8 month checkup!

So I went in for my 8 month (really 8 1/2 months) check up yesterday and boy was I brave. I got 2 shots but I didn't even cry! Just made a little peep and then I was back to grabbing for my doctor's bead necklace. So now I am 28.6 inches tall (70th percentile) and weigh 20lbs 8oz (57th percentile). My head continues to grow at 44.4 cm (30th percentile). Mom got worried that she was underfeeding me but the doctor said all is good, especially since I'm crawling and pulling myself up now all over the place. Everything else is growing so she said not to worry. My teeth are coming in quickly though as most kids only have their 2 bottom teeth at my age the doctor said. However, the doctor also said, everyone has to go through teething and it isn't fun so might as well get it over with.

I am getting pretty brave at standing up now on anything I can get on top of. I can now climb up to reach for the remote controllers all by myself.

Which channel did you want?

And of course, in my good old mom's fashion, she was cracking up because I have a booger that has been stretched to my eyebrow if you look closely. She thought it was hiliarious and made dad take a picture of me. I think you might have to expand the picture to get a good look.

Okay folks. My first turkey day is coming up and I can't wait since I might be able to eat some turkey and mashed potatoes!! Mom made lasagne for daddy a few nights ago and I got to eat some too! It was yummers.

From one lovebug to another,
Matthew

Standing Up!

I am now about 8 1/2 months! I have a doctor's appointment next week so I'll find out how much weight I've gained and how tall I've gotten. I'm not looking forward to shots but I guess it comes with growing up. I've been having really bad teething lately as not only do I have my four top teeth but I'm getting my back molars as well -- yikes! But this means I can now mush more of my food. I love bananas and I've also had some sausage, fish, pears, cantaloupes -- all not mashed but in small pieces that I pick up myself and stuff into my face!

Also, I can now climb up to stand on everything. Here I am climbing up and standing with the help of the sofa. I was trying to get daddy's attention but he was engrossed in the computer so I decided to go see what he was up to...

I wanted to join in on the email he was sending out -- haha, mommy I see you!

A nice shot of my chubby legs -- hee hee. Look at my nice head of hair now -- it's still thin and fair but my bald spot is filling in nicely. Daddy gets jealous sometimes...

Last weekend, we went to Lake Placid. We stayed at Mirror Lake Inn and although the weather was not that great as it rained all weekend long, mommy and daddy got to get massages at the spa and I went swimming in the pool. We even got to see the CANAM tournament (Canada vs American hockey teams) playing at the Olympic stadiums. It was soooo fun!

Here we are at the 1980 rink where they had just finished playing a game. The Canadians lost this game to the American team.

Here we are at the 1932 rink (I think?) where they were having a skills relay. Again, the Americans kept winning against the Canadians. Mommy is thinking of sending me to an American hockey school instead of Canadian.

During our stroll in town in Lake Placid, we stopped by a camping store and we got suckered into buying a new ride for me! :) During our walk, it started snowing!! It was my first snowfall and I was a bit out of it. Oh well...hopefully I'll get to see more when we go to Canada.

Smile daddy!

Here I am happily crawling around and making a mess in our apartment. Don't you like my bulldog pajamas?

This morning, mommy got an order of Fresh Direct, so I decided to help her unpack the goodies...

Of course, I have to model the recyclable nature of the boxes...and that I'm cute.

Oh no, I got stuck in a box and tried to get it off...of course you see mommy (if you look closely her toes are showing so she can't deny it!!) taking pictures instead of trying to help me...

Still stuck!! -- so I decided to lean over and get the box off my head instead of trying to take it off with my hands.

Finally!? And just to show you how much I've grown, look at this picture when I just got out of the hospital. Can you believe how little I was? The same coat is now too short on my arms!?

Anyway, hope you guys are all keeping warm! It's freezing in New York now.

Warm hugs!
Matthew

My Four Front Teeth

So recently, while mom and dad were giving me a bath, they noticed that I not only had 2 front teeth but 2 extra teeth on the top making my total teeth count to be 6! No wonder I've been cranky and not sleeping through the nights lately. I was in pain so hopefully mom and dad will forgive me.

Here are a few shots that my mom took of me while I've been exploring our apartment. I love watching the cars go by in front of our apartment.

Ooops! I've been caught! But I'm cute so what are you going to do?

Posing for the camera...of course with my drool hanging on my chin -- sexy.

If only I could get outside ...

Here I am modeling for mom before we went out for Grandma Kwon's birthday dinner. Hee hee, the flash was too bright in the second picture so I had to blink.

Aren't I handsome?

And of course, in usual taste, mom made dad take pictures of my bed head. Look at my hair? Mom said I look like a peacock.

It takes lots of talent to shape my fine hair in this manner -- don't be a hater.

Good morning! :)

This weekend we are off to Lake Placid again! This time it will be much colder so I'm hoping for my first snow. Mom and dad are excited for me to get some fresh air and to relax in the indoor pool. I also have my 8 month check up coming up in about a week. Stay tuned to see how tall and how fat I've grown -- hee hee.

Ciao,
Matthew

Hello? It's me Matthew, remember??

Helllloooo everyone! I know, it's been a long long time since I've updated my blog. However, our computer is getting old and inundated with my pictures plus our internet has been somewhat slow, but mommy found a way to transport the pictures from our big computer to our laptop, which is a bit faster and doesn't crash the computer! Yippeee!

A lot has happened since the last time I've updated. I'm a pro at crawling now and can even climb up on things and stand up all on my own -- using things to support me of course. I also have my 2 top teeth coming in now and am now a rabbit in the making. Those top 2 teeth caused me lots of pain and I couldn't sleep very well at night and I was pretty cranky. However, the painful part seems to be over and now my teeth just need to come in. Thank goodness.

Also, Grandma and Grandpa Kim were in town for about 10 days and it was so nice to see them. I got to show off my crawling, singing and pooping skills. They even watched me so mommy and daddy could go to dinner and have a weekend with their friends. They cooked meals for mommy and took me for walks everyday! :) I miss them already but will see them during Christmas time.

Well, let me update you on what has been going on! At the beginning of October, I took a trip with mom and dad to Las Vegas for Aunt Hiroko's wedding. She was beautiful and I had a fabulous time hanging out at the pool and of course seeing Godfather again! :) We were able to also drive Thor briefly as we sold our car to Godfather and got a SUV for mom. Mom and dad didn't get to gamble while they were in Las Vegas but I made sure to keep East Coast time while I was there so it was good Las Vegas is 24 hours as I made mom walk me around in the stroller at 4AM -- yeah!

Here we are watching the Bellagio water works. They were sooo cool! Inside there was an elaborate Thanksgiving display with venus fly traps moving and trees that had eyes!

Daddy made sure that I had enough sunscreen before I went into the pool at Mandalay Bay. You should see the tan lines I got. :P

After Vegas, we went pumpkin picking for the first time with daddy's Canadian friends! We went to Demarest farms in New Jersey which was about an hour ride. Mommy made sure we picked out a pumpkin in preparation for my first Halloween.

The leaves were also changing colors up there while in New York, there were still green leaves on the trees. In any case, the leaves were beautiful and I was entranced. Here are the three proud fathers with the babies.

We also wore our Halloween costumes for the first time in the pumpkin patch. Here we are with Annie and Elsa in the pumpkin patch. Elsa was a bear but also had a dog hat on that she wore so we called her a dog bear at one point.

Here I am with daddy loving flying in the air!!!! Aren't I cute in my Christmas sweater?

The Kim family!

As Halloween approached, we had 2 parties to go to. Here I am at our first Halloween party. This picture was actually afterwards since we all didn't like having our costumes on for too long. Bastian was showing me his piano and I wanted to take a go at it. I was pretty good so mom got me my own piano at home! :)

Here are some of the moms along with their babies. And of course, the standard couch shot. From left to right, we have the ladybug, soccer player, pink bunny, lion, lobster, hedge hog, bumblebee and the golfer.

This was at my 2nd halloween party. One of the mamas had a small brunch at her apartment so we were able to dress up yet again. From left to right again, we have the pumpkin, golfer, lion, monkey, pink bunny and shark.

Here is a closeup! :)

In Halloween spirit, mom carved the pumpkin and dressed our apartment up for the trick or treaters! :) Look how cute our pumpkin is along with blinking pumpkin lights!

Here I am trying to get into our candy bucket mommy prepared for the trick or treaters. I got my hands on some peanut m&ms and a lolipop. Yeah. Too bad I can't eat them yet.

Mommy made sure I was dressed to greet all the trick or treaters...and then I tried to get away...but alas, mommy came and got me.

This is what mommy was wearing to greet the trick or treaters. I stole it from her and tried it on myself -- hee hee.

And of course, I went to my first birthday party for Arianna. She turned one and had a princess themed party. In the beginning though, we were all at a gym where everyone danced and jumped and ran around. I was a bit in shock taking everything in. Following that, we went to Aunt Anj's apartment and there was a full on party going on there.

Here I am with Joshua who is nearly one and loved my face -- haha.

I think that's it for now. I can clap my hands too but only do it when I want to. Grandma and Grandpa Kim sang me lots of Korean songs so hopefully I'll be able to sing it to you one day.

Little kisses,
Matthew