The Florida Belts

Logan

On Sunday, March 7th, Logan turned one year old!  It’s so hard to believe that the first year has already passed us by.  It seems like only yesterday we were on our way to the hospital 8 weeks early, assuming at that time they would call us noobs and prompty send us home.  Even then, Logan had his own plans…

Today (March 15th) Logan had his 12 month baby well appointment and this kid is off the charts!  Well, just the height growth chart but even that seems pretty impressive!  From his 9 month well appointment, his weight has increased 3 lbs 6oz, height increased 3 inches, and head circumference increased 0.5 inches.

Here’s a look at some of the new things he’s been getting into over the last month.

Holding His Bottle

Logan is now officially on table food.  Those baby food days are done and gone and he has moved on to real solid food.  He still eats some Gerber toddler foods, but mostly is enjoying things like grilled cheese sandwiches, macaroni & cheese, burgers, nuggets, canned veggies, fruit cups, waffles, pancakes, french toast sticks, and things like that.  He’s officially been introduced to table food at daycare as well, which means he gets a hot lunch and afternoon snack each day.  He’s started trying to use the sippy cup, and can hold his own bottle.  He is really enjoying the new textures and tastes he gets to experience, and still prefers to feed himself.  Occasionally he will get frustrated trying to pick up a slippery peach or something like that, but all in all, he is doing fantastic!

Crawling Position

Logan seems to be only a few weeks away from walking.  We’ve been saying that for a while, but now I really think its true.  He’s still cruising on everything, but is getting more and more adventurous.  He will walk while only holding one hand, and he even has moments where he stands on his own.  He’s definitely got the balance down, now I think he’s just lacking the confidence and motivation.  He is now an expert crawler.  I can’t believe how fast he is now and I certainly can’t seem to keep this kid still.  Changing his diaper is a challenge and he’s even started to crawl around the bath tub!

Waving

He’s learned how to turn the light switch on and off.  He thinks it is amazing, and every time he is on the changing table, he can’t wait to get over to that switch for some on and off practice.  He’s also figured out how to not only offer a toy to you, but also let it go.  This skill has allowed him to start dropping toys in a box, with any luck he’ll be able to start cleaning up after himself soon!  He seems to understand what “No” means, and at least for now, he will listen when you say it.  He hasn’t said any words yet, but I’m thinking “No” will be among the first that he says.  He’s learned to wave, and is working on pointing.

Logan is finally healthy again!  Over the last month he’s suffered from his first ear infection, and wouldn’t you know it, it was a double ear infection!  He also has been on a nebulizer for the last few weeks.  Thankfully all the medications are done now, and he just gets to be a kid again.

–edit: I should note that as of March 12th Logan took his first three steps at daycare.  He has yet to show off this new skill for mommy and daddy, but I’m sure we’ll see it soon!!

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Of course, Logan also had his first birthday party this month.  He did fantastic!  He napped from 8:30-11:00 the morning of the party, had lunch at 11:00, and guests arrived at 12:00.  He was a happy little kid for the full two hours, which included lots of new faces, present opening, and his first bite of cake, which he did not like.  The party turned out great!  Thank you to everyone who was able to attend and help celebrate Logan turning 1!

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