HybridizationingsMix-ins, Notions, and Plugins of our Lives

To the future Thomas and the future Natalie: I’m sorry I did not write more things down. I have done almost no journaling in the 13 months you have been alive. But there has been so many new developments in the last month that I thought now would be a good time to make a list.

13 things about Thomas

1. He knows the word “no” and shakes his head when I say the word.

2. He got his first haircut. (I did it myself. And yes I chased him around the following day with scissors because it was such a hack job.)

before his haircut

after haircut and walking

3. He is walking pretty good all by himself. I love the little duck waddle with the bum sticking out and the arms hitched up high like little wings.

4. Loves to play peek-a-boo especially with his bib at meal times.

5. Has started to bite me. Thankfully he hasn’t been biting Natalie . . . yet.

6. Very loving to stuffed animals and blankets. He gets right in there with a big cuddle attack.

7. His all-time favorite thing is opening and closing doors (including cabinets, gates, his play house door; even better if he can go in and out. Seriously kid, that isn’t boring yet.)

opening and closing his house's front door

8. Got very sick for the first time. His temp reached 104.3 degrees.

9. Said his first words. They are “kitty” and “Adia” which is the kitty’s name. Still doesn’t say “mama” or “dadda”.

"screw dad, I'm over here to see Adia"

10. Weighs 22 lbs, 6 oz. (25%)

11. Is 30.5″ long (25%)

12. Has a giant head like his daddy. It is in the 97%.

13. Steals Natalie’s binkie when they are in their cribs, but gives her his blankets as payment. So nice. If only Natalie agreed to the trade.

pulls hair, but does it lovingly

13 things about Natalie

1. Has 11 teeth including 3 of the 4 1-year molars.

2. Loves to read books in mama’s lap.

not in mama's lap or reading a book, but you get the point

3. Favorite toys are the 2 egg shakers from her music drum. She gets one in each hand and just goes crazy.

4. She can walk small distances (4-5 steps and can even turn) but still prefers to hold onto fingers.

so happy to be walking

5. Loves music and dancing to it. We were in Best Buy the other day and Michael Jackson came on and she LOVED IT!

6. Throws her food and smears it in her hair and face.

i have to try really hard not to laugh

7. Constantly drooling. Probably because she has been getting 4 molars.

note the drool on chin and shirt (oh, also note the sweet curls)

8. Turns out she’s a jealous baby. She didn’t like all the time Thomas got from Mommy when he had a 104.3 degree temperature.

9. Has started to throw temper tantrums (on the floor rolling kind of tantrums).

10. Weighs 20 lbs, 6 oz. (25%)

11. Is 29″ long (25%)

20 lbs of sweetness

12. Total water baby. We started going to a play group a few weeks ago and the park has a splash pad. She can’t get enough.

13. First word is: mama! Bless her heart. I should be more gracious and not care this much, but IN YOUR FACE MICHAEL!

One Year Ago:

Natalie on June 30, 2010

Thomas on June 30, 2010

this was the day Josh and Jackie Cowan visited us.