Valentine's Day - My Three Loves

I **love** Miss S's serious expression as she peels off the backing on a foam heart. And, Mr. C? How cute is he?!

After being single throughout most of high school and a good chunk of college, I haven't placed much significance on Valentine's Day. In fact, I've enjoyed dinner out more than once with a group of friends for an anti-Valentine's day gathering.

In some respects, I'm too practical for Valentine's Day. I'd rather get a bouquet of sunflowers (or wildflowers!!) on a random day than overpriced roses on February 14th. Karl and I don't get each other anything (one of the reasons we're right for one another). As we woke up for work, we whispered "Happy Valentine's Day" to each other.

I love how carefully she placed the sticker and hearts.

This year the holiday took on a new significance. I was excited for Miss S about experiencing the fun of valentines (especially at her age when the holiday has a relative simplicity and innocence). 

I'm not sure who had more fun making the valentines.

Growth Curves (or Lack Thereof)

(made with the Growth app)

Today was Mr. C's 9 month check up. 

He's a cutie (definitely medically important).

He just started to wave (and waves in response to someone saying 'hello'...making an awesome connection between a word and an action).

The pediatrician was impressed.

His height and weight? 

Yeah. The pediatrician was...concerned (a word I don't like...I'm not sure why I dislike it, but I do. Thankfully, the pediatrician didn't use that word, but it was the gist of her response.)

How to Eat an Avocado (starring Mr. C)

Mr. C does. not. like baby food. Pureed? No, thank you. He shudders and then gags. Sometimes he finishes with spitting up. I quickly got the message. We moved onto soft foods that can be gummed (since he doesn't have any teeth yet). We introduced avocado today which was a big hit.

So far he's tried banana, puffs (Miss S and Mr. C both have enjoyed happy puffs - sweet potato flavor), prunes, and avocado [besides rice cereal (yick), pureed pears (yuck), and pureed prunes (blech)].

And, the pink bib? Yes, a hand-me-down from his big sister.

When did your little ones first sprout teeth? How about favorite first foods?