2008 in Review

You woke up at 11:40 on the last day of 2007 and resisted all attempts to be lulled back to sleep. Perhaps it was the firecrackers the kids down the street were setting off or just the electric vibe in the air but the first minute of 2008 was something you wanted to witness. We joined Mama Gerri downstairs, called up to your dad that he had 20 seconds to get downstairs in time to see the ball drop and waited to ring in the new year. You watched Dick Clark (who must be taking the best vitamins ever made) and millions in Time Square dance around and celebrate. You did seem captivated.

So in review--2008 has been pretty great. You slept well, although since you've been eating some solids it seems you're even hungrier at night. 2008 seems to be a good year to sleep in as you didn't wake us up with your usual nose grabbing and cooing until 9:45. In 2008 you have not had any table food breakfast, as the pediatrician informed us that bananas can be constipating and so far you have not moved your bowels in 2008 (or for a good chunk of the last week of 2007).

You've watched the wind blow the trees out the window (2008 has been very breezy) and laughed at Peanut playing tug-of-war with her new toy. You've danced to a great bluesy version of Old McDonald had a Farm and seemed to think Mama Gerri flapping her arms like a duck was hilarious. You kept the beat on your new drum set. You chewed on Eeyore and a wooden spoon. Now you're taking your "Fred nap" (named after my great uncle Fred who always took a good nap after breakfast). In review, 2008 has been peaceful, fun and entertaining. Only 364 more days to go.

P.S. On the last day of 2007 we went in for your 6 month check-up and can report a weight of 20.2 pounds and 28 inches in length. You're still my A+ baby!

P.P.S. Until further notice, all photo credits go to your aunt Christa who is your personal photo chronicler.