We have not updated in a while. I hope I am able to get this caught up soon.
You are now 4...and will be turning 5 in five months.
You can count.
You can say your abcs.
You can sing.
You can dance.
You are hilarious.
You play on the x-box and Nintendo switch and I don't even understand how to make them work.
You have grown into a very opinionated and outspoken 4-year-old.
You are not happy that you can't start kindergarten this fall, but have to wait until 2019. (I get it, I was the same way).
You have a deep love for animals and nature.
You are perfect. You are handsome. You are gentle. You are everything anyone could hope to have in a sweet little person. I am so blessed to have you call me mama.
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Friday, February 27, 2015
Growing and Learning
Lately, you have been blossoming with your vocabulary. It is so fun to watch you as you experiment with new sounds and words.
There had been a few days when you would say things and we would misinterpret what you were saying. It wasn't until last night that I realized what you were trying to say.
"Dame it" (dame as in Spanish for give me)
Whew. I had thought you were saying something else entirely. I'm glad you slowed down and reiterated what you were trying to express.
It is so fun teaching you new words. You pick things up so easily... and, though you may not repeat them right away, you do try to say them eventually.
Recently, you have also begun to assert your position. You no longer cry when big brother tries to do things you don't appreciate.
Two weeks ago, you were sitting in the living room watching tv when brother came in and tried to take the toy you were using. He made an attempt replacing it, but in the process must have pushed you. You grabbed his hair. When he did it again, you grabbed his hair again and hit him. (He was laughing, but I think he still got the idea that you are no longer going to accept his rude older brother behavior.)
Last week, you wanted to see the hamsters. When big brother wouldn't move from the stool, you yelled at him. He put his hand on your head, and you couldn't reach him. When you yelled again and it failed to yield a result, you simply moved in closer, grabbed him by the pants, and yanked as hard as you could. He flew in one direction, and you laughed.
That has put an end to his trying to boss you around and being authoritative, and mean.
You now play together so nicely. It's a lot of fun to see you both learning to play and interacting on a new level.
There had been a few days when you would say things and we would misinterpret what you were saying. It wasn't until last night that I realized what you were trying to say.
"Dame it" (dame as in Spanish for give me)
Whew. I had thought you were saying something else entirely. I'm glad you slowed down and reiterated what you were trying to express.
It is so fun teaching you new words. You pick things up so easily... and, though you may not repeat them right away, you do try to say them eventually.
Recently, you have also begun to assert your position. You no longer cry when big brother tries to do things you don't appreciate.
Two weeks ago, you were sitting in the living room watching tv when brother came in and tried to take the toy you were using. He made an attempt replacing it, but in the process must have pushed you. You grabbed his hair. When he did it again, you grabbed his hair again and hit him. (He was laughing, but I think he still got the idea that you are no longer going to accept his rude older brother behavior.)
Last week, you wanted to see the hamsters. When big brother wouldn't move from the stool, you yelled at him. He put his hand on your head, and you couldn't reach him. When you yelled again and it failed to yield a result, you simply moved in closer, grabbed him by the pants, and yanked as hard as you could. He flew in one direction, and you laughed.
That has put an end to his trying to boss you around and being authoritative, and mean.
You now play together so nicely. It's a lot of fun to see you both learning to play and interacting on a new level.
Friday, February 6, 2015
The Amazing Snow Monkey
We were told when we left the hospital with you that there would be things you would be slow at grasping as you grow and develop. They actually warned us you would be behind in some milestones, and that was okay because you were a "preemie".
So far, you have proven every one of those warnings wrong.
You were a little bit hesitant to walk. But you are a thinker. You have to think things out inside your head for a long time. Turn them over. Digest them fully. Then you will act on the thoughts. That is okay.
Today, you are a little over 15 months old. You walk. You chatter. You play jokes. You dance. You use 2 and 3-word phrases like they are natural for every child your age.
You bring mommy books to read to you before proclaiming "nigh-nigh" and going to your room for bed.
You are nothing short of amazing.
That's right, you are amazing, little Snow Monkey.
So far, you have proven every one of those warnings wrong.
You were a little bit hesitant to walk. But you are a thinker. You have to think things out inside your head for a long time. Turn them over. Digest them fully. Then you will act on the thoughts. That is okay.
Today, you are a little over 15 months old. You walk. You chatter. You play jokes. You dance. You use 2 and 3-word phrases like they are natural for every child your age.
You bring mommy books to read to you before proclaiming "nigh-nigh" and going to your room for bed.
You are nothing short of amazing.
That's right, you are amazing, little Snow Monkey.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
15 Months
I can't believe it's been 15 months since the little preemie that could busted his way out and joined the real world. 15 months. Wow.
It seems like just a short few weeks ago he was born, 6 weeks early. Scaring the bejeepers out of everyone, making us worry. Why do we do that, anyway? Why do we automatically think something just HAS to be wrong if things don't go as planned? (Clearly, nothing was wrong. He just got tired of life on the inside.)
Now, this amazing little miracle boy is 15 months old. He's a walking, talking, joking, dancing bundle of pure joy and sass. He is nothing short of absolutely amazing.
And we love him. With all of our hearts. Because he is the absolute best thing that could have come into our family at this time.
We watch daily as he and his older brother learn to interact with each other. They tease each other, take toys from each other, and sometimes blow up at one another. And it's all okay. It's all about letting them learn to interact in a positive and loving way... and only stepping in when they get a little out of hand.
At 15 months, the little Snow Monkey (as we lovingly call him) has 16 teeth, and we're pretty sure has more that are just waiting for the best opportunity to show themselves.
He talks... oh does he talk. Most of it is babble... but you can make out words a good part of the time, as well. His list to date: mama, dada, tata, mommy, daddy, Bella, Alo, tablet, via, corky, John, Josie (Rosie), get it, play, love, you, go, do, nigh-nigh, no, book, hug, kiss.
Phrases he uses: get it, i love you, go play, soft kitty, do it.
Sign language terms: more, enough, milk
Spanish: zapato, ajo, hola
He walks everywhere he can... and sometimes crawls (he is much faster at crawling than walking, so sometimes he prefers it).
Watching this little guy use logic and reasoning skills is astounding. It is nothing short of amazing. Sometimes, to put it simply, he just blows me away.
He is at least on par with his brother... and it is frightening sometimes. We are really in for it later when they learn how important working as a team is going to be in life....
It seems like just a short few weeks ago he was born, 6 weeks early. Scaring the bejeepers out of everyone, making us worry. Why do we do that, anyway? Why do we automatically think something just HAS to be wrong if things don't go as planned? (Clearly, nothing was wrong. He just got tired of life on the inside.)
Now, this amazing little miracle boy is 15 months old. He's a walking, talking, joking, dancing bundle of pure joy and sass. He is nothing short of absolutely amazing.
And we love him. With all of our hearts. Because he is the absolute best thing that could have come into our family at this time.
We watch daily as he and his older brother learn to interact with each other. They tease each other, take toys from each other, and sometimes blow up at one another. And it's all okay. It's all about letting them learn to interact in a positive and loving way... and only stepping in when they get a little out of hand.
At 15 months, the little Snow Monkey (as we lovingly call him) has 16 teeth, and we're pretty sure has more that are just waiting for the best opportunity to show themselves.
He talks... oh does he talk. Most of it is babble... but you can make out words a good part of the time, as well. His list to date: mama, dada, tata, mommy, daddy, Bella, Alo, tablet, via, corky, John, Josie (Rosie), get it, play, love, you, go, do, nigh-nigh, no, book, hug, kiss.
Phrases he uses: get it, i love you, go play, soft kitty, do it.
Sign language terms: more, enough, milk
Spanish: zapato, ajo, hola
He walks everywhere he can... and sometimes crawls (he is much faster at crawling than walking, so sometimes he prefers it).
Watching this little guy use logic and reasoning skills is astounding. It is nothing short of amazing. Sometimes, to put it simply, he just blows me away.
He is at least on par with his brother... and it is frightening sometimes. We are really in for it later when they learn how important working as a team is going to be in life....
Friday, April 11, 2014
Full Speed Ahead
What once we held as truth has been proven false.
Our sweet little peanut, Snow Angel, is 5 and a half months old! Can you believe it??! (I can't either.)
We were told "He's a preemie, so he will develop more slowly than a normal child... so don't be disappointed if he doesn't meet milestones as quickly as his brother did."
We expected that to be truth. He, however, has set out to prove us wrong.
At 5 1/2 months, the sweet Snow Angel does so many things....
holds his head up steadily, and can rest on his elbows with his head up when on his belly.
rolls over with ease.
chatters incessantly.
says "mama", "Ajo", "hi" and "i love you".
sits up, though not quite steadily just yet.
scoots and rolls everywhere.
smiles non-stop.
has two bottom teeth and is getting two on top.
plays with everything he can get his hands on.
eats very well - 4 times a day.
enjoys going to the park and watching his big brother play.
enjoys sleeping on his belly.
So far he has tried:
rice cereal
rice cereal with apples and bananas
bananas
mangoes
peaches
pears
apples
oranges
vanilla wafer cookies
peas
carrots
yellow squash
zucchini
white potato
yukon gold potato
sweet potato
chicken
It is absolutely amazing to watch him meet milestones... he is amazing.
His big brother is infatuated with him. He loves to try to show him new things...and talk to him. He helps us take care of him when he can. He shares with him.
I am literally in Heaven. Having two boys is so amazing. So fulfilling. They are my joy.
Our sweet little peanut, Snow Angel, is 5 and a half months old! Can you believe it??! (I can't either.)
We were told "He's a preemie, so he will develop more slowly than a normal child... so don't be disappointed if he doesn't meet milestones as quickly as his brother did."
We expected that to be truth. He, however, has set out to prove us wrong.
At 5 1/2 months, the sweet Snow Angel does so many things....
holds his head up steadily, and can rest on his elbows with his head up when on his belly.
rolls over with ease.
chatters incessantly.
says "mama", "Ajo", "hi" and "i love you".
sits up, though not quite steadily just yet.
scoots and rolls everywhere.
smiles non-stop.
has two bottom teeth and is getting two on top.
plays with everything he can get his hands on.
eats very well - 4 times a day.
enjoys going to the park and watching his big brother play.
enjoys sleeping on his belly.
So far he has tried:
rice cereal
rice cereal with apples and bananas
bananas
mangoes
peaches
pears
apples
oranges
vanilla wafer cookies
peas
carrots
yellow squash
zucchini
white potato
yukon gold potato
sweet potato
chicken
It is absolutely amazing to watch him meet milestones... he is amazing.
His big brother is infatuated with him. He loves to try to show him new things...and talk to him. He helps us take care of him when he can. He shares with him.
I am literally in Heaven. Having two boys is so amazing. So fulfilling. They are my joy.
Monday, January 13, 2014
The Belly - Weeks 29-32
September 14, 2013 - Belly Week 29
More things I miss from "life before the belly": walking sans waddle
It is entertaining to watch you move in response to external stimuli. It could be that I'm just easily entertained, but I get a real kick out of watching.
Your big brother likes to push gently or tap on my belly and watch you push back. He laughs when you kick his hand... which makes me laugh. It's so precious - you aren't even born and you're already interacting with your brother.
It's the beginning of a very close friendship.
September 21, 2013 - The Belly Week 30
I think you're going to be between 8 and 9 pounds when you're born. You lay differently than your brother did - so you're sometimes heavier feeling.
Size wise, I don't look larger than I did with your brother. It will be interesting to see how big you really are when you are born.
September 28, 2013 - The Belly Week 31
I am now most comfortable sleeping: on my side
I am now getting up to pee about 3 times per night.
You continue to be extremely active. I don't have to do kick counts because you move throughout the day. It almost feels like you're a kickboxer at times.
October 5, 2013 - The Belly Week 32
We are in sunny, hotter than Hates, Orlando, Florida. We do a lot of walking, which is helping control my blood sugars. If only I lived here, and were able to visit the parks weekly!!
You kicked and your brother really felt it for the first time. He blamed me... but he thought I was playing. Too cute!
More things I miss from "life before the belly": walking sans waddle
It is entertaining to watch you move in response to external stimuli. It could be that I'm just easily entertained, but I get a real kick out of watching.
Your big brother likes to push gently or tap on my belly and watch you push back. He laughs when you kick his hand... which makes me laugh. It's so precious - you aren't even born and you're already interacting with your brother.
It's the beginning of a very close friendship.
September 21, 2013 - The Belly Week 30
I think you're going to be between 8 and 9 pounds when you're born. You lay differently than your brother did - so you're sometimes heavier feeling.
Size wise, I don't look larger than I did with your brother. It will be interesting to see how big you really are when you are born.
September 28, 2013 - The Belly Week 31
I am now most comfortable sleeping: on my side
I am now getting up to pee about 3 times per night.
You continue to be extremely active. I don't have to do kick counts because you move throughout the day. It almost feels like you're a kickboxer at times.
October 5, 2013 - The Belly Week 32
We are in sunny, hotter than Hates, Orlando, Florida. We do a lot of walking, which is helping control my blood sugars. If only I lived here, and were able to visit the parks weekly!!
You kicked and your brother really felt it for the first time. He blamed me... but he thought I was playing. Too cute!
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Weeks 37-40 - Post-Belly Epilogue
November 9, 2013 - The Belly Week 37 (Post-Belly Epilogue Week 3)
Snapshot of Our Life
Music that we are listening to lately: 80's, Pop, What Does the Fox Say, the Gummi Bear Song.
Recent movie I've seen: Killing Kennedy
Book I'm reading: The Kingdom Keepers #6
Top news story right now: Phillipines Typhoon
Things are still going very well.
You officially came home yesterday!! Yay!
It was a really crazy day. We were so very happy to bring you home, and your brother was super excited to be able to hold you for the first time!
It still seems so very surreal that you may not be born yet under normal circumstances. We will never know why you came early, but we are very thankful you are strong and healthy.
November 16, 2013 - The Belly Week 38 (Post-Belly Epilogue Week 4)
Wow, you're almost a month old already! I can't believe how quickly time is passing. You grow more and more beautiful with each passing day. You rarely smile - you are so serious! You have an absolutely breathtaking smile, when you do use it.
You are so beautiful, and we are so very lucky to finally have you home!
November 23, 2013 - The Belly Week 39 (Post-Belly Epilogue Week 5)
Holy cow! I can't believe you're a month old already!
You are growing so fast! It has been so amazing to watch your growth and development.
A month ago, I was still trying to get your nursery set up and thinking about who you might resemble most... until we were surprised with your early arrival! Today, we've already heard your first laugh, watched as you scoot, lift and turn your head, hold your bottle, reach for toys, play with mommy's hair, and smile.
It is so fun to watch you grow and develop. It's almost indescribable.
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