Firsts

The past two weeks have had a lot of firsts - chores, toothbrushing, cows milk only, birthday, steps, and ear infection. It has been a very busy time for us! And still cannot believe that it has been a year!

Andrew being the sweet child that he is, decided to help me vacuum the steps. He climbed up beside me and held onto the vaccum. he definately takes after his dad!! Maybe we can start chores earlier than we thought??



We also had our first "toothbrushing". I laugh since he has no teeth but we thought we would get him used to it. He loves to eat the toothpaste and tolerates the brushing. The doctor said that it is normal up to 15 months for kids not to have teeth, lets hope he gets some by then!



I had a test done on her gallbladder on the last Thrusday in February. I was not allowed to nurse Andrew for 24 hours which I learned when I got there. So, we went cold turkey and transistioned to whole milk. Andrew had had some milk a few times, trying to get him used to it. Other than a little confusion on his part, he took the transition very well and is drinking whole milk out of a sippy cup everyday. We are done with botttles - YEAH!

We celebrated Andrew's first birthday on the 28th. Lee and I are still debating when to celebrate in the future. My family came to town and Lee's came over for the celebration. Andrew was tired but did actual open some of his gifts. Mommy accidentially scared him when he reached for the candle but he eventually at his cake. He was remarkably clean which is odd since he can get dirty eating something like a piece of turkey. I had fun making his cake! Andrew made out like a bandit and got many cool gifts, most which make noise. Mommy and Daddy got him a tricycle that he likes to push around the house.













Andrew has taken a few steps. I am not able to get pictures since it is only 2 or 3 at a time. He does not quite have his confidence yet, otherwise he would be off. Once he figures out he can really walk, we will be playing a lot of chase!

This week we went for Andrew's 1 year check up. He was fussy the night before and we figured teeth (not even close). Turns out he has his first ear infection. Figured a year before the first one is pretty good. He is on antibiotics and is much happier!

Nowadays, he plays with Maggie and Max a lot more. He loves to give Maggie things, her bone, rope, food, his food. Andrew has also started pointing. It is very cute and boy he know what he wants! When it is food - he pretty much demands as my mother found out!







I want to give him a mohowk when he gets more hair - what do you think?