Nicholas has been home for just short of a month, and seems to be settling in quite well. He has had his first birthday, surrounded by family and friends. Not sure of all the customs, but he'll go along with them for spaghetti and cake!
Boy feeding himself Spaghetti
Boy after cake!
Parks and playgrounds have become favorite places. There's a nice one just down the street, sized for little kids. We go there most days.
There's also a bigger playground across town. This is where Nicholas had his first encounter with a sand-box. At first he just didn't know what to do with this stuff. But once he discovered the dump-trucks and shovels, it was all good from there!He has also settled in food-wise. Although he really doesn't like chicken of almost any kind, and especially doesn't like leftovers, most other things are either accepted or appreciated. The new item this morning (mixed reviews but Mommy enjoyed hers) was Kiwi Fruit. Guess it was a bit too tart.
The sleep schedule is in flux right now. Afternoon naps were disappearing, which wasn't making anyone happy. So, for the second day in a row, we didn't have a morning nap. Afternoon was fine yesterday, a bit bumpy today. Today's afternoon nap turned into two separate mini-naps. Ah, transitions. Here's an early sleep picture...how peaceful is that?
As for growth: He's put on over 2 lbs in a month, and is filling in quite nicely. Since he's over 1 and over 20lbs now, we turned the car seat to face forward. Maybe this will make him like it better? Anyway, here are two favorite pictures - one taken in the hotel in Almaty, and the other taken in our living room. Just a cute boy.
5 comments:
Nick looks so acclimated! Happy Birthday. Love the cushy highchair, Morgan is jealous :)
We're looking forward to some shared sand time around Thanksgiving.
Morgan (Robbie & Michele)
Hi Mom and Dad.
So pleased you squeezed in time for update pics. 'Squeezed in time' being the operative words there. Isn't it amazing how someone so little can take up so much time. Almost as amazing as how much a little person can absorb and make their own daily. No wonder Nicholas doesn't want to sleep. (even if you do:) )Sooo much to take in in his new world. And a sandbox too. Sounds like another Wolfe beach lover to me.
If you're heading to Dxbury Beach let me know. I'd love to meet you there.
Take good care and keep the pictures coming.
Love,
Barbie
Wonderful, wonderful pictures! He is too cute. I hope to hang out with the little man myself (as well as his fantastic parents, of course) when I'm in Boston next week. Hope you get the nap situation settled, that sounds rough. Can't wait to see you!
Love, Eileen
He liked the kiwi on the plane!! At least he ate all of mine! Love the shoes.
He is such a cutie. I can tell he is going to be a heart-breaker.
I'm so jealous that he is eating, um, anything at all. A's first birthday she SCREAMED when we tried to give her cupcakes. Every new food is a huge struggle.
For those sleep problems, may I suggest (1) darkening shades in the bedroom, (2) swaddling, and (3) the Fisher Price Ocean Wonders Aquarium. It took a month for us to get her sleep schedule adjusted, but once I figured out that she missed being swaddled she started sleeping like a champion.
I owe you an email; I'll try to do that sometime this week.
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