Monday, June 23, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Mom guest blogs again
Since we're slacking on putting up a first birthday party post (just waiting for pictures to be uploaded) I thought I'd pop in to share a few of our favorite things that Nolan is doing right now.
1. He gives us the "bro hug" -- he pats us on the back while he is hugging us, it's just too cute
2. The vampire teeth smile -- when will those two top middle teeth come in?!?
3. The "salute" -- must be all of those Army Corps guys he sees every day at work, but he does a little salute instead of waving most of the time
4. He does have a cute little wave, although it's hard to tell what it is because his palm faces him rather than out and he just opens and closes his fingers
5. The way he chugs water from his sippy, often holding just one of the two handles, or double-fists: sippy of milk in one hand, sippy of water in the other, alternating sips
6. The face he makes when he eats something he doesn't like -- he doesn't scrunch his face up in disgust like some kids do, or make any verbal protests. His facial expression stays just the same--the old poker face--but he just opens his mouth sticks out his tongue and lets the offending bite of food fall out.
7. His reaction to seeing Dad, or one of the cats, first thing in the morning. He makes fists with both of his hands, his eyes light up and he hops up and down, all while making that "haaaa" sound one makes when trying to imitate the sound of a roaring crowd ("And the crowd goes wild ...")
8. How he rides in the stroller. In the Maclaren, which I take to and from work, instead of reclining back and relaxing, Nolan sits forward with a big smiles on his face, as if the wind is just blowing though his hair. In the Bugaboo, he grabs the bar in front of the seat, like he's the one driving the thing. It's so cute. In both strollers, if we're standing still Nolan will shift his body weight back and forth so that the front of the stroller rolls from side to side.
9. Nolan is quite the morning person. While it may not be so endearing on a Saturday morning, I love how bright-eyed and friendly he is when I am taking him to work in the morning. Every single day, people riding up on the elevator with us comment about how happy and awake he looks, and that makes me feel good.
10. His big, blue eyes melt me all the time.
1. He gives us the "bro hug" -- he pats us on the back while he is hugging us, it's just too cute
2. The vampire teeth smile -- when will those two top middle teeth come in?!?
3. The "salute" -- must be all of those Army Corps guys he sees every day at work, but he does a little salute instead of waving most of the time
4. He does have a cute little wave, although it's hard to tell what it is because his palm faces him rather than out and he just opens and closes his fingers
5. The way he chugs water from his sippy, often holding just one of the two handles, or double-fists: sippy of milk in one hand, sippy of water in the other, alternating sips
6. The face he makes when he eats something he doesn't like -- he doesn't scrunch his face up in disgust like some kids do, or make any verbal protests. His facial expression stays just the same--the old poker face--but he just opens his mouth sticks out his tongue and lets the offending bite of food fall out.
7. His reaction to seeing Dad, or one of the cats, first thing in the morning. He makes fists with both of his hands, his eyes light up and he hops up and down, all while making that "haaaa" sound one makes when trying to imitate the sound of a roaring crowd ("And the crowd goes wild ...")
8. How he rides in the stroller. In the Maclaren, which I take to and from work, instead of reclining back and relaxing, Nolan sits forward with a big smiles on his face, as if the wind is just blowing though his hair. In the Bugaboo, he grabs the bar in front of the seat, like he's the one driving the thing. It's so cute. In both strollers, if we're standing still Nolan will shift his body weight back and forth so that the front of the stroller rolls from side to side.
9. Nolan is quite the morning person. While it may not be so endearing on a Saturday morning, I love how bright-eyed and friendly he is when I am taking him to work in the morning. Every single day, people riding up on the elevator with us comment about how happy and awake he looks, and that makes me feel good.
10. His big, blue eyes melt me all the time.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Even Dad gets to guest blog
Dad wants to get in on the blog action. I have granted him the title of "Special Birthday Correspondent" for this occasion. Take it away, Dad...
What can I say? It was a year ago right now that I was holding you in my arms, looking at you with utter amazement. We had seen your picture in ultrasounds, heard your heartbeat through a doppler, and tried to guess what color your hair would be, your weight (you had us guessing there for a little while), and length. Nothing could have prepared us for the handsome boy that appeared at 9:39 am. There was no denying you were ours -- you and Mom bonded immediately after you were born, and when it was my turn to hold you, I fell in love. You transformed us...each day is a new adventure and a new chance to be part of your life.
You are an amazing 1 year old. Your laugh, your one-handed crawling, your little dance in your highchair, your wonderment at the things we all take for granted (and Truman) is all part of what makes you you. You are truly a joy. Thank you for being part of our life.
Happy Birthday, Son!
What can I say? It was a year ago right now that I was holding you in my arms, looking at you with utter amazement. We had seen your picture in ultrasounds, heard your heartbeat through a doppler, and tried to guess what color your hair would be, your weight (you had us guessing there for a little while), and length. Nothing could have prepared us for the handsome boy that appeared at 9:39 am. There was no denying you were ours -- you and Mom bonded immediately after you were born, and when it was my turn to hold you, I fell in love. You transformed us...each day is a new adventure and a new chance to be part of your life.
You are an amazing 1 year old. Your laugh, your one-handed crawling, your little dance in your highchair, your wonderment at the things we all take for granted (and Truman) is all part of what makes you you. You are truly a joy. Thank you for being part of our life.
Happy Birthday, Son!
Guest blogger: One year ago this morning ...
Mom asked if she could be a guest blogger today, so I let her. I did feel sorta wierd blogging about my own birthday. Take it away, Mom!
One year ago this morning (9:39 am, to be exact), Mommy and Daddy got to meet the sweetest little boy on the planet! It seems like only yesterday, we can't believe you're one year old today. You continue to amaze us and make us laugh every day. We have had so much fun with you these past 12 months and we can't wait to see what you will do next! Happy birthday Nolan!
This afternoon Mom and Dad are coming to daycare for a little celebration (with healthy cupcakes they made last night) and then we're headed out early. We are all taking off of work tomorrow to have fun with Memere and Grandpa and get ready for the big party on Saturday!
Monday, May 19, 2008
New daycare and a new tooth!
Why, hello there! (yes, this is a pre-haircut pic). Mom's been really slacking on the blogging as of late, as work and life have been super busy! But we wanted to give you all an update on what's been going on at Chateau Valliere. Most recently, I cut tooth #3. It's not one of the top two middle incisors, as you'd typically expect. It's the next incisor over on the top left. It's going to look pretty funny as it comes in if the other ones don't show up soon!
Other than that, I'm settling in at Tiny Findings which, as you'll recall, is in mom's building at work. It's nice to be able to drive in with Mom and Dad in the morning and have Mom visit me during the day (or spy on me while I'm sleeping). It was a rough transition, though. There are 8 other kids in my class (twice the size of my in-home daycare) and four teachers, so lots of new people to get to know. But we do so much fun stuff, like finger painting and cooking projects (we made ants on a log with celery, cream cheese and raisins). And we take field trips to the National Zoo, the Smithsonian butterfly garden and other fun places. I'm really starting to enjoy it.
Also, I seem to be transitioning to just one nap a day now. At first, I thought I might just take one nap at daycare when all the other kids are sleeping but still take 2 at home. Not so! I just wasn't tired when Mom tried to put me down this weekend! And of course, we scheduled my first birthday party at noon, thinking I'd still be on my 2 naps schedule. Oops! So if you show up and I'm sleeping, you'll know why!! Although I can't imagine sleeping on such an important day!
Carol Brady no more!
Mom and Dad have been talking about getting my hair cut for awhile now and got a few laughs at my expense calling me Carol Brady.
But I don't think they were really serious about it until the guy in the baby safety aisle of Buy Buy Baby mistook me for a girl. True, I was wearing a bright colored shirt from San Diego ("Cute enough to be crabby") that a girl could definitely wear. But really, I hardly look like a girl.
But I don't think they were really serious about it until the guy in the baby safety aisle of Buy Buy Baby mistook me for a girl. True, I was wearing a bright colored shirt from San Diego ("Cute enough to be crabby") that a girl could definitely wear. But really, I hardly look like a girl.
So we went to Cartoon Cuts at Tysons Corner to get my very first haircut. I wasn't going to cry but the 5 year old next to me cried through his whole haircut, so I thought I'd give it a try. I started with a little pout but then got really into it and the tears started flowing. I cried hardest when I wasn't facing the older boy. I was worried that they'd do something awful to him like give him a mohawk (no offense, Maddox Jolie-Pitt). But once they turned me around so I could see him I stopped crying. He didn't.
Anyway, here are a few pics from our outing.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
