This morning I had Gymboree but I wasn't really into it. Mommy thought I might not be feeling well and she was right! After my nap all I wanted to do was sit on the couch and lay my head on Mommy's chest. That is so not like me that she took my temperature....100 degrees! She called the doctor and the nurse told her to give me some Motrin. We didn't have any so Grandma Berta came over to watch me while Mommy went to the drug store. I was really feeling horrible so I kept crying and the only thing that made me stop was when Grandma sang to me....in Spanish! When Mommy finally got home with the medicine I drank it right up, it was bubble gum flavored and yummy! After a little while I felt much better and I ate a big dinner of meatballs. Then I was all hyped up and even stayed up later than usual playing...what is in that stuff???

The funny thing is that as soon as my fever started, my diarreah stopped! Maybe I only get one symptom of teething at a time. Last week it was a runny nose, this week it was yucky diapers, and now I have a high temperature! This teething thing is nuts!

My daddy is home! I was so excited to see him when he got here that I smiled really big and crawled right over to him. He had to put Portia down and give me hugs and kisses. And he was worried I wouldn't remember him! How could I forget my daddy??

I did a really good job at Gymboree today! Today the focus was on balls and shaker toys...so how could I not do great? The only problem was that I kept crawling away from the group so I could play with the balls. What can I say, I am a ball-a-holic!

We had to stop and get gas on the way home (so we could GET home!) Mommy can't open my door when she is putting gas in the car cause it is a sliding door minivan. She also couldn't see me too well cause the window was tinted. But I could see her! I kept smiling at her and waving so she kept making funny faces at me. It was really fun but those other people at the gas station must have thought she was nuts!

This whole trying to only eat food and less formula is not going well. I am a really picky eater! I have gotten used to drinking milk now though, yum!

I had to go to the doctor today. It was okay until they gave me the shots! Four of them!!!! Ouch!!!! I cried really hard cause it really hurt.

Besides that I am really healthy. The doctor said everything looked and sounded good. He told Mommy not to worry about my lack of speech because it is too soon for that. Yeah Mommy....relax! I did say Mamamama this morning, what more can you ask for??! He also said it was time to start weaning off formula and switching to cows milk. We'll see about that, I really like my bottle.

Want to know my stats? I weigh 22lbs 12 oz (50th percentile) and am 31.5 inches tall (90th percentile) ! I am gonna be really tall like my daddy!

Today I went to my playgroup, Quinn wasn't allowed to come; cause it was all about me! It was pretty fun. There were new toys there and no gate on the stairs. Plus there were a couple of really pretty girls! I kept trying to walk but my shoes kept making me fall. Now that I am walking maybe you should get me some shoes that actually fit, huh Mommy? Speaking of things that fit....Mommy dressed me in Quinn's clothes by mistake this morning! She didn't even realize until it was too late. Honestly the 36 months jumper fit me pretty well!

Today we went to see Quinn's PT. I showed her how good I am at walking and she was really impressed with me. She told Mommy that I have absolutely perfect tone! And that isn't just because I don't have Down Syndrome either, does that mean I will have a six pack when I grow up?? :) I had a great time toddling up and down the hallways with Quinn. I can't wait until we are both expert walkers so we can run around together!!!

Yup, it's my birthday....now take this silly hat off my head and let me eat cake!!

I like cupcakes!

Yummy!

Outtakes from our Father's Day photo shoot....

Stop joking around Quinn! You're gonna knock me off the chair!

I think he is serious...

If he kicks me one more time!

Okay Mom, I am outta here!

Happy Birthday to me! Happy Birthday to me!

Can you believe I am one year old?? Mommy sang me the birthday song a bunch of times today so it must be true. I remember this day one year ago well. I was all nice and comfy the next thing I know, not so comfy anymore. I was happy to see Mommy though, it had been a long 9 months.

We are going to really celebrate my birthday later, cause unlike a year ago...Daddy isn't around! He had to go away for work so we have to wait for him to get back. It's not a party without Daddy! Tommorow we are going to Grandma Donna's for cake and hopefully some presents.

Today me and Quinn went out with Grandma Jan and Grandpa Don. Quinn got his haircut and I got to ride on the merry-go-round! It was great!

This morning Mommy was really sleepy so after we played a bit she put on Sesame Street for me and layed down on the sofa in the playroom. She looked so comfortable laying there that I decided to lay down too! When she woke up a few minutes later to check on me, she couldn't find me! It was cause I layed down on the floor right beside her and was sound asleep!!! I would have rather layed down on the sofa with Mommy but I can't climb up there myself yet :)

I get to go to school with Quinn tommorow...wooohooo!!!

I have another tooth coming in! It is right next to the other one! I can't wait until I have enough teeth to chew with, already it is easier to eat my cheese :)



Today I was all about walking. I walked 4-5 steps a bunch of times. I am still pretty unsteady but I am getting there. My favorite thing to do is to walk along the sofa. I don't touch it until I feel like I am going to fall, it makes me feel safer about the whole walking thing. I slept until 11:30 this morning!!! Mommy wanted to know why I only do that when it is Daddy's job to get up with me!

I had my second Gymboree class today. It was okay, but I wasn't as into it this time. There were a lot more kids there and most of them were walking! It was a little intimidating. There were less ball activities this time too, so that sucked.

This afternoon we went to Virginia for Quinn's feet. The guy there really liked my t-shirt! I was wearing one of the tie-dyes that Uncle Ian gave me. There are Deadheads everywhere! Who knew? This guy was really nice though, when he finished with Quinn he saw that I wanted some attention so he came over and talked to me for a while. People don't usually do that!

Not much movement on the tooth front, it is pretty much the same in my mouth. It doesn't seem to be bothering me much though.

Don't panic....but there is this sharp white thing sticking right through my top gums!!! I thought it was pretty weird, but Mommy was very excited about it. Apparently I am finally getting my first tooth, and not a moment too soon! I have also been suprisingly unfussy considering I am finally teething.

I am also getting really good at standing alone and also taking 3 or 4 steps at a time. Watch out Quinn, here I come!!!

This morning I went to the doctor with Mommy. I was really tired of sitting in my stroller so I managed to wiggle my way out. Mommy caught me before I fell though. Even though I kept fussing everyone said how cute I was. It was fun going out with Mommy, but I would have rather crawled around more!

Gymboree was great! At first I wasn't so sure I would like it, but then I saw all the balls! I ended up having a really good time even though I was just a little clingy with Mommy. There were three other little babies around my age there and only one was walking. But she was a girl so that explains that! I liked playing with the other kids but I am not good at sharing. I kept grabbing stuff from the other kids and then holding it against me really tight. Mommy had to explain to the other moms that I have an older brother!

I guess Mommy thought it was good for me cause she signed me up for 24 whole weeks! We will go every Friday morning and maybe sometimes on other days during the summer. I guess I better get over my seperation issues now!