So I have been terrible at keeping up this blog. And I genuinely feel guilty about it.
I am not one to take photos that aren't digital, scrapbook, or do anything involving saving things that aren't online. I guess you can say I'm lazy, but really I just like to think I am a minimalist. I would seriously wear the same outfit every day if I had 5 of the same, sleep on a cot on the floor and have as little material possessions as possible if I could.
....Somehow having a toddler does not allow for that. Hm, imagine that. (Let's just not mention that my husband thought I was a complete weirdo for insisting on simply having my bed mattress on the floor in college..)
So with that, I will get to the important stuff.
Hopefully, when I go part-time with my job next month, I will be able to find more time to update this. And I'm also having to deal with the predicament of either A. Starting a separate blog for Carter ... or B. Just simply moving all family oriented posts to my own blog at ashleighthomson.com.
Holden is almost 2. I can hardly believe it.
He is saying so many new words, interacting in so many ways that I could never have imagined a 2 year old capable of.
Of course, there are the terrible two's to contend with - (he hits now, but never anyone but me, gotta love it) and the tantrums and especially the weaning from bottles.
But he is even more adorable now than he was a small infant, unable to do anything for himself!
Just recently we took him on his first trip to the lake. This kid is a fish. He lives to be in or around the water. The hose is also a favorite toy- one evening Alex told me I had to come outside and "see this" - low and behold our little tyke had not only figured out how to pull the trigger on the hose sprayer, but AIM it rather well....
...Needless to say I switched clothes shortly afterward.
Mischievous and adorable. A lethal combination that would otherwise result in a spoiled rotten child had a little brother not come on the scene so soon.
I do worry that he will be jealous of Carter, that he will feel neglected and miss the attention he got as being "the" baby of the family. But I know all storms pass, and perhaps we might get lucky and merely have the world's best big brother/helper instead!
I'm anxious for Carter to get here. Though it might be hard, I know that there's no comparison to a sibling for companionship, and they will be the perfect age apart for that!
Stay tuned for more updates... if I'm good. ;)
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
Holden @ 19 months
Holden will be 20 months old in one week. I can't believe it.
Especially since his little brother will be here in just 4 months!
At his 19 month appointment, he weighed 26.6 lbs and was 34.75 inches tall.
He is in the 60th percentile for both height and weight!
Things he can say:
Mama
Dada
More ("Mah")
Purple
No
Thank you ("Day-doo")
Yes ("Dah!")
Bubbles ("Buhbuh")
The doc said that he is ahead on his mechanical skills. I believe it. This kid is always pressing buttons, trying to figure everything out. He doesn't miss a trick.
He runs in circles, jumps, waves "bye bye", gives kisses, blows bubbles, throws balls, and a lot more!
Probably the cutest thing he has been doing is "cute baby" - where if you say, "Holden, do cute baby!" He will scrunch up his shoulders and smile. He also does what we call "strong baby" - he will clench up his fists and/or stick his arm out and flex. Hilarious!
My little man has such a personality. He is a crowd pleaser for sure.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Mama's Little Baby Goes Walkin', Walkin...
Holden took his very first steps today!!!
I got a text message while at work from our daycare provider, Khatrina. She said, "Holden has taken steps for you, right? :/" and I said "No, Why?!?!" "....Well, he just took some for me." ........"OMG! Thats awesome!!! UGH I wish I could get off work RIGHT NOW!"
Being the wonderful daycare provider she is, she video taped it for us. I will post it as soon as I get it from her!
SO EXCITING!
I got a text message while at work from our daycare provider, Khatrina. She said, "Holden has taken steps for you, right? :/" and I said "No, Why?!?!" "....Well, he just took some for me." ........"OMG! Thats awesome!!! UGH I wish I could get off work RIGHT NOW!"
Being the wonderful daycare provider she is, she video taped it for us. I will post it as soon as I get it from her!
SO EXCITING!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Holden's One Year Stats
Height: 80th Percentile
Weight: 70th Percentile - 24 lbs
Walking: Not quite! Still cruising and "bear walking"
Words: He still says "mama" and "dada", not much else yet.
Other:
If you ask "Where's the light?" He points up to the ceiling at the light fixture.
If he doesn't want something, he will shake his head "no".
He can drink out of a sippy cup! (Has been able to for a while now. )
If you ask him to put an object in a box, he can do that.
Weight: 70th Percentile - 24 lbs
Walking: Not quite! Still cruising and "bear walking"
Words: He still says "mama" and "dada", not much else yet.
Other:
If you ask "Where's the light?" He points up to the ceiling at the light fixture.
If he doesn't want something, he will shake his head "no".
He can drink out of a sippy cup! (Has been able to for a while now. )
If you ask him to put an object in a box, he can do that.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Almost One!
I think normally most mom's are fervently tracking their little ones milestones. I am, but not so much in a written format. (Can you tell?) I do my best to try and update the blog with latest "Holden Happenings", but I just can't find the time to update two separate blogs.
I have to update now, though, considering my little baby boy will be ONE YEAR OLD in just a week! So here's the run down...
Mobility
He's crusing now, rather than crawling (although he still crawls for "long distance" mobility) and is beginning to start standing up on his own without grabbing on to anything! It's so cool to watch! He could walk if he wanted to, but it's almost like he doesn't have enough confidence in his legs. They are oh-so-strong though, and I wouldn't be surprised if in the next month he really starts to try walking.
Eating Habits
He would much rather have table food or what mommy and daddy are eating than pureed baby food. Can you blame him? So many times I tear up whatever I'm eating and feed it to him.
We just used the last of the formula, so it's whole milk from now on! He had absolutely no issues making the switch. The kid loves to eat, what can I say. Although it's very difficult to get him to actually sit still and eat it! He likes to eat "on the go" as my mom likes to say.
I need to let him experiment more with feeding himself. I've been somewhat reluctant to do it for fear of having to give him a bath after every meal!
Teeth
Holden now has (count 'em) 8 TEETH! Four on the top and four on bottom. I am increasingly afraid to stick my fingers in his mouth to retrieve whatever foreign "no no" he's shoved into it, lest he decide to bite me. They are all straight and evenly spaced, so mom says he will hopefully have great adult teeth!
Growth
At his 9 month appointment, he was 70% percentile for height and weight. I'm sure he weighs about 24 pounds now if not more, so I'll update again when I know what his stats are after his one year appointment.
Speech
He "talks" all the time. Just today Alex told me he was trying to say "cat". Apparently he couldn't quite say the "t", but he's working on it! He still says "mama" occasionally, but he doesn't quite make clear connections with objects verbally yet.
So there you have it. I am in denial that Holden is already a year old. It flew by so fast! We're having his birthday party next Sunday, so if you're reading and would like to come, e-mail me for details! ashleigh@ashleighthomson.com.
I have to update now, though, considering my little baby boy will be ONE YEAR OLD in just a week! So here's the run down...
Mobility
He's crusing now, rather than crawling (although he still crawls for "long distance" mobility) and is beginning to start standing up on his own without grabbing on to anything! It's so cool to watch! He could walk if he wanted to, but it's almost like he doesn't have enough confidence in his legs. They are oh-so-strong though, and I wouldn't be surprised if in the next month he really starts to try walking.
Eating Habits
He would much rather have table food or what mommy and daddy are eating than pureed baby food. Can you blame him? So many times I tear up whatever I'm eating and feed it to him.
We just used the last of the formula, so it's whole milk from now on! He had absolutely no issues making the switch. The kid loves to eat, what can I say. Although it's very difficult to get him to actually sit still and eat it! He likes to eat "on the go" as my mom likes to say.
I need to let him experiment more with feeding himself. I've been somewhat reluctant to do it for fear of having to give him a bath after every meal!
Teeth
Holden now has (count 'em) 8 TEETH! Four on the top and four on bottom. I am increasingly afraid to stick my fingers in his mouth to retrieve whatever foreign "no no" he's shoved into it, lest he decide to bite me. They are all straight and evenly spaced, so mom says he will hopefully have great adult teeth!
Growth
At his 9 month appointment, he was 70% percentile for height and weight. I'm sure he weighs about 24 pounds now if not more, so I'll update again when I know what his stats are after his one year appointment.
Speech
He "talks" all the time. Just today Alex told me he was trying to say "cat". Apparently he couldn't quite say the "t", but he's working on it! He still says "mama" occasionally, but he doesn't quite make clear connections with objects verbally yet.
So there you have it. I am in denial that Holden is already a year old. It flew by so fast! We're having his birthday party next Sunday, so if you're reading and would like to come, e-mail me for details! ashleigh@ashleighthomson.com.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
I'm Sorry.
...that I stink at keeping Holden's blog updated! Going back to work has left me with busy days, tired nights, (which I spend with Holden, not thinking about blogging) and weekends in which I want to spend as much time with Lex and Holden as possible! There is, of course, my own blog, which I update when I can, so if you'd like to keep up, be sure to visit.
Anyway, here is a run-down on Holden's milestones so far!
He will be 10 months old on May 8! So hard to believe my baby will be a year old in 2 months!
Mobility
He is crawling all over the place now, pulling himself up to stand on everything- the couch, the TV stand, peoples' pant legs, all of the above! One of these days he is just going to take off running! It's so amazing to watch him explore his surroundings. Seems like just yesterday he was getting so frustrated at trying to go forward and only scooting backwards!
After he started being able to scoot forward, it all happened one day as I was making dinner in the kitchen.... Alex and I were standing in the doorway watching him and Alex said "Look! That was a crawl!" Sure enough, he crawled forward a few steps. The rest is baby history!
Eating Habits
As always he is a great eater. Every time Lex is home with him on my lunch hour, he pulls himself up on the couch and wants to see/grab my lunch! So I feed him small bites of whatever it is I'm eating. Lately he hasn't wanted to eat as much solid food, though, and I suspect it is because he's teething.
He gets pieces of toast, cheerios, bananas, and Gerber Puffs. Sometimes we buy the little meals- i.e. pureed spaghetti and mac and cheese.
We asked the pedi if meat is necessary in his diet right now, and she said it is just important that he gets used to another type of protein outside of formula. So we have been feeding him chicken, beef, and turkey purees. At 11 months we can substitute whole milk for formula! Apparently any other type has too much salt and too little fat.
Teeth
A week ago he had a really runny nose and congestion. Our daycare provider called and said that he was running a slight temp (101) so I gave her the OK to give him some Tylenol. It came down and he was fine, but we took him to the pedi just in case. She said it was just due to teething. He has more teeth in addition to the 4 (2 top, 2 bottom) he already has in, so probably 5 or 6? What a big boy!
Growth
Speaking of big boys... Holden was in the 75% for weight and 70% for height at his 9 month appointment! So yes he has some chub, but all in all he's proportionate... and big! The DCP's daughter is 15 months and weighs just a pound more than him (he's 23lbs). So he is wearing 18month+ clothes and barely fitting into his 12 month outfits! We need to buy more!
Speech
Holden has been so much more vocal, especially since he started going to daycare. He babbles things like "bababa" and "mamama". Whether he associates this with "bottle" and "mama" I'm not sure, but it's still exciting to hear him say it!
So that's a summary of what little man has been up to! I will try and update more frequently! Thanks for reading!
Anyway, here is a run-down on Holden's milestones so far!
He will be 10 months old on May 8! So hard to believe my baby will be a year old in 2 months!
Mobility
He is crawling all over the place now, pulling himself up to stand on everything- the couch, the TV stand, peoples' pant legs, all of the above! One of these days he is just going to take off running! It's so amazing to watch him explore his surroundings. Seems like just yesterday he was getting so frustrated at trying to go forward and only scooting backwards!
After he started being able to scoot forward, it all happened one day as I was making dinner in the kitchen.... Alex and I were standing in the doorway watching him and Alex said "Look! That was a crawl!" Sure enough, he crawled forward a few steps. The rest is baby history!
Eating Habits
As always he is a great eater. Every time Lex is home with him on my lunch hour, he pulls himself up on the couch and wants to see/grab my lunch! So I feed him small bites of whatever it is I'm eating. Lately he hasn't wanted to eat as much solid food, though, and I suspect it is because he's teething.
He gets pieces of toast, cheerios, bananas, and Gerber Puffs. Sometimes we buy the little meals- i.e. pureed spaghetti and mac and cheese.
We asked the pedi if meat is necessary in his diet right now, and she said it is just important that he gets used to another type of protein outside of formula. So we have been feeding him chicken, beef, and turkey purees. At 11 months we can substitute whole milk for formula! Apparently any other type has too much salt and too little fat.
Teeth
A week ago he had a really runny nose and congestion. Our daycare provider called and said that he was running a slight temp (101) so I gave her the OK to give him some Tylenol. It came down and he was fine, but we took him to the pedi just in case. She said it was just due to teething. He has more teeth in addition to the 4 (2 top, 2 bottom) he already has in, so probably 5 or 6? What a big boy!
Growth
Speaking of big boys... Holden was in the 75% for weight and 70% for height at his 9 month appointment! So yes he has some chub, but all in all he's proportionate... and big! The DCP's daughter is 15 months and weighs just a pound more than him (he's 23lbs). So he is wearing 18month+ clothes and barely fitting into his 12 month outfits! We need to buy more!
Speech
Holden has been so much more vocal, especially since he started going to daycare. He babbles things like "bababa" and "mamama". Whether he associates this with "bottle" and "mama" I'm not sure, but it's still exciting to hear him say it!
So that's a summary of what little man has been up to! I will try and update more frequently! Thanks for reading!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Excited for First Easter!
If you haven't seen it over at my blog, Holden's Easter basket is finished and ready for the Easter bunny to come fill it with goodies!
I can't wait to take him home to Wichita next weekend. My mom and I are planning on taking him to Easter mass Sunday. It will be his first time in church, so I am hoping that he will be good! I imagine he will be; he loves being in public with lots of people to look at. Not to mention, he loves being held 24-7... which will make kneeling an issue, but I always hated that part anyway! :P
Not much in the way of milestones lately. We are still fervently encouraging him to crawl. He is up on his hands and knees 99% of the time when on the ground, and has even taken a few lurches forward, but he can't quite get moving. To be honest, I am not all too concerned that he hasn't started crawling yet- I have read about some babies either skipping crawling all together, or not doing it until 10 months. I look at it like this: he's only this little once and before too long, I won't be able to hold him! When he does decide to do it, he will have plenty of room (and carpet) to do it on thanks to this new wonderful house!
He knows how to wave, but hasn't done it lately. When he does, though, it is just about the cutest thing ever! He also gives "high fives", which basically consist of him putting his hand into mine when I say "high five, Holdie!"... his little face just lights up! I can't believe he is almost 9 months!
I am biased, of course, but he is just so observant and smart. When we are in stores and people talk to him, he just looks at them so intently, like he's trying to figure them out. He doesn't give up his smiles very easily! He can also give hugs and kisses. :) His version of kisses, of course, are mouth-wide-open, slobber on the face type kisses!
Tomorrow Alex's four day begins, so we will be going to Target to buy him an Easter outfit! Grandma Kim wants him to look cute for church, so she said she would spot us for it! :) Can't wait!
I can't wait to take him home to Wichita next weekend. My mom and I are planning on taking him to Easter mass Sunday. It will be his first time in church, so I am hoping that he will be good! I imagine he will be; he loves being in public with lots of people to look at. Not to mention, he loves being held 24-7... which will make kneeling an issue, but I always hated that part anyway! :P
Not much in the way of milestones lately. We are still fervently encouraging him to crawl. He is up on his hands and knees 99% of the time when on the ground, and has even taken a few lurches forward, but he can't quite get moving. To be honest, I am not all too concerned that he hasn't started crawling yet- I have read about some babies either skipping crawling all together, or not doing it until 10 months. I look at it like this: he's only this little once and before too long, I won't be able to hold him! When he does decide to do it, he will have plenty of room (and carpet) to do it on thanks to this new wonderful house!
He knows how to wave, but hasn't done it lately. When he does, though, it is just about the cutest thing ever! He also gives "high fives", which basically consist of him putting his hand into mine when I say "high five, Holdie!"... his little face just lights up! I can't believe he is almost 9 months!
I am biased, of course, but he is just so observant and smart. When we are in stores and people talk to him, he just looks at them so intently, like he's trying to figure them out. He doesn't give up his smiles very easily! He can also give hugs and kisses. :) His version of kisses, of course, are mouth-wide-open, slobber on the face type kisses!
Tomorrow Alex's four day begins, so we will be going to Target to buy him an Easter outfit! Grandma Kim wants him to look cute for church, so she said she would spot us for it! :) Can't wait!
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