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First Born Fridays, The Second Year

August 21, 2015 By Shann 49 Comments

Thank you to everyone that stopped by yesterday and left such nice comments. Your words mean so much to me.

The week has gotten better, and today I’m not focusing on the twins, but on my oldest. ย I thought I’d take you through his second year. If you missed the first, just click HERE.

My baby was no longer a newborn, but there were still a lot of “firsts” happening. He had taken his first steps right around his 1st birthday, and in the months following, started to gain confidence and walk all over the place. ย No sooner was he walking, but then he was climbing and getting into all sorts of mischief. I remember we even had to put a lock on the toilet. ย Although, we didn’t have to gate up the house like we do with the twins.

Take a look at the middle picture below. Yes, he was laying in a big roll of toilet paper he unwound. You just leave them for 5 seconds…

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He was also getting his first teeth, and finally a little (but just a little) more peach fuzz on his head. There would be no first hair cut for quite some time.

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We also took our first family road trip. My Grandma, so my son’s Great Grandma, turned 90 that May. We all drove to Michigan to celebrate with her. He still loved his pacifier, which he called his “Fa Fa.” The other word that he said a lot was “Mo,” which was he called milk when he wanted to nurse.

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Since I stayed at home during the day, he would come along on all my errands. We would also go to story hours at the library, and go visit Grandma often. We would take walks around the neighborhood, and he was just starting to enjoy the park too.

He was mostly nursing, but we did introduce him to baby food. ย He preferred nursing to eating. I really didn’t mind. It was our bonding time.

He was still not a good sleeper, though. Still hating his crib, he’d end up in our bed most nights. OK. Every night. I know you aren’t supposed to co-sleep, but he really wouldn’t sleep anywhere else. I needed sleep, he needed sleep, and my husband needed sleep. It was just the way it had to be.

At the end of the second year, it was time for a birthday party again. This year the theme was The Smurfs. It was his 2nd Smurfday Party! We lucked out, and had a really beautiful weekend. His birthday falls in the second week of October, so sometimes it’s really cold, but this year it was sunny and warm.

We decorated our deck, my husband drew chalk Smurfs on the ground, and we even had a Smurf cake, complete with Toad stools and Mushroom houses.

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Of course I made my husband where that silly Smurf hat.

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And of course, I had all the decorations way ahead of time. I had waited until after the Smurf movie was released, then bought up everything, including those giant stuffed smurfs for about $2.

Everyone went home with a Smurf bag and coloring book.

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While I was still a little hazy from lack of sleep, the second year I felt a little more confident than the first.

I hope you’ll join me next time for a look at my first born’s third year.

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Filed Under: First Born Tagged With: 2nd birthday party, baby, breastfeeding, first haircut, first tooth, first words, newborn, nursing, second birthday, Smurf, talking, walking

Comments

  1. Danielle says

    August 21, 2015 at 8:39 am

    Looking at the smurf fabric just took me back! You have a wonderful family! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 21, 2015 at 12:50 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. asheli111 says

    August 21, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    OMG just saw you have THREE boys… Wow and lucky. I have four kids and only managed one little guy! Cute post. Love the smurf hat! LOL

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 21, 2015 at 2:44 pm

      Thank you so much ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Caroline @ In Due Time says

    August 21, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    What a sweet and cute family!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 21, 2015 at 2:44 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. nmiller00 says

    August 21, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    Such a sweetie!! Beautiful pictures!

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    • Shann says

      August 21, 2015 at 2:44 pm

      Thank you Nicole. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  5. emma says

    August 21, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    LOL — that picture of your son in the toilet paper! It’s amazing how quick they can get into things!

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    • Shann says

      August 21, 2015 at 2:43 pm

      Yes! Boys. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Tarynn Playle says

    August 21, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    He is such a cutie! I love the photos! That TP!! It must the so much fun to unwind it! The Smurf party looks like it was a hit-I love themed parties!!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 21, 2015 at 2:43 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Jenn says

    August 21, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    What a sweet little guy. I’m right there with you on the co-sleeping thing. I always said I’d never do it, but my 4 month old is in our bed most nights just so we can all get some sleep. You’re a good mom and did what your little one needed. Nothing wrong with that.

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    • Shann says

      August 21, 2015 at 10:10 pm

      Thank you. I appreciate that, Jenn.

      Reply
  8. megdgonzalez says

    August 21, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    What a fun recap. Thanks for sharing ๐Ÿ™‚ I love the themed party. I can’t wait to throw a few of my own ๐Ÿ˜‰

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    • Shann says

      August 21, 2015 at 10:10 pm

      Thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  9. Cynthia @craftoflaughter says

    August 21, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    What a fun party, SMURFS! A great celebration

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 21, 2015 at 10:09 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Inspiration Indulgence says

    August 21, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    Love the smurf party! just the cutest!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 21, 2015 at 10:09 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Terri's Thoughts says

    August 21, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    what a beautiful family!!!!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 21, 2015 at 10:09 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  12. Rae says

    August 21, 2015 at 8:48 pm

    I’ve always said I didn’t want to have a boy because I didn’t think the clothes were cute, but you just proved me wrong! Love the little newsboy caps!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 21, 2015 at 10:09 pm

      Awe. Thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  13. cramos13 says

    August 21, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    Aw, your son is so cute! The pic with the toilet paper is priceless! My son once got my pantyliners and taped one to each of his wrists and pretended they were shields :). I couldn’t get upset, it was too funny.

    Those are things you don’t forget. :). Thank you for sharing this post. Time sure does fly, right?

    Have a great weekend!

    Cori

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    • Shann says

      August 21, 2015 at 9:55 pm

      That’s hilarious, Cori! Definitely not something to forget! You have a great weekend too. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  14. Brenda Lee says

    August 21, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    He’s so handsome. Such a beautiful family you have. Btw, love that funny hat! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Shann says

      August 21, 2015 at 9:55 pm

      Thank you so much Brenda!

      Reply
  15. egyiii says

    August 21, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    I love the “Smurfday” party theme..beautiful family!

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    • Shann says

      August 22, 2015 at 8:11 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  16. menopausalmother says

    August 21, 2015 at 11:43 pm

    What an adorable little boy! Those eyes—gorgeous!

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    • Shann says

      August 22, 2015 at 8:10 am

      Awe. Thank you!

      Reply
  17. Nataly Auger says

    August 21, 2015 at 11:47 pm

    You really have a handsome little guy! I love the pic with the toilet paper! Awesome! I also love the smurf theme birthday party! And that hat too! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Shann says

      August 22, 2015 at 8:10 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  18. patricemfoster says

    August 22, 2015 at 7:54 am

    All boys how nice what a wonderful family very photogenic at 2 years bet quite active . Thanks for sharing your family with me.

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    • Shann says

      August 22, 2015 at 8:09 am

      Thank you so much Patrice.

      Reply
  19. Becki S says

    August 22, 2015 at 8:32 am

    The smurf party is too cute! I love that cake and your husband is a great artist.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 22, 2015 at 8:15 pm

      Thank you! I’ll tell him!

      Reply
  20. Lauren English says

    August 22, 2015 at 10:39 am

    What a cutie! He has so many great facial expressions. Love it! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Shann says

      August 22, 2015 at 2:29 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  21. breetalks says

    August 22, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    FUN! The smurf cake looks so cool and your husband did great on the art work!

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    • Shann says

      August 22, 2015 at 8:12 pm

      Yes, he’s the real artist in our house ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  22. Happily Ever After Etc. says

    August 22, 2015 at 7:17 pm

    All that toilet paper! I have the same problem if I leave the door open to the bathroom… except with my cat! Haha! It looks like his little smurfday was so much fun… I loved all the decorations!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 22, 2015 at 8:12 pm

      Ha! So funny about your cat. Thank you for stopping by ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  23. Nicci says

    August 23, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    Buying up decorations on sale is an awesome idea! I’ll keep that in mind for future birthday parties!

    Reply
  24. AlmostSexyMommy says

    August 25, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    Looking back is always so sweet ๐Ÿ™‚ The toilet paper incident reminds of my nephew. When he was about 2 my sister and I had to run to try to fix her suddenly overflowing washer. It was only like 3 minutes before she ran back to the living room to check on him and the ENTIRE living room was covered with baby powder! He grabbed it out of the diaper bag and was running around giggling saying “Snow, Mommy, SNOW!”. Hilarious.

    Reply
  25. Britt says

    August 26, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    He is so adorable, and I love his facial expressions! Looks like an awesome kid with such a great personality!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 26, 2015 at 4:40 pm

      Thank you Britt!

      Reply
  26. caitlincheevers says

    August 31, 2015 at 10:34 am

    Haha! I love that you had to lock the toilet. And the photo with all of the toilet paper? Priceless.
    xo, Caitlin
    And Possibly Dinosaurs

    Reply

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