hear since neither of them really eats meat. Yay!
Liam's next appointment is at 15 months, in October, and Eli's next appointment is at 4 years!
After the appointments, we trudged through the crazy heat (100 degrees!) to go to the movie theater. Daddy took Eli to see his very first movie in the movie theater! Madagascar 3!!! Aside from getting up a few times (Daddy suspected the booster seat wasn't very comfortable!), he did great and really enjoyed the movie. He was so tired afterwards, that he actually came home and took a nap (naps are out these days!).
In the meantime, I took Liam over to the children's museum for some mommy and Liam time. It was SOOOOOOOOO much easier going to the museum with only one child!!!!! When I only had Eli, I definitely didn't think it was easy taking him places, but now I have a whole new perspective. Just one child to look after and chase around? AMAZING. Liam had a great time.... he got to explore and walk around at his own pace, looking at whatever he wanted to. Usually, he gets to look at things for two seconds before being swept up and carried away to wherever Eli ran off to. It was really, really nice having the time with just him. He LOVED putting his hands in the sand... can't WAIT to take him to the beach this year!!!
It's going to be another scorcher, so other than going out in a little bit to move the car, I think we're going to spend most of today inside! Hopefully this heat wave lets up soon... it's only JUNE!
Friday, June 15, 2012
Liam's FIRST Birthday!!!!!
Oh my little monkey... you are ONE today!!! We're so lucky to have had you here with us for a year so far!
This morning when you woke up (early, as you like to do), Mommy spent some time playing with you before we woke up Grandma (she was staying over so that she could celebrate your birthday, too!). Soon, Kuya Eli and Daddy joined us. I made you cinnamon pancakes as a treat, and you wanted nothing to do with them. Oh well! We opened up a few of your presents (you had zero clue how to open them and had no interest whatsoever in trying... Kuya Eli quickly took over). Mommy and Daddy gave you a play phone (since you love to play with Mommy's so much!) and Kuya Eli gave you a fun roller coaster toy. Grandma gave you a book, a super fun tunnel that you and Kuya Eli can climb in, and something else fun that totally escapes my tired mind at this moment. Aunt Maureen gave you a fun airplane toy!
Mommy, Kuya Eli and Grandma went out to get you a ton of helium balloons while you were napping and when you woke up, you were excited (and confused!) to see them. (later that night, mommy, daddy, tito tommy and tita kathryn had great fun breathing in the helium to make funny voices for you!)
We were going to go out and do something really special for your special day, but we were having a lot of fun just playing together inside, so that's what we did. After your second nap, Tita Kathryn and Tito Tommy came over to join us for dinner, and they gave you two really fun books! You had your first cake (which you smashed between your fingers and threw to the floor... it was a lot of fun!) and loved it!
It was a special day with a special boy. We're going to have a 1st birthday/father's day BBQ at Tita Ann's house on Sunday with Lolo, Lola, Lola Lumen, Lolo Willie, Tita Jenny, Tita Ann, Tito Ben, Kuya Jaymin, Ate Linamarie and maybe more! It will be fun!
This morning when you woke up (early, as you like to do), Mommy spent some time playing with you before we woke up Grandma (she was staying over so that she could celebrate your birthday, too!). Soon, Kuya Eli and Daddy joined us. I made you cinnamon pancakes as a treat, and you wanted nothing to do with them. Oh well! We opened up a few of your presents (you had zero clue how to open them and had no interest whatsoever in trying... Kuya Eli quickly took over). Mommy and Daddy gave you a play phone (since you love to play with Mommy's so much!) and Kuya Eli gave you a fun roller coaster toy. Grandma gave you a book, a super fun tunnel that you and Kuya Eli can climb in, and something else fun that totally escapes my tired mind at this moment. Aunt Maureen gave you a fun airplane toy!
Mommy, Kuya Eli and Grandma went out to get you a ton of helium balloons while you were napping and when you woke up, you were excited (and confused!) to see them. (later that night, mommy, daddy, tito tommy and tita kathryn had great fun breathing in the helium to make funny voices for you!)
We were going to go out and do something really special for your special day, but we were having a lot of fun just playing together inside, so that's what we did. After your second nap, Tita Kathryn and Tito Tommy came over to join us for dinner, and they gave you two really fun books! You had your first cake (which you smashed between your fingers and threw to the floor... it was a lot of fun!) and loved it!
It was a special day with a special boy. We're going to have a 1st birthday/father's day BBQ at Tita Ann's house on Sunday with Lolo, Lola, Lola Lumen, Lolo Willie, Tita Jenny, Tita Ann, Tito Ben, Kuya Jaymin, Ate Linamarie and maybe more! It will be fun!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Cute things Eli has said
Eli's been saying a lot of cute things lately and I haven't been as good about writing them down. I'll try to be better about that!
Today, he jumped off the couch and then told me "I was able to fly, but then I fell down. Where are my wings?" I told him I didn't know he had wings, and he said "Yes, like Buzz Lightyear!"
The other day, we were reading Curious George goes to the Zoo and got to the part about how people were trying to get the balloon down but couldn't reach it. Eli said to me... They need Inspector Gadget. I asked him why, and he said "because of his go go gadget arms!" Yes!!!
Yesterday, I was changing Liam's diaper on the floor and he started screaming and crying and trying to get away. Eli ran over and took a blanket and started throwing it at Liam. Wondering where this was going, I stayed quiet. Moments later, Eli said: "Don't worry, Liam! I'll rescue you with my lucky, lucky lasso!" :)
Today, he jumped off the couch and then told me "I was able to fly, but then I fell down. Where are my wings?" I told him I didn't know he had wings, and he said "Yes, like Buzz Lightyear!"
The other day, we were reading Curious George goes to the Zoo and got to the part about how people were trying to get the balloon down but couldn't reach it. Eli said to me... They need Inspector Gadget. I asked him why, and he said "because of his go go gadget arms!" Yes!!!
Yesterday, I was changing Liam's diaper on the floor and he started screaming and crying and trying to get away. Eli ran over and took a blanket and started throwing it at Liam. Wondering where this was going, I stayed quiet. Moments later, Eli said: "Don't worry, Liam! I'll rescue you with my lucky, lucky lasso!" :)
Liam, the little climber
Liam, oh Liam... how you love to climb things. I don't know if it's because he has an example in Eli or if he is just naturally a climber, but this kid is in/up everything. (Speaking of up, that was his new word for the day! He can now say "uh oh," "up," "baba," and "dada"). Every day, I catch him climbing into the toy boxes and sitting there. He also now climbs UP the stove (holds onto the door and puts his feet up on the broiler part). I neeeeed to get a stove lock.
He also loves climbing over ME if I'm laying on the floor, loves climbing over things on the floor like Eli's motorcycle, boxes, bags, etc. He always climbs up boxes to stand on top of them.
Poor Liam gets knocked over 7,000 times a day by his big brother. His life is a constant war zone. He never knows when the enemy will attack. He also gets whatever object he is holding ripped out of his hands 50,000 times a day. My poor little buddy.
Today, we switched over to whole milk because we ran out of formula and I don't want to buy more since he's going to be turning 1 in only 10 days! He took to it right away and didn't even flinch when he tasted it. Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay for cheaper feedings!!!! :)
Other things I've been wanting to say but kept forgetting:
When Liam is tired or drinking his bottle, he always takes his right hand and plays with his collar/top part of his shirt. He's done that since he was a little baby. Whenever he is tired or hungry, he starts sucking his thumb. He usually puts himself to sleep by sucking his thumb.
Whenever he wakes up from a nap/sleep, his hair is usually standing straight up. He gets REALLY sweaty when he sleeps (and when he eats!!!), so I think that's why this happens.
No matter where he is in the apartment, if he hears the bathroom door open, he's there in less than 3 seconds. Once he's in, he MUST close the door. He does not like doors being open. He then books it for the toilet bowl brush or the plunger.
He's started standing up over and over during his bath time. Bathtime has been shorter for him as a result, because it's just too crowded in there to deal with him standing.
He really loves playing with the baseball, soccer ball and basketball. He loves throwing the ball and then chasing after it.
He continues to love pushing cars/trucks around.
He's FINALLY interested in books, for real. He will let me sit him in my lap and read 5 or so little books to him. He's started carrying books around, too. FINALLY.
My little guy.... Love him so much!
He also loves climbing over ME if I'm laying on the floor, loves climbing over things on the floor like Eli's motorcycle, boxes, bags, etc. He always climbs up boxes to stand on top of them.
Poor Liam gets knocked over 7,000 times a day by his big brother. His life is a constant war zone. He never knows when the enemy will attack. He also gets whatever object he is holding ripped out of his hands 50,000 times a day. My poor little buddy.
Today, we switched over to whole milk because we ran out of formula and I don't want to buy more since he's going to be turning 1 in only 10 days! He took to it right away and didn't even flinch when he tasted it. Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay for cheaper feedings!!!! :)
Other things I've been wanting to say but kept forgetting:
When Liam is tired or drinking his bottle, he always takes his right hand and plays with his collar/top part of his shirt. He's done that since he was a little baby. Whenever he is tired or hungry, he starts sucking his thumb. He usually puts himself to sleep by sucking his thumb.
Whenever he wakes up from a nap/sleep, his hair is usually standing straight up. He gets REALLY sweaty when he sleeps (and when he eats!!!), so I think that's why this happens.
No matter where he is in the apartment, if he hears the bathroom door open, he's there in less than 3 seconds. Once he's in, he MUST close the door. He does not like doors being open. He then books it for the toilet bowl brush or the plunger.
He's started standing up over and over during his bath time. Bathtime has been shorter for him as a result, because it's just too crowded in there to deal with him standing.
He really loves playing with the baseball, soccer ball and basketball. He loves throwing the ball and then chasing after it.
He continues to love pushing cars/trucks around.
He's FINALLY interested in books, for real. He will let me sit him in my lap and read 5 or so little books to him. He's started carrying books around, too. FINALLY.
My little guy.... Love him so much!
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