Hi Sweet Liam,
Well we finally got some snow and by some I mean like 5 inches! I can't believe it took so long! This weekend we bundled you up and Dadda and I each took you sledding!
You were so cute in your snow pants and carhart coat....you could hardly walk but you were warm! On Sunday afternoon I decided to take you out-and-about in the sled. You weren't so excited about all the layers until I buckled you into your baby size sled and off we went! We are currently renting until we are in our forever home this Spring but the good thing about the rental is that there is a school just one block from the house so we headed there. You enjoyed going all around in the snow drifts, once at the school I pulled you up and down a very tiny hill. Unforunately you started to get cold fast and then apparently I wasn't pulling you home fast enough. I unbuckled you assuming you'd like to be carried home, nope. You wanted to walk and didn't want to hold my hand! You even fell, hard, a couple times but it didn't even phase you! You just enjoyed the freedom of walking! (I don't make you walk outside often right now because of the snow). We walked, very slowly, about half the way home. It was adorable and a memory I'll always cherish!
Dadda and I also put up some Christmas decor this weekend, I guess the snow made it more real that Christmas is quickly approaching. Because we are preparing to move and our rental is so small we opted for no tree this year. Instead we put up lights in the shape of trees on our windows. You seem to love it more than any of the real tress you've seen so far! You also love this little teddy bear your great aunt Toots got you, it reads the Christmas story and you think that is just wonderful, the smile you get as the bear reads is just so sweet and innocent. I pray you have this kind of joy all your life in one way or another!
I love you my peanut child!
Momma
Showing posts with label firsts. Show all posts
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Monday, December 10, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Baby's First Buzz Cut
My Sweet {Now Somewhat Bald} Liam,
I knew the day would come, although I didn't think it would be this soon, that your dad buzzed your hair. You got your first haircut a mere 5 months ago, your second 2 months ago....and you were already a shaggy mess. If we continued this trend we'd be spending around $100/year on haircuts (plus tips). We love Auntie Heather who cuts your hair however we're also saving to buy our first house.....
So Sunday after a great afternoon walk at the Fort and a short drive (to look at houses) Dadda suggested we attempt the first "home hair cut" with his clippers. Dadda has been doing his own hair this way for 20 years so I wasn't worried about his ability, only about your curls. You did SO well, I think you kind of enjoyed it really! We certainly choose the wrong setting because your hair is SO short! Some people say you look 5, I think you look like you enlisted in the military! (Which if you choose to do so when you are older that is fine.)
I hate to say this but I doubt we'll go back to Auntie Heather except maybe once a year, let's face it if you like home haircuts why not?
I love you sweet boy!
Momma
I knew the day would come, although I didn't think it would be this soon, that your dad buzzed your hair. You got your first haircut a mere 5 months ago, your second 2 months ago....and you were already a shaggy mess. If we continued this trend we'd be spending around $100/year on haircuts (plus tips). We love Auntie Heather who cuts your hair however we're also saving to buy our first house.....
So Sunday after a great afternoon walk at the Fort and a short drive (to look at houses) Dadda suggested we attempt the first "home hair cut" with his clippers. Dadda has been doing his own hair this way for 20 years so I wasn't worried about his ability, only about your curls. You did SO well, I think you kind of enjoyed it really! We certainly choose the wrong setting because your hair is SO short! Some people say you look 5, I think you look like you enlisted in the military! (Which if you choose to do so when you are older that is fine.)
I hate to say this but I doubt we'll go back to Auntie Heather except maybe once a year, let's face it if you like home haircuts why not?
I love you sweet boy!
Momma
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Ear Infection, Teeth Total=6 & Starting to Walk!
Hey Mr Liam,
This post is a bit late but I wanted to document it. On Aug 9 Nanna called me at work that you weren't yourself, you had slept from when I dropped you off until lunch and wouldn't eat. You had started to get a cold so I asked her to take your temp and I would call your doctor. Sure enough you were at 102. Your doctor's office confirmed that they would like to see you, especially because you were lethargic. I left work and picked you up from Nanna's, back at home we had over an hour until your appointment so we sat in the rocking chair in your room and just snuggled. Nanna was right, you weren't yourself, you are always on the go, not one to cuddle for an hour.
Before we knew it we were at the Dr H's office. You weighed in at 21.2lbs and 29 inches. Even the nurse commented that you weren't yourself. Dr H came in and examined you, sure enough....ear infection. These are common since you are teething with your top two teeth. He called us in a rx for amoxicilin, gave us a few pointers and said he'd see us at your next appointment.
Back at home you were still a sad little guy. You didn't sleep well that night either, I had to get up a couple times and rock you which means I took the next day off work to just care for you. The next day you almost looked grey, you even had little dark circles under your eyes, it was so sad.
That was almost two weeks ago, you have finished your medicine and are totally healthy again, Thank God! And two more teeth, on the bottom, are coming through! You are going to have a mouth full of teeth before we know it!
Not only all this but you are getting really good at taking steps! You will take about four in a row before you drop to your bottom and crawl. You can stand independently really well too. Dadda thinks it will be a week before you are walking, I'm not sure but you are so very close!
Everyday is so exciting, we love you so very much!
Momma
This post is a bit late but I wanted to document it. On Aug 9 Nanna called me at work that you weren't yourself, you had slept from when I dropped you off until lunch and wouldn't eat. You had started to get a cold so I asked her to take your temp and I would call your doctor. Sure enough you were at 102. Your doctor's office confirmed that they would like to see you, especially because you were lethargic. I left work and picked you up from Nanna's, back at home we had over an hour until your appointment so we sat in the rocking chair in your room and just snuggled. Nanna was right, you weren't yourself, you are always on the go, not one to cuddle for an hour.
Before we knew it we were at the Dr H's office. You weighed in at 21.2lbs and 29 inches. Even the nurse commented that you weren't yourself. Dr H came in and examined you, sure enough....ear infection. These are common since you are teething with your top two teeth. He called us in a rx for amoxicilin, gave us a few pointers and said he'd see us at your next appointment.
Back at home you were still a sad little guy. You didn't sleep well that night either, I had to get up a couple times and rock you which means I took the next day off work to just care for you. The next day you almost looked grey, you even had little dark circles under your eyes, it was so sad.
That was almost two weeks ago, you have finished your medicine and are totally healthy again, Thank God! And two more teeth, on the bottom, are coming through! You are going to have a mouth full of teeth before we know it!
Not only all this but you are getting really good at taking steps! You will take about four in a row before you drop to your bottom and crawl. You can stand independently really well too. Dadda thinks it will be a week before you are walking, I'm not sure but you are so very close!
Everyday is so exciting, we love you so very much!
Momma
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Your First Birthday Party
Yikes, how have I forgotten to write about this! Life has been so busy that it totally slipped by.
On June 23rd family and friends gathered at G'ma & G'pa's house to celebrate you. It was a warm, sunny day. We put out chairs and games for people to mingle. Aunt Emily baked several treats, we had fruit and drinks. We put up blue and green ballons as well as a big one with some red balloons, we had fun plates and table clothes with "First Birthday" on them. It was a warm and sunny day so we put out some games for people to play and chairs for other to sit and enjoy the day.
The day couldn't have gone better, it was low-key but so very fun, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. You don't love to be sang too but you actually enjoyed a few bites of homemade vanilla cake (you ate mostly fruit in true Liam fashion). We opened the gifts from family and friends, perhaps your favorite part because cousin Karmyn helped! She is three years older than you and loves you so much!
It's hard to believe you are one, I look at you and I'm just amazed by how much you've grown! I love you so much! -Momma
On June 23rd family and friends gathered at G'ma & G'pa's house to celebrate you. It was a warm, sunny day. We put out chairs and games for people to mingle. Aunt Emily baked several treats, we had fruit and drinks. We put up blue and green ballons as well as a big one with some red balloons, we had fun plates and table clothes with "First Birthday" on them. It was a warm and sunny day so we put out some games for people to play and chairs for other to sit and enjoy the day.
The day couldn't have gone better, it was low-key but so very fun, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. You don't love to be sang too but you actually enjoyed a few bites of homemade vanilla cake (you ate mostly fruit in true Liam fashion). We opened the gifts from family and friends, perhaps your favorite part because cousin Karmyn helped! She is three years older than you and loves you so much!
It's hard to believe you are one, I look at you and I'm just amazed by how much you've grown! I love you so much! -Momma
Saturday, June 16, 2012
You hate cake
Sweet Liam,
Momma did not make a typo. On Thursday evening we gathered with your G'ma, G'pa, Auntie, Uncle and GG Turkey to celebrate your First Birthday! We waited too long to eat (Dadda was late getting off work) so you were a little grumpy during our song to you. I thought for sure you would love your cupcake....nope! You sip every bite out, even the frosting! You cried a little and ended up with cupcake and frosting all over yourself and the floor. I even had to give you a fast bath! You perked right up for presents, you got a bunch of new blocks and a little pool from the family, yay!!
Hopefully you like cake again by your birthday party next weekend! (It's ok if you don't!)
Much Love,
-Momma
Momma did not make a typo. On Thursday evening we gathered with your G'ma, G'pa, Auntie, Uncle and GG Turkey to celebrate your First Birthday! We waited too long to eat (Dadda was late getting off work) so you were a little grumpy during our song to you. I thought for sure you would love your cupcake....nope! You sip every bite out, even the frosting! You cried a little and ended up with cupcake and frosting all over yourself and the floor. I even had to give you a fast bath! You perked right up for presents, you got a bunch of new blocks and a little pool from the family, yay!!
Hopefully you like cake again by your birthday party next weekend! (It's ok if you don't!)
Much Love,
-Momma
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Today You Turned ONE!
This morning at 9:56 am to be exact. I can hardly believe it! You are by far the sweetest, funniest, happiest child I have ever known! You have brought more joy to my life than I could have ever imagined, you are the light of my life and I cherish each moment with you!
Your Dadda and I went in and sang "Happy Birthday" to you as you woke up this morning, which you thought was great! I made you pancakes with apple butter and cut up blueberries and green grapes (your favorite breakfast), you gobbled that down in a heart beat! Everyone welcomed you with "Happy Birthdays", smiles and hugs at Nanna Annette's too! You probably think you are the king today and that is a-okay!
Tonight we'll head out to Grandma & Grandpa's house and have dinner with them and your Aunt and Uncle (and possibly Great Grandma Turkey). After dinner, which I'm going to let you have pizza YUM! You will get your first real treat, a cupcake! I'm not sure how I think you will react but I'm sure I'll always rememeber it! You are so special, you are the most amazing gift and a special blessing!!!
Happy First Birthday Liam!
I love you,
Momma
Your Dadda and I went in and sang "Happy Birthday" to you as you woke up this morning, which you thought was great! I made you pancakes with apple butter and cut up blueberries and green grapes (your favorite breakfast), you gobbled that down in a heart beat! Everyone welcomed you with "Happy Birthdays", smiles and hugs at Nanna Annette's too! You probably think you are the king today and that is a-okay!
Tonight we'll head out to Grandma & Grandpa's house and have dinner with them and your Aunt and Uncle (and possibly Great Grandma Turkey). After dinner, which I'm going to let you have pizza YUM! You will get your first real treat, a cupcake! I'm not sure how I think you will react but I'm sure I'll always rememeber it! You are so special, you are the most amazing gift and a special blessing!!!
Happy First Birthday Liam!
I love you,
Momma
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Pulling On My Heart Strings
Sweet Little Liam,
Where, oh where, has time gone my love? In just two short weeks you will be ONE year old! You captured my heart the first time I knew you existed (Oct 3, 2010), seeing your heart beat for the first time on November 1, 2010, finding out you were a boy on December 14th, 2010....I loved each and every moment of my pregnancy, I was determined to enjoy each second I got with you and I did! I happily waddled around rubbing my belly and giggling each time you kicked! Then on June 13th I naturally went into labor, the next day (June 14th 2012, your due date) you came into the world and it has never been the same since! You are my world, my joy, my sunshine, my pride and joy!
Watching you achieve each of your milestones has been the greatest joy of my life. Each time you smile or say "mama, ma ma" my heart melts. Snuggles are rare these days but I cherish them, especially at nap time on the weekends. You have become my best little buddy, you follow me around (via crawling) in the mornings while the three of us get ready, you are always grinning from ear to ear! Unless I pick you up, then you don't want to be put down. I could play on the floor with you for days, watching you push your trucks and make silly sounds fills my soul with laughter. Recently you started pulling up on things, if I turn my back or blink you will be found across the room standing and holding on to something bravely with one hand and grinning from ear to ear!
You may wonder if I'm making much of this up or only writing about the happy things but the truth is you are a very easy baby. You started sleeping through the night on your own (at about 5 months) and only had some trouble while teething. When I couldn't breastfeed you anymore you took a bottle of formula just fine. You loved solids and still will eat anything we give you without complaint. Just last night we offered you your first sippy of whole milk (you drink water from the sippy like a pro)....no problem, you loved it! You are the happiest person I know, you make me a happier person.
I love you more than I will ever be able to explain, I hope you always know that!
-Momma
Where, oh where, has time gone my love? In just two short weeks you will be ONE year old! You captured my heart the first time I knew you existed (Oct 3, 2010), seeing your heart beat for the first time on November 1, 2010, finding out you were a boy on December 14th, 2010....I loved each and every moment of my pregnancy, I was determined to enjoy each second I got with you and I did! I happily waddled around rubbing my belly and giggling each time you kicked! Then on June 13th I naturally went into labor, the next day (June 14th 2012, your due date) you came into the world and it has never been the same since! You are my world, my joy, my sunshine, my pride and joy!
Watching you achieve each of your milestones has been the greatest joy of my life. Each time you smile or say "mama, ma ma" my heart melts. Snuggles are rare these days but I cherish them, especially at nap time on the weekends. You have become my best little buddy, you follow me around (via crawling) in the mornings while the three of us get ready, you are always grinning from ear to ear! Unless I pick you up, then you don't want to be put down. I could play on the floor with you for days, watching you push your trucks and make silly sounds fills my soul with laughter. Recently you started pulling up on things, if I turn my back or blink you will be found across the room standing and holding on to something bravely with one hand and grinning from ear to ear!
You may wonder if I'm making much of this up or only writing about the happy things but the truth is you are a very easy baby. You started sleeping through the night on your own (at about 5 months) and only had some trouble while teething. When I couldn't breastfeed you anymore you took a bottle of formula just fine. You loved solids and still will eat anything we give you without complaint. Just last night we offered you your first sippy of whole milk (you drink water from the sippy like a pro)....no problem, you loved it! You are the happiest person I know, you make me a happier person.
I love you more than I will ever be able to explain, I hope you always know that!
-Momma
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Our First Hike of 2012
Sweet Liam,
The weather is finally starting to warm up here in our little piece of Montana and we are so ready to take you out to enjoy this place we call home! You have loved being outside from the moment we brought you home! Even in the dead of winter we could stand at the window with you and you would just stare at the falling snow, trees, everything! During the fall and early spring we bundled you up extra and would take you on short walks, you enjoy every minute!
Now that the temps have gotten up into the 70s and 80s your Dadda and I have been taking you on lots of walks and this last weekend we even pulled out the framed pack for you! We drove up to a little path on the edge of town, it's nice and flat and only a two mile loop so a easy walk/hike. We arrived, Dadda put you in the framed carrier (which means he wore you) with some sunscreen, a hat and a little toy (I carried water for us) and off we went! At first you were so excited you just giggled and squealed, it was so sweet! Each time a stranger went by you would reach out and squeal with joy, the strangers always laughed! For a little while you wanted to hold my hand which was fine by me! For awhile the path went along a stream and eventually the river, you loved looking at the water! After about a mile you were exhausted and fell asleep! It was so cute, your little head titled to the side, you even snored a little!
These are the moments that I live for!
I love you-
Momma
The weather is finally starting to warm up here in our little piece of Montana and we are so ready to take you out to enjoy this place we call home! You have loved being outside from the moment we brought you home! Even in the dead of winter we could stand at the window with you and you would just stare at the falling snow, trees, everything! During the fall and early spring we bundled you up extra and would take you on short walks, you enjoy every minute!
Now that the temps have gotten up into the 70s and 80s your Dadda and I have been taking you on lots of walks and this last weekend we even pulled out the framed pack for you! We drove up to a little path on the edge of town, it's nice and flat and only a two mile loop so a easy walk/hike. We arrived, Dadda put you in the framed carrier (which means he wore you) with some sunscreen, a hat and a little toy (I carried water for us) and off we went! At first you were so excited you just giggled and squealed, it was so sweet! Each time a stranger went by you would reach out and squeal with joy, the strangers always laughed! For a little while you wanted to hold my hand which was fine by me! For awhile the path went along a stream and eventually the river, you loved looking at the water! After about a mile you were exhausted and fell asleep! It was so cute, your little head titled to the side, you even snored a little!
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These are the moments that I live for!
I love you-
Momma
As You Grow, I Grow Too
Hello My Sweet Boy,
I've thought a lot lately about your early days, you were so little, you slept often, you were (and are) a easy baby. Part of me misses those early days full of cuddles and learning, but the vast majority of me loves where we are now and what the future holds! You are growing so quickly! Right around 10 months you suddenly needed 12 month clothing (up until this point you wore 3mo clothing at 3 mo, 6 mo clothing at 6mo etc). You just sprouted over night! You follow me everywhere and I love it. I'll go into your Daddy and my bedroom for something and you are right behind me with the biggest smile on your face! You're my little buddy!
You love food and have slowly weaned yourself from the bottle almost 100%! Just this week you have started to whine when I drop you off at Nanna's for the day, it breaks my heart (yesterday you full on cried) but I know it's just a phase and that you love Nanna. You are good at pulling yourself up and will wave if you feel like it. Your communication is improving too, you say "nun" when you don't like something or don't want to do something....typically it's have your diaper changed. Also your very curly hair has gotten so long that you need your first hair cut which I've scheduled for three days from now, the day before we do your One Year Pics/Family Pics.
The milestones seems to be speeding towards us, I wouldn't have it any other way because they mean you are healthy and developing at the expected pace. I love each phase of this whole crazy ride, I will always cherish each memory we make (I need to write about the walk/hike we took last weekend!) and I will look forward to each and every day with you, my miracle baby!
Love,
Momma
I've thought a lot lately about your early days, you were so little, you slept often, you were (and are) a easy baby. Part of me misses those early days full of cuddles and learning, but the vast majority of me loves where we are now and what the future holds! You are growing so quickly! Right around 10 months you suddenly needed 12 month clothing (up until this point you wore 3mo clothing at 3 mo, 6 mo clothing at 6mo etc). You just sprouted over night! You follow me everywhere and I love it. I'll go into your Daddy and my bedroom for something and you are right behind me with the biggest smile on your face! You're my little buddy!
You love food and have slowly weaned yourself from the bottle almost 100%! Just this week you have started to whine when I drop you off at Nanna's for the day, it breaks my heart (yesterday you full on cried) but I know it's just a phase and that you love Nanna. You are good at pulling yourself up and will wave if you feel like it. Your communication is improving too, you say "nun" when you don't like something or don't want to do something....typically it's have your diaper changed. Also your very curly hair has gotten so long that you need your first hair cut which I've scheduled for three days from now, the day before we do your One Year Pics/Family Pics.
The milestones seems to be speeding towards us, I wouldn't have it any other way because they mean you are healthy and developing at the expected pace. I love each phase of this whole crazy ride, I will always cherish each memory we make (I need to write about the walk/hike we took last weekend!) and I will look forward to each and every day with you, my miracle baby!
Love,
Momma
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Crawling
Hi Sweet Boy,
You gave me the most incredible birthday present, you are crawling....in fact you are a expert crawler! Over night you went from being unsure to going from room to room! Woah! You are so cute, you will get your eye on a toy and your face lights up! You want that toy and you know you can get it!
You fill my life with joy! Unspeakable joy!
I love you!!!
Momma
You gave me the most incredible birthday present, you are crawling....in fact you are a expert crawler! Over night you went from being unsure to going from room to room! Woah! You are so cute, you will get your eye on a toy and your face lights up! You want that toy and you know you can get it!
You fill my life with joy! Unspeakable joy!
I love you!!!
Momma
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Your First Word
My Liam,
I can hardly believe I'm about to type this but this weekend you said your first word. Yesterday started out like all other Saturdays, your Dad got up with you about 6:45am when you rose and allowed me to sleep a little longer. I enjoyed another hour of sleep and joined you two on the living room floor for some play time. The three of us were just being silly and genuinely enjoying some down time, you were just babbling away as usual then out of no where you went "da-da-da-da errrr Dada." Your Dad and I just stared at one another with huge smiles on our faces! We encouraged you a little saying "Da-da" and you would repeat after us "da-da-da-da ah wa ya-ya da-da". Your Dad was so happy a few tears even fell. I didn't run for the camera or camcorder because I just wanted to soak up this moment. It was a special first that your Dad and I got to experience together, what a special blessing!
I think your amazing,
Your Momma
I can hardly believe I'm about to type this but this weekend you said your first word. Yesterday started out like all other Saturdays, your Dad got up with you about 6:45am when you rose and allowed me to sleep a little longer. I enjoyed another hour of sleep and joined you two on the living room floor for some play time. The three of us were just being silly and genuinely enjoying some down time, you were just babbling away as usual then out of no where you went "da-da-da-da errrr Dada." Your Dad and I just stared at one another with huge smiles on our faces! We encouraged you a little saying "Da-da" and you would repeat after us "da-da-da-da ah wa ya-ya da-da". Your Dad was so happy a few tears even fell. I didn't run for the camera or camcorder because I just wanted to soak up this moment. It was a special first that your Dad and I got to experience together, what a special blessing!
I think your amazing,
Your Momma
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