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
Sunday, January 29, 2012
More on Babbling
Sweet Liam,
I want to record another special moment I had with you this weekend, just tonight in fact. Your dad had gone down stairs to play video games so you and I were just playing and listening to some worship music, I'd be having a hard week and was gently singing the words as we played. You had been a little quiet (you usually get this way late into the evening before bed) so we were just playing when you started to babble along with me. It was just a sweet moment that touched my heart, here was my tiny baby singing and enjoying some worship with me. I got caught up in the moment and started to cry, you didn't like that so much so the moment was fleeting but I still cherish it.
Momma
I want to record another special moment I had with you this weekend, just tonight in fact. Your dad had gone down stairs to play video games so you and I were just playing and listening to some worship music, I'd be having a hard week and was gently singing the words as we played. You had been a little quiet (you usually get this way late into the evening before bed) so we were just playing when you started to babble along with me. It was just a sweet moment that touched my heart, here was my tiny baby singing and enjoying some worship with me. I got caught up in the moment and started to cry, you didn't like that so much so the moment was fleeting but I still cherish it.
Momma
Friday, January 27, 2012
The Way You Babble
Sweet Liam,
Your Momma has been going through a rough patch, today I had your G'ma bring you to my work so I could take you to get your flu booster shot. This was not what I wanted to do at the end of my Friday. It was such a joy when G'ma brought you in and you were so excited to see me, I loaded you up and off we went to the doctors office. You were your normal chatty self, we were able to get in and out of the doctor's office in record speed and you didn't even cry! On the way home I started to get stuck in my own head and lots in my worries, you must have sensed this because you started to babble like crazy as loud as you could! You not only melted my heart but washed away all the things I'd been worrying about. I don't know what I would do without you during this whole thing, thank God for you my little buddy!
Your Momma
Your Momma has been going through a rough patch, today I had your G'ma bring you to my work so I could take you to get your flu booster shot. This was not what I wanted to do at the end of my Friday. It was such a joy when G'ma brought you in and you were so excited to see me, I loaded you up and off we went to the doctors office. You were your normal chatty self, we were able to get in and out of the doctor's office in record speed and you didn't even cry! On the way home I started to get stuck in my own head and lots in my worries, you must have sensed this because you started to babble like crazy as loud as you could! You not only melted my heart but washed away all the things I'd been worrying about. I don't know what I would do without you during this whole thing, thank God for you my little buddy!
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 27, 2011
Your First Christmas!
Dear Sweet Liam,
Can it really be? Your first Christmas has already come and gone, it seems impossible but it's true you are trucking right a long! What a special time it was! Christmas started off with a new tradition; on Christmas Eve morning it was just you, me and Dadda! We slept as long as you would let us (about 8:30am, not bad) and when you woke up we all enjoyed some breakfast then opened presents! Remember that Santa brings stocking gifts and Momma and Dadda bring the rest ;) You were more entertained with the crunchy tissue paper than the real gifts but that is ok by me! After a nap and some lunch we headed off to Church and had dinner with G'ma, G'pa, Auntie Kristen, and Great-G'ma Turkey, it was so much fun that you feel right asleep!
Christmas morning we all rose early, I prepared a baked oatmeal and Dadda got you ready and before we knew it we were off to G'ma and G'pa's house to spend the whole day! It was a fun time full of presents, laughing and lots of family time with the whole extended family! You favorite gifts are for the bath, they made you laugh and laugh! I hope I always remember how the simplest thing filled you with joy! Before we knew it the whole day was gone again and it was time to head home, all of us needed rest.
You are such a happy boy, I know I'm always saying that but it's so true! I'm so wildly blessed, beyond anything I could deserve, by getting to be your mom!
I love you so very much!
Momma
Can it really be? Your first Christmas has already come and gone, it seems impossible but it's true you are trucking right a long! What a special time it was! Christmas started off with a new tradition; on Christmas Eve morning it was just you, me and Dadda! We slept as long as you would let us (about 8:30am, not bad) and when you woke up we all enjoyed some breakfast then opened presents! Remember that Santa brings stocking gifts and Momma and Dadda bring the rest ;) You were more entertained with the crunchy tissue paper than the real gifts but that is ok by me! After a nap and some lunch we headed off to Church and had dinner with G'ma, G'pa, Auntie Kristen, and Great-G'ma Turkey, it was so much fun that you feel right asleep!
Christmas morning we all rose early, I prepared a baked oatmeal and Dadda got you ready and before we knew it we were off to G'ma and G'pa's house to spend the whole day! It was a fun time full of presents, laughing and lots of family time with the whole extended family! You favorite gifts are for the bath, they made you laugh and laugh! I hope I always remember how the simplest thing filled you with joy! Before we knew it the whole day was gone again and it was time to head home, all of us needed rest.
You are such a happy boy, I know I'm always saying that but it's so true! I'm so wildly blessed, beyond anything I could deserve, by getting to be your mom!
I love you so very much!
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?)
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Christmas Songs
Dear Liam,
Last night as I finished up dinner you and Dadda were playing in the living room and listening to Christmas music. Dadda rarely, if ever, sings so I was humming along as the songs played. I could hear you babbling to Dadda as if singing to him, then the sweetest thing happened; Dadda starting singing to you very softly....my favorite Christmas song (Come All Ye Faithful). I just stood there soaking in the moment realizing this is a special memory in the making. I cherish these fleeting moments, I hold them close and pull them into my heart for safe keeping.
Happy Half Birthday My Love!
Momma
Last night as I finished up dinner you and Dadda were playing in the living room and listening to Christmas music. Dadda rarely, if ever, sings so I was humming along as the songs played. I could hear you babbling to Dadda as if singing to him, then the sweetest thing happened; Dadda starting singing to you very softly....my favorite Christmas song (Come All Ye Faithful). I just stood there soaking in the moment realizing this is a special memory in the making. I cherish these fleeting moments, I hold them close and pull them into my heart for safe keeping.
Happy Half Birthday My Love!
Momma
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