Peter 13 Months

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  • Weighing 24.5 lbs
  • Length 31.5″
  • Has 6 teeth
  • Can get on the couch by himself, sometimes
  • More and more vocal
  • He is not only walking, he is now running…which is so funny to watch (he usually runs while holding a pillow in front of him)
  • Got his second big boy haircut
  • Still taking two naps (he gets woken up from them every day for swimming lessons, or pool time, or whatever else is going on, but he’s still a smiley champ about it)
  • He loves being in the pool….and I have loved my BeachFront Baby Wrap.
  • We officially moved him into his convertible car seat, but we’re using the infant as backup for pool and VBS transport. He still fits in it, fortunately, all of his length is in his legs.
  • Fully transitioned to cows milk, and we’re getting toward the end of fortifying it. He’s still getting 3 bottles a day (before naps and at bed time).

I just love this little boy…he’s so squishy and tolerant of all my squeezes. He loves being loved on by everyone. One of the things I’ve loved about having another little one is getting to see the interactions between the older ones and him. I love watching them talk and play with him. Avie wasn’t old enough for that when the triplets were born, so it was something we missed out on. Henry especially loves Peter, always telling me he’s a cute baby and asking if we can keep him.

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A Fine Imitation {a Review}

9781101905111Just finished this one; and I have to say it was good. I managed to finish it in 3 days: Yea, haven’t done that in a while. The story is about Vera, a highfalutin well off girl in Manhattan, caught in an empty and unloving marriage, until the residence of the building her husband owns commission an artist to paint a mural in their underground swimming pool. The story alternates with the “current” story line (1923) and Vera’s life 10 years ago, at Vassar college where she is an art major. This is a first publication for author, Amber Brock.

I really enjoyed this book. I love historical fiction, in general, but felt that the story is relevant regardless of the time period: The struggle to do what is accepted, live with the consequences, and make better decisions for your future. Now, this wasn’t a lofty, intellectual read, but it was enjoyable and quick. Vera was well written, however I felt the rest of the characters were rather flat…but I believe that was part of the author’s goal in creating characters that showed their own shallowness.

There was one brief sex scene, less than a paragraph and nothing graphic, if that kind of thing is not something you tolerate. Overall, though I felt that it was a great read. It helped me feel like I accomplished something, without being overwhelmed and dreading the task ahead.

Brock was great too. I had tagged her on Instagram and she was quick to comment and reply!

You can pick this book on Amazon, or anywhere else for that matter.

*I received this book for free from BloggingForBooks.com; the opinions expressed are my own. You can read my disclosure policy here.

 

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