My husband is so handy. Look at the ingenuity displayed in this photo. Having forgotten his capo for band practice, he fashioned one from a velcro cord strap and a pen.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Busy Labor Day Weekend
On Friday night we got to go to the Reds game, courtesy of my employer, and sit in our suite. That meant that Charlie got to go (since he could run around inside and we could still enjoy the game). It was quite a fun game to watch-- we even got to see a grand slam, and the Reds won. Afterwards there were fireworks. John had already taken Charlie home to bed by that point, but I got some decent pictures, using the tips that John had gotten at a photography workshop.
Last night Charlie and I went to a friend's birthday dinner while John had band practice. Charlie ate all sorts of food at the Indian restaurant, including some chicken (which he usually doesn't care for), and some saag (which he has enjoyed previously).
Today Charlie got his haircut. It's not as good as his first haircut, but he needed it badly. This afternoon we went to the pool after he had a late afternoon nap. John is off with the band playing a party for the annual Riverfest fireworks. I got to sit at home on the comfort of our couch and watch them in HD.
It seems we put the doorknob covers on our basement and garage doors just in time. Charlie is really trying to reach them now. He's also making a new face just this week. He sticks his lips out while making an "eww" face when he's upset-- not quite a pout, but still a little pitiful. Don't know where he got that one.
We're starting to plan for Charlie moving up to the toddler room at daycare, which means only one nap a day. We'll have to see how that goes!
Last night Charlie and I went to a friend's birthday dinner while John had band practice. Charlie ate all sorts of food at the Indian restaurant, including some chicken (which he usually doesn't care for), and some saag (which he has enjoyed previously).
Today Charlie got his haircut. It's not as good as his first haircut, but he needed it badly. This afternoon we went to the pool after he had a late afternoon nap. John is off with the band playing a party for the annual Riverfest fireworks. I got to sit at home on the comfort of our couch and watch them in HD.
It seems we put the doorknob covers on our basement and garage doors just in time. Charlie is really trying to reach them now. He's also making a new face just this week. He sticks his lips out while making an "eww" face when he's upset-- not quite a pout, but still a little pitiful. Don't know where he got that one.
We're starting to plan for Charlie moving up to the toddler room at daycare, which means only one nap a day. We'll have to see how that goes!
Monday, August 25, 2008
A weekend of firsts
Charlie really expanded his horizons this past weekend. He spent his first real extended quality time around a cat at my cousin Leigh's apartment in DC, where we stayed for the extended weekend. The first evening was a bit frightening to him, but he was really tired from the flight. By the end of the weekend, he was excited to see the kitty and would actually look for where it was in the apartment. He even made a good effort at saying "cat." Another day or two and maybe they would have been cuddling up with each other.
To partly pay her back for her hospitality, we took Leigh to dinner on Friday night. It was during that meal that Charlie tried his first guacamole. I dipped a bit of his cheese quesadilla in it, and to our surprise, he not only ate it, but he sucked the guacamole off first, before even touching the cheese or tortilla! He also ate some beans from John's fajita platter, and couldn't get enough!
It was also during this meal that Charlie began a new activity-- wiping his hands with a napkin. He had gotten quite messy, and when he got a hold of one of our napkins somehow, he wrung his hands with it and then used it to wipe the table in front of him! Thus started a trend that we observed the rest of the weekend.
We had a great time visiting with the Nelsons on the Mall on Saturday morning, where Charlie had his first carousel ride. John and I enjoyed Mike and Eve's reception that evening while Charlie stayed with Leigh. On Sunday morning, Charlie had his first exposure to Dim Sum. He seemed to like the couple of items that he tried before he got fussy and had to be taken out into the hall to run around.
Altogether, Charlie really enjoyed his weekend. Leigh was a great hostess, and Charlie just loved playing with her and her pots and pans.
To partly pay her back for her hospitality, we took Leigh to dinner on Friday night. It was during that meal that Charlie tried his first guacamole. I dipped a bit of his cheese quesadilla in it, and to our surprise, he not only ate it, but he sucked the guacamole off first, before even touching the cheese or tortilla! He also ate some beans from John's fajita platter, and couldn't get enough!
It was also during this meal that Charlie began a new activity-- wiping his hands with a napkin. He had gotten quite messy, and when he got a hold of one of our napkins somehow, he wrung his hands with it and then used it to wipe the table in front of him! Thus started a trend that we observed the rest of the weekend.
We had a great time visiting with the Nelsons on the Mall on Saturday morning, where Charlie had his first carousel ride. John and I enjoyed Mike and Eve's reception that evening while Charlie stayed with Leigh. On Sunday morning, Charlie had his first exposure to Dim Sum. He seemed to like the couple of items that he tried before he got fussy and had to be taken out into the hall to run around.
Altogether, Charlie really enjoyed his weekend. Leigh was a great hostess, and Charlie just loved playing with her and her pots and pans.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Roll out the paper
Charlie has discovered how much fun it is to spin the roll of toilet paper in his bathroom. I am going to have to start hanging it so that it comes off the roll in the back, to prevent him from unrolling it completely when he spins it forward.
We are off to DC this afternoon to visit cousin Leigh and go to my friend Mike's wedding reception. We have not seen Mike, or any of the other attendees we will know, since our wedding almost 6 years ago. It will be fun to catch up.
We are off to DC this afternoon to visit cousin Leigh and go to my friend Mike's wedding reception. We have not seen Mike, or any of the other attendees we will know, since our wedding almost 6 years ago. It will be fun to catch up.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Big Head Charlie
Charlie had his 15 month check-up this morning and got just one shot. His head is still big (19.25 inches, or 90-95%). He gained almost a pound, coming in at 24 pounds 11 ounces, or 60th%. He also grew 1.5 inches to 30.75 inches (45th%). So he's leaning out a little.
He still has his rash on his face, which flared up again a couple of weeks ago. But we'll just continue to follow-up with the dermatologist on that. Otherwise, there were no health concerns. The doctor did note that his teeth were a little crowded up on top, but that's no surprise given the family history.
He still has his rash on his face, which flared up again a couple of weeks ago. But we'll just continue to follow-up with the dermatologist on that. Otherwise, there were no health concerns. The doctor did note that his teeth were a little crowded up on top, but that's no surprise given the family history.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Weekend fun
Today we met up with Oscar and his mom at the playground at Sharon Woods park, near our house. They have a splash area with little fountains for the kids to play in. I wasn't sure Charlie would take to it, since he hates to get water in his face when he's in the bath, but after a bit of hesitation at the start, he loved it! He played a little on the playground also, checking out the small slides and climbing through a tunnel. He also said hi to a nice dog who was there with his family. Charlie practiced his new word "dog" while pointing at it.
Speaking of words, Charlie is getting pretty good at saying "shhzz" for "shoes" and he'll also point to my toes when I ask him where they are. He'll pick out the ball and the dog in one of his books when you ask him to point at them.
Charlie's 15 month appointment is on Tuesday, so we'll have more news then.
John's flickr site has some good photos of today at the park.
Speaking of words, Charlie is getting pretty good at saying "shhzz" for "shoes" and he'll also point to my toes when I ask him where they are. He'll pick out the ball and the dog in one of his books when you ask him to point at them.
Charlie's 15 month appointment is on Tuesday, so we'll have more news then.
John's flickr site has some good photos of today at the park.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Big Boy on a Big Trip
Charlie was a really good boy on our trip to KC. He did not sleep on the plane on the way out, but kept to a good sleep schedule once we were there. He even took a nearly 3 hour nap on Saturday afternoon, completely missing the birthday party! That allowed me to be able to take lots of photos and videos for Christine and Todd.
Over the weekend, Charlie started to say "hi" in addition to the "bye bye" that he has been saying for a few weeks now. He is also trying very hard to say "dog," but it often comes out as "gog" or something like that. It won't be long before he's calling for Lucy.
On the way out to KC, Charlie made me laugh by turning down part of a cheeseburger and fries at the airport McDonalds in exchange for some multigrain Club crackers and wholegrain cheese puffs. Silly boy!
While we were in KC Charlie also ate pasta for me for the first time. I'd given it to him before, but he never seemed to like it. This pasta had tomato sauce on it. He pulled the ground beef back out of his mouth, but the pasta went down. Tonight he followed that up by eating macaroni and cheese-- also the first time he had eaten that for me. Maybe because it was the kind we were eating, and not something made specifically for toddlers. He is really getting to be a big boy, with particular tastes.
Over the weekend, Charlie started to say "hi" in addition to the "bye bye" that he has been saying for a few weeks now. He is also trying very hard to say "dog," but it often comes out as "gog" or something like that. It won't be long before he's calling for Lucy.
On the way out to KC, Charlie made me laugh by turning down part of a cheeseburger and fries at the airport McDonalds in exchange for some multigrain Club crackers and wholegrain cheese puffs. Silly boy!
While we were in KC Charlie also ate pasta for me for the first time. I'd given it to him before, but he never seemed to like it. This pasta had tomato sauce on it. He pulled the ground beef back out of his mouth, but the pasta went down. Tonight he followed that up by eating macaroni and cheese-- also the first time he had eaten that for me. Maybe because it was the kind we were eating, and not something made specifically for toddlers. He is really getting to be a big boy, with particular tastes.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Will Charlie eat Barbecue?
During my morning visit to Starbucks this morning, the cashier asked me if I had any big weekend plans. When I said I was going to Kansas City, they told me to enjoy the barbecue. That got me thinking-- would Charlie eat barbecue?
We tried fish sticks with him at home again the other night, and he was definitely interested. Funny, though-- he liked eating the insides and throwing the breading to Lucy! I may try getting some filets next time instead, so there is more fish.
This afternoon I'll pick up Charlie a little early, and head off to the airport to fly to KC. I am anxious to see how he does in the airport and on the plane, now that he's walking around. It may be a challenge for me, since John is staying home and I'll have him all by myself.
He's getting pretty good at walking himself in to Daycare in the mornings. I'll carry him to the sidewalk from the car and then he'll walk from there. It's hard to believe that it is exactly one year since he started there in the Hummingbird room.
We tried fish sticks with him at home again the other night, and he was definitely interested. Funny, though-- he liked eating the insides and throwing the breading to Lucy! I may try getting some filets next time instead, so there is more fish.
This afternoon I'll pick up Charlie a little early, and head off to the airport to fly to KC. I am anxious to see how he does in the airport and on the plane, now that he's walking around. It may be a challenge for me, since John is staying home and I'll have him all by myself.
He's getting pretty good at walking himself in to Daycare in the mornings. I'll carry him to the sidewalk from the car and then he'll walk from there. It's hard to believe that it is exactly one year since he started there in the Hummingbird room.
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