September 2010 - ten months

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August 2010 - 9 mo.

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July 2010 - 8mo.

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We've Moved!

I will always be a NE kid at heart - after all, that's where I was born and raised (for 9 and a half months, at least). But after 18 unsuccessful months of trying to sell our condo, Mommy and Daddy finally decided to rent it out. Funny enough, a co-worker of Mommy's actually answered her ad on Craigslist and is moving in this weekend. Mommy is relieved that we know the guy because ya just never know what you will get with a renter. So, I bet your wondering where we moved to? We are renting a townhome in Plymouth. It's not fancy, and far from Mama's dream house - but I finally get my own room and that makes her happy  - and me happy, too - even though I never minded the condo. So what if my crib was in the living room - right in the middle of the action, which is where I like to be. It was sad leaving the condo and our little neighborhood. Even though we lived in the city, it felt like a small town. We will miss it there, but will go back lots. In fact, like everyday, because that is where my daycare still is.
Since things have been so crazy, and Mommy's old computer was giving her trouble uploading pics, and she hasn't yet installed new software on this computer yet, she still doesn't have any new pics to post at the moment, but that doesn't mean I'm not getting bigger! I'm a busy little bee these days, I'm into everything! I weigh just about 21 lbs am at least 28."And If I haven't told you already, my hobbies are unrolling the toilet paper and crawling into the bathroom whenever I can. Mommy and Daddy have learned to keep the seat down and the toilet paper up (I know, no fun!) My newest coolest trick is that I can clap! Yay - clapping is fun. I tend to clap at odd times, such as when Mommy is changing my diaper. I'm not necessarily interested in clapping on command. I've also taken a real liking to my kitty book. I like to look at the pictures of the kitties and giggle. Not like a little kid or baby giggle, it's more thoughtful and intelligent sounding - it's almost as though I'm saying "huh, that's interesting." I also like to meet new people, seems everyone just loves me! The most common thing people comment on is how wide-eyed I am. My big, bright eyes may be my best feature (but with so many good ones, it's hard to decide), but we're still trying to figure out exactly what color they are. They appear to be a dark, hazel/brown - more similar to Daddy's than Mommy's.
On a separate note, the eating thing is getting a little bit better. I've taken a liking to graham crackers and at least won't gag (and then gag for real, if you know what I mean) when eating grahams, so, I'm making progress. I was a little under the weather again this month - Momma has lost count how many times I've had a little cold or something. But I'm okay, just building my little immune system.

Anyways, I just want to say Hi and let you know how busy we've been. Mommy is so excited to decorate my room. Lots of Mommy's get to decorate their baby's room before they are born - so my Mommy has been patient. Best of all, I can help her now. I'm always a big help - "Mommy's Little Helper," as she likes to say.

Two Years Later. . .

Wedding Day

One Year Later - Baby on Board

Two Year Later - Family of 3

I'm Standing - Oh MY!

On July 24th I pulled myself to a standing position for the first time, and I've been doing it ever since. I, of course, am everywhere these days! Without a second thought, I can pull up, grab, smack my hands down, and command all the attention I desire. I love to pull up to the refrigerator, the tub, or just about anything. I'm also talking these days - well, not words per se, but I'm saying 'num-num-nums' when I'm hungry and still working on the 'ma-ma-ma's' and 'da-da-da's.' Here's the biggest issue - I want to put everything in my mouth -  except food! At my 9 month wellness check (that's fancy for 'Doctor's Appointment') the physician told mommy and daddy that I should be eating table food almost exclusively now. So like any good mommy, mommy bought me real peaches, bananas and even cottage cheese to eat - by myself. I won't have any of it. Any time I put food into my mouth I gag and actually make myself vomit. Mommy is scared we are going to end up at the Feeding Clinic. Hopefully with a little play and getting use to, I will be eating big-people food in no time.

For Mommy and Daddy's 2nd wedding anniversary, we celebrated with a long weekend at Breezy Point with friends. The other kids called me "Baby Piers" and I had fun. On the actual day of their anniversary we went to the Woman's Club where mommy and daddy were married and took a picture. Mommy said it was special because on their 1st anniversary they went back to the Woman's Club and took a pic with me in Mommy's belly. Now this year we have the 3 of us. Later that afternoon we went to the Minnesota Zoo. I especially loved watching the Monkeys. There was a brown bear that was showing off and swimming right next to me. It was pretty cool. I giggled. I've been giggling lots lately, mommy loves it!!

I'm having so much fun getting bigger - and Mommy and Daddy are loving it, too. I'm just so full of life and personality.

Mommy is still trying to upload all of July and August's pics, so please stayed tuned.

xx.
P