Sunday, May 2, 2010

There is a FIRST time for Everything


Lorenzo was programmed to do things "his" way from day one. One would say that he is a carbon copy of his mother (but I beg to differ haha). From the beginning, Lorenzo would not cooperate. We had to repeat a few ultrasounds because mister simply would not turn around to be seen on camera. When he arrived (after only a few pushes I might add), I recognized the temperament right away. He was very independent from day one. When it came to baby milestones he surely was not going to comply. Each doctor visit was the same. "Does Lorenzo lift his head? sit by himself? clap his hands, etc?" Each time I would say no and the pediatrician would check the "x" box. Sure enough I would come home a bit sad and days later he would meet the milestone. It was if he knew what we wanted from him and simply refused to perform on cue.


Lorenzo sat for the first time right before the Christmas holidays. It was his 6 month check-up days before he decided to sit solo. He cut his first tooth on East morning (after the 9 month check-up). He pulled up to standing position and pulled to a sitting position on our trip to Argentina in March. Once again literally  days after the 9 month visit. He also decided to stop army crawling and crawl on all fours right we we got back from Argentina.


This weekend we have two more "Firsts". Lorenzo now claps his hands, has taken his first steps, and went swimming for the first time (well at least he wore a swim diaper).


Even though I hate receiving an "x" on his milestone report card every time we go to the pediatrician, I wouldn't change his "firsts" for anything in the world. After all there is a first time for everything!