Dearest Liam,
I need to get better at writting to you here. It's just that we have been enjoying summer so much, sometimes I forget to document it!
I want you to have fond memories of your childhood, I hope you look back on it and smile because I always played with you no matter what. Even in the morning when I'm in my nice work clothes I get on the floor with you and enjoy whatever you are doing. We wrestle, tickle, play blocks or cars, sometimes enjoy a book, whatever you would like in the few moments we get (before or after work). I hope you never hope your childhood was any different than it was, I have loved you deeply every moment I've been given. I cherish it all, even when you are grumpy! :)
My primary responsibility is to be your parent first. I will discipline you, I will ground you, and at some point you will make choices that make me sad or disappoint me but I will always love you. I will always be here for you, listen to you and support you. I will speak the truth to you as sternly or delicately as I see fit for each situation. I will make mistakes and disappoint you at some point, I hope I will have taught you enough grace to forgive me and continue to love me. I hope someday we enjoy many hobbies together and at some point (maybe not until you are an adult) I hope you consider me your friend.
Love you to the moon and back,
Momma
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
1st Cabin Trip of 2012
Dearest Liam,
You have just experienced your first vacation and I think you are addicted! Your Dadda and I took the week of the 4th of July off of work and headed to the family cabin with you. I hope you grow to love the cabin the same way your Dad does, he has fond childhood memories of it that he cherishes.
Dadda headed up there the night of 6/30 but you and I stayed behind to head up in the morning (as to avoid any Liam meltdowns in the car, you are a good baby in the car but who wants to risk it at 7pm?). Sunday morning I had the car pre-loaded so you and I headed up around 8am (since you usually nap around 9am). You could tell we were on an adventure, you looked around excited and happy for about 20 minutes then it was nap time! It only takes an hour to get to the cabin from our home and you woke up just before we turned off the highway, we happily made it there minus a Liam meltdown, score one for Momma!
The week was filled with relaxation. We woke when you woke, I napped when you napped (Dadda fished on the lake). We ate easy meals mostly prepared on the grill. It was glorious. One of my favorite things about the cabin is the lack of phone, cable or internet. I brought my runner's magazine and kindle to read and we watched disney dvds we brought (you have no interest in tv 99% of the time so it was mostly dad and I that watched those movies after you went to bed).
On Tuesday we took a afternoon hike to Morrell Falls, I wore you in our framed pack on the way up and Dadda wore you on the way out. (This would be the only workout I got the week before my first half marathon, to say I was nervous was an understatement.) After our hike we all enjoyed a ice cream treat at the little shop in town.
Wednesday was the 4th of July so G'ma and G'pa came up and we went into town to watch your first parade! You were in heaven, you carefully observed all the people (especially children) and each "float" that went by! You even enjoyed a ice cream cone with G'pa!
Thursday G'ma & G'pa wanted some Liam time so Dadda and I went up to Glacier National Park for the day. It's been a hobby of your Dadda and I to visit national parks when possible (we've been to three or hour together now). You went home with the grandparents that night and enjoyed a sleep over! After a long day in the park your Dadda and I went back to the cabin, packed up and returned home to pick you up in the morning.
That Sunday I would do my first half marathon, you and Dadda met me once on the route and at the finish line and I cried my eyes out. I hope someday you will love to hike and run with me my sweet boy!
Always your momma,
Momma
You have just experienced your first vacation and I think you are addicted! Your Dadda and I took the week of the 4th of July off of work and headed to the family cabin with you. I hope you grow to love the cabin the same way your Dad does, he has fond childhood memories of it that he cherishes.
Dadda headed up there the night of 6/30 but you and I stayed behind to head up in the morning (as to avoid any Liam meltdowns in the car, you are a good baby in the car but who wants to risk it at 7pm?). Sunday morning I had the car pre-loaded so you and I headed up around 8am (since you usually nap around 9am). You could tell we were on an adventure, you looked around excited and happy for about 20 minutes then it was nap time! It only takes an hour to get to the cabin from our home and you woke up just before we turned off the highway, we happily made it there minus a Liam meltdown, score one for Momma!
The week was filled with relaxation. We woke when you woke, I napped when you napped (Dadda fished on the lake). We ate easy meals mostly prepared on the grill. It was glorious. One of my favorite things about the cabin is the lack of phone, cable or internet. I brought my runner's magazine and kindle to read and we watched disney dvds we brought (you have no interest in tv 99% of the time so it was mostly dad and I that watched those movies after you went to bed).
On Tuesday we took a afternoon hike to Morrell Falls, I wore you in our framed pack on the way up and Dadda wore you on the way out. (This would be the only workout I got the week before my first half marathon, to say I was nervous was an understatement.) After our hike we all enjoyed a ice cream treat at the little shop in town.
Wednesday was the 4th of July so G'ma and G'pa came up and we went into town to watch your first parade! You were in heaven, you carefully observed all the people (especially children) and each "float" that went by! You even enjoyed a ice cream cone with G'pa!
Thursday G'ma & G'pa wanted some Liam time so Dadda and I went up to Glacier National Park for the day. It's been a hobby of your Dadda and I to visit national parks when possible (we've been to three or hour together now). You went home with the grandparents that night and enjoyed a sleep over! After a long day in the park your Dadda and I went back to the cabin, packed up and returned home to pick you up in the morning.
That Sunday I would do my first half marathon, you and Dadda met me once on the route and at the finish line and I cried my eyes out. I hope someday you will love to hike and run with me my sweet boy!
Always your momma,
Momma
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
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