1 year doctor appt

Well, it wouldn't be right if we didn't have an eventful doctor visit. It isn't like we were just there 3 days ago!

1 year statistics
Weight: 23 pounds (53rd percentile)
Length: 30.5 inches (72nd percentile)
Head: 46 cm (60th percentile)

Turns out, he too has an ear infection. Almost a double but not quite. So he will be starting on antibiotics just like his big sister did on friday. Not only that, but he had to get 4 shots, and have his finger poked for a hemoglobin level (it was fine 11.8) So our poor guy had a rough visit, but hopefully we will be cured before we know it.

Otherwise the visit was good. He looks good physically. He is following the growth curve, slowing down a bit, but that is normal right now. We will start giving him vitamin D milk now and weaning from sensitive formula. I am not too concerned about him not tolerating regular milk because we have been frequenting ice cream the last few weeks and he has been fine with it. The other thing that we might need to fix is the night time wakings. Eddie had a cold about a month ago and has been waking to eat during the night ever since. But the doctor said perhaps once he is well again maybe we should try to stop those mid-night wakings. We are all for that, except we don't want him screaming during the night and waking up his big sister. So we will see how that goes and what we are willing to do.

Eddie at 1 year:
*As previously mentioned, not sleeping through the night regularly
*Eating four 6 oz bottles a day, now to be milk instead of formula
*He isn't walking yet, but crawls quickly, pulls himself up and walks around furniture and with his walking toy
*Eats just about anything, no allergies to date
*Not the best with a sippy cup yet. Spits out more than he swallows half the time.
*Wearing 18 months although some is too big still, but 12 month stuff is too short, and size 4 shoes. Size 3 diapers.
*Has been in a convertible carseat since about 10 months old! He outgrew the infant seat length wise. Rear facing of course! Gonna try to stick it out until the recommended 2 years at this point.
*His newest toy love are balls! Loves to play catch/roll the ball. He throws it pretty good! And will play fetch with himself at times too!
*Takes 2 naps at day still, and doesn't seem anywhere near ready to ditch the morning nap.

Here are a few pictures from today. We were outside again today enjoying the weather. Rowan got her first road rash of the season!

Gizmo is 7

Another March birthday in our household. Can't believe we have had Gizmo for 7 years. He is such a wonderful dog! I feel bad because there was a time that he was the center of our world, but Rowan and Eddie have taken over the spotlight. Luckily Gizmo is good with the kids, and the kiddos love him too. Here's to another year Gizzy!

Karen brought a treat for me for Gizmo yesterday. They have a pet boutique that makes gourmet dog treats, and I haven't found one around here, so I asked her to get some for me. Gizmo deserves a birthday treat too!

Wouldn't be complete without pictures of the kids too. Was a beautiful day, so we got some sunshine in while celebrating Gizmo's birthday too!

 

Sock Monkey 1st Birthday!

Happy 1st Birthday to our little boy!

Here is the decor for the party! Guests arrived around 11am. We enjoyed a sub lunch, gifts, some inside and outside playtime, cupcakes, and then the birthday boy was ready for a nap.

Eddie loves him some balloons. He would have been happy with just those for the day I think. Nana found a set of monkey ears and tail. Was perfect.

There were lots of gifts, though I am not sure Eddie opened many of them. Luckily Breyson, Sawyer and Rowan were there to help. He was more entertained by the tissue paper. He got lots of trucks, some clothes, a new book (homemade by Nana), and more trucks. Very spoiled birthday boy!

The party and it's attendees. After the party festivities were complete the kids were able to play outside for a bit before heading home. It was beautiful out, but a bit windy.

We had a little mishap with the candle. Eddie touched it before we blew it out and then touched it again while it wasn't lit but still hot. So he wasn't very happy. After a little loving from Mommy, he was ready to dig in. He was a bit leary at first, but then dug right in.

It was a very nice little party. Food was good, plenty of presents, fun with friends and family, and now it's done. Not quite sure where the year has gone. My baby is growing up.

'my ear hurts'

So for the first time ever, Rowan told us last night that her ear hurt. I sort of brushed it off, but then this morning she mentioned it again a few times. When the pediatricians office just happened to call to confirm our appointment for Eddie on Monday I decided to ask if they had any openings today for Rowan. Got her in to see the PNP, and sure enough, her right ear is infected. 5 days of Zithromax, here we come! Poor girl. Shows how much she is growing up by telling us when something is wrong or hurts.

kiss me, i'm cute!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

a day early...

Had to wear our green today instead of tomorrow because we have Birthday gear to wear for the big 1st birthday party!

No green beverages for us tomorrow, because we will be partying like monkeys!

Busy Birthday Boy!

Happy 1st Birthday to our Eddie Spaghetti!

Can't believe how fast this year has gone! And the weather this year makes it even more unbelievable. Eddie sure wasn't wearing short sleeves when we brought him home last year! But he sure is enjoying it this year so far.

Here is the boy on his special day! 1 year update to come next week with his annual doctor visit!

Since the weather was so nice, I couldn't just keep the kids inside. So we took a trip to Green Bay to visit the New Zoo. It was a nice day for the kids and I, the zoo was nice enough (when you are used to the Milwaukee Zoo, it takes a lot to measure up) the price was right, and it was just big enough for a quick day trip. Rowan got to feed the giraffes, llamas, sheep and goats. She got into the smaller animals, but was a bit hesitant with the llamas and giraffes. Eddie hung out in the stroller most of the time and was quite content.

That evening we got to play outside with all the neighbors!

We ordered out some pizza with the neighbors and endulged in some dirt cake in celebration of Eddie's birthday! Eddie didn't really get into the dirt cake too much. But he was a big fan of the gummy worms on top!

The birthday boy and his big sister!

Dessert time with the Freier family!

in full swing

Eddie is a fan of the swings yet again this year! Just like his sister.

We got to play outside with the neighbors tonight, but once the sun disappears, the temperature drops quickly, so we hung out in the Freier's garage for a short while, so Eddie tried out their Jeep. Luckily Dad found the charger to charge up our Jeep for the warmer days ahead. Hopefully Rowan will share with her little brother!