How can it be 9 MONTHS later that I've writing again. I knew that the year was going to fly by, and I need/want so desperately for time to stand still, just so that I can emotionally, and psychologically catch up. So I'm giving myself an hour to make a list of highlights throughout this year (Dates are approximate):
Jan 7 - hanging out in the exersaucer, feet barely touching the ground
Jan 10 - first of many playdates with Elly, both practicing tummy time
Jan 15 - Dylan hangs out with us in Carmel when we are invited down to Sanctuaryee
Jan 16 - tripod action as Dylan practices sitting on his own - definitely not there yet
Jan 22 - we introduce the swing in our bedroom. he loved it, but his feet don't quite touch the floor yet.
Jan 27 - He likes and licks his first cold beer (IPA)
Feb 10-13 - we're off to hawaii, first flight for D. He's great on the flight, we have an amazing time and can't wait to go back. highlights: - Sasabune, Sasabune, Sasabune. Dylan is much better at tummy time.
lowlights: dylan did not like the ocean, nor did he like wearing his sunglasses. Also, the happy trail on my muffin top.
Feb 20 - we introduce the sippy cup, he's a genius since he knows exactly what to do
Feb 21 - he can sit on his high chair to join us at the kitchen table
Feb 24 - Doc appt, 15 lbs, 1,8 oz, 27 inches, and 43.4cm head
Feb 24 - we introduce him to rice cereal with breast milk
Feb 25 - Dylan takes his first bath with me in our tub and rides his first swing at the park in menlo park
March 3 - Dylan's first swimming lesson
March 4 - Dylan's first tea at the Rotunda at Neiman Marcus in SF
March 8-11 - Dylan's first spring training. We had some pool time at the W.
March 12 - Dylan eats sweet potato and expands his food palette
March 16 - Can sit up by himself for extended periods of time
March 22 - He's doing the push and roll technique to travel across the bed
March 24 - Dylan gets his passport picture taken
March 25 - His first piano lesson at Belinda's house, and demonstrates no fear with tickle me elmo
March 31 - rocks back and forth on his hands and knees, about ready to crawl, but notices that he goes backwards. Musical instruments come into play with his drums and moroccas
March - he goes to the junior museum with yeh-yeh and tutu, and hakone gardens
April 5 - some "ba-bas" are happening, and "ra-ras" and occasional "ma-ma"
April 6 - first time carrots
April 7 - Uncle Zach comes back and gets Dylan's his cherry tree to match musubi's
April 7-9 - we go to carneros inn to celebrate musubi's birthday and keep our life goals in mind. Peanut hangs out with us by the fire pit, we go swimming in the pool, he dines with us (chicken and waffles at ad hoc)
April 11 - introduction to broccoli
April 12 - Dylan beings to crawl forward (more so on the 15th)
April 13-15 - we head down to LA for peanut's first trip to Seal Beach and a fun trip to balboa island. Puo Puo makes sweet peas and pumpkin
April 17 - 16 lbs and 3.5 oz
April 19 - Definitely crawling and pulling himself up onto his ottoman!
April 21 - we go to the citykids and daddy buys him a walker wagon!
April 22 - really starting to like straws
April 23 - introduction to puffs
April 25 - the beat-boxing sounds start
May 2 - puo puo has shingles :(
May 4 - the oral hygiene has started, Dylan starts brushing his teeth
May 10 - the Leapfrog activity table is a HUGE hit
May 5 - dylan really starts grooving to music
May 12 - we take Dylan do the Academy of Sciences with Uncle Zach
May 13 - Mother's day brunch at Filoli
May 14 - Daddy and Dylan Day and they go to his first Giant's game vs. the Rockies
May 18 - Dylan's 9 month appt (76% hight, 5% weight)
May 26-29 - Dylan goes international! Off to London, in first class no less
May 30-June 2 - Provence, where Dylan zips on pellegrino and eats olives, and gets a custom vegetable blend from our hotel
June 3-9 - Dylan takes on Paris
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