Ever since learning that Cameron is allergic to dairy, his pediatrician has been wary about us trying any nuts. I've wanted to give him peanut butter (yes, I know peanuts are legumes) for awhile now, but the pedi wasn't comfortable having me try it unless we did so in the presence of the allergist.
Well, we finally had the PB "oral challenge" today at the allergist's office. It meant sitting in the small room for 3 hours (!), so I made sure to bring a backpack full of toys and books (so glad I did). He started out with the tiniest bit of PB (it was maybe about the size of a ladybug?). And then we sat for 15 minutes before he got the next sample. There were 7 samples in all, and each sample got incrementally bigger, the last one being about the size of a tablespoon. We sat and waited after he ate each one, and the doctor would periodically peek his head in to look at the skin on Cameron's chest and back. Chest sounds and his throat looked good before and after. All clear! Yippee!
Now, this doesn't mean we're clear for all nuts, and the allergist still thinks it's wise to hold off until he's 3 and we're retesting him for dairy anyway. But good news for today!
August 26, 2011
August 14, 2011
I'm a what?
A big brother?!
Though Cameron really doesn't know what that means yet, yes, we are very pleased to announce that he will be a big brother to baby #2, who is due to arrive sometime around February 11, 2012!
August 12, 2011
Counting
Cameron's vocabulary is growing in leaps and bounds lately. He recognizes all the letters of the alphabet and has even started counting objects. He's got 1 through 4 down, and will sometimes make it to 5. "Un, too, free, fouah..." Though sometimes it's hard to know he's counting until he makes it to 2, as "one" sounds a lot like "on". He also knows 8 and 9 (by numeral), but has not yet gotten that far in sequence.
He surprises me every day by new words he has learned that I didn't know he knows. I came home from a 4-day work trip and he's speaking in more complete sentences than just a few days ago! Of course, he still says "uh-vuh-vuh" (his default when he doesn't know the word he's looking for), but he's getting better about finding other ways to make me understand what he means when I tell him I don't know what he's talking about. :)
He surprises me every day by new words he has learned that I didn't know he knows. I came home from a 4-day work trip and he's speaking in more complete sentences than just a few days ago! Of course, he still says "uh-vuh-vuh" (his default when he doesn't know the word he's looking for), but he's getting better about finding other ways to make me understand what he means when I tell him I don't know what he's talking about. :)
June 25, 2011
New utensils
Now that Cameron has mastered the fork and spoon, he's moving on to chopsticks. He tried diligently to pick the pieces of food up, sometimes succeeding by stabbing them, and sometimes succeeding by just using his fingers.
And they also make excellent drumsticks, did you know?
And they also make excellent drumsticks, did you know?
June 23, 2011
I want to ride my bicycle...
So, these pictures are horribly out of date at this point (I think they are from early May?) but we were able to get a bike seat for Cameron so he can ride around with us. I'm not the most avid bike rider, but I have gone out a few times with the guys. Here he is testing it out after Chris installed it on his dad's beach cruiser:
He likes it a lot, and he's even good about wearing his helmet!
He likes it a lot, and he's even good about wearing his helmet!
May 15, 2011
May 1, 2011
18 months
Cameron's 18-month stats: height: 32 inches (just under 50th percentile); weight: 25.5 pounds (just under 50th percentile); head circumference: 49.5 cm (hanging steady at the 90th percentile).
It was a good check-up (and only one shot!). Cameron is right on track with all his development milestones. The doctor asked, "Does he pretend to talk on the phone?" And I said, "Yes, definitely. He also likes to "talk" on the remote control." (It's pretty cute.) The doctor also asked, "Does he like to clean?" And I emphatically said "Yes! Give the boy a vacuum, dustbuster, broom, whatever, and he's happy!" The sounds he makes to imitate the vacuum are really great too; I wish I had a recording of that to share.
He's not the most verbose of kids just yet, but he is picking up new words every day. The latest have been on, off, ice, bowl, elbow, knee, Cairo (one of our cats), and others, including lots of letters of the alphabet. Cameron was gifted with an alphabet puzzle for his birthday, and though it says it's for ages 3+, he is remarkably good at matching the letters to the pictures underneath, identifying the letters when we ask questions like "where is the B?", and lately, picking up letters and saying "Ennnnn!", "Oooohh!" or "Zeeee!"
He's a really smart kid, and he amazes me every day.
It was a good check-up (and only one shot!). Cameron is right on track with all his development milestones. The doctor asked, "Does he pretend to talk on the phone?" And I said, "Yes, definitely. He also likes to "talk" on the remote control." (It's pretty cute.) The doctor also asked, "Does he like to clean?" And I emphatically said "Yes! Give the boy a vacuum, dustbuster, broom, whatever, and he's happy!" The sounds he makes to imitate the vacuum are really great too; I wish I had a recording of that to share.
He's not the most verbose of kids just yet, but he is picking up new words every day. The latest have been on, off, ice, bowl, elbow, knee, Cairo (one of our cats), and others, including lots of letters of the alphabet. Cameron was gifted with an alphabet puzzle for his birthday, and though it says it's for ages 3+, he is remarkably good at matching the letters to the pictures underneath, identifying the letters when we ask questions like "where is the B?", and lately, picking up letters and saying "Ennnnn!", "Oooohh!" or "Zeeee!"
He's a really smart kid, and he amazes me every day.
March 13, 2011
Music time
Cameron has become enamored with Chris's guitar lately. So much so, that we decided to get him one of his own. This video doesn't show him playing much music, but it does show the little finger wag he's been doing. We told him that when playing Chris's guitar he could touch the strings but not the tuning keys. So, now he thinks he shouldn't touch the tuning keys on his guitar either. :)
March 7, 2011
Yes and No
In the time since I've last blogged (it's been awhile, I know), Cameron has both increased his land speed and his vocabulary. High up there on the most-used word list are: mama, dada, ball, more, down, up, moon, and a bunch of animal sounds (woof, moo, roar, neigh, ooh ooh aa aa aa, a nose crinkle for a pig snort, an arm raise and a trumpet for an elephant sound, and others).
But most notable lately are "yes" and "no". He may not know the word for something, but if he points it out, and we say whatever it is that he wants, he gives us an emphatic "uh huh!" And he wastes no time telling us "no"; he shakes his hands and head back and forth and says "neh neh". He's pretty darn clear about what he doesn't want or when he doesn't want to do an activity any more.
Oh, and occasionally "no" is accompanied by a little finger wag. He knows when he's not supposed to touch something, like outlets or plugs, so now he will walk up close to one, point at it, do the finger wag, and say "neh neh". That's right, kid, we don't touch. It's pretty neat that he's exhibiting knowledge of right from wrong. Of course, then he often goes and tries to touch the forbidden object even after telling us he knows it's off limits. I knew it wouldn't be *that* easy!
But most notable lately are "yes" and "no". He may not know the word for something, but if he points it out, and we say whatever it is that he wants, he gives us an emphatic "uh huh!" And he wastes no time telling us "no"; he shakes his hands and head back and forth and says "neh neh". He's pretty darn clear about what he doesn't want or when he doesn't want to do an activity any more.
Oh, and occasionally "no" is accompanied by a little finger wag. He knows when he's not supposed to touch something, like outlets or plugs, so now he will walk up close to one, point at it, do the finger wag, and say "neh neh". That's right, kid, we don't touch. It's pretty neat that he's exhibiting knowledge of right from wrong. Of course, then he often goes and tries to touch the forbidden object even after telling us he knows it's off limits. I knew it wouldn't be *that* easy!
January 24, 2011
January 17, 2011
Toddling
Cameron has been taking a few steps between objects for a long time now, but it's almost been like the moment he notices that he's not holding onto something, he loses focus and falls on his butt. But I think he was inspired by his buddy Lucas, because shortly after hanging out for an afternoon, he is suddenly walking around with confidence, and even going from sitting to standing without pulling up on an object.
It's pretty adorable to see the look on his face as he walks wherever he wants to go; he's so proud and elated.
Lots of people told me that it would take about two weeks from when he took his first steps to when he was just walking around on his own with intention. Well, eh, it took two months, but who's counting? He's there!
It's pretty adorable to see the look on his face as he walks wherever he wants to go; he's so proud and elated.
Lots of people told me that it would take about two weeks from when he took his first steps to when he was just walking around on his own with intention. Well, eh, it took two months, but who's counting? He's there!
January 15, 2011
Train Town
We planned to meet up with some friends and go to Train Town in early January, but we got rained out. Fortunately, the second day we chose was beautiful and warm! We had never been up there before, and so we enjoyed checking things out.
We rode a little train back into the woods.
It stopped at a petting zoo, where Cameron got his hand licked by a goat. He was both amused and a little wary!
Next to the petting zoo was a little model town.
Cameron decided to go to school and learn about colors.
We also took a ride on a carousel and a ferris wheel, and even had fun playing with the rocks on the ground. Thanks everyone for a fun afternoon!
We rode a little train back into the woods.
It stopped at a petting zoo, where Cameron got his hand licked by a goat. He was both amused and a little wary!
Next to the petting zoo was a little model town.
We also took a ride on a carousel and a ferris wheel, and even had fun playing with the rocks on the ground. Thanks everyone for a fun afternoon!
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas!
Cameron was up late on Christmas Eve, but he handled it like a champ and even slept in a bit on Christmas morning. It was lovely! After a little bit of breakfast to tide us over, Chris, Cameron, and I opened our stockings. We all played with our new toys for a little bit, and then headed out to have breakfast with the family and open more presents. Again, Cameron made out like a bandit, receiving a ton of new toys. He was pretty happy about it. :)
We then headed home to hang out with my mom and brother, and then went to meet both families for dinner. It was a long, hectic day, but we all had a good time. I'm sort of relieved that the holidays are over, and sort of sad. But I know that I'm ready for the new year. I can't wait to see what it brings!
We played with the cousins for a little while.
And read a few books. Cameron apparently wasn't too pleased with the fact that the old lady swallowed the fly.
We then headed home to hang out with my mom and brother, and then went to meet both families for dinner. It was a long, hectic day, but we all had a good time. I'm sort of relieved that the holidays are over, and sort of sad. But I know that I'm ready for the new year. I can't wait to see what it brings!
December 24, 2010
Merry Christmas Eve!
Cameron had a blast at the annual Christmas Eve bash. What a difference from last year when he was only 2.5 months old!
He walked around a LOT, and even climbed some stairs.
He hung out with all the aunts, uncles, cousins, grandmas, and great-grandma, and did really well being passed around. Maybe that was because he found new people that were willing to play fetch as he threw his bouncy ball around? :)
He was even a good sport about posing with the giant chocolate bar before it got unwrapped.
After a change into his pjs, it was present time! Everyone picks up new toys with their mouths, right?
All in all, it was a very fun get-together. He is one lucky boy, and we are one lucky family to have him around.
He walked around a LOT, and even climbed some stairs.
He hung out with all the aunts, uncles, cousins, grandmas, and great-grandma, and did really well being passed around. Maybe that was because he found new people that were willing to play fetch as he threw his bouncy ball around? :)
He was even a good sport about posing with the giant chocolate bar before it got unwrapped.
After a change into his pjs, it was present time! Everyone picks up new toys with their mouths, right?
All in all, it was a very fun get-together. He is one lucky boy, and we are one lucky family to have him around.
December 21, 2010
Molars!
I knew Cameron was teething, but attributed all his pain to the upper canines (which are *almost* all the way through. I know I say that a lot, but really, they are almost there!).
But an impromptu diaper change in the back seat of my car provided me with a different vantage point, and both Chris and I saw molars! No wonder he's been in so much pain lately. :o/
But an impromptu diaper change in the back seat of my car provided me with a different vantage point, and both Chris and I saw molars! No wonder he's been in so much pain lately. :o/
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