What Cohen is up to . . .

** Wearing size 5 diapers (after bed milestone is under control, will be time to work on potty training)

** Size 3t and 4t shirts and 2t pants

** Meatballs and apples are favorite meals and fruit snacks (preferably Curious George ones)

** Bath time has become a favorite

** Starting his 2nd gym class this week - favorite part is jumping on the trampoline

** Favorite Song - "If Your Happy And You Know It"

** Still obsessed with Toy Story and Buzz and Woody

** When tired or needs comforting, reaches out for "Lai" - his green blanket

** Counts to 15

** Spells his name (except says "y" instead of "e")!!

** Starting to form sentences and works really hard at finding the word he is looking for

Crib Escapee and Fun Activities

The beginning of January Cohen reached another milestone . . . climbing out of his crib. On January 2nd, Mike and I were watching tv during nap time and all of a sudden heard a door slam upstairs and I immediately knew it was Cohen coming out of his room. I walked up the stairs and he had this smurk on his face like he was this amazing crafty little one. Which I must say he was. He re-enacted his climb out and completed it very crafty without not having both feet on the crib mattress the whole time. We decided to not act immediately and see if this was just a faze. For about a week and a half, he stayed put in his crib until he woke up in the morning. My most favorite morning . . . was when he came in and stood at the foot of our bed and said, "Happy New Year". Made me smile!! Finally on January 11th, he realized he could get out WHENEVER he wanted and he did. Mike and I decided we couldn't have him climbing out as much as he was - 1. for his safety and 2. it was starting to become a game. So we purchased the big boy bed (a full size as his crib can serve as a headboard and footboard when ready) and had a "Big Boy Bed Party" on Friday, January 11th with his cousins, Drew and Emilly, and Aunt Kelcey. We played on the new bed and had cupcakes and ice cream. Our first night was a little un-nerving. I felt as though I had a newborn all over again, with him coming out every 3 hours or so!! And going down was about an hour and half process. But every night since has gotten better and better. So we are almost there. I must say, I was a little heart broken that he was done with the crib as it is just one more thing that confirms my little boy is growing up . . . and the crib is a fantastic thing. Containment when needed, saved my sanity!! :-) Here is little man with his big boy bed!

Another milestone (a little smaller than the above) was getting a haircut and sitting by himself!! No more sitting on mommy or daddy's lap. He was very proud of himself on that morning of January 4th!

On the 8th, we spent a morning at the local pet store where they are very welcoming of young kids and pull out as many animals as possible for people to pet! Here is Cohen petting a $500

python snake!! I couldn't stand it. But just because I am scared of snakes, I don't want Cohen to be scared of them!

This last weekend was our monthly pizza and beer night. Every month (at least we try) two

other families and use gather for a night of pizza, beer, play time and laughs. We did a belated Christmas book exchange and decorated cookies. As usual, it is pure entertainment and wears the kids out!

Christmas 2010

December was a busy month of holiday parties and multiple Christmas celebrations! We had the Baker family Christmas on December 18th with Santa and all!! :-) It was the first time Cohen had spent any time close to Santa this year and we wasn't so sure. He kept his distance and had

no interest in sitting on his lap. As Santa was leaving, he did want to give him a high five, so that is a start! We had a nice relaxing afternoon with Mimi Judy, the Schmitz's, the Hall's and the

Baker's. It was a nice celebration!

A few days later we jumped in the car and made our way west to spend Christmas in Colorado with Mimi. Cohen was a trooper in the car (for a 2 year old) and we had a nice 6 days in Colorado with family! While we were there I hosted a baby shower for my cousin, Liz. She is expecting a

little baby boy beginning of March and I couldn't be happier for her! Such a fun time . . .

Christmas morning was interesting with Cohen at this age. He kind of got the idea of Santa, but more just associated Santa with presents. He was a great help in opening all of his present. Was in heaven with all the trains, Woody and Buzz outfits and toys and much, much more!

Cohen spent a lot of time playing outside, as we had pretty warm weather while there. We visited the stables so he could see all the horses, decorated cookies, and played with Bailey!