Do You Know the Proper Way to Exit a Car

Maya got a belated birthday present from my mom and brothers on Tuesday. Derek and I put it together after she went to bed so she woke up to find in the living room. She mostly had the right idea.

Twelve Month Stats

Maya had her well baby checkup on February 23. Since she wasn't really well, we decided to hold off on her shots, except for varicella since she was recently exposed (insert non vaccinating people rant here), so we have to go back in a month or so when she's healthy. She didn't gain very much weight since nine months. I blame it on her four or so colds and two stomach viruses in the last three months. Only up to 22 lbs and 8 oz. But she grew over 2 inches in height and is now 31 inches. Who knew our 6 lb 1 oz, 18 in long peanut would be in the 93rd percentile for length and 85th for weight. She may have lost her chunky status but hasn't lost her cheeks.

Sporting her birthday outfit after seeing the pediatrician:

Pictures with her bear only two days late:

She noticed she had an owl on her shirt so is saying whowho

The Birthday Peanut

Then

And now

As I mentioned before, Maya was sick all week. She was still reasonably happy during the day. The night was rough. The night before her birthday we snuggled on the couch all night because she would scream any time I put her down. I didn't sleep much, much like the same night a year ago. Since it was unlike her previous colds, I called  her pediatrician first thing in the morning. The advice nurse said she sounds like she has a cold/croup, to keep an eye on her breathing, and to go ahead with her well baby check on the 23rd. Since I was up all night and Derek didn't get much sleep either, he worked from home so that he could help me out when needed. We had a lazy sort of day. Maya opened presents after her morning nap and played with her new toys most of the day. We took a short walk around the neighborhood in the afternoon. And enjoyed cupcakes in the evening. Here's the day's highlights in video.

Birthday Sneak Peak

Here is Maya on her birthday

And just for fun, here is me on my first birthday wearing the same dress

On Saturday She Ate Through One Carrot Cake

Actually she didn't really seem to care for the cake. The cream cheese frosting however was a hit. The balloons were also popular.

Happy birthday

Happy first birthday, peanut. We love you. We are sorry that you are sick on your special day. Hopefully your future birthdays will be better. (We have photos and video that we will post when our evenings return to normal. Maya doesn't want to be put down right now so nights are ironically very much like a year ago.)

Also happy third birthday to little G. We wish we could be there to celebrate with you.

Three New Teeth and Other Fun

Once again I've been slacking on the blogging so here is a summary of what we've been up to.

First off Maya has been cutting teeth. She has three new ones. One poked through on her top right last Saturday (2/11). Then one on her top left on Thursday (2/16).  And another on her bottom right came in today (2/18). She's at four on top and three on bottom. I suspect the fourth one on the bottom will be in soon.


1/29/12
We installed Maya's new big girl car seat since she was getting too tall for her infant seat.

Maya's last ride in her infant seat

Maya's first ride in her infant seat

2/4/12
We bought a backpack carrier and tried it out on a short hike. Maya and Derek seemed to like it. But Maya preferred to run around.

2/7/12

2/12/12
We spent the afternoon playing ball, blowing bubbles, and playing in the rocks in the back yard.

2/13/12

Maya loves to shake her head no. It's pretty cute right now. I'm sure in a few months I'll change my mind.

Coming up, hopefully soon, birthday pictures and video.