15 months

Sasha turned 15 months this past Sunday. Today we had his 15 month check up. Somehow my child is in the 91% for height at a whooping 32.5 inches (up from 30.5 in at 12 months) and in the 33% for weight at 23.5 pounds (up from 21 lbs at 12 months). As you can imagine both myself at 5 feet and Ari at 5 feet 6/7 inches are thrilled about the prospect of a tall son. Now we know this could change and his rapid growth rate will level off in the next year or so, but it's nice to dream. 


Think of the possibilities of having a tall child. Well, he could get me stuff down from the shelves. He can date Swedish women. The list goes on and on. Not only is Sasha in perfect health, but well, he's sorta, well let me just say it...he's a ladies man. He's really took his flirting out of control today when he tried to lift the doctors skirt while she checked for ear wax. I felt oddly proud that he's so bold, but that's another story.


Every time we have a check up I love hearing that Sasha is right where he should be. We are always pleased to tell the doctor that we couldn't be happier. Sasha eats, sleeps, poops, plays, runs, walks, talks and is just a very happy outgoing toddler. What more could we want? 

Look at me, I'm 15 months and tall!

I'm so strong!

Mama is trying so hard to get a good photo, but I can't stop moving.

Rainy Day

Today we are having some much welcomed rain which is cooling off the city from the extreme heat we had for too many days. Lucky for me it's my day off, or as I call it "Mommy and Sasha day."

After an eventful morning of baking and eating chocolate chip banana bread, I decided to venture out to our local library. I also love putting Sasha is his yellow raincoat any opportunity I can get before he outgrows it. 

Fortunately when we left it wasn't raining so I let Sasha walk for a bit. It's so fun walking together, it always makes me smile when I see him running ahead of me. When did he get so big?

You know from earlier posts that I love opening and closing the gate.

I love pushing all these buttons, too bad Mama won't let me do this at home. 

I took off my raincoat so I could show off my shirt from Aunt Sarala.

Now I know I'm bias, but I have to say that I think my son is one handsome devil. He really works blue and gives a sultry stare. How does he know how to do that? 

Sprinklers!!

The best thing about NYC playgrounds is that they all have amazing sprinklers which is quite fortunate with this scorching heat we've been having this summer. 

I've taken Sasha to many playgrounds with sprinklers and he tends to be happy at a distance. He loves to play in the water, but has not be so into running though the sprinklers. 

This past Sunday we went to a playground in City Island, which is located in the Bronx. Sasha immediately ran full on right into the sprinkler action. We just never know what that little guy is going to do. 

He really made us laugh and he had so much fun. It brings us so much joy to watch him having fun, not to mention I like going in the sprinklers too, it's hot out there people. 

What is this crazy water thing 

This is so much fun, I wish I knew about this sooner. 

I am soooo excited! Hooray!

First Haircut

Well, it had to be done. We changed our minds several times but realized we had to cut those precious baby curls. I got asked twice last week if Sasha was a girl even though he was dressed very much like a boy. Plus his head is constantly sweaty. I'm not sure why our little toddler is a hot head.


On this very hot summer day we took Sasha to his first ever haircut. When we arrived at Lulu's Sasha immediately played with the train table in this awesome hair salon/toy store. While waiting for Sasha's turn there was another little boy getting his haircut and he was screaming at the top of his lungs. I thought, please be done soon so you don't freak out my guy. 


Fortunately once Sasha met the lovely ladies who would be giving him his new awesome baby doo, he was in flirty heaven. If that wasn't enough he got to sit in this cool firetruck while getting his hair cut and watch a video which he was totally not interested in. They put the apron on him, sprayed his hair and snipped away. We watched our little baby transform into a big boy right before our eyes. Sasha not only looked much more mature, but he had a super cool hair style. 


Needless to say Sasha loved getting his hair cut and we love how handsome he looks. 

This is the before shot, still looking a bit skeptical, but hand on the steering wheel.

Of course Sasha loves looking at himself in the giant mirror. 

A little last minute styling.

Voila, one handsome toddler ready to hit the town on a hot day.

Stroller Fun

It's come to our attention that our child is not going to play with his toys. It's been about a month since he has played with them. Occasionally he'll humor us by tossing a toy here and there, but for the most part Sasha is all about playing in, well, the recyclables (aka, the trash) to put it bluntly. 


Not only does he loves the trash, but he is also a big fan of his stroller or any large object that moves and isn't, well, a toy. We go to the park and what does he do, he plays with all the junk we keep in his stroller. So I say, why schlep to the park. Let's park that baby right out front our place and play away. 

I can't believe my luck, it's a giant red object right before my eyes...wahoo

I'm so excited and I look adorable in orange!

I wonder what happens when you pull this squishy thing?

Oh, cool, that's what happens when you pull this squishy thing.

Strawberry Picking!

In honor of Father's day I thought it would be fun to highlight a messy, er, special papa and son moment. This past weekend when visiting the grandparents in Connecticut we were fortunate enough to take Sasha on his first strawberry picking adventure. 

En route to the fields. 

We had to take an open truck to the field where we picked the strawberries. As you can see Sasha is holding his container in anticipation of the fun. Please note his slick back hair is not a fashion statement, but rather massive amounts of sunscreen for our hat less wearing toddler. This came recommended from the experts, Aunt Kim and Uncle Brooke, parents of three grown children who survived toddler hood. 

No mistaken whose the papa here. 

Here's my handsome guys in the incredible strawberry field. It was a beautiful Saturday, perfect for picking berries. (Take note of Sasha's clean shirt) Once we put him down he was in berry heaven. 

The ride back to the car from the field.

Sasha consumed a considerable amount of strawberries as did the entire Burling clan. They were outstanding! As we departed we read the sign that said blueberries will be in season for picking in July/August. Considering blueberries are Sasha's all time favorite food we will return, but not with a pale blue shirt. 

Happy Father's Day!

Summer afternoon playground

Now that Sasha is very mobile the playground has been an entirely new experience. He seems like a new kid as he walks around exploring everything and trying to talk to the big kids. It felt like a real summer afternoon with a, well, a toddler. He was dirty and snacking and screaming and happy and walking everywhere. Instinctively I wanted to buy him water ice or ice cream or take him to the beach. I realized our little guy is growing up and he's truly amazing. See for yourself. 

I love this thing even though I have no idea what it is. 

What's interesting about Sasha is that his technique of play is his own style. When at the playground he's not the kid climbing on everything or anything he can get his toddler hands, feet or body on. Sasha is the kid that wants to know what make things tick. He immediately gravitates to the steering wheels, anything that makes a noise, anything that you can turn, click or bang. I often wonder if he will be an engineer or something very creative. 

I'm having so much fun!

Someday I'll have my own car and it will go fast. 

Having a walking toddler also means you have little control about where they're going since they get there fast. Last week Sasha found the sprinklers at the playground before I could say a word. He was having so much fun, all I could think was "thank goodness I have extra clothes in my bag".

Don't tell my mama I found this cup and now I''m drinking from it.

Have a great weekend everyone.