Some new moms have breast feeding goals (1 month, 6 months, a year). I had a blog goal. I wanted to blog every week for Steven, Sammy and Amaya’s first year. And I did it! It’s actually hard to believe but I did it!
Throughout the year, I wasn’t sure how I would approach year two but here I am again. Another Sunday, another blog. For now, my goal is to continue week by week and see where it takes me.
We’re going a bit out of order here. Ages ago, Jason got all the fixings for a Sunday omelet station. This was the first week he set up shop. When I say that it was the best thing ever, I mean EVER. Steven, Sammy and Amaya were captivated. And the mushroom, broccoli, onion, feta omelets were great, too! (Plus BACON for mommy & daddy.)
Also, today, a video from lunch. Steven was grooving to the Glee version of Like a Prayer and you can see Sammy showing off his newest skill – waving.
Steven, Sammy and Amaya’s first birthday feels like ages ago now but we really left off the night of their party so there’s a whole week of adventures to catch up on.
Last Monday, I had a work vacation day so I had a bonus day home last week. Sara and Charlie got in some final time with everyone before they headed to the airport with Gene.
Amaya was very lucky! Big cousin Charlie made her this cool picture frame for her birthday.
She also had the perfect hand me downs for the day before a birthday girl. Seriously, this shirt is so cute and we happened to also have these warm up pants from Charlie that worked perfectly.
Amaya walked around the house, showing off her cool outfit and even cooler skills.
Megan gave Steven, Sammy and Amaya this awesome activity garden for their birthday. We love it!
It’s also perfect for a Savta puppet show!
We all had some lazy time & play time together…
And then we got down to the hard work of arts & crafts. I haven’t finished the project, and I think it was better in theory than reality, but it started with their footprints on canvas. Even if the project doesn’t turn out, the crafting was fun!
Tuesday was BIRTHDAY!! I still can’t believe I have three one year olds – both that they’re one and that there are three of them. It feels like yesterday that we saw those three embryos at my 8 week ultrasound.
Nana & Jason and I all got in some birthday morning cuddles before we had to head to the airport and the office.
The highlight of their birthday, though, was a visit to Detroit for a birthday lunch at Hard Rock. Thanks to Megan, everyone even wore shoes for the first time!
The pictures are dark because of the restaurant lighting but we had a great time. Steven, Sammy and Amaya ate macaroni & cheese with grilled chicken and tried their first french fries. (Well, Steven just examined the fry. Sammy and Amaya dug in.) My colleagues Ginny & Molly joined us and the whole thing was very, very special. I’m so grateful that Megan is up for any challenge.
Here are some photos from the week.
Steven is pulling up to his knees in his crib so we finally lowered his, too. And his first tooth is really poking through. I’ll miss that gummy smile!
Steven had a rough day during the week when he didn’t want to eat and, seemingly, wasn’t feeling well. Here’s sad Bobo. 🙁 Pitiful, isn’t it?
Fortunately, it didn’t last long!
Birthday night, Steven and Daddy had some fun time and some cuddle time.
Spinach face!
He’s getting very adventurous! Look where he climbed, all by himself!
Here’s Steven climbing on a chair that my dad made for me when I was a little girl. It’s in their nursery closet and is a perfect step stool to reach their books.
Finally, it looks like Amaya has been teaching Steven to go suckie hunting!
Daddy & his boys
I don’t have as many random photos of Sammy this week so his incredible, infectious smile is going to have to fill you up this week. Love, love, love his toothy grin.
Amaya started the week wearing a new shirt, compliments of cousin Charlie. She loves it.
On Thursday night, Anna babysat so Jason and I could go out for an anniversary dinner. Here are Amaya and Anna, reading together.
She loves to read!
And wants all the books!
Finally, for Amaya, the newest outfit from Charlie. I’m kind of obsessed with these pants.
I’ll wrap it up for the week with some group photos. Seriously, how did the blog post get so long this week? Every week I say it will be a short one and then, here we are!
Steven, Sammy and Amaya playing in their activity garden.
Ready to start their day
Having an important chat with daddy.
Finally… playing with the exact same stuff at the exact same time, in one corner of their playroom, as if there isn’t a complete room full of toys for them. 🙂
Our one year checkup is on Tuesday. Can’t wait to get their stats and percentiles!