Christmas has now come and gone and we will be heading home from family tomorrow. It was really our first "real" kid Christmas. Santa came and the kids were filled with smiles and laughter. Holiday lights were viewed, too many sweets eaten and I have an actual food baby in my stomach. Yikes.
We got to spend time with my family and John's so we got the best of both worlds. I am excited about the upcoming year but I have to admit, as of this moment, it feels different than last year. (see my ridiculously giddy New Year's post HERE). I am not anxiously waiting to get through the "newborn/crying" phase with Graham, worried about where my business will go, helping John move into a new building. Instead, we will continue through 2013 right where 2012 left off. Kids growing, businesses growing....some call it the "grind". Don't get me wrong, every moment with these kids is really wonderful and magical. Graham is talking like crazy with new words every day, Anna is just the sweetest little girl and my little companion. I think what I am meaning is that we are comfortable. In a good way.
Yes, we will look forward to vacations and little adventures. Like Disney World, the Kentucky Derby, Keuka Lake with friends and maybe a little weekend away for John and I.
Aww...who am I kidding??!?!? It's going to be an amazing year. Every day we will feel thankful for the opportunity to kiss our babies, kiss each other and enjoy this "comfortable" stage.
Besides, it just means something big, unexpected and wonderful will happen. Stay tuned, we might have a few things up our sleeves.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Friday, November 30, 2012
1 1/2 years old
As with most of my monthly posts for Graham, this one is a couple weeks delayed. Little man turned 18 months over the Thanksgiving holidays. A year and a half!! Can you believe it?!
We started with this little guy...
We used to be a little worried about his speech as although he was saying a few words, not as many as we hoped. A month or so has changed that! Words he is saying now...
eyes, ears, nose, mouth (mouf), tank too (thank you), pees (please), blocks, tiger, elephant, Anna, Abbie, Bubba (for cooper), Momma, Daddy, Poppa, Mock (milk), o's, car, truck, grrrrrr, vrrrmmm, all the animal noises (baa, moo, woof, neigh, quack, meow, ...etc), bear, up, more, dog, and many other "words" that we just haven't figured out exactly what he is saying. But he points and insists he is saying the right thing!
He is our little climber. I can't tell you how many times I have pulled him off the kitchen table or caught him mid-leap off the coffee table. NO fear with this little guy. None at all.
He had his 18 month check up today and is 27lbs 15 oz (74%) and 34 5/8 tall (>97%!). He's lean and mean and quite tall. All his teeth are in minus the 2 year molars and I am hoping he gets a little break. Those first molars and canines have been brutal for him.
He may have to have an evaluation for his hips and back as he seems to have a slight sway back which will hopefully fix itself without any PT. But we will know more soon.
Basically, he is a ball of energy and love. Loves to snuggle and give kisses. And although his sleep schedule may be less than to be desired lately with some 5am wake up calls, we wouldn't change a thing.
We started with this little guy...
And now we have a walking, talking, climbing curious adventurer.
We used to be a little worried about his speech as although he was saying a few words, not as many as we hoped. A month or so has changed that! Words he is saying now...
eyes, ears, nose, mouth (mouf), tank too (thank you), pees (please), blocks, tiger, elephant, Anna, Abbie, Bubba (for cooper), Momma, Daddy, Poppa, Mock (milk), o's, car, truck, grrrrrr, vrrrmmm, all the animal noises (baa, moo, woof, neigh, quack, meow, ...etc), bear, up, more, dog, and many other "words" that we just haven't figured out exactly what he is saying. But he points and insists he is saying the right thing!
He is our little climber. I can't tell you how many times I have pulled him off the kitchen table or caught him mid-leap off the coffee table. NO fear with this little guy. None at all.
He had his 18 month check up today and is 27lbs 15 oz (74%) and 34 5/8 tall (>97%!). He's lean and mean and quite tall. All his teeth are in minus the 2 year molars and I am hoping he gets a little break. Those first molars and canines have been brutal for him.
He may have to have an evaluation for his hips and back as he seems to have a slight sway back which will hopefully fix itself without any PT. But we will know more soon.
Basically, he is a ball of energy and love. Loves to snuggle and give kisses. And although his sleep schedule may be less than to be desired lately with some 5am wake up calls, we wouldn't change a thing.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Booooooooo!
As you can imagine, with any Halloween post, this one is picture heavy. We started our Halloween fun the Saturday before at WECC's Trunk or Treat. Graham was NONE too happy about his costume...but then he saw all the other kids and decided he would have a little fun after all.
Sister was beyond excited to have her Halloween costume on!
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| Playing games like a PRO! |
Halloween night: Our good friends, the Dixon's came over and we took on the neighborhood. The kids had a blast! I think they might have had more fun passing out candy to trick or treaters...
Thursday, October 18, 2012
You are 3!
Sweet daughter, you turned 3 years old today! You are spunky, feisty, loving, caring, sensitive and probably the most out-going and talkative three year old I have ever known. You have long conversations with anyone that might make eye contact. What do you talk to them about? Mainly asking them their favorite color, their mom and dad's name, what they will be for Halloween and then back to their fav colors (sometimes you ask their favorite number). You captivate EVERYONE that you meet. They can't believe you are only 3.
And well, we can't believe you have only been in our lives for three years.
You are a game changer, little one.
We are deep in parent-mode, striving always to provide you with the things you need. Things to help you grow, learn, develop. Things to make you the best YOU. This parent job isn't easy and some days are tough (remember that spunky word I used earlier? You definitely have the sass) but know this....we wouldn't trade this time for all the money and time in the world.
You have your dad's smarts, your mom's love of dance and well, let's face it...my amazing sense of humor. You woke this morning to balloons, "A" and "3" shaped pancakes, and an afternoon train ride to downtown for your first banana split. The entire staff sang you Happy Birthday, because YOU are one captivating little being.
I tell you all the time, I love you "to the moon and back". Well, maybe if you go back and a couple thousand times....you might just get close.
Might.
I hope your day was all you wanted it to be. We love you, sweet girl.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Time flying
Realized today as I was starting Graham's 16 month post that I only have a few more days to get it in before I should do a 17 month update. WHA?? And with Anna turning 3 on Thursday (post to come), I am in a time warp that refuses to slow down. But hey, that's what everyone says so we are choosing to just roll with it and enjoy every second.
Let's talk about Graham. What a difference a month can make!
Last night he correctly made the sounds for
Sheep
Cow
Duck
Dog
Kitty (I put this one in even though its a little rough sounding... )
Elephant (with hand motion!!)
Lion/Bear/Tiger (they all sound the same...GRRRRR!!!)
Monkey--OO OO OO
Owl- OO OO OO...haha!
And his new favorite...fish. Sounds like "ish". LOVES them. As soon as we get to the gym, he runs to the fish tank pointing, laughing and saying "ISH, ISH!!".
His language is improving like crazy and I finally got a couple "Mama" 's out of him the other day. Finally... He says "Up" all the time and something like "more milk"...but I think only I can understand that one. He still loves to snuggle in the morning and will back up to my lap and just cozy in for our morning milk/coffee time. (coffee just for me, I promise). His first set of molars are finally all in..whew! Brings the total teeth count to 12!
After taking him to the Pumpkin Patch at Walden Farms this past weekend, we truly realized this kid has NO fear. Reaching right into the animal cages, grabbing goat horns, dancing crazy to some banjo music and running FAST to anything new and fun. What a difference boys are!
He is a pro with a spoon, requests his O's like a pro and still loves to give hugs and kisses, waves bye and basically the sweetest little boy we could ever want.
Can I freeze him right now, please?!?
Let's talk about Graham. What a difference a month can make!
Last night he correctly made the sounds for
Sheep
Cow
Duck
Dog
Kitty (I put this one in even though its a little rough sounding... )
Elephant (with hand motion!!)
Lion/Bear/Tiger (they all sound the same...GRRRRR!!!)
Monkey--OO OO OO
Owl- OO OO OO...haha!
And his new favorite...fish. Sounds like "ish". LOVES them. As soon as we get to the gym, he runs to the fish tank pointing, laughing and saying "ISH, ISH!!".
His language is improving like crazy and I finally got a couple "Mama" 's out of him the other day. Finally... He says "Up" all the time and something like "more milk"...but I think only I can understand that one. He still loves to snuggle in the morning and will back up to my lap and just cozy in for our morning milk/coffee time. (coffee just for me, I promise). His first set of molars are finally all in..whew! Brings the total teeth count to 12!
After taking him to the Pumpkin Patch at Walden Farms this past weekend, we truly realized this kid has NO fear. Reaching right into the animal cages, grabbing goat horns, dancing crazy to some banjo music and running FAST to anything new and fun. What a difference boys are!
He is a pro with a spoon, requests his O's like a pro and still loves to give hugs and kisses, waves bye and basically the sweetest little boy we could ever want.
Can I freeze him right now, please?!?
Friday, October 5, 2012
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Anna's sayings...
My favorite things that Anna is saying lately....
"Yesterday". As in... What did you do yesterday? (even if referring to today) And you must say it in a very new england style accent. Yesstadaay.
"Blast om!" That would be "Blast Off" for all you rocket fanatics.
"Who bought me this?" This is a new one. She will ask this about any and all objects in her possession.
"EEEEEE". This is Lamby's sound that she says ALL THE TIME. Hysterical.
These are just the ones off the top of my head. Will try and add more. This girl is hysterical with the things she says. And we are always looking forward to what comes out next...well, most of the time.
"Yesterday". As in... What did you do yesterday? (even if referring to today) And you must say it in a very new england style accent. Yesstadaay.
"Blast om!" That would be "Blast Off" for all you rocket fanatics.
"Who bought me this?" This is a new one. She will ask this about any and all objects in her possession.
"EEEEEE". This is Lamby's sound that she says ALL THE TIME. Hysterical.
These are just the ones off the top of my head. Will try and add more. This girl is hysterical with the things she says. And we are always looking forward to what comes out next...well, most of the time.
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