I remember when the little munchkins we’re catching up with below were just peas in a pod. Now they’re all grown up and turning 1. So today we’re checking in with a few of the Workman babies of 2010 (and their moms) to see what they’re looking forward to in that magical second year:
- Mama Andrea reports that Lorca, who turns 1 in July, just took her first steps last week, but is looking forward to zipping around the apartment and the park without holding onto Mom or Dad. Mom and Dad are looking forward to the day when Lorca is more excited about reading her bedtime books than eating them!
- Mama Barbie, whose son turns 1 in May, shares that Vallen’s favorite thing to do is climb stairs. She is sure that the jungle gym at the park will be his favorite thing in the world in the coming months–he already pumps his legs to get moving down slides. She’s also looking forward to Vallen talking more and asking questions. So far he uses four words regularly. He is very inquisitive and has to see how things work–like doors, containers with tops, latches and knobs–over and over again. Mom and Dad’s task will be avoiding any major injury to their little adventurer!
- Mama Peggy is looking forward to so much… Evie, who turned 1 in February, is already walking and talking up a storm, so Mom’s most looking forward to the day she can use a spoon and fork to eat–and, most importantly, to the day Evie finally says “Mommy”!
- Mama Michele’s son Trey turned 1 in April, and is already such a Chatty Cathy, but only speaks baby-talk. She’s looking forward to hearing real words (other than mama and dada) to help get some insight into his conversations with his stuffed animals. Although Trey’s palate is quite varied (he loves cod with a side of lentils), his 1st birthday cake tasting didn’t go over as well–Mom can’t wait for Trey to say “cookie” and devour one! Trey also loves a good tune to groove to. The minute the radio is turned on, he sits down and shakes his booty to the beat. Mom and Dad can’t wait for him to be more secure on his feet to show off his dancing moves!
And so begins “the wonder year”—12 jam-packed and jam-smeared months of memorable milestones, from first steps to first words, first scribbles to first friends, lightning-speed learning, and endless explorations driven by insatiable curiosity. Here’s to our four young whippersnappers–and their parents–as they navigate the always exciting second year!
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