Happy Thanksgiving!

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Firehouse Photos - Age 2 (Coming Soon!)

Well, I'm reserving this spot for the Firehouse Photos of Serif. When he turned one, we decided that we were going to take his picture in front of the East Nashville Firehouse (located a couple blocks from our house) around his birthday each year. I really want to post the 2 year old ones with the 1 year old ones, but the 1 year ones are on our other computer and I really need to get to bed. Got that?

Anyways, I'll try to get to it this week. This photo was taken on our way to the firehouse. It's not 100% clear, but I love it anyways. Thanks to Lila for the great haircut! You are amazing!

I just posted the photos in a separate post. Here are a few more photos of the walk to and from the firehouse.

Updated Post!

I finally updated the Toddler Bed post below . . . late, but as promised.

uh-oh

me - "serif, who's this?"
serif -"alice" (as in Alice Cooper)

for the record, though, he generally get's it right.

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Counting

Serif counted to twelve this morning with no hesitation!


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Meet the Godby's

Toddler bed!

Serif was such a great helper. Thanks to Lindsay for all the handy tools she got him for his birthday. They were perfect for this and he never felt like we were gipping him. He loved being able to help!

This was taken at bedtime that night.

We converted Serif's crib to a toddler bed last Friday. Yes, I about cried. He's done so well in it. He even laid there for an hour last Sunday for a nap, never went to sleep (which is rare) but also never got out of the bed.

Last night Jeff had him walk over and get in his bed by himself and he did it! Tonight was his normal routine with me but when the last book was read and the light went out, he crawled out of my lap and went to his bed. It was so sweet. I really am amazed at how well he's doing with all of this. We feel very blessed to have such a great little guy.

Update: November 28, 2010

After about a week of this very pleasant experience, he decided he didn't like this bed after all. It was like a switch flipped in his mind suddenly that he had the freedom to get in and out and perhaps he had the choice of whether he wanted to go to bed or not? It's been 2 weeks of extra long bedtime stories and screaming and crying when he had to go to bed. The only way we could keep him there is to close the door and lock it (per the doctor's recommendations, so he'll know he has to stay in his room). It's been so hard to let him go to bed that distraught, but we know it's what we have to do and this too shall pass.

Well, I think the doctor was right when he said to close his door for a couple weeks; I think things are finally starting to calm back down and get back to normal. Jeff put him to bed last night and there were no tears at all. Tonight I put him down just like the old days and he went down quietly and let me cover him up. I didn't even shut the door. It was so peaceful and left my heart swelling. I'm so much happier to see him at peace and happy and going to bed relaxed. We are very grateful to see this again.

Can you find Serif in the below photo? Hehe. (He's gained a few bedtime buddies since all of this.)

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When I Grow Up

I asked Serif if he was going to make movies when he grows up. He said, "Boobies?". Hehe.


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2 Year Doctor Visit

Today was Serif's 2 year doctor visit. Everything is a-okay!

Weight: 26 lbs 13 oz (40%)
Height: 34" (50%)
HC: 19 1/4" (50%)

This is the first time that Serif has been under 50% in weight! He had one regular shot today plus the flu shot. Next visit will be the same, then it should be no more shots until he's 5!

The doctor approved all foods to be okay now. So . . . he got a Reese's cup as his treat for doing so well at the doctor! Woo-hoo peanut butter!


18 Month Visit:
Weight: 25 lbs 15 oz (50%)
Height: 33 1/4" (75%)
HC: 18 3/8" (25%)

15 Month Visit:
Weight: 25lbs (55%)
Height: 31" (50%)
HC: 18 1/4" (35%)

One year:
Weight: 24lbs 7 oz (75%)
Height: 30 3/4" (75%)
HC: 18" (45%)

HC = head circumference