--- title: Little Baby Lump | Pregnancy and Baby Blog | Pamela Vaughan (8) description: Senior Blog Strategist at HubSpot, Mom, Blogger, Runner (8) --- [![lbl-masthead.png](https://www.littlebabylump.com/hs-fs/hub/188884/file-312550222.png?width=1504&name=file-312550222.png "lbl-masthead.png")](http://littlebabylump.com) ### Follow Me: ## Pamela Vaughan Senior Blog Strategist at HubSpot, Mom, Blogger, Runner Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [Emmett's First (Professional) Haircut ](https://www.littlebabylump.com/blog/bid/219496/Emmett-s-First-Professional-Haircut) Posted by [Pamela Vaughan](https://www.littlebabylump.com/author/pamela-vaughan) Feb 10, 2010 11:00:50 AM Being 1 year old has treated Emmett pretty well so far.� He's a pretty confident walker, and he can now go from sitting to standing without the aid of a third party. We took Emmett for his first (professional) haircut last weekend.� I'd cut it before myself, but it was the first time we actually took him somewhere to get it done (and he was starting to look like a hippie).� Let's put it this way -- he was *not *a fan.� Nope ... not one bit.� He was in the chair for less than a minute before he started crying and screaming.� They ended up pulling over a bigger chair so he could sit on my lap, and even then it was a struggle. [caption id="attachment_1157" align="aligncenter" width="539" caption="teary-eyed, before the major breakdown"][![First Haircut](https://www.littlebabylump.com/Portals/188884/Images/dsc01835.jpg "First Haircut")](http://littlebabylump.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/dsc01835.jpg)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1158" align="aligncenter" width="539" caption="appeased by mom's lap and an animal cracker"][![First Haircut on Mom's Lap](https://www.littlebabylump.com/Portals/188884/Images/dsc01838.jpg "First Haircut on Mom's Lap")](http://littlebabylump.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/dsc01838.jpg)[/caption] The only bright side of the situation was that we went to [Snip-its](http://www.snipits.com/), which is dedicated solely to children's haircuts and was more than prepared for the situation, armed with bubbles, singing hairdressers, animal crackers, lollipops and cartoons to battle less-than-happy customers like Emmett.� It was a little costlier than I would have liked, but I can say with confidence that for kids uncomfortable with getting their hair cut, it's the best way to go (for at least the first few haircuts).� Two thumbs up for Snip-Its!� Below, Emmett shows off his new 'do and reflects on hair first haircut experience ... [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttVbQYnXwtA&hl=en_US&fs=1&] **Age Timer: **12 months, 3 weeks [more](https://www.littlebabylump.com/blog/bid/219496/Emmett-s-First-Professional-Haircut) Topics: [Weekly Updates](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/weekly-updates), [Milestones](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/milestones), [video](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/video), [Firsts](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/firsts), [first haircut](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/first-haircut), [toddler](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/toddler) ## [First Birthday Recap: Monkey Cake in the Face](https://www.littlebabylump.com/blog/bid/219497/First-Birthday-Recap-Monkey-Cake-in-the-Face) Posted by [Pamela Vaughan](https://www.littlebabylump.com/author/pamela-vaughan) Jan 20, 2010 11:12:38 AM I'm happy to report that Emmett's first birthday party ([Theme: Mod Monkey](http://www.toppartyideas.com/mod-monkey-party/)) was a complete success.� There were very minimal freakouts or snafus, and I think it's safe to say that everyone had a great time.� A huge thanks goes to my parents, Niki and James for helping out and to everyone who attended and sent gifts, cards & Happy Birthday wishes to make his day special. [caption id="attachment_1147" align="aligncenter" width="539" caption="The Birthday Boy in his Mod Monkey Party Hat"][![Birthday Baby](https://www.littlebabylump.com/Portals/188884/Images/dsc01681.jpg "Birthday Boy")](http://littlebabylump.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/dsc01681.jpg)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1150" align="aligncenter" width="549" caption="Balloon Boy"][![Balloon Boy](https://www.littlebabylump.com/Portals/188884/Images/p1000342b1.jpg "Balloon Boy")](http://littlebabylump.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/p1000342b1.jpg)[/caption] It goes without saying that Emmett made out big time with all his presents.� He received not one -- but *two *-- [ball pits](http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlebabylump/4291070481/in/set-72157623251507860/) (you jealous?).� However, oddly enough, Emmett's favorite present seemed to be a [cupcake-shaped Target gift card](http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlebabylump/4291805510/in/set-72157623251507860/) from Uncle Shawn, Aunt Sara and cousin Ben.� It must have been that whole give-a-kid-a-present-and-he'd-rather-play-with-the-box mentality. It took Emmett a little while to master the whole cake-eating concept, but eventually he got the hang of it.� Check out the video (though I'm warning you, it's kind of long)... [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRTbBqAyt80&hl=en_US&fs=1&] [caption id="attachment_1148" align="aligncenter" width="549" caption="Cake to the Face!"][![Baby's first birthday cake](https://www.littlebabylump.com/Portals/188884/Images/dsc01703.jpg "1st Birthday Cake")](http://littlebabylump.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/dsc01703.jpg)[/caption] ***Fun Fact: ** Emmett is sitting in the same high chair I sat in on *my *first birthday. James took Emmett to his 1 year checkup on Tuesday, and the little man is doing just fine.� He's now 22 lbs. 10.5 oz. (49th percentile) and 32 inches long (96th percentile), and he even got the go-ahead to start substituting whole milk for formula. I still can't believe it's been a year, but I've enjoyed every single minute of it! *For more photos from Emmett's first birthday party, check out the [Birthday set on Flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlebabylump/sets/72157623251507860/).* **Age Timer: **1 year, 4 days [more](https://www.littlebabylump.com/blog/bid/219497/First-Birthday-Recap-Monkey-Cake-in-the-Face) Topics: [Milestones](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/milestones), [video](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/video), [Firsts](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/firsts), [Toys](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/toys), [cake](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/cake), [happy birthday](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/happy-birthday), [cupcake](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/cupcake), [first birthday](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/first-birthday), [birthday party](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/birthday-party) ## [Happy First Birthday, Baby Lump!](https://www.littlebabylump.com/blog/bid/219498/Happy-First-Birthday-Baby-Lump) Posted by [Pamela Vaughan](https://www.littlebabylump.com/author/pamela-vaughan) Jan 16, 2010 12:00:57 AM I have a million things to do to finish getting ready for Emmett's party today, but I couldn't leave his first birthday without a post on the blog, so here's a quickie... I'm going to be completely trite here and just say it -- man, does time fly!� Exactly a year ago today I was being admitted to my hospital room at MGH in excruciating pain, waiting to [welcome my little baby lump into the world](http://littlebabylump.com/2009/01/18/say-hello-to-baby-lump-aka-emmett-james-vaughan/) (at 11:47 a.m.), and now he's a whole year old!� Happy Birthday, Emmett! I spent most of last weekend putting together Emmett's baby book (yes -- an actual book, with pages), which meant I spent a lot of time reviewing Emmett's major milestones within the past year, mainly through [pictures](http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlebabylump).� While I realized I have about a googolplex's worth of photos of Emmett, James and I both agreed that the following is one of our favorites (he's about 9 months here).� And feel free to leave some Happy Birthday wishes for Em in the comments.� It's been an awesome year! [caption id="attachment_1141" align="aligncenter" width="539" caption="RARR!"][![baby snarling](https://www.littlebabylump.com/Portals/188884/Images/dsc00562.jpg "RARR!")](http://littlebabylump.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/dsc00562.jpg)[/caption] Stay tuned early next week for a birthday recap.� I'm assuming there will be tons of messy cake pictures to enjoy! **Age Timer: **1 Year! [more](https://www.littlebabylump.com/blog/bid/219498/Happy-First-Birthday-Baby-Lump) Topics: [birthday](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/birthday), [Weekly Updates](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/weekly-updates), [Milestones](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/milestones), [Firsts](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/firsts), [party](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/party), [first birthday](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/first-birthday), [1 year](https://www.littlebabylump.com/topic/1-year) ## [Emmett at the Children's Museum](https://www.littlebabylump.com/blog/bid/219499/Emmett-at-the-Children-s-Museum) Posted by [Pamela Vaughan](https://www.littlebabylump.com/author/pamela-vaughan) Jan 9, 2010 3:25:04 AM Ever since Gran Lucy took Emmett to the [Boston Children's Museum](http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/) a few months ago, James and I have wanted to take him back together. Well, we finally got the chance last night, and boy was it a bargain!� Friday evenings from 5 to 9 p.m. the museum offers $1 admission (compared to the normal $12) sponsored by Target, and since admission for children under 1 year is free, we got into the museum for a grand total of $2!� Of course, we had to pay for parking, but it was totally worth it. [caption id="attachment_1133" align="aligncenter" width="539" caption="playing with the Brio trains in the PlaySpace"][![Baby and Brio Trains](https://www.littlebabylump.com/Portals/188884/Images/dsc01600.jpg "Baby and Brio Trains")](http://littlebabylump.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/dsc01600.jpg)[/caption] There's not *a ton* for Emmett to do there yet at his age, but if we only have to pay $1 a piece, I think we'll definitely be heading back on future Fridays.� There are a couple of sections of the museum that are specifically geared toward toddlers, like the [PlaySpace](http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/exhibits/playspace.html) and [Peep's World](http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/exhibits/peep.html), where we spent most of our time.� Still, I can't wait until Emmett is old enough to enjoy some of the cooler areas of the museum like the awesome [New Balance Climb](http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlebabylump/4259783560/in/set-72157623173413806/?rotated=1&cb=1263054241202), a "3-story climbing sculpture made of brightly painted curved platforms."� To be honest, James and I both wished we were a little younger so we could play in it ourselves. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2aoRUubvas&hl=en_US&fs=1&] The coolest thing about the trip was the opportunity for Emmett to interact with other kids his age, which he rarely gets to do.� James and I had a lot of fun watching him play.� Let's put it this way -- Emmett is definitely not a shy kid, and he definitely doesn't need to know James and I are in proximity to have a good time.� Oh, and yeah -- [he's a *huge *fan of bubbles](http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlebabylump/4258991681/in/set-72157623173413806/). 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