Thirteen Months

So much is going on with our little girl these days. First, after 13 months of nursing, Ilana is now fully weaned. She doesn't yet like cow's milk, but with a little bit of vanilla syrup, she manages to drink a bit in the mornings. Second, she is pulling up on everything and can climb up one stair. Of course, she needs assistance getting back down and we're all, especially Henry, more than happy to help her. 

Ilana has two words now - she says "Hi" whenever she puts anything up to her ear. I guess she sees us talking on the phone a lot! She also now says "baby" when she plays with dolls - she LOVES, LOVES, LOVES dolls.

Ilana now has 6 teeth and is enjoying driving her car, riding on the tricycle and going for early morning walks with Mommy. So many changes so quickly. She's keeping us on our toes!

400 Days of Nursing . . .

and we're officially done.

Is it possible to smile and cry at the same time?

It was an incredible experience that this mommy will never, ever forget!

(photo from July 2010)

13 months old

Now that Hank is 13 months old, it's time for an update . . .

Hank has his very first molar poking through, so he's up to 9 teeth total now. Hank will tell you (and so will Mommy and Daddy) that getting molars is just no fun!

He loves stacking cups, throwing balls, turning the pages in books and putting things in containers and of course, taking them out. His daily stroller rides are still a major highlight of each day - he chats up a storm the whole time!

Hank loves dairy foods such as yogurt and cheese. He still really likes jarred baby food, too. His favorites are Earth's Best Pear Apple Oatmeal, Earth's Best Apple Yogurt Oatmeal and any pureed fruit. Gerber's Lil Crunchies (baby cheetos) are his favorite appetizer, brocolli is his main green veggie and the little guy has a sweet tooth, too, which we satisfy now and then with a bit of an organic pop tart or cookie. Our little guy also loves to feed himself using his fork and spoon.

As far as nursing goes, Hank nurses 3 x day (just before naps and bed) for about 5 minutes per session. He's well on his way to being fully weaned in the next couple of months. He still takes two naps each day (about 1.5 hours each) and sleeps for 12 hours at night. He even knows how to turn on one of his crib toys by himself now - BONUS!