Lokshin Blog

2009-05-08T10:21:00.001-05:00

The new numbers are out, and according to SSA.gov, Dexter was the 715th most popular name of 2008, right behind Elvis (713) and Ace (714). Ace Lokshin. Hmmm, has a nice ring to it...

2009-05-03T23:13:00.001-05:00

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Originally uploaded by jeknee

Happy Half Birthday, baby!

2009-05-02T22:16:00.002-05:00

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Originally uploaded by jeknee

Six months ago right now, I was being admitted to the hospital to have a baby. This baby right here. And look, now he's sitting!

Oh, and if anyone is looking for something to get him for my 6 month birthday, he told me he wants all the Dwell Studio clothes at Target. :)

2009-04-17T10:39:00.001-05:00

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Originally uploaded by jeknee

Why, hello ladies...

A shot from Dexter's studio pics we had done at Target a couple weeks ago.

2009-04-13T09:38:00.001-05:00

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Originally uploaded by jeknee

Dexter was very interested in what his GG had to say this Easter. We had a lovely time at Grandma's for dinner, and the Easter Bunny had lots of goodies to share, including chocolates that can't possibly be eaten by a baby without teeth. So Mama and Papa got to take care of those. :)

Teeth, however, are coming any day now. I can feel the bottom center teeth under the gums, as can Dex, apparently, as he's been running his tongue over them constantly for the last couple days. One of the lower canines has been sticking out of the front of his gums for weeks now. Soon we'll be able to get him those grillz he's been eying!

2009-04-03T23:00:00.001-05:00

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Originally uploaded by jeknee

Dexter is five months old today. This is a very serious matter that will require careful consideration. Or at least, that's what his expression tells me.

Psychobaby: Vote for the April Psycho Baby of the Month!

2009-04-03T08:23:00.001-05:00

Vote for Dexter! He's up for April Psycho Baby of the Month at PsychoBaby - a cool store here in Chicago. If he wins, he gets a $50 gift certificate to spend on cool stuff at the store. And maybe I'm biased, I don't know, but he's definitely the cutest (and most psycho) of the bunch.

Psychobaby: Vote for the April Psycho Baby of the Month!

2009-03-25T08:33:00.001-05:00

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Originally uploaded by jeknee

Here's Dexter trying to get airborne. He had his 4-month check-up last Friday. Now weighing in at 15lb, 3oz (50th percentile) and measuring 26 1/2" (75th-ish percentile.) Still on track, but not quite as tall as he used to be. Dad is disappointed, but still thinks he can make him a good point guard. I think I agree with Grandpa Ed, and maybe we should be thinking more along the lines of left-handed pitcher.

2009-03-16T12:12:00.001-05:00

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Originally uploaded by jeknee

Yesterday was Dexter's first trip to the park. He had a blast on the swings. I promise. You wouldn't know it to look at this picture, but he did have a good time! We also took a couple turns on the slide (with me holding on!) and checked out all the fun things he'll be able to play with when he's a bit bigger.

2009-02-26T09:44:00.001-06:00

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Originally uploaded by jeknee

Dexter's first encounter with James Brown.

2009-02-19T09:25:00.003-06:00

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Originally uploaded by jeknee

Dexter is not content to wait another 20 years and 9 months to try the World's Best Bloody Mary at Mars Cheese Castle. Sorry, baby, you have to wait.

2009-02-17T16:42:00.001-06:00

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Originally uploaded by jeknee

Dexter took his first trip to Wisconsin this weekend! We met up with Tasha and Jeremy at the wonderful Mars Cheese Castle. He was a little too young to sample the wares, but he still seemed to enjoy himself, and got a lovely stuffed black sheep from Tasha. The bartender remembered that he'd been there before, too - while still in utero, he had a virgin bloody mary. We'll be back this summer for more cheesy fun.

2009-02-11T09:02:00.001-06:00

2009-02-09T21:07:00.001-06:00

Jan 19 2009 - VID00077
Originally uploaded by jeknee

Here's a bonus dancing Dexter video, since it's been so long since we posted. Excuse mama's bad singing.

2009-02-09T21:01:00.001-06:00

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Originally uploaded by jeknee

Here we are at three months old! Dexter rolled over for the first time tonight, from his front to his back. We're not quite sure but we think the beginnings of a lower tooth have appeared, too. What a difference from just a month ago. Our big guy has also started attending day care, where he gets to spend time with other babies, hear stories and play all day. Lucky Dex!

2009-01-10T19:15:00.001-06:00

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Originally uploaded by jeknee

In honor of the Fiesta Bowl, we did our two-month photo shoot Longhorn style.

2009-01-02T19:19:00.001-06:00

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Originally uploaded by jeknee

Dexter dancing to the B-52's - he does all 16 dances!

2009-01-02T15:42:00.001-06:00

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Originally uploaded by jeknee

Smiley baby for the new year! Will post some Christmas pics and stories soon.

2008-12-05T06:46:00.001-06:00

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Originally uploaded by jeknee

Feet in motion. Man, has he got some long toes.

2008-12-03T15:41:00.001-06:00

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Originally uploaded by jeknee

I'm one month old today! Yee-haw.

Stats: 10lb, 8.5oz; 23" long. The doctor says that's the 75th percentile for weight, and 95th for height, so Mike's hopes are up.

2008-11-30T12:27:00.002-06:00

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Originally uploaded by jeknee

I can't believe Dexter already looks so tiny to me in these pictures! He can't be that much bigger at one month old, right?

Baby Arrival!

2008-11-04T14:41:00.002-06:00

Dexter was born yesterday at 1:11 pm! 8lb, 14 oz and 22 inches long, which is apparently lengthy for a newborn. This of course means he will be at least 6'3" and a great NBA point guard.
Lanky newborn, mother (and diminutive father, for that matter) are healthy and doing well. Dexter and Jenny will be discharged tomorrow. I can' wait for Dexter to check out his home and meet a large cat.

2008-10-30T09:31:00.001-05:00

Happy Due Date to Me! Does that mean the baby has reached his "sell-by" date and he'll come today?

2008-10-28T17:01:00.002-05:00

I'm now smack dab officially in-between the two due dates: October 25th was the original due date, moved to October 30th after a dating ultrasound. Come on, baby, time to come out. Thankfully (and this is no reflection on my job, which is awesome) tomorrow is my last day at work. I can't wait to start leave and be able to nap and wear sweatpants all day. Of course, because leave starts Thursday, doesn't Murphy's Law dictate that I will go into labor Wednesday night?

2008-10-23T21:23:00.002-05:00

After today's appointment, I am now totally convinced I will go past my due date. Still nothing going on. Boo. Mike may be spot-on with his prediction of a Halloween baby.