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Logan's One Year Check Up!

 After Logan's wonderful birthday party Saturday (pictures coming later this week) I was anxious for his one year appointment with Dr. Melvin. I had some concerns about him not attempting to even pull up yet. His legs are super strong so no one else seemed too concerned about it but mothers worry. His eye contact and interaction is amazing. His speech is ahead of where it should be so I wasn't worried on a developmental stand point. Still I didn't know if perhaps there was an ankle cords issue, or low muscle tone etc so his appointment couldn't arrive soon enough. Chris and Poppa snuck off and bought a walker behind my back because they thought he was being deprived not having one. I was enraged because I've read not only safety concerns but articles stating that it can actually hinder development of walking skills. We agreed to put it away until we spoke to the doctor.
  The morning of the visit Kal-El could hear us discussing taking Logan to the doctor. He asked no less 100 times If HE was getting a shot with his lips as pouty as he could make them. We had to repeatedly reassure him that ONLY his poor little brother was getting a shot. He looked relieved and every time he would follow with a big smile and say "Logee only get a shot today not Kal-El!" Meanness lol! Kal-El acted like he trusted no one one when we walked into the facility. He was too preoccupied with the potential of getting a shot. The new building is beautiful. I hope we don't have to go there much but it's certainly a delightful upgrade to match its already excellent staff and physician . When we walked back Chris said OUTLOUD in front of Dr. Melvin and the staff. "Wow Lauren looks all your "emergency" visits paid off this place is great" It was hilarious and everyone laughed :)
   We got sweet baby undressed and took him to be weighed. He's up to 26 lbs. I was so focused on the walking issue that I forgot to ask about percentiles but I looked them up at home and his still in the 85-90 percentile for both weight and height. Once Dr. Melvin arrived we went over what concerns I had and was so relived to hear him say that Logan is absolutely fine! No issue at all just a very sweet laid back little boy whose perfectly confident and content in walking as soon as HE is ready. He checked both his meaty little hams out and they are super strong and ready to go whenever he gives them the go ahead. What a blessing and a relief! Next we tackled his refusal of the sippy cup. I've tried every kind imaginable. We said just keep offering. Then Dr. Melvin touched on walking again and asked if Logan had a walker. I cut my eyes over and saw Chris grinning like the cheshire cat. I immediately fantasized about straggling him lol. I softly gritted my teeth and asked about what I read, the risks etc. Melvin said as far as safety keep him away from stairs and that studies show that its likely to only slow children down who have issues to begin with. Some doctors feel differently but since I completely trust our doctor I will admit to being 50% wrong. Thats all your getting Chris! Next we went over what foods little man could now try. All of the allergy issues foods that are banned for the first year are now ok to use...eggs,honey etc. Dr. Melvin said really almost anything as long as its not large enough to choke on. I laughed and said I don't worry about that because I like to turn my children's food into dust haha! Then my lovely husband had the audacity to ask "do we need to cut up his cheerios to?" I immediately said that was a "smart" question directed at me. It was too funny we all laughed. The only person who wasn't laughing was my Logan bear who got stuck 3 times. It bothered me this time because he started right at me and stuck his bottom lip out as far as it would go and his little eyes filled with tears. My poor baby :( Everyone left the office with a since of relief...especially Super because he was super glad he didn't get a shot. As I type my youngest child is gliding around the floor in his walker, eating cheerios and attempting to use a sippy again. My baby is growing up :)

Sippy cup :)

lol How precious is this? :)

Happy Father's Day 2012!

 Being a father to sons is one of the most important, challenging, and rewarding jobs a parent can have. I don't know anyone who does that better than my husband. I'll say the same thing I say about him as a father any time I'm asked...he's a natural. He loves his little boys and they are wild about him. Kal-El has been his little shadow from the day he was born. He's definitely a Daddy's boy, with my personality. I guess we just naturally gravitate towards personalities like his. He is the calm strength and balance in this family. I see so much of Logan in him. My husband had almost no positive examples of what being a father was in his early childhood years. I like to look at Logan and think that's what Chris was like when he was a baby. Happy, content and not a care in the world, just waiting patiently to be loved. I feel so blessed that my boys have such amazing examples of what a man is in their lives. His children get to witness daily that he loves their mother and loves them. We try to always make the boys feel very secure in their sense of family so they will grow up feeling secure, able to express love and affection and develop into emotionally healthy MEN. Chris is our rock. In tougher times I've seen him do without and never complain. In good times I've watched him think of others especially his family before doing for himself. I watched most recently his hurt and restrained emotion when he thought he'd have to work on Logan's birthday but he didn't want to upset me so he acted as if everything was ok. I don't know what we'd do without him. He makes everyday special and everyday I'm grateful my boys have the father they do. This time last year we were coming home from the hospital...with a brand new baby Logan..I'd say I outdid everyone last year in the Father's Day gift department. So we decided to go a little more low key this year. I'm sure he appreciates that ...our plate is a little full at the moment :)  It wouldn't be Father's Day without mentioning my precious sweet Poppa. I simply can't say enough good things about him. He's beyond what a good man should be and I love him dearly. It's ironic because Chris reminds me so much of him. Nannie and I have good taste :) Two very special people that define the word Father. Wishing them both an amazing Father's Day! Here's the link to a blog post a wrote a couple of years a ago about Chris's journey. http://beingborquez.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2010-06-25T20:06:00-06:00&max-results=7

"The truest measure of a man is how he is viewed in the eyes of his family"

Happy First Birthday Logan Borquez!!!

 Our sweet Logan turns one today. This year went by so fast. I can't believe that I have taken his little picture beside numbers 12 times ! Surreal. I can't put into words how much I love him. His personality is precious and very unique. Logan always has a laugh or a smile. He is loving and gentle and tough all at the same time. He is the very definition of a self soother. I have made the comment that sometimes I feel like I'm raising a baby doll because he's so good. God knew just what we needed when he blessed us with Logan. I truly feel like the world would be a better place if more people had the same spirit he does. I'm honored to be his Mommy. He still looks like me but has Chris's laid back personality. No steps yet, and no walking just yet. He loves crawling and won't even bother attempting anything else. He goes at his own pace. Which is fine. I don't mind him staying a baby just a little longer. Sometimes I wish I could freeze time. I will miss both my children at this age but Logan especially. He has just been a joyful baby thru every single milestone and every cut tooth. He is a talker. My favorite thing he says right now is "good good good" usually reserved for a yummy bite of food or his bottle. When I put him to bed last night. Kal-El was already asleep and Chris was headed home for a birthday party that he won't have to miss(answered prayers). I sat there and looked at my sleeping children and thought of all the people that I love and who love my family. I couldn't help but cry. Sometimes I feel like the richest woman in the world..even in my worn out mis matched pjs :). I love my family so much and Logan you once again fulfilled my dream of becoming a mommy. I will always be here for you and your father and I will always be your home. This time last year I was ready to go see the the premiere of X-Men First Class. I never made it...God , Logan, and my uterus had other plans. So instead of seeing the movie the day it came out...I had my own little Wolverine 24 hours later. Can't be that kind of VIP mutant treatment :) I love you baby boy...Happy First Birthday!!!! Can't wait to celebrate with all of our family today. Cookie Monster style :)

I'll share party pictures and his professional one year pics as soon as I get everything :)

Wordless Wednesday- Silly Señors-fun with party props :)