"Thank you!"

Daniel has new words! He says "Thank you!" We have been reorganizing Ethan's room and in the process we sorted all of the legos into several containers. Walter and I were sorting different kinds of legos and if I found one of his, I would give it to him and he would say, "Thank you." - and vice versa.

Soooo, now Daniel pulls all of the magazines off the shelf, hands one to me and says, "Thank you." He dumps all of the train tracks on the floor, hands some to me or Ethan and says, "Thank you." Etc., etc., etc.

It's so fun to see him learn new words, new concepts! It's even fun when I have to clean up all of the messes he might make in the progress!

I love being a Mom!

Thirteen Months Old

Daniel is really blossoming. He says two and three word sentences. At Ethan's Birthday Party, Grandma coughed and Daniel leaned over to look into her face and said, "You alright?"

While eating pizza I was working on teaching him to say "pizza" and he said, "Bite za, Dada." Daddy wasn't there, and I think he not only wanted Daddy, but wanted to share his pizza with Daddy.

I think he is saying "I love you" too, but it's hard to tell. It really sounds like it. It is amazing how he learns so much so quickly!!

I am blessed to be able to see him learn, to teach him, and to watch his development so closely. I have a wonderful husband who forced (not really) me to stay home with Daniel!! Thank you, baby!


Thirteen Months Old

First Haircut!

Daniel had his very first real haircut on Tuesday, December 28th, 2004. We went to Family Barber and Daniel sat in Mommy's lap while the lady cut his hair. He wasn't too enthused about the process at first, but liked looking in the mirror at what was going on. He got his very first sucker right after the haircut and really, really enjoyed that!


Daniel's Haircut


Daddy Helping Daniel with His First Sucker

Oh What Joy!

Tonight Daniel was nursing and upon finishing, he got his usual goofy ear to ear smile and began to gnaw on the button on my sweater. I asked him what he was doing and he just laughed and screwed his little face into his wrinkled up nose/squinty eyed smile.

He's such a joy.

He and Ethan bathed together this evening and they so love being in the water together. What a puddle they make of the bathroom though!

Dan Devouring His FIRST Birthday Cake!


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Daniel is born.