jokester

I don't have time today to write up a big birthday party post...sorry about that. Coming soon to a screen near you. Promise.

But, I needed to quickly document this date and event in Aaron's development. Just in case I ever finish that baby book. (Don't worry Mom, I'm just kidding. Of course I'll finish it. Before he graduates high school, okay?)

Drum Roll Please!

Today, Aaron told his first joke.

First of many, I'm sure, given his love of laughter.

Background:
The smoke alarm goes off a lot when I cook. (I like to think that it's not a reflection on my cooking, just a poorly placed, overly sensitive monitor. Seriously, why would you ever put the smoke alarm directly over the stove? Clearly, there is going to be smoke there. But I digress.)

It's one of those newer models, with a blaringly loud beep, plus a woman yelling in the background, FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! Most times when it goes off and Aaron is in his highchair, he starts crying. For one, it's REALLY loud, but also because I have to jump in the air, knock it off the wall and onto the floor in order to stop the incessant beeping. Sometimes I catch it on the way down (mad skills) and sometimes I don't, so it crashes onto the floor. Either way it goes down, it's kind of a big commotion. He's not a fan.

Today:
I'm making lunch for us (frying eggs, stove was on for two minutes and NOTHING WAS BURNING!) and the smoke alarm starts going off. I quickly jump up, knock the smoke alarm to the floor and run to the other room with it to make it stop yelling FIRE! and beeping loudly. I come back into the dining room, expecting to comfort Aaron, but instead he's laughing. Hysterically. So I started laughing with him.

He starts saying "buh, buh" and then laughing really hard again.

So I said, "BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, FIRE! FIRE!" and he started belly laughing (see fork dropping video for a visual).

He stopped laughing and then started saying "BUH, BUH, BUH" and then hysterically laughing again.

So that's it. I think that was Aaron's first joke. Either that or his first time making fun of me for making a fool out of myself. I'm okay because any way you slice it, the kid's got a sense of humor.



PS - True story : I tried to get a video of him telling his joke, but I accidentally dropped a fork on the floor during the taping. I said "D'oh" when I dropped it, which made him laugh even more hysterically. So now the only thing he'll say is "d'oh...uh oh" instead of "buh, buh, buh". But the laughing is the same. Sigh.

cake

So, I said I wouldn't be back until next week...but then Aaron had a fantastic time with his birthday cake last night and it was just too cute not to share.

Here's how it went down, as told by Aaron. Or what I imagine Aaron was thinking.

This was when I first put the cake in front of him.

What's that?? Is it for me??

Mom, seriously, this is no time for photos. Is THAT for me?

It is for me, it IS for me.

It's getting closer!! I think they are going to let me eat that!

Side note: We've practiced singing Happy Birthday with Aaron for about three weeks now. He's a big fan. But I think it's gone to a whole new level after last night.

Happy Birthday to ME!!!


Now, I'll take over narration from Aaron, since he became quite preoccupied.

Proceeding with caution.

Tentative first mouthful.

This is his awe face - complete with icing. He makes this face when he is either surprised, like when something falls on the floor out of his sight, or when he is trying to figure out how something works. I think this is a little bit of both here.

Once he registered the deliciousness, he moved to using two hands. He was just licking the icing off the surface though.

There was some mad finger licking going on.

But you don't have to take my word for it. Watch for yourself.

Part One of the video is the first couple of bites that he took, when he still wasn't sure if he was allowed to be doing this. You can see him giving us some furtive glances and then really picking up speed.




Part Two is when he really started getting into it. I'm guessing he enjoyed it from the amount that he ate, but he really was taking it very seriously. I think he was afraid we were going to snatch it away at any minute.

My favorite picture from the night.
He had really warmed up to the cake eating and was having a grand ole time.

But then, Isaac moved the cake plate away.

Have you ever seen a more forlorn baby?

Don't worry, we put some cake on the tray for him.

The following conversation (which was pretty one sided in all reality) was very funny.

Aaron: Hey, Tutu, are you seeing this? It's cake and I LOVE it.

Tutu: That does look yummy. Can I have a bite?

Aaron: Wellllllll ... Nope.
Tutu: Waaaaaaaa.
Aaron: (continues eating, with no remorse)

The aftermath.

Aaron resorted to chewing on the wax candle when there was no more cake left.
He probably should have checked his bib for some leftovers.

Additional side note: Yes, he is always wearing that bib. And the reason is because it is the best bib ever. It's vinyl, so I can just wash it in the sink after meals and it's clean and dry by the next meal. It also has a pocket to catch all of the pieces that don't make it into Aaron's mouth on the first go round. Basically, it's the best bib ever.

And finally, some attempts at a family photo.

But Aaron was a little too hopped up on sugar for it to really work out.

So we got some funny outtakes of us all laughing and trying to avoid the icing covered fingers that were manically flying through the air.

All in all, it was a huge success. HUGE success. I can't wait to see Saturday's cake fest, now that's he's gotten a trial run under his belt.

Oh, and did I mention...

Aaron's ONE!

one year

Happy Birthday Aaron!

I absolutely cannot believe that this sweet, sweet baby is one year old today.

We have been so blessed this past year. Aaron is truly the sweetest, happiest little man. He laughs (as you've seen) with such abandon that it's impossible not to laugh with him. His sense of humor is delightful. He is growing in independence on a daily basis. The amount of joy that he has brought to our lives is immeasurable. I love our happy little family!


Now some business items:

1. The birthday boy had his one year well visit today (sorry about the shots, baby!) He weighed in at 23 lbs and 30.5 inches. That's 54% for his weight, 62% for height and 70% for his head. The doctor said he was very proportional and very healthy. Go Aaron!

2. We are moving! Well, we are pretty sure we are moving...My mom got an offer on her house, which she accepted. The inspection was done last week and we are just waiting on the final proposal from that to finish things up. From the sound of things, it went pretty well, so we are hopeful about our tentative move date - October 9th. I'm not looking forward to packing but I am certainly looking forward to unpacking, especially all of our belongings that have been in storage since May. It will be so nice to be settled into our new place for the holidays. Yay!!!

3. Aaron's birthday party is this weekend, complete with a super awesome Jungle theme. I'll have lots of pics and hopefully will remember to post them next week. Those, plus all the pictures I haven't posted from this summer. My bad. You can look at our Picasa albums though to take a look at what where we've been and the fun we've had. I'll try to get you all caught up next week.

See you then!

Big kisses from the birthday boy xoxoxo