George turned 1 on March 15th…we celebrated with a small party featuring our own little Curious George. The past month has been a busy one…G has had lots of firsts. He had his first plane ride (he did really well) to Vermont to visit the Grant Family, his first trip to the Emergency Room (while in Vermont to check out for a virus similar to Hand Foot & Mouth Disease), first taste of cake (he loved his chocolate b-day cake; he ate the whole piece), first play outside on his own (so curious!), first pair of real shoes (he wears the huge size of 7 double extra wide), and first taste of real milk (starting to phase off formula, Yippee!).
As parents we are amazed on his physical abilities. He is very strong, he likes to pick up laundry baskets & half full boxes of diapers….crawl on everything and reach high for things we didn’t think he could actually reach. We have also realized how clever he is….the blank stare that he gives us is not to be mistaken for him not thinking because within seconds he will be off to action. He has started to realize that toys and things like the bibs, bottles, books, etc have specific places where they go. Martin was right when he mentioned that G is part retriever, he does this very well & this new skill is wonderful to have around the house.
We thank each of you that has supported us in many ways the past year. No book or personal story could prepare us for what we experienced…and we look forward to all the things to come (hopefully sleeping through the night is one of them that comes more often, though he is improving). Our ‘little’ guy has never been little, last measured he was 32 3/4″ tall, weighed 24 lbs and sitting over the 100% for his age. We enjoy it when he brings us books to read, comes up and gives us hugs or big smiles, and when that curious twinkle in his eye gets to the rest of his body & explores. The months ahead will indeed be exciting!
Thank you for the birthday wishes and gifts. We appreciate your generosity & support.
Mmmm…cake!
Mom & me on my B-day!
You want me to do what with the candle?
It’s PaRtY TiMe!
I now declare today, George’s B-Day… ok bring on the gifts.
Why always the paper? Can’t I just get the gift?
…and I got a scooter and wagon… I’m soooo excited!!!
I don’t know what it does, but I LOVE IT and it’s MINE!
It’s like a George size TV for my play fort… or long car/plane rides!
King George in his chariot… Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for coming!
WOW, George wears a size 7 shoe?!?!? He sure is a big boy. Brooke is 3 1/2 and still wears a size 6. George is adorable! I hate to rub it in, but Megan’s been sleeping through the night a consistent 9 or more hours since she was 8 weeks old. The other night she slept 13 hours. Maybe you’ll be blessed with a great sleeper for your next baby!