Six months and kicking!

I turned 6 months old on January 28th. We didn't do anything special for my "half birthday", but my mommy sang happy birthday to me.

I visited the Dr. again today for a check-up; that is always fun. I can't stand to be weighed because I have to sit still. I was kicking away and driving the nurse crazy because I kept moving when she was trying to get my weight. Dr. Yee said I have no signs of autisim which is absolutely fantastic! She said I am socially adept as I have great social interaction skills because I babble, make eye contact and follow the shiny light. In other words, i'm a shining star! I now weigh almost 18 lbs, am 26 1/2" long and my head is average - 44" circumference. Most importantly i'm growing and am in the 75% for height and weight. However, I have developed eczema which may be a result of the formula that I am drinking, so i'm going to try something new for a little while and see if that helps.

Speaking of babble, I now love to blow bubbles a/k/a spit. I do this especially when I have nothing nice to say about what is happening to me. I'm also starting to figure out that if I scream loud enough or cry long enough I will get my way. My parents are attempting to break me of this but in all reality i'm breaking them.

Other than that, I'm getting ready for my trip to Vermont in two weeks to visit the grandparentals. This will be my third airplane ride. The flight itself is 1 1/2 hours from Newark to Burlington. My parents got the flight for cheap and because of that I think we're taking the slowest plane possible because who would have thought it would take an hour and half to get to Burlington. Regardless, i'm not going to be stuck in my carseat for 6 hours or more as I would have been if we drove...needless to say, i'm very happy about this.

Until next time...

Winter = Colds, Flus and Cough

Well the holiday are over and Winter is here. I have not been going outside much a daycare. Life has been pretty quiet for me. After New Years, we have stayed closed to home. I have had some visitors but not too many. Mom and Dad have spent lots of time with me on the weekends just staying at home or running errands.

The highlight of the past few weeks was booking two trip to add to my passport. We booked our trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. We are going for Casey and Scott's Wedding in June. Mom and Dad found a great deal on airline tickets to Grandma and Grandpa B for President's Day weekend. So instead of making the 6+ hr drive to their house in Vermont we are flying to see them. It only cost Dad and Mom $230 round trip for both of them. That weekend I think I will also get to see my Great Grandma too.

For me Daycare is good, lots of kids graduated so there are less kids in my class. I am sitting on my own and only fall over sometimes. I am trying to crawl but not quite there yet. I can roll both directions now and am reaching for EVERYTHING, so if you see me and you do not want me to touch something do not put it near me.

New Year, New Me

Well 2009 is here and I have a lot to fill you in on. So lets start back on December
13, 2008.

My Aunt Joy came with my cousin Ellen to celebrate Christmas. Uncle Chad was home sick. Ellen and I exchanged presents. Ellen unwrapped her present piece by piece, it took a long time. For me I just grabbed a hold and pulled as mommy moved the present. I got a musical Piano thing that can be used when I start to walk. In the meantime, I can use it on the floor; its really fun.

I survived my next week of daycare. We had some parties and went to church a few times to learn about the meaning of Christmas. On December 19th, Uncle Todd, Aunt Barb and my cousin Anna came. I was very excited to see them although I fell asleep before they arrived. Saturday we all got to hang out and go shopping; I got to have mashed potatoes for the first time and it was good. Sunday, the 22nd we went to the Beach for breakfast and did some shopping.

Monday, I went to daycare as Mommy had to go to work and Daddy took everyone into NYC. It was VERY cold that day so I am glad I did not go.

Tuesday, Anna and her parents went up to Westpoint while I went to daycare for part of the day and Mommy and Daddy worked. That night we went to Chinese for dinner.

Wednesday, Christmas eve, I had my 5 month check up and got two shots. Daddy got sick while at the doctors office so mommy and I waited for the Dr to get my shots. It was easy and I barley cried. The doctor did not weigh or measure me so I can not provide any updates.

Dad and Aunt Barb were sick Christmas eve, but Uncle Jeremy Thad, his girl friend Kim and her daughter Kianna came over as well as Kate and Andy. There was a lot of people but Dad was sick so that made it not as much fun. I opened a few presents including a new pair of pajamas and slipper socks with monkeys on them. I love to pull my socks off and now I try and eat the monkeys!

Christmas day Dad and Aunt Barb were still sick but they made it down to open all my Christmas presents which Anna and Kianna helped me out with. I had so many great presents. That day everyone left.

On Friday, we took it easy and met Uncle Todd and his family and Uncle Jeremy and Kim's family for dinner in. I had a good time because everyone wanted to hold me. I was so tired that night I slept through the night for the first time.

Saturday and Sunday were relaxing and back to normal for me. Mommy got sick on Saturday night so that wasn't so much fun. I continued to sleep through the night for her sake. Sunday, Grandma and Grandpa B were going to come but they had problems with the house they live in.

Monday, Mommy stayed home from work because she was sick and Casey came over and watched me for a few hours to help mommy out. Casey and I had a great time. Monday night Grandma and Grandpa B showed up.

Grandma and Grandpa B babysat on Tuesday and Wednesday so my parents could go to work since school was closed for the holiday. We had fun playing with all my new toys!

New Years Eve, we all went to Bliztburger for dinner and Mom and Dad came home and put me to bed and went to a party while Grandma and grandpa B babysat me. I only woke up at 11 pm for my bottle but was back to sleep before the ball dropped.

New Years Day, I relaxed as I have been out of sorts and did not sleep well the last night of course because my parents went out. Hopefully I'll continue to sleep through the night!

Stay tuned for what I have planed in 2009.

Sick Day

I am home sick today from school with a double ear infection. Although Dad said if I do not seem sick, school said I could not come until Thursday. I have a 102 temperature and we went to the Dr. yesterday who looked in my ears and told me what was wrong. I am on Amoxicillin 2 X per day and my parents say it tastes like bubble gum. I hope to be better for my visitors this weekend.

Since I have not blogged since I was bitten let me fill you in on life. The bitter girl still eyes me down so I stay far away from her...my mom said we have a restraining order against her.

I went Christmas shopping the first weekend of December with my parents as well as visiting my friend Penelope. My mom and her mom used to work together and my dad and her dad have the same name; it was weird. Penelope slept the whole time I was there so she was not very exciting. But the two dogs sure did like me.

Aunt Casey and Uncle Scott came to visit on Sunday. It was good to see them even though Uncle Scott still would not hold me…..poo on him.

Last week school was school, nothing to new there. Friday, I went to see my neighbor Jeannie and James with Mom and Dad. James is going to be a lot of fun to play with this summer. I liked their Christmas tree because the lights blinked...my Christmas tree lights do not.

Saturday, we celebrated Christmas early with Aunt Joy and my cousin Ellen. Uncle Chad was sick so he did not come. We had a good time opening Christmas presents and playing. I got a new toy that allows me to stand up and play a piano from Ellen. The day went by fast and that night we went shopping again for more Christmas stuff and food.

Sunday, Dad and I watched the Vikings play. It was a relaxing day trying to get the house ready for Uncle Todd, Aunt Barb and my cousin Anna who are coming the 19th to visit. That Sunday my Uncle Jeremy Thad is coming with his girlfriend Kim and her daughter Kianna.

I do not know all the details yet of what we are going to do but it will be busy I am sure of that.

Last but not least, I can hardly wait for Santa to come down that Chimney. Hopefully he's not as scary looking as the one in the mall that I took a picture with; then again I won't be seeing him as i'll be fast asleep (or so my parents are hoping) :)

Twice Bitten, Thrice Shy!

I am a victim! Today I received my first official noted/reported injury at daycare. Some young waddler, Josie, was sitting at the table next to me waiting for a teacher to bring him food. I know i'm cute and all but I didn't think I looked as good as food. Of course I was taken a back and cried a bit; who wouldn't! Although the skin wasn't broken and there is a mark...i'm scarred for life! I warned the kid that if it was to ever happen again he would be sued by my mommy!

Not even two hours later I was minding my own business and out of no where Josie struck again; this time it was my temple. They warned my mommy and daddy that once a kid bites once they continue to target the same kid. I guess this is true. Needless to say I came home with a pretty good war wound. I'm recovering nicely and should not have any permanent injuries, but she's not allowed anywhere near me!

Getting Ready for Turkey

So today I went for my 4 month check-up...what a treat - 3 vaccines and i'm still alive!

As for Turkey Day, I will be spending it amongst some the best people I have yet to meet...my mommy's family! I can't wait to play with my cousins! I'll be eating cearel while others will be eating turkey. You heard it hear - the Dr gave me the green light for veggies and fruits in two weeks. Let the countdown begin!

While we're in South Dakota i'll be taking pictures with my cousins, making lefsa with my Great Grandma J, and exploring the country. As this is my first Black Friday I may do some shopping since i'll be up anyway; need to get those early deals in this economy! I also have lunch plans with my second cousin, Allison.

Happy T-Day!

My First Turkey Day

Wednesday night we left for my first turkey day which was spent in Sioux Falls, SD. After being told numerous times at the Newark airport by old women how cute I was, my mom thinks I'm bound and determined to have a suger momma. She keeps telling me that I need to aim for a younger woman, at least one that doesn't have dentures and wears depends. Although I find some comfort in a woman who has no teeth like me, I think my mom is right and I'll stick to the younger chicks that haven't lost any teeth yet.

The flight itself was good as I slept most of the way, however stepping off the plane in Minnesota for our layover made me really happy that I live by the beach...it was FREEZING! After warming up with a nice stroll through MSP airport, I was finally able to meet Mike and Amy who were really nice. Plus, they're Viking fans (like dad and me). We took some pictures, mom and dad had dinner...actually mom had dinner standing up since I had no interest in sitting around watching the four of them eat. Afterwards, it was back through security to catch our 10:45 pm flight. I slept through this plane ride also and mom got me up again... Hello, do people not realize that this is my bed time??!!

After getting off the plane again in some cold Antarctic land, Aunt Lori was at the airport waiting for us. This was a very small airport that took no time to get our bags. Then I got bundled up, placed in a strange carseat that I was not fond of because it was not mine!! After a ride down a dirt road we wound up at Aunt Lori’s house. Needless to say, I was exhausted and fell right into bed, to only wake my parents up at 3:30 as all that traveling made me hungry; you may recall I didn't eat dinner with my parents.

The next day we work up and I met my cousins Danny and Bryce, and my Uncle Mike. Danny is 3 and runs all over the place. Bryce is a big boy; he is the same age as my cousin Ellen but about twice her size. But then again I am pretty big too (more to come on that in my posting on the weekend in general). Danny is really nice, he talked and played with me. Bryce is very quiet except when he gets mad. Sometimes he did not like sharing with me, especially his high chair. After hanging out with the Bangasser's, we left for Thanksgiving with Grandma and Grandpa Kappenman. We drove to Uncle Todd and Aunt Barb’s and surprised my cousin Anna who is 9. When mommy, daddy and I walked in she turned and looked at us in utter shock!! She was very excited to see us!! Anna is also very nice. We played, ate and celebrated in true T-day fashion. Although I wasn't able to eat any turkey, all that turkey around me made me fall asleep in my high chair.

That night, we went back to Aunt Lori's and had dinner...again! Mommy ate way too much! Daddy said he can never eat too much. At Aunt Lori’s I got to meet Great Grandma and Grandpa Johnsrud and my namesake - my uncle Jeremy Thad. The picture of the week is with my Uncle Jeremy. I loved staring at him and his hairline, wondering whether I'll be bald for the rest of my life! I've been told at one time he had more hair; i'm hopeful. Great Grandma is a really good rocker; she does it every week at the hospital for little babies in the NICU. I enjoyed sitting with my Great Grandma and rocking it out. I was very tuckered by the end of the day. All in all, it was a good turkey day, but I have to say I can't wait until next year when I can actually eat the turkey!