Happy Birthday Grant!

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12 months old today!

How is it possible that Grant was born 1 year ago today? Everyone said it would go by fast, but it's crazy how true that has turned out to be. Grant went to the dr for his 12 month check up today. He hasn't grown as much as I thought he had. He's now 31 inches (80%) and 21 lb, 7 oz (30%). He started crying as soon as the dr came into the room and continued crying until after his 3 shots (what a fun birthday present!). We're going to have to go back to the physical therapist. We've noticed that Grant tilts his head when he walks and the dr wants the PT to evaluate him. Other than that and the cold he's had for a week and half, Grant is healthy. We faced the car seat in my car forward this afternoon and took Grant for a ride. When he got in the seat and saw me sitting there he got a big smile on his face. Hopefully the new views will keep him occupied in the car.

5:45 and other stories

I think Grant has woken up at 5:45 every morning this week. He seems to forget that this is not a mommy approved wake up time. And he doesn't just hang out peacefully in his crib until it's time to get up. He screams and cries hysterically. I know he's still tired. So why doesn't he sleep!?


Grant has really taken off with the walking this week. He walks from room to room and finally figured out how to stand up on his own with out the aid of furniture or legs. One day I put him in his big boy Converse shoes and he did pretty well. He had a little trouble getting his balance sometimes, but other wise he did fine (except for the getting them on and keeping them tied part.)


Grant loves to take things out. Take the shapes out of the sorter bucket. Take the clothes out of the laundry basket (socks are an especially exciting find). Take the diapers off the shelf. He even tries to put the diapers in the diaper genie. I'm kind of surprised he seems to know diapers go in there, but ugh, does he have to keep trying to play with it? Is that what I have to look forward to with a boy- getting into the grossest thing in the room?


Grant can't make up his mind about food (wonder where he got his indecision from?). He wants baby food, he doesn't want baby food. He wants table food, he doesn't want table food. Often all within the span of a single meal. I think maybe he's starting to not like formula too since he's pretty inconsistent with the bottle lately. But he does like his Nuby sippy cup! Finally, a cup that he actually wants to drink from (and not just play with).


And I think sleep has finally just won the 45 minute nap battle...

Mommy, Come Back!

Daddy took this picture when Mommy left for the grocery store this weekend.

Grant is too cute

Grant loves his bath. When I grab the towel and tell him it's time to get out, he's recently started to lean all the way forward so it's hard to pick him up, then looks over his shoulder and smiles at me like, try to get me out now Mommy!



Grant usually doesn't give kisses on demand. Last weekend when we asked for kisses he put his forhead on our faces like he was kissing us that way.



Grant has also been fascinated with teeth the past couple weeks. He always want to touch and look at my teeth, and he'll do it for a long time. And I have to be careful if I stop showing my teeth- baby fingernails scraping at gums does not feel all that great. Do we have a future dentist?

Daddy Made Me a Fort!

  
  

Pictures

These are 2 of my favorite books right now.

Sometimes I get so sleepy when I eat.

Check out my high tops!

Daddy and I have matching shirts!

11 Months Old

The only reason Grant held still long enough for us to get a picture was becuase Mommy held Miles.  That's what he's looking at.

Grant took some more steps today.  He opens his mouth really wide and laughs the whole time.  It is the cutest thing ever.