As previously blogged, we ordered a new high chair for Matilda. Its from the same Swedish manufacturer as her crib. I’ve always loved this chair from the first time I saw it because it can be adjusted for use through Matilda’s entire childhood. The thing that set me back was the $200 price tag.
Matilda’s [...]

New videos!
Here is Matilda watching her favorite DVD. Here Come the ABCs by They Might be Giants
ABC from Matilda on Vimeo.
And a video of Matilda’s first steps!
First Steps from Matilda on Vimeo.

Matilda had her 12 month visit to the pediatrician today. Here are the stats:
Height: 30.75 inches / 78 cm (90th percentile!)
Weight: 22 lbs 5 oz / 10.4 kg (70th percentile)
Head Circumference (45.8 cm) (70th percentile)
Since her 9 month visit, she didn’t gain much weight, but she grew a couple of inches.
She got her finger stuck [...]

We threw Matilda a traditional 돌 (dol) party. Back when infant mortality was very high, making it to your first birthday was a very significant milestone and was a good indicator that you would survive! The first birthday party is usually a big party. We borrowed a traditional korean han bok and Matilda looked [...]

Its Matilda’s first birthday! What a year it has been!

We took Matilda to Kidville NY today to get her hair cut. They have an awesome little “salon” with fun chairs and Elmo videos. Christine was super speedy and did a great job. I asked her to give her a cute bob haircut with really short bangs. Her hair came out awesome. Matilda looks [...]

Matilda looks like her dad and acts like her dad, and from this video, you can see that she eats like her dad.
This video was shot in Spain. We were having chicken wings for dinner and Matilda wanted a chicken bone. So we gave her one to play with. To our surprise, she really enjoyed [...]

Matilda hates being held down or restrained. The car seat, stroller, even diaper changes require lots of fighting. I can’t even hold her in my arms to lull her to sleep because it restrains her arms!
I noticed last week that she was able to wriggle out of her high chair, which has nothing but a [...]

You all know how I love gadgets. I tried to restrain myself with the baby gear, but they make cool new baby stuff all the time. I wish I had these when Matilda was younger.
For instance, check out this cool diaper bag
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It coverts to a changing table/bassinet! No need to lug around a pack and [...]