57 Weeks

How old? 13 Months 3 days

Weight: 22 lbs  13oz

Sleep: Back to good...holding out hope it stays that way.

Food: Lincoln enjoyed his second meal off of a kid's menu this past weekend.  We went to Red Robin after doing some shopping at BJs (Pampers for 18c a diaper, I big pink puffy heart wholesale clubs & awesome coupons!) and he got a grilled cheese, while Mommy had chicken & Daddy got a burger.  He did get a bite of chicken though he seemed much more impressed with Daddy's bite of hamburger. 

He seems to be a bottomless pit when it comes to pasta.  I made an old stand by this week, spaghetti pie, and boy oh boy was that a hit!  I think he had two baby bowls full, a few cooked carrots (most of those ended up on the floor/eaten by puppies) and pears.  He continues to be our good little eater!

Word List:  Mama, Dada, Daa-dee, nana (banana), uhoh (when he drops something), bye bye, touchdown (he started saying this at daycare the Monday after the Superbowl)

Best Moment This Week: We did not make it to Tot Shabbat this past weekend, we decided that Linc needed to rest up a little more that day to make sure he was sufficiently getting over his cold.  We slept in and played in the morning, during nap time Todd and I did some chores around the house, and then we did a little late afternoon shopping and dinner out.  It was a nice day. 

Sunday was more of the same, resting and playing, and then we headed to Tysons for a Purim PJ Party at Barnes & Nobel.  There was a photographer there from the Washington Jewish Week and he took the picture to the right,  you can see Todd holding Linc on the left and I am sitting on the floor right next to them.  Linc did pretty well listening to the books being read, but he did get distracted by a nearby bookshelf.  After the Purim stories were read they let the kids make gragers (noise makers) and crowns.  And they even got a tote bag filled with some small toys & Hamantaschen.





Worst Moment This Week:  MOLARS, our child has started to get molars, well one anyway, top right to be specific.  This is crazy to me!  Poor baby, no wonder he's been so miserable - a horrible cold, ear infections, and teething a molar.  Rough week for the Lincster!

What We're Looking Forward To: Surprise trip to Cleveland this weekend, for Grandma Isaacs birthday!  It will be a quick trip, but it will be fun!  Cross your fingers that Linc does well in the car.

Movement: Lots more walking and quite a bit of dancing going on, especially in the kitchen while I am trying to make dinner.

Milestones: Don't be surprised if your hearty eater's appetite has shrunk. It's typical for kids this age to eat a bit less and suddenly become more picky. This change may seem strange, considering how active your child is now. But because he's growing more slowly, he really doesn't need as much food.

Try not to pressure your toddler to eat more. Instead, let his appetite determine how much food he takes in.
Of course, even though you can't control how much he eats, you are definitely in charge of what he has to choose from. Keep offering a variety of healthy foods at every meal
Dreams become a reality
Even if your child has been sleeping soundly for months, he may now start waking up again at night. Of course, that can happen at any stage during the baby and toddler years for one reason or another. But one new potential sleep disturbance at this age is dreaming.
Between 12 and 14 months, kids start actively dreaming, and a dream can actually startle your child awake. Sticking to routines and creating a beloved bedtime ritual are a huge help in keeping your toddler's sleep on track.