Well, I'm not the one who cried at my party, but I did have the best time. Yes, it's true, Mommy was a little emotional at my birthday party but I guess she has that right since she did give birth to me. The weekend went by way too fast but all the planning that Mommy did went off without a hitch, of course. After dropping Aunt Sandy off at the airport on Saturday afternoon, Mommy came home and started baking the cakes so they would have enough time to cool. Then after playing with me for a little bit and then putting me to bed. She got ready to assemble the bee masterpiece. As soon as she was getting ready to put everything together, Grandma and Grandpa P. arrived from the airport, so she took a break and chatted with them before getting back to work. Since Grandma has done many cakes before, Mommy knew she would have some input so instead she put her to work and sent her to the store to get some last minute things for the party. After starting the cakes around 7ish, Mommy was finally done around 11:30 and the cake looked beauteous :) (pictures of my party are up).
The next morning, we all just kind of hung out until I took my nap. Apparently, people like to get things done when I'm not around. I just don't understand it, I am very helpful especially now that I am into emptying drawers and cupboards. Before my nap, I gave Mommy and Grandma a show by dancing literally the whole three minutes of Single Ladies by Beyonce. I think Grandma's stomach hurt so bad from laughing she couldn't even breathe. I am such a good dancer and hopefully more videos will follow.
People started arriving around 11:15 with their food and I was still sleeping. Mommy knew that I needed my sleep though because I probably wasn't going to get another one that day. Mommy finally got me up around 11:45 and put my piggies in my hair so that I was party ready. We all ate really good food, mostly prepared by Gramdpa Bilek and I played with Carmen a lot. Then after lunch, it was time for me to eat my first piece of cake. Like I said, Mommy did a great job with the cake and cried when everyone sang Happy Birthday. But the best part was how I ate my cake. I didn't smash it up really good, but I picked at it and ate icing here and there. The funniest part was when I leaned into the cake eating like a dog several times and in slow motion. It was delicious and I was definitely on a sugar high for the rest of the day.
After cake, came presents and I got a lot of great things, including a new handmade rolling bee by Great Grandpa Bilek which is something new that he's never made before. It is a lot of fun. Oddly, when we started opening presents I did a good job ripping the paper but I only wanted to open presents if I could hold my dress in my mouth. Whatever works to make the people laugh. Shortly after presents, people started to leave to go home and I was still ready to party until bedtime. It was a great day and I can't wait to do it again. Thanks everyone for all my gifts and making my first birthday very special.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Happy Birthday to Me!
Today at 2pm exactly, I will turn one year old, but in all actuality we have been celebrating since Valentine's Day! At one, I am walking, eating big people food, saying dada and nana (banana), have a little attitude, can crawl up stairs, can crawl down one step, point at everything, and give hugs and kisses.
This being my first Valentine's Day and Birthday, I am just overwhelmed by all that I have gotten so far and it's only the beginning of my birthday! Mommy got me kissing monkeys and some new socks for Valentine's Day and Daddy got me my first set of a dozen roses, which I love smelling, but I had to shared them with Mommy. Mommy and I made Daddy some cut out cookies in the shape of hearts and he loved them. I am really glad that I was born around the most loving holiday of the year.
Birthday day has already been eventful. Mommy got me up this morning and sang Happy Birthday to me a couple times, made me birthday pancakes where I got to wear my new One year old bib and she got me dressed in my I am One shirt, which I got to show off at the doctors office. Of course, since we were going out Mommy put my hair in piggy tails and all the ladies at the doctor's commented on how cute I was. It's a daily occurrence, but I am getting used to it.
So Dr. Matt said that I was doing good and that I was right on track, if not ahead on some things, like walking and not eating baby food anymore. We talked about weaning and how to I only need 16oz of milk a day now, so Mommy can start to get her pre baby body back. haha. The nurse measured me at 29 in (55%) and 19lbs (25%) and 17.5 inches on my head (30%). Mommy is shocked that I lost 6 ounces since last month when she weighed me at the hospital, but she knows that it is because I started walking after she weighed me in January. As much as I eat, I just can't gain any weight. Mommy thought I was going to weigh at least 20 pounds today but she was way off. Dr. Matt gave Mommy the okay to turn me around to face front in the car but only when I weigh 20 pounds, so maybe next month I can see the world in front of me. At any rate, by the time I reach 30 inches in length I have to be put in a different car seat anyways because I will be too long for the baby carrier. Maybe by Easter, I will be in a big girl seat. We'll see.
On the agenda for the rest of my birthday is a couple naps which I am in the process of taking one now, get more food for my birthday party which is on Sunday, and maybe Mommy will cook me a special birthday dinner. I am so excited that our family is coming into town for my big ONE and I get to taste my first piece of cake. Mommy is so excited that she is making my first birthday cake and hopes that it turns out good just like Grandma used to make for her. Well, for now I'm gonna finish my nap and then play with some new toys that Mommy and Daddy got for me today. T-minus 3 days til partay!
This being my first Valentine's Day and Birthday, I am just overwhelmed by all that I have gotten so far and it's only the beginning of my birthday! Mommy got me kissing monkeys and some new socks for Valentine's Day and Daddy got me my first set of a dozen roses, which I love smelling, but I had to shared them with Mommy. Mommy and I made Daddy some cut out cookies in the shape of hearts and he loved them. I am really glad that I was born around the most loving holiday of the year.
Birthday day has already been eventful. Mommy got me up this morning and sang Happy Birthday to me a couple times, made me birthday pancakes where I got to wear my new One year old bib and she got me dressed in my I am One shirt, which I got to show off at the doctors office. Of course, since we were going out Mommy put my hair in piggy tails and all the ladies at the doctor's commented on how cute I was. It's a daily occurrence, but I am getting used to it.
So Dr. Matt said that I was doing good and that I was right on track, if not ahead on some things, like walking and not eating baby food anymore. We talked about weaning and how to I only need 16oz of milk a day now, so Mommy can start to get her pre baby body back. haha. The nurse measured me at 29 in (55%) and 19lbs (25%) and 17.5 inches on my head (30%). Mommy is shocked that I lost 6 ounces since last month when she weighed me at the hospital, but she knows that it is because I started walking after she weighed me in January. As much as I eat, I just can't gain any weight. Mommy thought I was going to weigh at least 20 pounds today but she was way off. Dr. Matt gave Mommy the okay to turn me around to face front in the car but only when I weigh 20 pounds, so maybe next month I can see the world in front of me. At any rate, by the time I reach 30 inches in length I have to be put in a different car seat anyways because I will be too long for the baby carrier. Maybe by Easter, I will be in a big girl seat. We'll see.
On the agenda for the rest of my birthday is a couple naps which I am in the process of taking one now, get more food for my birthday party which is on Sunday, and maybe Mommy will cook me a special birthday dinner. I am so excited that our family is coming into town for my big ONE and I get to taste my first piece of cake. Mommy is so excited that she is making my first birthday cake and hopes that it turns out good just like Grandma used to make for her. Well, for now I'm gonna finish my nap and then play with some new toys that Mommy and Daddy got for me today. T-minus 3 days til partay!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Brecksville Bound!
Last weekend was Aunt Katy's 10th birthday party and Mommy and I took the drive up to Brecksville for her party. I got to show off my walking skills and terrorize the dog and the cat. It's hard being around animals that don't know you because all I wanted to do was pet them but I really wasn't allowed to cause they might have bit me. Oh well, I will say that the kitty was very intriguing. She reminded me of Shelly with all her long fur and plus we don't have one so she was extra interesting. On Saturday for Aunt KayKay's party, I got to play with Carmen for a little while before I had to go to bed. Grandpa told Mommy on Saturday morning that he is amazed at how well I sleep at other people's houses. He spoke too soon. I am known for sleeping 12-13 hours a night without getting up at all. Well on Saturday night, I woke up at around 11:00 pm and poor Mommy couldn't get me back to sleep until at least 1:30 or two. She tried everything and I just didn't want to have it. Let's just say that the next night we both slept great but were a little cranky during the day.
One new thing that I started to do while we were up in Brecksville is pointing. I apparently just want to know what everything little thing is now. At home, everyday I point and laugh at my new picture that is hanging on the wall. It is very exciting to see myself all over our house. Mommy is hoping that pointing and being inquisitive is a precursor for talking. I really still only babble, but I get really excited when I see or hear mention of a banana. Sometimes, if I don't get to eat a banana, I will scream nanananananana until I get it or am distracted by something else. I do understand what dada means and use it all the time except when talking to Daddy. Mommy thinks that's just great and maybe soon I will learn to understand the meaning of mama. She better know what she's getting into because once I learn that one I'm never gonna stop saying it.
I dare you to try and say goodbye to me now without me waving cause it's not gonna happen. I can wave with one hand or two, it just depends on my mood. Once I get started, I can do it for awhile. Mommy seems to think that I am learning new things everyday and she can't keep with up with them all. She tries to tape them, so check out the new videos and let us know what you think.
One new thing that I started to do while we were up in Brecksville is pointing. I apparently just want to know what everything little thing is now. At home, everyday I point and laugh at my new picture that is hanging on the wall. It is very exciting to see myself all over our house. Mommy is hoping that pointing and being inquisitive is a precursor for talking. I really still only babble, but I get really excited when I see or hear mention of a banana. Sometimes, if I don't get to eat a banana, I will scream nanananananana until I get it or am distracted by something else. I do understand what dada means and use it all the time except when talking to Daddy. Mommy thinks that's just great and maybe soon I will learn to understand the meaning of mama. She better know what she's getting into because once I learn that one I'm never gonna stop saying it.
I dare you to try and say goodbye to me now without me waving cause it's not gonna happen. I can wave with one hand or two, it just depends on my mood. Once I get started, I can do it for awhile. Mommy seems to think that I am learning new things everyday and she can't keep with up with them all. She tries to tape them, so check out the new videos and let us know what you think.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Big Smiles!
Yesterday, I felt like a big celebrity because I was getting some professional photos taken for my first birthday. Grandma came up and she, Mommy and I all went to Celebrity Kids for my one year old photo shoot. It was so fun cause the lady had tons of things for me to play with but my favorite were all the fake flowers. Mommy said I did a really good job and for once I am smiling and looking at the camera in my pictures. YEAH! They should be ready for my birthday party which is in a couple weeks.
Since I have been taking baths in the tub, I have been very good playing and splashing around with my toys but recently I have been trying to see what my boundaries are in the tub. So sometimes I will stand up until Mommy tells me that I have to sit down or else get out and I really don't want to get out of bath cause I love it in there. I also don't know why Mommy doesn't want me drinking the water. I use all my cups that are in there and drink out of them. It's just water, right? wink wink...
Mommy noticed that my other top tooth is starting to make it's way into the world, so that way I won't have to look like a jack-o-lantern with just one top tooth. I have been a little cranky and clingy again, so that must be the culprit. Hopefully, it will come soon so that I can grind it too to make Mommy feel tingly.
Other things that go along with me growing and getting bigger is that I am eating whole blueberries now and I love them. No more mashed up fruits and veggies for me. The only thing that Mommy still makes is apples and pears but it's just like applesauce and I don't have enough teeth for biting crunchy apples. Another thing that Mommy realized that I am getting is a little bit of an attitude. The other day, I was doing something I wasn't supposed to be doing, probably climbing the stairs, so she grabbed me and put me in the living room. Well, I really wanted to go upstairs so I stiffened my whole body and straighten my arms in the air so that it made it difficult for Mommy to move me. I have done this several times as a protest to try and get my way; it's not working very well.
This weekend, Mommy and I are venturing up to Brecksville for Aunt Katy's birthday party. She's my birthday buddy cause we have birthdays in the same month. It will be nice to get out of the house for a little bit since it seems as if there is a snowstorm or below freezing temperatures every other day that cause us not to get out of the house. So till next time, stay warm!
Since I have been taking baths in the tub, I have been very good playing and splashing around with my toys but recently I have been trying to see what my boundaries are in the tub. So sometimes I will stand up until Mommy tells me that I have to sit down or else get out and I really don't want to get out of bath cause I love it in there. I also don't know why Mommy doesn't want me drinking the water. I use all my cups that are in there and drink out of them. It's just water, right? wink wink...
Mommy noticed that my other top tooth is starting to make it's way into the world, so that way I won't have to look like a jack-o-lantern with just one top tooth. I have been a little cranky and clingy again, so that must be the culprit. Hopefully, it will come soon so that I can grind it too to make Mommy feel tingly.
Other things that go along with me growing and getting bigger is that I am eating whole blueberries now and I love them. No more mashed up fruits and veggies for me. The only thing that Mommy still makes is apples and pears but it's just like applesauce and I don't have enough teeth for biting crunchy apples. Another thing that Mommy realized that I am getting is a little bit of an attitude. The other day, I was doing something I wasn't supposed to be doing, probably climbing the stairs, so she grabbed me and put me in the living room. Well, I really wanted to go upstairs so I stiffened my whole body and straighten my arms in the air so that it made it difficult for Mommy to move me. I have done this several times as a protest to try and get my way; it's not working very well.
This weekend, Mommy and I are venturing up to Brecksville for Aunt Katy's birthday party. She's my birthday buddy cause we have birthdays in the same month. It will be nice to get out of the house for a little bit since it seems as if there is a snowstorm or below freezing temperatures every other day that cause us not to get out of the house. So till next time, stay warm!
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