Daycare Buddy

Daycare sends us pictures every once in awhile.  This week we got a bunch that I will share over the next few days. 

PJ and Noah ('The Boys') playing together outside at daycare.



PJ's Artwork

Daycare is awesome!  Everyday PJ is actively engaged with via art, hallway time with big kid toys, outside buggy rides, sensory experiences, and so much more.  We learn about these fun experiences via his daily note sheet that his teacher's fill out, and sometimes we even get to take home some of his work.  About once every other week I check PJ's take home cubby hole and find some new artwork for the fridge.   Today I found this and love it.  I think its that I can see his little finger marks on it and I know how much effort it took to keep the paint on the paper.  It makes me happy to know the patience that this took to produce and that my son gets to experience that patience and kindness regularly from his teachers.  Not being home with PJ makes me feel guilty at times, but projects like this make me feel a little more at ease that this daycare is right for PJ and our family.

PJ working on his latest masterpiece, apparently he had to taste it too



PJ's completed artwork



Sleeping Baby

PJ has been doing a lot of growing, moving and changing lately; making it hard to remember that he is a baby.  I took this photo to share with everyone and to remind myself that he is still a baby.   Both Ry and I stared at him for quite some time just taking in this moment before we had to disturb him. 

PJ sleeping in the car after a fun marning at church



First Frozen Yogurt

We got some frozen yogurt for dessert tonight. PJ got his first taste and loved it. Sharing the treat with him meant Katie got one bite to his every two. Not only did Katie get less but when Katie selfishly took a bite, PJ would intently watch with a slight annoyance on his face!

One Year Old Check Up

PJ had his one year doctor appointment today and apparently we have a normal baby boy. Yes, we knew that he is normal, but its reassuring to hear it from PJ's doctor.
PJ weighed in at 21 pounds and 4 ounces, his head circumference is 46 cm, and his length is 30.25 inches. PJ's ears, heart, skin, etc all checked perfectly healthy. Developmentally, PJ is exceeding in the physical ability expected for his age, his fine motor skills are on par but his verbal is a little slow. We are not worried, PJ will formulate words when he is ready and judging from all his facial expressions he will have more than plenty to say!

First Haircut

For PJ's birthday, he got a haircut from Poppy.  He now looks like a toddler.  Just by trimming off a few curls in the back and the 'wings' on the side of his head, he looks like a little boy and not a baby anymore.

PJ's wild hair "gelled' with suncscreen, before the haircut.

Snip Snip

Hanging in Momma's arms so still

Took the time to investigate his hands, doesn't even notice Poppy.

PJ by the Month

In honor of PJ turning one, here are just 12 pictures, looking back at the last year.  It was hard to pick just one photo for each month but a fun way to show his growth. 

May 27th, 2011 - Sleepy monkey boy  on G-Ma's shoulder

June 4th, 2011 - PJ's first flight

July 2th, 2011 - PJ's first visit to the CA beach house

August 4th, 2011 - Tummy time on the kitchen counter



September 4th, 2011 - Tummy time on the kitchen counter

October 4th, 2011 - Tummy time on the kitchen counter for the last time because rolling over has started.  October was the month of PJ's tongue hanging out all the time.

November 4th, 2011 - Sitting up unassisted using Poppy for falling protection

December 2nd, 2011 - Being silly with a plastic bowl, lots of smiles



January 13th, 2012 - Sitting up, right after this picutre PJ pulled himself up to standing and then tried going over the arm of the chair.  Putting PJ down does not mean he will stay in that spot anymore.



March 4th, 2012 - Pulling up on things is old news, cruising along furniture is the new thing, even figured out how to use the vacuum to cruise.

April 7th, 2012 - Assisted walking at the zoo

May 12th, 2012 - PJ's birthday present from Uncle Troy and Aunt Sammi, he knew exactly how to get on it with no coaching from any of us. 

PJ's Birthday in Pictures

As I had mentioned on Friday PJ had a great first birthday.  Here are some of the photos we captured of his big day.


Happy Birthday PJ!

Barnyard Cake

Hanging with Poppy

Water bucket playing with Daddy

Drinking G-Ma's water

Enjoying some piggy cupcake

Best birthday gift ever!

  

Happy Mother's Day

Today was my second Mother's Day.  Last year PJ was two days old and I was still in a cloud of major hormones.  Prior to PJ being born I had an idea of what being a mom would be like; I knew I wanted to be one, but I didn't really know how much I would love it.  Now that I have had a year of first hand experience; I know that being a mom IS awesome.  I am still working on formulating more words other than awesome, but for now I think its the perfect word.  I am a mom.  Although I love being a mom, there are times I could be better at it; thank you Ry and PJ for being patient with me when I am not as awesome as you make me feel.


My first day as a Mom



PJ's Tourist Outfit

PJ got this outfit as a baby shower gift before he was even born.  We thought it was the perfect hot weather outfit for our trip this weekend.  He looks like a little mini tourist.