Sweet Liam,
Holy Smokes, it's true when they say your child(ren) grow up so fast! It
feels like just yesterday you couldn't hold up your own head how you're a running
fool!
A few weeks ago you started to transition out of your morning nap and like
all other things so far we've let you take the lead on being ready or
not. You were clearly ready, so we had Nanna encourage it a little. Within just two weeks you were fully transitioned, we had
one little set back while you weren't feeling so great but now we are clear on the
side of no return. And ya know what? I'm so happy! I know a lot of parents
morn the loss of the morning nap because they fit in more "me" time or clean or
whatnot and I certainly did use it as "me" time on Saturdays. BUT this whole
single two hour nap in the middle of the day is delightful! We can leave the
house for more than two hours at a time, why hello going to church! You are
clearly happy with the change as well. It makes fitting a weekend workout in a
little trickier for me but it's ok, I'd rather have the extra time with you
anyway.
And in similar news you have a mouth full of teeth! Seriously! I had no
idea this is how teething went! You started in March and it's been pretty much
back to back teeth! Now you're getting molars! Molars! What?! You just don't seem
old enough for this business! Poor little guy, man they tell you molars are
a b---h and they are! I couldn't for the life of me figure out why you'd been so
incredibly grumpy lately then I stuck my finger in your mouth, because that is
what moms do....and hello THREE molars trying to come in (one had at least
broken through the skin and two others are super puffy). Duh Jen! Gosh I felt
like a bad mom, all you wanted was teething tablets!!! And you was a saint
after I gave them to him. This whole parenting thing sure has a learning
curve!
I love you so much and love watching you grow up!!
Momma
Showing posts with label milestones. Show all posts
Showing posts with label milestones. Show all posts
Monday, October 29, 2012
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Nine Teeth
My Sweet Liam,
You are becoming such a big boy! You recently said "doggie" perfectly, at your dinosaur walker toy! Ha! You walk very well, love to play on the slide and have a cuddly streak! Your favorite thing in the whole world is to be read to, you will go get a book and wiggle your way onto either my or Dadda's lap and repeat over and over again. It's ok I'll read to you as long as you want, even the same book five times!
Just the other day I was brushing your teeth and noticed two more are coming in! You are such a sweet boy we didn't even notice you were teething again! (or should that say, still?) I bet by Christmas you will have a full mouth of teeth! It's time for you to visit the dentist my friend, thank goodness you enjoy having your teeth brushed!
Thank you so much, being your mom is the best thing that has ever happened to me!
Love you,
Momma
You are becoming such a big boy! You recently said "doggie" perfectly, at your dinosaur walker toy! Ha! You walk very well, love to play on the slide and have a cuddly streak! Your favorite thing in the whole world is to be read to, you will go get a book and wiggle your way onto either my or Dadda's lap and repeat over and over again. It's ok I'll read to you as long as you want, even the same book five times!
Just the other day I was brushing your teeth and noticed two more are coming in! You are such a sweet boy we didn't even notice you were teething again! (or should that say, still?) I bet by Christmas you will have a full mouth of teeth! It's time for you to visit the dentist my friend, thank goodness you enjoy having your teeth brushed!
Thank you so much, being your mom is the best thing that has ever happened to me!
Love you,
Momma
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Pretty Much a Toddler
Hi Sweet Boy,
Well, it's here. I'm pretty sure I have to consider you a toddler now. You can walk, not just a few steps but like 12 steps! You still fall but mostly because you can crawl much faster! Haha! You can navigate between pieces of furniture and when you really want to you can just gun it and make it to another room or across the room your in! And it's adorable, you are so proud of yourself but not nearly as proud as Dadda and I are! It's hard to believe that soon you will completely shed crawling and just walk/run!
You are growing up so quickly, I don't wish it would stop.....just slow down a little maybe. I have loved each and every stage, everyday you become more and more fun! I love having my "little buddy" at my side!
Thank you for....everything. For being such a easy, happy boy. For being so loving, kind and fun. For being a good sleeper, a good eater.... For being so funny and fun. For being our son, whom we love so dearly.
I love you to the moon and back,
Momma
Well, it's here. I'm pretty sure I have to consider you a toddler now. You can walk, not just a few steps but like 12 steps! You still fall but mostly because you can crawl much faster! Haha! You can navigate between pieces of furniture and when you really want to you can just gun it and make it to another room or across the room your in! And it's adorable, you are so proud of yourself but not nearly as proud as Dadda and I are! It's hard to believe that soon you will completely shed crawling and just walk/run!
You are growing up so quickly, I don't wish it would stop.....just slow down a little maybe. I have loved each and every stage, everyday you become more and more fun! I love having my "little buddy" at my side!
Thank you for....everything. For being such a easy, happy boy. For being so loving, kind and fun. For being a good sleeper, a good eater.... For being so funny and fun. For being our son, whom we love so dearly.
I love you to the moon and back,
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
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Double the Teeth!
Sweet Liam,
Last weekend we spent Saturday at Holland Lake, you had gone up Friday morning with G'ma to spend some time with extended family while Dadda and I worked then went on a date. You loved the lake, we played in the rocks and water near the shore, we hiked to the falls (I wore you in a framed pack there and back), we snacked and all laughed, it was a wonderful time!
Saturday afternoon after our hike you napped, when you woke up we were snacking and Dadda noticed something new in your mouth...two new things actually! You have two new teeth coming in! You have the two middle bottom teeth already, you got those in March, so now you will have four teeth! You are such a happy guy we didn't even know you were teething! In fact you are still pretty happy but I think the pain has gotten to you a little the last few days, it's made you a little grumpy and clingy but we understand!
You are becoming such a big boy; you stand all by yourself with no support and walk (er, run) very well with your dino walker/toy. You love to walk around holding our fingers, you shout with joy "eeeeeeee!" You like to put cups inside of one another by size and dump them out. You love all food and eat anything we make you, except green beans. You love going places and being outside, we've taken many Saturday morning walks to the farmer's market and you so enjoy seeing all the people and just chillin' together.
You are happy and fill our lives with joy!
I love you more than I can ever express-
Momma
Last weekend we spent Saturday at Holland Lake, you had gone up Friday morning with G'ma to spend some time with extended family while Dadda and I worked then went on a date. You loved the lake, we played in the rocks and water near the shore, we hiked to the falls (I wore you in a framed pack there and back), we snacked and all laughed, it was a wonderful time!
Saturday afternoon after our hike you napped, when you woke up we were snacking and Dadda noticed something new in your mouth...two new things actually! You have two new teeth coming in! You have the two middle bottom teeth already, you got those in March, so now you will have four teeth! You are such a happy guy we didn't even know you were teething! In fact you are still pretty happy but I think the pain has gotten to you a little the last few days, it's made you a little grumpy and clingy but we understand!
You are becoming such a big boy; you stand all by yourself with no support and walk (er, run) very well with your dino walker/toy. You love to walk around holding our fingers, you shout with joy "eeeeeeee!" You like to put cups inside of one another by size and dump them out. You love all food and eat anything we make you, except green beans. You love going places and being outside, we've taken many Saturday morning walks to the farmer's market and you so enjoy seeing all the people and just chillin' together.
You are happy and fill our lives with joy!
I love you more than I can ever express-
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
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
1 Year Stats
Yesterday you and I went to your One Year appointment with your doctor. I left work, picked you up at Nanna's and we made it to the doctor's office just in time, whew! We happily waited, you sat on my lap watching a little 9 month old girl named Dalaney. I sensed some jealousy when I talked to her, mostly because you reached up with both hands and pulled on the necklace I was wearing, lol!
We only waited a few minutes before we were called back. You weighed in at 21.5 lbs (50th percentile), height of 29 inches (50th percentile) and your head....well I sorta forget exactly what your measurement was (you were wiggling a lot and we had to measure you three times!) but I know you are still in the 75th percentile! We chatted with the nurse as she asked milestone questions (using pincher fingers, knows a few words, stands on his own, etc.) You are right on track with all your milestones, you are a perfectly normal one year old just as I knew all a long! The nurse reminded me of the vaccinations you would receive (MMR, Chicken Pox & Hep A)....I dread these shots, it's no fun seeing your baby get poked! You are on the standard vaccination schedule (just in case you care in the future).
Again we waited just a short while before your doctor came in. He is a nice man, in my age range and of Asian decent. You aren't sure of him just yet but who would be, you get poked almost every time you see him! lol! He also went through a series of questions, asked if you are meeting your milestones. I also asked a few questions, I wanted to make sure you are getting enough fluid (I'm a freak about hydration), asked him about your dry skin (you need some lotion). All in all it was nothing mind blowing. He checked your eyes, tummy, legs etc etc. Again you are a perfectly normal, healthy one year old little boy. The only thing your doctor did point out is that he would like us to start weaning you from the bottle. You only get one or two a day (the rest is sippy cups) and again it's because I'm a freak about hydration! (You don't really even love the bottle so it's gonna be super easy).
Then the nurse came back, oh you poor guy! Three shots, chicken pox in the left and the other two in the right. Side note when you get really upset you hold your breath and almost pass out-you've been reeeaaallly close to passing out twice.....yeah you did that in front of the nurses. At least they reassured me I'm doing the right thing by blowing gently on your face so you don't pass out. Whew. A moment later you were fine, I dressed you and we were on our way!
We stopped at the grocery store to get a missing item for dinner and headed home. Before we knew it Dadda was home, we all ate dinner (actually you were starving so I fed you a quick dinner and we ate ours when dadda got home). We played, gave you a bath and before we knew it bedtime was upon us. You slept well just like you always do and were happy-go-lucky by morning.
I love you sweet Liam, you are by far the best thing that has ever happened to me. I promise to always love you, always support you, to give you tough love when you need it and know when you just need a hug. I promise I will always do whatever I can to be the best mom I can be to you.
Love you, more than you will ever know
-Momma
We only waited a few minutes before we were called back. You weighed in at 21.5 lbs (50th percentile), height of 29 inches (50th percentile) and your head....well I sorta forget exactly what your measurement was (you were wiggling a lot and we had to measure you three times!) but I know you are still in the 75th percentile! We chatted with the nurse as she asked milestone questions (using pincher fingers, knows a few words, stands on his own, etc.) You are right on track with all your milestones, you are a perfectly normal one year old just as I knew all a long! The nurse reminded me of the vaccinations you would receive (MMR, Chicken Pox & Hep A)....I dread these shots, it's no fun seeing your baby get poked! You are on the standard vaccination schedule (just in case you care in the future).
Again we waited just a short while before your doctor came in. He is a nice man, in my age range and of Asian decent. You aren't sure of him just yet but who would be, you get poked almost every time you see him! lol! He also went through a series of questions, asked if you are meeting your milestones. I also asked a few questions, I wanted to make sure you are getting enough fluid (I'm a freak about hydration), asked him about your dry skin (you need some lotion). All in all it was nothing mind blowing. He checked your eyes, tummy, legs etc etc. Again you are a perfectly normal, healthy one year old little boy. The only thing your doctor did point out is that he would like us to start weaning you from the bottle. You only get one or two a day (the rest is sippy cups) and again it's because I'm a freak about hydration! (You don't really even love the bottle so it's gonna be super easy).
Then the nurse came back, oh you poor guy! Three shots, chicken pox in the left and the other two in the right. Side note when you get really upset you hold your breath and almost pass out-you've been reeeaaallly close to passing out twice.....yeah you did that in front of the nurses. At least they reassured me I'm doing the right thing by blowing gently on your face so you don't pass out. Whew. A moment later you were fine, I dressed you and we were on our way!
We stopped at the grocery store to get a missing item for dinner and headed home. Before we knew it Dadda was home, we all ate dinner (actually you were starving so I fed you a quick dinner and we ate ours when dadda got home). We played, gave you a bath and before we knew it bedtime was upon us. You slept well just like you always do and were happy-go-lucky by morning.
I love you sweet Liam, you are by far the best thing that has ever happened to me. I promise to always love you, always support you, to give you tough love when you need it and know when you just need a hug. I promise I will always do whatever I can to be the best mom I can be to you.
Love you, more than you will ever know
-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, May 10, 2012
Mr Independant is Dependant!
Hey Sweet Boy!
Well you are a crawling machine now, you were a pro from the moment you started but now it's second nature! You love following me around as I get ready for work each morning and crawling to be when I pick you up from Nanna's each day. You currently have the tiniest cold (the only other one you've had was the first week of March when you got 2 teeth!)....and it's making you a bit clingy. It's kinda funny because all you want is to crawl around and enjoy your freedom but at the same time you want to be held by Momma! I don't mind. You will only be little once and the days are rushing by us! In one month and 4 days you will be a year old, how did that happen? I'm afraid I'll blink and he at your college graduation (have I mentioned college is non-negotiable? We'll discuss that later).
I love you, you are the best thing that has ever happened to me-
Momma
Well you are a crawling machine now, you were a pro from the moment you started but now it's second nature! You love following me around as I get ready for work each morning and crawling to be when I pick you up from Nanna's each day. You currently have the tiniest cold (the only other one you've had was the first week of March when you got 2 teeth!)....and it's making you a bit clingy. It's kinda funny because all you want is to crawl around and enjoy your freedom but at the same time you want to be held by Momma! I don't mind. You will only be little once and the days are rushing by us! In one month and 4 days you will be a year old, how did that happen? I'm afraid I'll blink and he at your college graduation (have I mentioned college is non-negotiable? We'll discuss that later).
I love you, you are the best thing that has ever happened to me-
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
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Nine Month Stats
So I don't forget....
On March 14th you and I wondered off to your 9 month appointment. I left work a few hours early, picked you up and traveled to the doctor's office. I had decided ahead of time that you and I would go alone, before we'd always had someone (G'ma, Dadda or Aunt Emily) come with us but this time I knew we could do it alone so we did! There was only one other little boy in the waiting room, he was just slightly bigger than you and you were fascinated by him! You would watch him toddle around, each time he looked at you the biggest smile would spread across your face!
Soon the nurse came and got us to weigh and measure you. You are exactly 19lbs (35%), 27 inches (40%) and your head is 46cm (75%). You happily played while she asked me all the standard questions about your development, you are right on track (as we knew).
Dr. H came in and checked you out, asked some more questions and got several smiles from you, he also re-affirmed you are perfect, as we knew! He said you are ready to have your formula in a sippy cup, eat meat (both of which we had already started) but to stay away from peanuts/honey/shell fish. We'll go back in 3 months for your ONE YEAR visit, oh my gosh where is time going?
Love you so much,
Momma
On March 14th you and I wondered off to your 9 month appointment. I left work a few hours early, picked you up and traveled to the doctor's office. I had decided ahead of time that you and I would go alone, before we'd always had someone (G'ma, Dadda or Aunt Emily) come with us but this time I knew we could do it alone so we did! There was only one other little boy in the waiting room, he was just slightly bigger than you and you were fascinated by him! You would watch him toddle around, each time he looked at you the biggest smile would spread across your face!
Soon the nurse came and got us to weigh and measure you. You are exactly 19lbs (35%), 27 inches (40%) and your head is 46cm (75%). You happily played while she asked me all the standard questions about your development, you are right on track (as we knew).
Dr. H came in and checked you out, asked some more questions and got several smiles from you, he also re-affirmed you are perfect, as we knew! He said you are ready to have your formula in a sippy cup, eat meat (both of which we had already started) but to stay away from peanuts/honey/shell fish. We'll go back in 3 months for your ONE YEAR visit, oh my gosh where is time going?
Love you so much,
Momma
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Scooter
My Dearest Liam,
Or perhaps I should call you Scooter! You are such a fun boy, I want you to know that! You have the funniest laugh, you clearly know how to get a chuckle out of your Dadda and me. Lately you've been working on crawling, you will turn only leg behind you and you'll kind of bounce in a forward motion, trying your hardest to get to the toy we've placed just out of reach. Often times you will simply opt for a different toy that is near you but off to one side since you are a pro turner now, sometimes you even chuckle as if to says "hehe, I got a toy with less work!" Last night something clicked for you tho, you had both legs in front of you and some puff treats in front of you and you figured out if you bent both legs and dug in with your heels then pulled you could get at those puffs, oh it was a sight when you got them! You seemed to savor each puff too, it was rather funny! You let out a excited little noise, it was adorable!! We spent another hour (at least) placing things just out of your reach so you would scoot around the living room, practice makes perfect! I'm so happy for you, I know you long to be mobile...but I must admit there is a little part of me that is sad, you are growing up seemingly at warp-speeds, I have loved every stage and each part of our journey...it just feels like it's going a bit too fast these days.
I love you Liam so very much, there is nothing in the world like being your Momma!
Or perhaps I should call you Scooter! You are such a fun boy, I want you to know that! You have the funniest laugh, you clearly know how to get a chuckle out of your Dadda and me. Lately you've been working on crawling, you will turn only leg behind you and you'll kind of bounce in a forward motion, trying your hardest to get to the toy we've placed just out of reach. Often times you will simply opt for a different toy that is near you but off to one side since you are a pro turner now, sometimes you even chuckle as if to says "hehe, I got a toy with less work!" Last night something clicked for you tho, you had both legs in front of you and some puff treats in front of you and you figured out if you bent both legs and dug in with your heels then pulled you could get at those puffs, oh it was a sight when you got them! You seemed to savor each puff too, it was rather funny! You let out a excited little noise, it was adorable!! We spent another hour (at least) placing things just out of your reach so you would scoot around the living room, practice makes perfect! I'm so happy for you, I know you long to be mobile...but I must admit there is a little part of me that is sad, you are growing up seemingly at warp-speeds, I have loved every stage and each part of our journey...it just feels like it's going a bit too fast these days.
I love you Liam so very much, there is nothing in the world like being your Momma!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Second Toothie
Hi Sweet Baby,
This morning I was checking out your gummies, mostly because you have a cold and thought we should clean up your gums (it made sense at the time)....and BAM! There it was toothie #2 poking through! Toothie #1 isn't even fully up, holy cow! I'm so excited for you but I'm fairly certain you will be 18 any moment.
The luckiest Momma in the world-
Your Momma
This morning I was checking out your gummies, mostly because you have a cold and thought we should clean up your gums (it made sense at the time)....and BAM! There it was toothie #2 poking through! Toothie #1 isn't even fully up, holy cow! I'm so excited for you but I'm fairly certain you will be 18 any moment.
The luckiest Momma in the world-
Your Momma
Friday, December 30, 2011
Glorious Sleep
Liam,
You are an incredibly child, my dear! Just last week your dad brought up that he wanted to start some sleep training with you (you were still waking once per night to eat). I didn't think your current routine was a big deal since you are only six months old and after a discussion we agreed we would pick up a book and go from there (translation Mom would pick up a book, read it and relay it to Dad). However the CIO (Cry it Out) method is just not for us, period.
Well your mom is a busy lady and didn't find the time to get that book but guess what? You started sleeping through the night all by yourself! The last two nights in a row you have been asleep before 8pm and woke up between 6-6:30am. I know two nights isn't a lot to go on but you enjoy sleep so I'm pretty sure it will stick. You are amazing and I love you!!!
Your Proud Momma
You are an incredibly child, my dear! Just last week your dad brought up that he wanted to start some sleep training with you (you were still waking once per night to eat). I didn't think your current routine was a big deal since you are only six months old and after a discussion we agreed we would pick up a book and go from there (translation Mom would pick up a book, read it and relay it to Dad). However the CIO (Cry it Out) method is just not for us, period.
Well your mom is a busy lady and didn't find the time to get that book but guess what? You started sleeping through the night all by yourself! The last two nights in a row you have been asleep before 8pm and woke up between 6-6:30am. I know two nights isn't a lot to go on but you enjoy sleep so I'm pretty sure it will stick. You are amazing and I love you!!!
Your Proud Momma
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
6 Month Stats
Dear Sweet Liam,
Today you are 6 months and 6 days old, where has the time gone?
As of Dec 15th you are:
Weight:17.6lbs this is between the 25th and 50th percentile (on track)
Height: 26.5 inches this is between the 25th and 50th percentile (on track)
Head measures in 75th percentile, nurse says you have "big brains" LOL!
You have mastered sitting up alone and love to stand, you babble all the time and crawling is just on the horizon! You are the happiest, sweetest little boy in the whole world! You eat "food" twice a day and as Nanna says, you LOVE food! This week you are having green beans and you really enjoy them, they may be your favorite so far!
Recently you met Santa and did this: (no fear at all, perhaps you had already submitted your request list?)
Today you are 6 months and 6 days old, where has the time gone?
As of Dec 15th you are:
Weight:17.6lbs this is between the 25th and 50th percentile (on track)
Height: 26.5 inches this is between the 25th and 50th percentile (on track)
Head measures in 75th percentile, nurse says you have "big brains" LOL!
You have mastered sitting up alone and love to stand, you babble all the time and crawling is just on the horizon! You are the happiest, sweetest little boy in the whole world! You eat "food" twice a day and as Nanna says, you LOVE food! This week you are having green beans and you really enjoy them, they may be your favorite so far!
Recently you met Santa and did this: (no fear at all, perhaps you had already submitted your request list?)
Monday, November 21, 2011
Milestone: Rolling Back to Belly
Sweet Liam,
You have been on the cusp of rolling back to belly for some time, the weekend before last you and I spent forever on the floor, I was so hoping I'd get to see you do it first...but you didn't, you weren't ready. It was then that it occurred to me that I am not that strong, not strong enough for you to experience all your firsts with someone else but it's a reality that I must work. Over last week I asked Nanna and G'ma not to tell me if you reach your milestones for the first time in front of them, they both happily agreed.
Then this weekend arrived and we were joyfully playing on a blanket on the floor, Dadda was even there. We were all just enjoying our time together and ya know what happened? You rolled back to belly!!! I was so happy I shouted and scared you a little, whoops! Just thinking about it I tear up, I'm so happy to be there to witness your milestones! You will be crawling before we know it (you already tuck your legs under you when doing tummy time, you just need some upper body strength)!
I love you and I love being your Momma!
You have been on the cusp of rolling back to belly for some time, the weekend before last you and I spent forever on the floor, I was so hoping I'd get to see you do it first...but you didn't, you weren't ready. It was then that it occurred to me that I am not that strong, not strong enough for you to experience all your firsts with someone else but it's a reality that I must work. Over last week I asked Nanna and G'ma not to tell me if you reach your milestones for the first time in front of them, they both happily agreed.
Then this weekend arrived and we were joyfully playing on a blanket on the floor, Dadda was even there. We were all just enjoying our time together and ya know what happened? You rolled back to belly!!! I was so happy I shouted and scared you a little, whoops! Just thinking about it I tear up, I'm so happy to be there to witness your milestones! You will be crawling before we know it (you already tuck your legs under you when doing tummy time, you just need some upper body strength)!
I love you and I love being your Momma!
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