Poki's Christmas Program

The ham doesn't fall far from the...um...tree? Well, whatever--today I proved this fact by performing beautifully in my preschool Christmas program. Well, except when I announced to everyone that I didn't feel like doing it anymore...or when I sat down while everyone else was standing, explaining to the audience that I was getting tired. Okay, fine. So, I'm not the ham my parents thought I was...at least not in the way they were hoping. Frankly, Mom was a nervous wreck all morning because she knew if any kid was going to change the words to the songs to make it extra silly or take a flying leap off the stage, it was going to be me. Fortunately for her, I sat perfectly the whole time...even when I wasn't supposed to be sitting.

Here are some highlights from the performance. (Don't be fooled by the star on top of the tree--the real star appears around the 50 second mark.)



Truth is, most of the time, I was bored out of my skull.



Or just plain mad...like when they sang The Dreidel Song. I wanted to sing that song, but NOOOO, I had to sing Oh, Christmas Tree.



For those of you who don't already know, I'm so obsessed with dreidels right now, I've asked for one for Christmas AND I've told Mom that I want to be a dreidel for Halloween next year.

Then it was time for our adorable send-off!



Pretty cute, huh? Aren't you amazed by how well behaved I was? I mean, I was like a perfect little angel! Okay, okay...Mom might have left out one small detail. This was her real favorite part of the performance...and the video that will be broadcast on a big screen at my wedding rehearsal dinner. There is really only one way to describe it: Classic.



After our amazing performance, we went downstairs for a reception (aka: fancy snack) where guess who was waiting for us!? You'll never guess. It was none other than Santa's much older and skinnier brother, Feeble Claus!



Whatever. He gave me a candy cane. He's cool.

And that's that, folks! Happy Holidays to you all!

9 Month Stats

Well, it's official. I'm a peanut. My mom has been suspecting this for a while, but the doctor confirmed it this morning. The baby who looked 6 months old at birth now looks...well, 6 months old.

Here are my stats:
Height: 27 1/4 inches (15th percentile)
Weight: 19 lbs 6 oz (20th percentile)
Head circumference: 45 1/4 cm (40th percentile)

See? Peanut!

This is so strange for my mom to see because Poki was such a chunk. He was always around the 75th percentile for height, 90th for weight, and...well...40th for head circumference. We've got that one thing in common. It just goes to show how different brothers can be!

We did get some pretty fantastic news at the doctor today: I no longer have to take prevacid! No medication for me! Mom's still cutting dairy and soy from her diet, but soon, she should be able to eat some dairy again. Pretty awesome, huh?

In other growing baby news, my first top tooth broke through today and the second is following close behind!

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Check back in tomorrow for footage of Poki's first Preschool Christmas Program!

9 Months!

Yep--can you believe it? I've been out longer than I was in! Well, sort of...I was a bit late. (Don't think my mom has forgotten).

Mom still thinks of me as a tiny baby, but the truth is, I've suddenly been doing a lot of big baby stuff.

I want to stand all the time.



Even without holding onto anything!



I'm still scooting around on my belly when I want to get someplace, but most of my time is spent either rocking on all fours or practicing yoga. No really, just check out my downward dog!



But mostly, I just like doing whatever my big brother is doing. He's pretty much the coolest, funniest guy I know.



Sometimes my mom feels guilty for not being able to give me the attention she gave Poki in his first few years, but then she remembers that I have something he didn't: a sibling right from the start. We have so much fun together--now more than ever! And it's just going to get more fun! This is only the first 9 months, after all!

Brrrrrr!

It's getting COLD out there!

Greatest Laugh EVER

His Father's Son...

Some of you may already know this, but my dad loves George Michael. That would easily have been a big ol' red flag for most girls, but somehow this fact was a bonus for my mom. So, as the kindergarten song/jab goes: "First came love, then came marriage, then came another George Micheal fan in a baby carriage." Or something like that.

See for yourselves...here I am singing the whole family's favorite Christmas song:



(Sorry for the poor sound...it's possible Raleigh had his finger over the microphone.)

Gearing Up...

As expected, Poki has been extremely excited about Christmas this year. It is THE topic of conversation around these parts...followed closely by numerous impossible questions about God and Jesus, as you will hear for yourselves. I never thought I'd say this, but I'm beginning to miss the questions about how the baby got in my belly...

But what's really enjoyable this holiday season is the impressive list of holiday songs Poki is learning!

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(...And you get the added bonus of seeing Ping Pong's reaction when his beloved Poki leaves the room!)

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Sure, this is a beautiful leaf rubbing...



but look a little closer...



That's right, folks! I wrote my name all by myself! As you can see, I need to work on my S's and N's, but we think it's pretty darn good for a first effort!

Handsome Boy...

with his big green eyes...



and tiny chiclet teeth.