Wordless Wednesday (Dad Version)

-Rick

Middle East

I'm headed to the Middle East for a week to visit my dear friend, Adrienne.  Rick and his mom will be holding down the fort and Rick promises to blog in my absence.

For now, enjoy this picture of Palmer preparing for my trip.  Adrienne sent Palmer a thobe, the traditional dress shirt for male men in Qatar.

WHAT'S FOR DINNER:
CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN TACOS:  This meal is good as a freezer meal if you make it ahead.  I doubled the recipe with full intention to stick half in the freezer.  Unfortunately, it was too tasty for us and we ate everything.  Delicious meal!

RED CURRY NOODLES:  I recommend cutting the noodle portion in half for this recipe.  I think it would be better if the sauce was thicker- we ended up with too many noodles.  The curry is pretty mild, although not mild enough for poor Palmer's taste buds.  I gave him a few bites and he thought it was delicious.  The only problem: he broke out in a little sweat from the spice.  Oops! :)  I guess it's hot to a 10-month old!  Red Curry Noodles

POTATO LEEK SOUP:  I would say this soup is great for a cold and blustery day, but since most of January has been 60 to 70 degrees, that theory is blown.  So, instead I recommend this soup because it's creamy, filling and not too bad for you.  Emeril's Potato and Leek Soup.

Here's a picture of our new dinner routine.  Palmer happily plays with the tupperware containers at my feet while I cook!

-Bethany

Wordless Wednesday

-Bethany

Notable Week

Brag alert.  Sorry, I can't help it.

Last week was full of milestones.  It seems like we've worked for months on some of these achievements and then in a very short few days, everything came together.

1.  WALKING:  Palmer took as many as 10 steps in a row.  It's so fun to watch Palmer get more confident and brave.  Here is a video of Palmer taking a few steps:

2.  CLAPPING:  Palmer is tickled pink with himself when he claps.  He also waved "bye bye" for the first time and signed "more" during mealtime.  Big development in the hand coordination department...

3.  SIPPY CUP:  I'm not sure what is more fun, drinking out of the cup or throwing the cup.  But, I digress.  Palmer mastered drinking water from a sippy cup and out of a straw.

4.  EAR INFECTION:  Not all milestones are fun.  This one was not.  A trip to the pediatrician confirmed that Palmer was on the cusp of a double ear infection.  Antibiotics are in effect now!

5.  FROZEN YOGURT:  All sick patients need some frozen yogurt to cheer them up when in distress. :)  Thanks, Daddy!

-Bethany

Ten Months

10-MONTH STATS:
Height: 29.5 inches
Weight: 23 pounds, 14 ounces
Number of Teeth: 5

See my teeth?

LIKES:
*Getting into things he shouldn't- Specifically, Palmer likes dip his hand in toilets (eww), open drawers and cabinets, and race towards the stairs.  We are constantly chasing Palmer (and word on the block is things don't get easier for awhile!).

*Splashing- Palmer figured out how to splash the other day.  Suddenly, bath time got a whole lot more wet.  On Sunday, we went to the children's museum for a birthday party.  You can imagine how much fun Palmer had at the water table:

*Standing and taking steps- Palmer is gaining confidence with standing on his own.  He is up to 3.5 steps in a row.

*Boston- Poor Boston.  He is still well-loved, which translates to Boston's hair gets pulled a lot.

*Somersaults- Palmer is so silly sometimes.  One of his favorite things lately is to crawl really fast and then duck his head down so that you will flip him for a somersault.  He thinks it is hilarious.

*Man Breakfast- Rick takes Palmer out to breakfast most Saturday mornings.  Sometimes Pops goes with the "men" and sometimes Palmer's "manly" friends join him.  I feel sorry for the poor waitress that waited on this table of 6 dads and 6 little dudes under the age of 3:

*Adventure- Our little guy seems to be fearless.  At the children's museum, Palmer had a blast climbing and nose-diving off of the obstacles in the foam pit.  I predict many emergency room visits in our future if this bravery continues.

 

Two more months until one year.  I just can't believe it.
-Bethany

Wordless Wednesday

-Bethany

Waiting for Daddy

It's such a sweet sight to see Palmer watch for Rick to come home at night.  Palmer gets so excited when Rick's car rolls up.

-Bethany