Sunday, January 9, 2011
Saturday, January 8, 2011
It's a girl!
Mason,
Turns out, I did give birth to your twin after all. Masonét
You looked quite cute in Grandma's fuzzy socks and A.K.'s hair bow. You are quite the little boy though.
Turns out, I did give birth to your twin after all. Masonét
You eventually fall, smile (sometimes giggle), and get right back on. Today you turned the big 1-4 months! It seems you get smarter each day (it's scary). Not sure if I have mentioned it before but you understand the words breakfast and hat. You can put hats on your head or touch your head when I say hat and every morning after your diaper change, I let you play for a minute. Then I'll say the words breakfast and you stop what you are doing and either walk to me with your hands up or walk to the gate.
You are finally starting to sleep better and are back to two one hour naps (the one one hour was killing you (and me)).
You have throughly enjoyed being around Great Grammy and Pop the past few weeks. Great Grandma chases you around to make sure you don't hurt yourself (which is all the time) and stay clean and sanitized and when you get into something you aren't supposed to (again, all the time) she says, "ahh ahh ahh" and of course, you say it now too.
You greatly enjoy Ms. Poozley too. You love to lay on her, sit on her, pet her (all we used to say was, "gentle" and now we don't even have to. she is your buddy (most of the time)), and chase her while barking.
Love you,
Mommy
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Being a parent...
Mason,
It seems we have hit the terrible terrific twos sooner than expected. Not sure if I am diggin' it. This afternoon and evening were exceptions but lately, I am just going to say it, you've been a spoiled brat. From not sleeping well (up at 6:00 and in bed with us), to constantly wanting to be held, always whining, it was driving me nuts. I have tried to enjoy all of our time together but I just want to make some Oreo balls! At Grandma and Pop's house you have learned to turn the TV on and off. Just like with the toilet, no matter how many times any of us say, "no" you don't care and will keep at it! Being a parent is tough! It is hard to follow through, hard to say, "no," and hard not to just freakin' laugh.
Like I said, today, however, we had a great day and throughly enjoyed playing together. We met Wyatt and A.J. at the fabulous Monkey Joes (where Wyatt humped a play mat) then ate lunch at Chicky Lay. After an hour nap, then another hour nap on Mommy, we headed to the animal shelter. We met a beautiful lab who loved following you around. Since then we have been playing like you wouldn't believe. I am not going to lie, you play hard. The other day while in Great Grammy and Pop's room, you would stand on the bed (new favorite thing), plop on your booty, then fall backwards.
Like I said, today, however, we had a great day and throughly enjoyed playing together. We met Wyatt and A.J. at the fabulous Monkey Joes (where Wyatt humped a play mat) then ate lunch at Chicky Lay. After an hour nap, then another hour nap on Mommy, we headed to the animal shelter. We met a beautiful lab who loved following you around. Since then we have been playing like you wouldn't believe. I am not going to lie, you play hard. The other day while in Great Grammy and Pop's room, you would stand on the bed (new favorite thing), plop on your booty, then fall backwards.
Favorite toys
- Melissa and Doug maracas
- Ride-on horse
- Lookout Treehouse (you prefer to go up the slide and even though I haven't caught you on camera, can actually climb the steps)
- My Pal, Scout (you carry him around and dance when he sings)
- Vtech 3-in-1 Smart Wheels (like to sit and stand on it)
- Vtech 3-in-1 Smart Wheels (like to sit and stand on it)
- Shape sorter (this amazes me. I feel like you are really learning when we play with it)
You are doing so much at almost 14 months, I can't wait 3 days for the update. Some I know I have mentioned but they deserve mention again!
- you stomp. it's adorable. you do it to step on something or when you dance
- you can walk up the stairs if I hold your hands (big ol' steps too)
- you point to the tv and say, "mooney" and today you turned on the DVD player
- me: "what does a dog say?"
mason: "huff huff" you basically take loud, short breaths
- you know where your tummy is and hair (which is getting super long in the back...). not sure what we will learn next
- you ate broccoli and cheese for the first time tonight and liked it!
- your 6-9 month clothes are finally getting too short!
- you can "brush" your hair and talk on the phone. basically you just put them behind your head but it's cute!
- you LOVE, I mean LOVE brushing your teeth (all 7 of them). I bought you a big boy tooth brush and after I brush them, I hand it over to you and when you eventually (10 minutes later) drop it, I have to hide it so we don't fight
- if you could be anywhere in the world, you would be asleep on my chest
- runny nose and drool is leading Daddy and I to believe there is another tooth on the way but there is NO way we can get you to open your mouth
Well, it is super late (10:30!) and I am hitting the sack. Hopefully you will sleep through the night!
Love you,
Mommy
Friday, December 31, 2010
End Volume I
Mason,
The time has come to publish the letters I have written over the past year. No worries, I will continue to blog. I plan to create a new book at the beginning of each year. I have throughly enjoyed writing you and I hope you have enjoyed volume I. This year has been filled with wonder, amazement, fun, and most of all, love. Thank you for being you!
Love,
Mommy
The time has come to publish the letters I have written over the past year. No worries, I will continue to blog. I plan to create a new book at the beginning of each year. I have throughly enjoyed writing you and I hope you have enjoyed volume I. This year has been filled with wonder, amazement, fun, and most of all, love. Thank you for being you!
Love,
Mommy
11 in 11
11 things we are going to watch you experience in 2011
11. preschool
10. walk up and down the stairs
9. big boy bed
8. your first haircut
7. attempting the big P (potty)
6. running (you pretty much run now but I mean like full-fledged taking off)
5. throwing and catching a ball (you have started throwing, yeah!)
4. trips to NJ and NY (teaching you to say GO YANKEES) and Florida again (Ryan's getting married!)
3. your first sentence(s)
2. coloring!
1. brushing your own teeth and picking out and putting on your clothes
Just a minuscule fraction of the milestones this year will bring. So excited! This year was filled with amazing growth and change. Mommy met her best friend, you went from preemie clothes to walking in 12 month clothes, Daddy and I found a wonderful new place of worship, we took you on your first four plane rides to see Great Pappy in California, you visited the beach in Florida. It is hard to believe it all happened and we made it out alive!
Love you,
Mom
11. preschool
10. walk up and down the stairs
9. big boy bed
8. your first haircut
7. attempting the big P (potty)
6. running (you pretty much run now but I mean like full-fledged taking off)
5. throwing and catching a ball (you have started throwing, yeah!)
4. trips to NJ and NY (teaching you to say GO YANKEES) and Florida again (Ryan's getting married!)
3. your first sentence(s)
2. coloring!
1. brushing your own teeth and picking out and putting on your clothes
Just a minuscule fraction of the milestones this year will bring. So excited! This year was filled with amazing growth and change. Mommy met her best friend, you went from preemie clothes to walking in 12 month clothes, Daddy and I found a wonderful new place of worship, we took you on your first four plane rides to see Great Pappy in California, you visited the beach in Florida. It is hard to believe it all happened and we made it out alive!
Love you,
Mom
Monday, December 27, 2010
In Love
Mason,
Tonight we had some Mommy Mason time and I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your company. You make me laugh so hard sometimes. You love to laugh. You would lean back and I would tickle under your neck and you would be hysterical then lean back for another hit! I love when you come running to me with your hands up. You've been doing it a lot lately, especially when we are doing laundry. You want to be on Mommy all the time (or lifting the toilet lid and making your scrunched nose look). Playing with you and watching you learn and grow has been fan-damn-tastic.
There are times when you crack me up when you aren't supposed to (hair pulling, sitting on the fireplace, etc). I know I will regret giving into that cute face one day. Anyway, you did some extraordinary things today as usual. Grandma, Pop, and I heard you say, "thank you" when I handed you your sippy cup and when Pop said "I am going upstairs to do some work," Pop and Grandma heard you say, "me too." Fascinating. Today you found your old friend Ubi (the weird jelly-like thing with tentacles). I would throw it to you, you would pick it up, put your hand out, then drop it. That is how you throw and it's SO cute. We did it for a while.
You really LOVE your playhouse Dad and I got you for Christmas. Your favorite part is smiling at Mommy when you stand in it, opening and closing the door, and ringing the doorbell. You like the treehouse Grandma and Pop got you too. It has a telescope thing on it and you love being able to look in it and see Mommy. Peek-a-boo is still your favorite game and you play in with clothes on the floor, Mommy closet door (that rhymed), or anything else.
You love Sicily. The Spinners have taught you to pet her and it is yet again, SO cute. You are so gentle. You love to chase her to her favorite place (under a chair in the living room) and by the time we get in there, you are laying on her. When I say, "what sound does a dog make?" you reply with an airy barking noise. You know that sound well since Sicily growls at you all the time (totally with love of course).
You walk so fast now. Honestly, I know full-fledged running is right around the corner. You like chap stick and brushing your teeth. Take the stick or toothbrush (with toothpaste) away, and you is not happy. Your appetite is back on completely. Yesterday while out to eat with Wy and A.J., you downed a full quesadilla again and tonight you ate so much, great grandma said enough and she's italian!). Speaking of dinner last night, Wyatt got the pleasure of hearing the mariachi band for the first time last night. He was in awe and you like usual, speechless. You touched the guys guitar twice.
Tonight before Daddy left he was holding you running around the house while I chased you with my "claws." You laugh again was contagious.
In Love,
Mommy
Tonight we had some Mommy Mason time and I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your company. You make me laugh so hard sometimes. You love to laugh. You would lean back and I would tickle under your neck and you would be hysterical then lean back for another hit! I love when you come running to me with your hands up. You've been doing it a lot lately, especially when we are doing laundry. You want to be on Mommy all the time (or lifting the toilet lid and making your scrunched nose look). Playing with you and watching you learn and grow has been fan-damn-tastic.
There are times when you crack me up when you aren't supposed to (hair pulling, sitting on the fireplace, etc). I know I will regret giving into that cute face one day. Anyway, you did some extraordinary things today as usual. Grandma, Pop, and I heard you say, "thank you" when I handed you your sippy cup and when Pop said "I am going upstairs to do some work," Pop and Grandma heard you say, "me too." Fascinating. Today you found your old friend Ubi (the weird jelly-like thing with tentacles). I would throw it to you, you would pick it up, put your hand out, then drop it. That is how you throw and it's SO cute. We did it for a while.
You really LOVE your playhouse Dad and I got you for Christmas. Your favorite part is smiling at Mommy when you stand in it, opening and closing the door, and ringing the doorbell. You like the treehouse Grandma and Pop got you too. It has a telescope thing on it and you love being able to look in it and see Mommy. Peek-a-boo is still your favorite game and you play in with clothes on the floor, Mommy closet door (that rhymed), or anything else.
You love Sicily. The Spinners have taught you to pet her and it is yet again, SO cute. You are so gentle. You love to chase her to her favorite place (under a chair in the living room) and by the time we get in there, you are laying on her. When I say, "what sound does a dog make?" you reply with an airy barking noise. You know that sound well since Sicily growls at you all the time (totally with love of course).
You walk so fast now. Honestly, I know full-fledged running is right around the corner. You like chap stick and brushing your teeth. Take the stick or toothbrush (with toothpaste) away, and you is not happy. Your appetite is back on completely. Yesterday while out to eat with Wy and A.J., you downed a full quesadilla again and tonight you ate so much, great grandma said enough and she's italian!). Speaking of dinner last night, Wyatt got the pleasure of hearing the mariachi band for the first time last night. He was in awe and you like usual, speechless. You touched the guys guitar twice.
In Love,
Mommy
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Winter Wonderland
brr...
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| Not a fan of being in the snow |
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| Liked scrapping off the wood No face plant today! LOL |
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