Getting Caught Up

Inspired by my friend Catie’s blogging perseverance, I have decided to post as well! There is obviously a lot to get caught up since the last time we posted was back in March—oh my! I will do my best to recap, since it is much deserved. It may work best for my memory if I work backwards.

September

·    How is it September already?! My baby boy will be one year old this month! Wow, the time has flown by.

·    Connor is boasting his one-handed stand.

·    Since it’s only the 5^th day of September there is not much to document except that we are having a play date today. I am so thankful for my mommy friends and the monthly play dates we have had!

August

·    Connor continues to be very mobile. His crawling has gotten even better—and faster! This is also a good time to note that I am quite thankful for our small, one-level, house. We baby proof by closing all the bedroom and bathroom doors. It’s great because we can be in any of the main rooms and still see Connor.

·    Connor’s favorite hobby continues to be doors…cupboard doors, bedroom doors, shower doors. If it moves, Connor loves it.

·    It seems that Connor will eat mostly anything. I would not classify him as a picky eater (thank goodness!).

·    He continues to be an avid boater.

July

·    Connor went on his first true vacation. He was an all-star vacationer! We went to NYC where he endured the 2011 heat wave and then we went to Keuka Lake, NY, to cool off in the lake’s waves.

·    While in NYC he started waving at the encouragement of his Noni and Poppi Maloney.

·    Connor did wonderful swimming at the lake. He’s already showing signs of being a water fish like his mommy.

·   Connor was eating solids like a champ.

June

·    Connor started crawling in June! Unfortunately I did not note the exact date (that was supposed to be the point of this blog—documentation!). My guess is that it was late June.

·    Besides crawling, he quickly learned to pull up items—anything.

·    His favorite hobby: opening and closing cupboard or regular doors.

·    Connor was introduced to solids.

·    We got a family toy—a boat!

·    Connor learned to clap.

Apparently March – May get a little fuzzy for me. But, I can tell you that it was definitely filled with lots of smiles because Connor is such a sweet baby. In fact, Jeremy and I mainly talk about what a good baby Connor is and how blessed we are to be his parents.

Let’s Celebrate the Small Victories:

1.       Connor is crawling!

2.       Connor has three teeth!

3.       Mommy is almost over her fear of Connor choking on solid foods!

Goals:

1.       Post in October to document the details of Connor’s first birthday

2.       Post, even if only sentence, when Connor walks

3.       Post when I get my first kiss from Connor