Reminiscing

Can you believe that my husband and I were already reminiscing about J? We were saying things like, "Remember when he was xx old and he did this and that?" He's only 15 months! I can't imagine what sorts of things we'll be saying when he's 5 years old, 10 years old, 20 years old...I'm getting ahead of myself.

This blog is sorta a repository for all the memories we have of J, and it's so fun to read old posts. But the number of posts is just going to be too many to read one day, so I've decided to start a list.

Infant 0-6 months:

1. You were born with the longest, skinniest arms and legs.
2. Grandpa said you'd be President one day.
3. As a newborn, you clenched your fists when you cried but always left out an index finger as if to say, "Whaaaat do you thiiiiink you are doooooooing?!"
4. The first two weeks home from the hospital, nothing could wake you.
5. After that, nothing could make you sleep!
6. You hated baths until you were allowed to be submerged.
7. Everyone loved when you feel asleep in their arms.
8. You enjoyed your 1-month celebration and weren't bothered by all the noise/excitement.

9. You had pretty bad eczema. Every morning, Daddy rubbed Aquaphor on your skin while you stared at the jar. You loved that jar.
10. Daddy also made sure to rub your belly so that you wouldn't have stomach aches. He believed in good circulation.
11. The first winter in Maryland, the heating system in our rental was messed up for months. It was 85F upstairs but 45F downstairs. You were always dressed in two layers and a cap and maybe a blanket too.
12. You had (and still have) the most beautiful smile. Grandma still calls you Little Sunshine.

13. You loved sucking in your top lip repeatedly. Wish we had a video! 

Baby 6-12 months:

1. You sure loved to read with us! The textures, the colors.

2. You started exploring the world on your own.
3. Lots of milestones - mastering pincer grip, rolling over, sipping from a cup, crawling, first teeth, standing, and first words.

4. And of course you did so good on your first birthday! No meltdowns :).

Toddler 12-18 months:

1. Started daycare. Mommy was so sad (and so were you) when you first started, but now, we both have great attitudes at the goodbye.

2. Second word - Daddy's favorite ;)
3. When you got excited, you'd bang your head against the nearest surface -- wall, floor, toy.
4. You really liked to watch objects spin -- stacking rings, coasters.
5. Your mode of transportation was pushing a truck or holding our hands.
6. You played A LOT more with us -- cat & mouse, hide & seek, riding on Daddy's shoulders, chicken dance, dancing in general.

7. You started feeding yourself with a spoon.
8. You took your first steps!
9. You gave hugs & kisses.
10. You had this love of fleece. You liked to rub your cheek against it! Hahaha...