Growth Chart

Date

Weight

Length

Comments

Sept. 25th

7lbs 14oz

18.5”

What a handsome little man!

Sept. 30th

8lbs

19”

He smiles!

Oct. 9th

9lbs

21”

Making baby noises!

Oct. 16th

9lbs 14oz

22”

 

Nov 14th

11lbs 9oz

 

He laughs hard!!

Nov 19th

12lbs

 

 

Dec 9th

13lbs 14oz

25”

You’re such a character!

Feb 10th

17lbs

26”

Topping the charts!

Apr 9th

18lbs 1.5oz

 

 

May 6th

19.5lbs

26.5”

Crawling like crazy!

June 27th

21lbs

27.3”

Walking around the furniture!



Monthly Commentary by Mommy

1st Month: You’re already one month old… that was quick!  Landon you are so beautiful… no one can seem to get enough of you! Sleeping at night with you in my arms feels absolutely wonderful… I love you more and more each day.

Wed. September 25, 2002

Landon is born at 1:47am

Sat. September 28, 2002

Landon’s first outing: Overwaitea

Mon. September 30, 2002

Landon makes his first smile

Precious Memories: “Bringing Landon home at last!”

Monthly Milestone: “Baby smiled for mommy and daddy (5 days old).”

Special Notes: “You are an incredibly handsome and bright little man. You’re curious and you’re very happy and content.”

Take a bit outta that cookie!

2nd Month: Well buddy, here we are… 2 months old! You’re sleeping in your own crib now and mommy’s getting slightly more rest. And oh yes… are you ever a happy baby… you’re such a smiley and giggly little fellow.

Wed. October 16, 2002

First Doctor’s Appointment

Precious Memories: “You’re first real bath! You love the water… it totally relaxes you!”

Monthly Milestone: “You are a strong little man! You can stand with a little help…. And there’s no stopping you.”

Special Notes: “You’re beginning to talk and share stories with everyone. You’re very alert!”

3rd Month: Landon, Landon, Landon, you are such a blessing. I don’t know where I’d be without your beautiful little face in my life. Daddy and I love you so, so much. God bless you and watch over you all the days of your life. Amen.

Thur. November 14, 2002

1st Real Laugh

Tues. November 19, 2002

6 week check-up. Weight: 12lbs

Precious Memories: “It’s hard to believe how fast you’re maturing… you’re a real funny little character!”

Monthly Milestone: “Full of giggles… 1st laughed Nov. 14th!”

Special Notes: “You’re sleeping a little more…. 1st stretch is 4 hours long! Fussy time 9:00 – 11:00pm. Happy Hour: 6:30am.”

4th Month: Well little man, you’ve got three teeth already and you’re almost sitting all on your own. You seem to have developed all too fast.  Oh well, you’re just advanced. You must get all that from Mommy! I love you SO much!

Sat. December 7, 2002

Your first girlfriend, Leila Lorraine Gabrielle Goodship is born!

Mon. December 9, 2002

1st shots!!  13lbs 14oz. 23” long.

Wed. December 25, 2002

Landon’s first Christmas!!

Precious Memories: “You’re 1st Christmas was absolutely priceless. You couldn’t get enough of the pretty tree lights and brightly wrapped gifts!”

Monthly Milestone: “You’re teething really badly… you seem to start everything early.  I guess you’re just advanced! And oh yes, you can’t get enough of your jolly jumper!”

Special Notes: “Well sweet-heart. I don’t know where the time has gone, but you sure are the most precious little guy ever. We love you so much!”

We brush our teeth! Cha cha cha cha!5th Month: Mommy took you swimming and you absolutely love the water. You also started talking to us in your own little language… we say something, you copy us… very smart little guy!

Wed. January 8, 2003

Landon cut his first tooth! (bottom right)

Wed. January 15, 2003

Photo shoot for most photogenic baby contest!

Fri. January 17, 2003

Cut his second tooth! (bottom left)

Tue. January 21, 2003

First attempt at solid foods: rice pabulum and bananas.

Precious Memories: “You were such a gem for your photo shoot; boy do you love the ladies!”

Monthly Milestone: “Landon cut his first and second teeth!!”

Special Notes: “You are such a sweet boy; everyone always comments on what a happy baby you are; always full of laughs!”

6th Month: Well Landon, seven teeth and still counting. Mommy’s gonna have to stop nursing soon! You’re sitting all on your own now… you’re quite content playing by yourself with your toys! Still not sleeping through the night but what can we do!?

Sat. February 1, 2003

Rolled over

Mon. February 3, 2003

Found feet and put them in mouth!

Mon. February 10, 2003

2nd Immunizations. 27” long, 17lbs.

Tues. February 11, 2003

Third tooth comes in. Bottom.

Precious Memories: “You went swimming for the first time with mommy, Aunty Dianna and Leila… You love the water; you are such a fish!”

Monthly Milestone: “3rd tooth. You’ve managed to learn to mimic the voices of people surrounding you. We talk to you and you talk back (so cute!)”

Special Notes: “You’re finally learning to go to sleep on your own… lucky for us!”

Cutie Pie Landon!7th Month: Well buddy, we had you baptized on Easter (April 20th 2003)! You were such a ham… you laughed at the other little baby while the holy water was being poured on his forehead… you thought it was great because you just love bath-time! You just began crawling!

Precious Memories: “You’re so adorable…. You love playing peek-a-boo with mommy.”

Monthly Milestone: “You now can stand holding onto the coffee table; you’re trying to pull yourself up.”

Special Notes: “You are suffering from skin eczema and a teething rash on your cheeks.”

8th Month: ACTIVE! Landon you are into everything; you’re crawling like crazy! You’re also walking around the coffee table while holding on. The baby proofing has begun.

Sun. April 20, 2003

Landon's baptized at St. Peter’s Anglican Church.

Precious Memories: “You’re beautiful baptism! Half the church was there just for you!”

Monthly Milestone: “You’ve begun to crawl… snowglobe is your motive.”

Special Notes: “You’re such an advanced little boy… everyone is shocked at how strong and mobile you are! PS: You’ve got 8 teeth!”

Landon's a crawlin in cute ducky PJs!9th Month: You little monkey… my prediction: you’ll be walking in the next month or two… you’re so fast and quick to get into anything and everything… you especially love Sophie’s cat food!

Precious Memories: “You bought mommy some beautiful roses for ‘Mommy’s Day’. How sweet of you!!”

Monthly Milestone: “You’re crawling like crazy now and you’re pulling yourself up everywhere: coffee table, mommy’s leg, etc.”

Special Notes: “You are such a good baby… We couldn’t be happier with you! You truly are a gift from God!”

10th Month: You love to play catch with the golf ball… you wind up, aim and fire!!! Then you puff out like a proud little bird and try to hold back a smile… everyone claps for you and you think its great!
Messy Landon!!

Precious Memories: “You’re now said ‘Dad-dy’ and ‘Ma Ma’ loud and clear. Mommy caught you in the bedroom with a bottle of sunscreen smeared all over the carpets and all over your hands and face!”

Monthly Milestone: “You’re walking all around the tables and you’re talking like crazy!!”

Special Notes: “You are so smart… the most inquisitive little man ever!”


11th Month:
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Precious Memories: “Every time we take you to the park you start to giggle and kick your legs as soon as you spot the swing!!”

Monthly Milestone: “You’re managed to get out of your bath tub ring to stand up in the tub.”

Special Notes: “You are such a friendly baby… all of the adults in the nursery at church all talk about how wonderful and cheerful you are.”




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