Dear Aj,
You had your two year check up today and I am happy to report that you passed with flying colors. Your doctor was happy with how big and strong you look. You weighed in at 31 pounds and stood tall at 36.25 inches. You fall into the 76% for height but both the doctor and I think that is wrong. You are taller than most kids your age and look more like a three old.
I can not believe that it has only been two short years since you have entered into our lives. You have forever changed me and I want to say thank you. You have shown me that life is bigger than myself, that small things are worth laughing at and no matter how busy or crazy life gets I can always find happiness when we are together.
We have entered into the wonderful world of terrible twos. You are leaning independence but with that comes frustration. Your favorite word is not "no" but "help" I have to hold back at times, it is in may nature to come and solve the problem for you. However the pride that you have on your face when we can sit down together and I show you how to solve the problem by your self is priceless. I will always be here to "help" but I would not be doing you justice if I solve the problems for you my friend. I am proud of you when you can take the time, patience and persistence to solve those same problems on your own.
Here are few things that you have learned how to do by your self.
1. Climb into the car and into your car seat
2. Put you bowl in the sink
3. Tell Annie "No"
4. Put your cloth in the dirty cloth Hamper
5. Pull down your pants
6. Put puzzle pieces in the right hole
You are growing up so fast. A couple weeks ago you called me "Mama" and then "Mommy" now this week you are calling me "Mom" Do you think it would be possible to slow down and just call me "Mommy" for awhile? I would really like that.
Thank you for being the little boy that I love and adore. Please keep up all this growing up stuff, but don't ever grow up so much that you don't need a hug from you Mommy.
Love you
Mommy
Showing posts with label Tuesday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tuesday. Show all posts
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
#93
Tuesday July 17
My Silly Monkey,
What can I say you make me laugh. Take the photo below, you have found that you can keep you hands free and still drink your milk.
You come to become a little clown, repeating the words and saying that make your Daddy and Me laugh. Today we had a very long drive so you were aloud to watch your movie on our road trip. The movie finished at you looked up at us and said "oh no" while shrugging your shoulders and raising your hands. Daddy and I laughed so hard at your cute little voice that you kept doing it, even after your video was started again.
As I said just cute. Please done ever lose your true sense of humor.
Love Mommy
My Silly Monkey,
What can I say you make me laugh. Take the photo below, you have found that you can keep you hands free and still drink your milk.
You come to become a little clown, repeating the words and saying that make your Daddy and Me laugh. Today we had a very long drive so you were aloud to watch your movie on our road trip. The movie finished at you looked up at us and said "oh no" while shrugging your shoulders and raising your hands. Daddy and I laughed so hard at your cute little voice that you kept doing it, even after your video was started again.
As I said just cute. Please done ever lose your true sense of humor.
Love Mommy
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Tuesday June 26, 2012
Dear Aj,
I have no idea where the time has gone. You are growing up before my very eyes, if feel as I leave in the morning for work and by the time I pick you up from school you have completly changed. Your jumps get higher, your vocabulary grows and you somehow even look older too. If I watch you very carefully, I can see the changes happening. I can see you playing with new words, rolling them around on your tounge and saying them out loud. I watch you figuring out how toys work and seeing what they are meant to do. But late at night when I go in and give you a kiss I see my little baby. I brush the curls off your forehead, or place your tiny hand in mine and I am reminded you are still new to this world. I enjoy watching you grow, but I know one day faster than I will want you will be off to college. Until then, I will enjoy my moment with you.
Love you,
Mommy
P.S.
You have been upgraded from a crib to a toddlar bed. Last week you decided that going to bed without a bottle was not an option and fell out of bed. That is right, you fell and landed smack on your head. You were fine, but the railing to your crib was removed right away. It took a couple of night for you to get used to your new bed, but now I think you prefer it. I actually get to crawl in and read you your bed time story.
I have no idea where the time has gone. You are growing up before my very eyes, if feel as I leave in the morning for work and by the time I pick you up from school you have completly changed. Your jumps get higher, your vocabulary grows and you somehow even look older too. If I watch you very carefully, I can see the changes happening. I can see you playing with new words, rolling them around on your tounge and saying them out loud. I watch you figuring out how toys work and seeing what they are meant to do. But late at night when I go in and give you a kiss I see my little baby. I brush the curls off your forehead, or place your tiny hand in mine and I am reminded you are still new to this world. I enjoy watching you grow, but I know one day faster than I will want you will be off to college. Until then, I will enjoy my moment with you.
Love you,
Mommy
P.S.
You have been upgraded from a crib to a toddlar bed. Last week you decided that going to bed without a bottle was not an option and fell out of bed. That is right, you fell and landed smack on your head. You were fine, but the railing to your crib was removed right away. It took a couple of night for you to get used to your new bed, but now I think you prefer it. I actually get to crawl in and read you your bed time story.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
#92
June 12, 2012
Have I told you that I loved you recently? Have I told you that I would love you no mater what? Well it is true! I love you more than I ever thought possible, I don't feel whole without you by my side. Even when you're fussy and act as if the world is ending with every mention of the word "No" I still always love you. At this stage, everything is the end of the word. It only makes sense, since you're learning more about what is around you and we have raised you to have some independence. I have to tell you though that as much as I like you to be independent and to explore the world, sometimes dinner needs to be started. You're not being a bad boy by breaking down, you just have not learned the rule of the world. I hope that I teach you the right skills, I am trying very hard to look at it from you perspective and to show you some tools to deal with your emotions when you don't get your way. I know that I will make mistakes and not be a perfect mom, but it is not from a lack of trying.
I do love you very much,
Mommy
Have I told you that I loved you recently? Have I told you that I would love you no mater what? Well it is true! I love you more than I ever thought possible, I don't feel whole without you by my side. Even when you're fussy and act as if the world is ending with every mention of the word "No" I still always love you. At this stage, everything is the end of the word. It only makes sense, since you're learning more about what is around you and we have raised you to have some independence. I have to tell you though that as much as I like you to be independent and to explore the world, sometimes dinner needs to be started. You're not being a bad boy by breaking down, you just have not learned the rule of the world. I hope that I teach you the right skills, I am trying very hard to look at it from you perspective and to show you some tools to deal with your emotions when you don't get your way. I know that I will make mistakes and not be a perfect mom, but it is not from a lack of trying.
I do love you very much,
Mommy
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
#91
June 5, 2012
Dear Aj,
You have turned into Mommies little hugging monkey! I love the hugs that I get when I come and pick you up from school, you rush into my arms and throw your self into me. Or at night when you get your milk, you wait at the couch for me to come and cuddle for you. This morning when I was leaving for work you ran into my arms and put your little arms around my neck and would not let go. Your Daddy and I tried to pull you off a couple times but you would not let go and a part of me did not want you to either.
So I have to tell you the story of this photo. I dont know if I have mentioned how you love to smile for photos. For this photo, I saw how cute your were walking to the park holding your toys. I decided to run in front of you to take a photo with my cell phone. You realized that your photo was being taken, so you stopped in your tracks, stood up taller and put on an even big grin. You looked so proud and happy. I can not help but look at this photo and smile.
We are so lucky to be your parents and I am looking forward to the memories that we get to make with you.
Love
Mommy
Dear Aj,
So I have to tell you the story of this photo. I dont know if I have mentioned how you love to smile for photos. For this photo, I saw how cute your were walking to the park holding your toys. I decided to run in front of you to take a photo with my cell phone. You realized that your photo was being taken, so you stopped in your tracks, stood up taller and put on an even big grin. You looked so proud and happy. I can not help but look at this photo and smile.
We are so lucky to be your parents and I am looking forward to the memories that we get to make with you.
Love
Mommy
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
#88 #89 & #90
Tuesday May 29, 2012
Dear Aj,
I just want to start off with letting you know how much I hate when I miss writing your letters. You are changing and growing on a daily basis and I feel like I can't keep up. These letter's are just as much for you as they are for me. I never want to forget your infamous stink eye or the way you say dad ddee. Every minute that I am with you I am in awe with who you are becoming. These letters are a way for me to document who you are through out your life. My goal is to keep up with my letters to you for as long as I can, I am sure they will not always be as frequent, but they will always be heartfelt.
I don't know where to begin. So much has happened in the last three weeks. What can I tell you that I think you would one day want to hear. Well, you went on your first big trip! We just got back from Maui Hawaii. You were such a good boy, in so many ways. The flight was a long 5 hours for you, but you did really well flying there. On the way back it was a little bit harder for you. The trip was long. you were thrown off you schedule. You did your best, but all you wanted to do was run around and play
There is so much that I want to tell you, all of it seems so cute and so important. I feel like I will have to choose my top 3 favorite memories over the last 3 weeks, otherwise this letter will never get done.
It is very important to me that you get comfortable in the water. This year you are old enough to learn how to swim. Of course you will not be learning strokes or how to swim the distance, just how to jump into the pool properly, and get out. You are a little fish! You love to swim to Daddy and myself, jump into the pool and blow bubbles. Everyone always stops and comments on what a good little swimmer you are. I am excited to spend the summer swimming with you.
What is a nose? For you it is something to point out and pull on. You are very into finding your nose, Mommy's nose and even the cat's nose. I love how you walk up to a cat and point at it and say nose. Oh the things that you come up with.
I saved my favorite for last. while we were in Hawaii you took to cuddling with Mommy. Sure you cuddle when you have your milk at night or when you are sick but other than that you are very independent and are happy with a good hug. Because we were in a new place, with a new crib you wanted the comfort of something familiar. For the first time since you were very little (and even then you did not nap with me often) you curled into bed with me for nap and bedtime. I was in heaven! Your little body next to mine, laying in my arms, my heart melt as we feel asleep together. Of course it only lasted a couple days and now that we are home there is no more cuddling.
You keep growing and I keep loving every minute of this. I wish I could slow down time to enjoy every minute 10x over.
Love your
Mommy,
Dear Aj,
I just want to start off with letting you know how much I hate when I miss writing your letters. You are changing and growing on a daily basis and I feel like I can't keep up. These letter's are just as much for you as they are for me. I never want to forget your infamous stink eye or the way you say dad ddee. Every minute that I am with you I am in awe with who you are becoming. These letters are a way for me to document who you are through out your life. My goal is to keep up with my letters to you for as long as I can, I am sure they will not always be as frequent, but they will always be heartfelt.
I don't know where to begin. So much has happened in the last three weeks. What can I tell you that I think you would one day want to hear. Well, you went on your first big trip! We just got back from Maui Hawaii. You were such a good boy, in so many ways. The flight was a long 5 hours for you, but you did really well flying there. On the way back it was a little bit harder for you. The trip was long. you were thrown off you schedule. You did your best, but all you wanted to do was run around and play
There is so much that I want to tell you, all of it seems so cute and so important. I feel like I will have to choose my top 3 favorite memories over the last 3 weeks, otherwise this letter will never get done.
It is very important to me that you get comfortable in the water. This year you are old enough to learn how to swim. Of course you will not be learning strokes or how to swim the distance, just how to jump into the pool properly, and get out. You are a little fish! You love to swim to Daddy and myself, jump into the pool and blow bubbles. Everyone always stops and comments on what a good little swimmer you are. I am excited to spend the summer swimming with you.
What is a nose? For you it is something to point out and pull on. You are very into finding your nose, Mommy's nose and even the cat's nose. I love how you walk up to a cat and point at it and say nose. Oh the things that you come up with.
I saved my favorite for last. while we were in Hawaii you took to cuddling with Mommy. Sure you cuddle when you have your milk at night or when you are sick but other than that you are very independent and are happy with a good hug. Because we were in a new place, with a new crib you wanted the comfort of something familiar. For the first time since you were very little (and even then you did not nap with me often) you curled into bed with me for nap and bedtime. I was in heaven! Your little body next to mine, laying in my arms, my heart melt as we feel asleep together. Of course it only lasted a couple days and now that we are home there is no more cuddling.
You keep growing and I keep loving every minute of this. I wish I could slow down time to enjoy every minute 10x over.
Love your
Mommy,
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
#87
Tuesday May 8, 2012
Dear Aj,
A year ago this month we found your tumor. Those were some of the scariest months that I have had to go through. It all has worked out, but I am still scared when I see a bruise, if you nap longer than normal or anything that could be a sign of cancer. I know that these are all very silly things for me to worry about now. Your tumor was benign, it was completely removed and not the kind to spread. Still I have spent this year on high alert with you, I have gone from Red alert and am currently trying to bring myself back into normal range. You are and will always be my baby and it is my job to protect you from bad things happening to you. I have to trust in myself that my Mommy instincts will kick in again if needed and I will always listen to that voice that a year ago let me knew something was wrong. For now it has been a year, your tumor is gone your AFP is in normal range and you are developing like any normal toddler should. We're so lucky and I thank whomever everyday that the path that we were given was just that and not one down another scary road of chemo treatments and extended hospital stays. That path is out there and I am very much aware that it could have been our world today, but it was not. I feel that on this week, the one year mark of finding your tumor it is time for me to put my fears behind me and know that we will not have to travel down that very scary path. My heart and support will forever be with those mothers, children and families. We will always go the extra mile to support them, because it could have very easily have been us. When you growup and are healthy, remember that please. Remember just how lucky you are. I know I will.
I love you more than you will ever know,
Mommy
Dear Aj,
I love you more than you will ever know,
Mommy
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
#86
Tuesday May 1, 2012
Dear Aj,
You are a crack up! I don't know if your clown like behaviors are what's to be expected from a toddler or if you're just a funny kid. I personal think it's the later. It could be something as small a stare or something as big a gesture that can have me laughing within a matter of minutes. I love your "stink eye" expression. Sometimes people forget how smart you can be, and if they make a comment about you or laugh at, you will slowly turn your heard to look at them with this look that say "who do you think you are" which then of course makes everyone laugh harder because they just got told of by a toddle.
You have your serious side too. When you are coloring or baking you have a very blank stare on your face. I know you are having fun, because heaven forbid you try and disturb you. You really would never be able to tell. You take coloring and baking very serious.
Keep being your self Baby Boy and never let anyone take that away from you
Love Mommy
Dear Aj,
You have your serious side too. When you are coloring or baking you have a very blank stare on your face. I know you are having fun, because heaven forbid you try and disturb you. You really would never be able to tell. You take coloring and baking very serious.
Keep being your self Baby Boy and never let anyone take that away from you
Love Mommy
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
#85
Tuesday April 24, 2012
Dear Aj,
I don't even know where to begin with all my exciting stories that I want to tell you. First off Mommy turned 30this weekend, so when Daddy and Mommy went out to celebrate you had your first sleep over with Grandma-Ma. Of course you did great, as we were leaving you waved and "bye bye" not a hint of unhappiness in your voice. According to Grandma-Ma you had great time playing out side and coloring with Grandpa-Pa.
What I am most proud of is today when I grabbed you from the gyms day care the teacher told me that a little girl tried to take a tricycle away from you. You very calmly pointed to the other car andsaid babbled that this was your car and to use the other one. The little girl listened and went over to use the other car. I was so proud of you for standing up for your self but at the same thinking of the other little girl.
Grandma-Ma and Grandpa-Pa were very proud at how well behaved you were and think you are a great little boy.
See I am not the only one.
Love you,
Dear Aj,
I don't even know where to begin with all my exciting stories that I want to tell you. First off Mommy turned 30this weekend, so when Daddy and Mommy went out to celebrate you had your first sleep over with Grandma-Ma. Of course you did great, as we were leaving you waved and "bye bye" not a hint of unhappiness in your voice. According to Grandma-Ma you had great time playing out side and coloring with Grandpa-Pa.
What I am most proud of is today when I grabbed you from the gyms day care the teacher told me that a little girl tried to take a tricycle away from you. You very calmly pointed to the other car and
Grandma-Ma and Grandpa-Pa were very proud at how well behaved you were and think you are a great little boy.
See I am not the only one.
Love you,
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
#85
Tuesday April 17, 2012
Dear Aj
I love you very much but there are days were I feel like I'm not being the kind of mother you deserve. Yesterday as I was leaving for work I noticed that you felt warm. When I checked your tempater my concern was true, your fever was a scary 104. I was busy at work and could not take the day off so Daddy stayed home with you. As I walked out the door, a tear rolled down my check. It's a Mommy's job to sooth their sick child. I knew that you were in good hands with Daddy but it took ever power of my being not to run back inside and cuddle with you. I love my job and I love what my job brings to our family. I often wonder though would you be better off if I stayed home with you? I know the answer is no. You are in a wonderful school that gives you lots of love and experience. When we do spend time together my attention is 100% on you because I crave the moments that I get to spend with you. I will continue to have my "working mother guilt" but deep down I know that I am a good mother. I hope you think so too
Love mommy
Dear Aj
I love you very much but there are days were I feel like I'm not being the kind of mother you deserve. Yesterday as I was leaving for work I noticed that you felt warm. When I checked your tempater my concern was true, your fever was a scary 104. I was busy at work and could not take the day off so Daddy stayed home with you. As I walked out the door, a tear rolled down my check. It's a Mommy's job to sooth their sick child. I knew that you were in good hands with Daddy but it took ever power of my being not to run back inside and cuddle with you. I love my job and I love what my job brings to our family. I often wonder though would you be better off if I stayed home with you? I know the answer is no. You are in a wonderful school that gives you lots of love and experience. When we do spend time together my attention is 100% on you because I crave the moments that I get to spend with you. I will continue to have my "working mother guilt" but deep down I know that I am a good mother. I hope you think so tooLove mommy
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
#83
To my growing boy
Your cuteness surprises me on a constant bases! The other day I had given you a cup of goldfishes to snack on. I went off to finish the dishes when I hear a bazaar sound. I went to check it out, as I turned the corner to the living room I found you grabbing handfuls of your goldfishes and putting them into Annie's food bowl. I was curious to see what you were going to do, so I hide behind the door. When the content of your snack bowl was emptied you stood back, pointed your figure at her and started gibber jabbing away at her. Annie will only eat when you tell her OK, so the poor dog just sat looking longingly at her bowl. When I final came over and told her "OK" she gobbled it all up. You just started laughing and clapping
The one thing that I love about you is that you're not afraid to try new and exciting thing. This weekend we went over to some friends house to try their famous beef curry. At dinner time we sat down to enjoy our meal. You and best friend were sitting at your own table eating y. Let me rephrase that, you were inhaling your meal. At one point we had to take your bowl away so that we could take your shirt off. You let out the loudest howl that we have ever heard. When we noticed that you were getting to the end of the bowl and still looked hungry we did not dare take your food away, instead we just made you a whole new bowl.
You are the highlight to my day and love spending every moment that I can with you.
Love
Mommy
Your cuteness surprises me on a constant bases! The other day I had given you a cup of goldfishes to snack on. I went off to finish the dishes when I hear a bazaar sound. I went to check it out, as I turned the corner to the living room I found you grabbing handfuls of your goldfishes and putting them into Annie's food bowl. I was curious to see what you were going to do, so I hide behind the door. When the content of your snack bowl was emptied you stood back, pointed your figure at her and started gibber jabbing away at her. Annie will only eat when you tell her OK, so the poor dog just sat looking longingly at her bowl. When I final came over and told her "OK" she gobbled it all up. You just started laughing and clapping
The one thing that I love about you is that you're not afraid to try new and exciting thing. This weekend we went over to some friends house to try their famous beef curry. At dinner time we sat down to enjoy our meal. You and best friend were sitting at your own table eating y. Let me rephrase that, you were inhaling your meal. At one point we had to take your bowl away so that we could take your shirt off. You let out the loudest howl that we have ever heard. When we noticed that you were getting to the end of the bowl and still looked hungry we did not dare take your food away, instead we just made you a whole new bowl.
You are the highlight to my day and love spending every moment that I can with you.
Love
Mommy
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
#82
Tuesday March 27, 2012
Dear Aj,
To me in many ways you're still my little baby (and you always will be) but you are turning into a very big boy.
It dawned on me that you may find it fun to help Mommy with some things around the house. I thought of a few things that I thought you may like and gave it a try. You had fun helping them with all and even came up with a few of your own ways to help me.
I started having you help me with watering our little vegetable garden. When we get home you run over to the hose waiting patiently to water the citrus trees and then as we walk up to the front door you run over to the hose waiting to water the flower in the entrance. Once we go up stairs you will sit at the sliding glass door to the porch waiting to go out side to water your plants. I was thinking about getting you this cute little watering can, but soon realized that it would be pointless. We have 2 cans out side; a tiny one and a big one. You like to us the big one! So here you come struggling with the this big can over to me. I have to say I am quite impressed with how strong you are.
On Saturday Morning I decided I would make apple oven pancakes. You were hanging around my feet, so I thought to myself "lets see if Aj likes to bake". I had you climbed up on the step stool next to me and you scooped flour into the blinder. You made a mess, but you were so proud of your self you did not want Mommy to help.
When I came home from Costco I was going to use your little wagon to help bring food into the kitchen. You came over and started to push the wagon into the kitchen for me. Once that was done you came back into the entree way, so I handed you a bad of fruit. You carried the very heavy bag into the kitchen and came till I was done helping me carry the groceries in.
I am keeping my eyes open now so that we can find these life lessons to share together.
As much as you are growing up, I still and will always call you my baby. I am in no means trying to make you grow up faster that you should. I just want you to be able to have the experience and responsiblties that you are ready for. You can help me pick up toys, put away the groceries, water plant and bake. All of these are very big boy activities, but we can do them together and have fun in the process.
Love your very proud Mommy
Dear Aj,
To me in many ways you're still my little baby (and you always will be) but you are turning into a very big boy.
I started having you help me with watering our little vegetable garden. When we get home you run over to the hose waiting patiently to water the citrus trees and then as we walk up to the front door you run over to the hose waiting to water the flower in the entrance. Once we go up stairs you will sit at the sliding glass door to the porch waiting to go out side to water your plants. I was thinking about getting you this cute little watering can, but soon realized that it would be pointless. We have 2 cans out side; a tiny one and a big one. You like to us the big one! So here you come struggling with the this big can over to me. I have to say I am quite impressed with how strong you are.
On Saturday Morning I decided I would make apple oven pancakes. You were hanging around my feet, so I thought to myself "lets see if Aj likes to bake". I had you climbed up on the step stool next to me and you scooped flour into the blinder. You made a mess, but you were so proud of your self you did not want Mommy to help.
When I came home from Costco I was going to use your little wagon to help bring food into the kitchen. You came over and started to push the wagon into the kitchen for me. Once that was done you came back into the entree way, so I handed you a bad of fruit. You carried the very heavy bag into the kitchen and came till I was done helping me carry the groceries in.
I am keeping my eyes open now so that we can find these life lessons to share together.
As much as you are growing up, I still and will always call you my baby. I am in no means trying to make you grow up faster that you should. I just want you to be able to have the experience and responsiblties that you are ready for. You can help me pick up toys, put away the groceries, water plant and bake. All of these are very big boy activities, but we can do them together and have fun in the process.
Love your very proud Mommy
Sunday, March 18, 2012
#79, #80 and #81
Tuesday March 20, 2012
Dear Aj,
I wish I had a good reason why it has been a whole three weeks since I have written you a letter, but I don't. The times seems to fly by and I always kick myself for not staying more on top of your letters, I am so afraid that I'm going to forgot to write down something that you learned and then forget it all together as the years go on. The other day I was holding a little tiny baby and could remember you being that small. I know that at one time you were and you fit just right in my arms. But that day is gone and I am already forgetting how you felt. I love you and everything that you do, I never want to forget the small things that sends a smile to my face to my face today.
Shoecolic
You and your shoes! I guess it is only to be expected, both your Dad and I love shoes. Your first words out of your mouth when you wake up in the morning are shoes!?! shoes!?! You want nothing more to put them on, and it does not matter what you are wearing. The day this photo was taken it was warm so you are in just a diaper, but it has been really cold so your shoes go over your feetie PJ's.
Your love for shoes will come out in other ways. When I shower I will bring you into the bedroom so I can keep an eye on you. I have had to learn to close the closet door, other wise you will go in and take all of your Daddy's shoes out into the bedroom. Your Daddy says that in the morning when he is getting dress you will bring him, not just one but 2 shoes. A matching pair!
I still love how when you are in the car you take your shoes off. When I open up the door you now point at your feet and say shoes...shoes with just the biggest smile.
My Little Artist
You are a very well behaved little boy, just full of energy and you don't like to sit still for long. You never have, I think part of the reason you were so fussy when you were a baby was because you were board. However when I sit you down with play dough or crayons you will color for 30 - 40 minutes. That is a very long time for you! The best part is you are loving every minute of it! You are not particular about your medium, you love crayons, have started to get really good with the dot markers and stickers are not a problem for you. I love how serious you look when you color. In fact I think it is the only time when you are not smiling or laughing. The thing is, you are having a blast! You will walk over to your buster seat and motion to go in. You know that this is your place to color. Grandpa-pa was so impressed with your art skills that he went out to buy you your own crayons for his house. I guess not only did you inherit your Grandpa-pa's name but also his art skill as well. I am so excited for all the art projects that we get to do through out the year
My Little Buddy
I am not going to lie, Mommy does not look very pretty. But I guess we looked like we were having fun cause Daddy ran into the house to grab the camera. In this photo I had just finished planting our little veggie garden (Lettuce, Strawberry and mixed herbs) Daddy had just finished baking Spotted Dog Bread for Saint Patty's day and we were trying some while enjoying the sun.
Over the last 3 weeks your vocabulary and word comprehension has totally exploded! You have started singing Old MacDonald's E I E O not the whole song just the chores. I have to tell you it is the cutest thing in the world. You will just walk around and say it, when ever your Daddy and I hear you sing it melts are hearts.
It is not just your singing, but your mimicing. You have been watching films in french since you were just a couple months old, I also will read to you in french when I can. The other night we were reading a book about counting in french. All of asouded you repeated after me: un, deux, trois. It was magic to my ears!
With all of this growth you have also started to have a little personality. The other night I was just playing on the computer, when you walked up to me and said Whoa...whats that I mean how cute is that. You say it quite often which is normal but it is the Whoa that gets me every time.
One more thing (I told you, you have been a busy little bee the last couple of weeks)
Your new favorite song is When you are happy and you Know it. You love clapping your hands, stomping your feet and shouting hooray! This song can take you from a crying melt down to a happy kids in 2 seconds flat!
I guess that is it. I wish I could say that you have been healthily this whole time, but that would be a lie. In the last 3 weeks you got sand in your eye which lead to 2 doctors appointments and drops in your eyes morning and night. As well as pink eye in your other eye. As always we get through it, this time it was harder for you because you are NOT a fan of eye drops. That's OK, you are getting better
Love you with all my heart. I can not wait and see all the other fun things you learn.
Mommy
Dear Aj,
I wish I had a good reason why it has been a whole three weeks since I have written you a letter, but I don't. The times seems to fly by and I always kick myself for not staying more on top of your letters, I am so afraid that I'm going to forgot to write down something that you learned and then forget it all together as the years go on. The other day I was holding a little tiny baby and could remember you being that small. I know that at one time you were and you fit just right in my arms. But that day is gone and I am already forgetting how you felt. I love you and everything that you do, I never want to forget the small things that sends a smile to my face to my face today.
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| Tuesday March 6, 2012 |
You and your shoes! I guess it is only to be expected, both your Dad and I love shoes. Your first words out of your mouth when you wake up in the morning are shoes!?! shoes!?! You want nothing more to put them on, and it does not matter what you are wearing. The day this photo was taken it was warm so you are in just a diaper, but it has been really cold so your shoes go over your feetie PJ's.
Your love for shoes will come out in other ways. When I shower I will bring you into the bedroom so I can keep an eye on you. I have had to learn to close the closet door, other wise you will go in and take all of your Daddy's shoes out into the bedroom. Your Daddy says that in the morning when he is getting dress you will bring him, not just one but 2 shoes. A matching pair!
I still love how when you are in the car you take your shoes off. When I open up the door you now point at your feet and say shoes...shoes with just the biggest smile.
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| March 13, 2012 |
My Little Artist
You are a very well behaved little boy, just full of energy and you don't like to sit still for long. You never have, I think part of the reason you were so fussy when you were a baby was because you were board. However when I sit you down with play dough or crayons you will color for 30 - 40 minutes. That is a very long time for you! The best part is you are loving every minute of it! You are not particular about your medium, you love crayons, have started to get really good with the dot markers and stickers are not a problem for you. I love how serious you look when you color. In fact I think it is the only time when you are not smiling or laughing. The thing is, you are having a blast! You will walk over to your buster seat and motion to go in. You know that this is your place to color. Grandpa-pa was so impressed with your art skills that he went out to buy you your own crayons for his house. I guess not only did you inherit your Grandpa-pa's name but also his art skill as well. I am so excited for all the art projects that we get to do through out the year
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| March 20, 2012 |
I am not going to lie, Mommy does not look very pretty. But I guess we looked like we were having fun cause Daddy ran into the house to grab the camera. In this photo I had just finished planting our little veggie garden (Lettuce, Strawberry and mixed herbs) Daddy had just finished baking Spotted Dog Bread for Saint Patty's day and we were trying some while enjoying the sun.
Over the last 3 weeks your vocabulary and word comprehension has totally exploded! You have started singing Old MacDonald's E I E O not the whole song just the chores. I have to tell you it is the cutest thing in the world. You will just walk around and say it, when ever your Daddy and I hear you sing it melts are hearts.
It is not just your singing, but your mimicing. You have been watching films in french since you were just a couple months old, I also will read to you in french when I can. The other night we were reading a book about counting in french. All of asouded you repeated after me: un, deux, trois. It was magic to my ears!
With all of this growth you have also started to have a little personality. The other night I was just playing on the computer, when you walked up to me and said Whoa...whats that I mean how cute is that. You say it quite often which is normal but it is the Whoa that gets me every time.
One more thing (I told you, you have been a busy little bee the last couple of weeks)
Your new favorite song is When you are happy and you Know it. You love clapping your hands, stomping your feet and shouting hooray! This song can take you from a crying melt down to a happy kids in 2 seconds flat!
I guess that is it. I wish I could say that you have been healthily this whole time, but that would be a lie. In the last 3 weeks you got sand in your eye which lead to 2 doctors appointments and drops in your eyes morning and night. As well as pink eye in your other eye. As always we get through it, this time it was harder for you because you are NOT a fan of eye drops. That's OK, you are getting better
Love you with all my heart. I can not wait and see all the other fun things you learn.
Mommy
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
#78
Dear Aj,
I have often thought about what I would love to see you become when you grow up. President. Yes that would be great. Doctor. What every mother dreams of. Teacher. I would be so proud. No matter who or what you become the most important thing to me is that you grow up. I would love for you to, scrape your knees, drive me crazy during your teenage years, go off to collage, fall in love, get married have tons of babies and watch those babies grow old. Your life is so important to me, the only thing that I can ask from you is that you live it to the longest and fullest potential. You have so many mile stones in front of you and happy memories to be made, you have a full life to live.
If you ever wonder what you could do to make me happy or proud, Live your life and be happy in the process!
Do what makes you happy but be safe and use your head. I want nothing more than for you to feel the joys of falling in love, meeting your first child and growing old. Make sure that the choice you make lead you down the right path.Your smile and your laughter are the fuel to my life and with out you I dont know what I would do. Be smart, use your head with the choices that you make. Live your life and have fun but make the right choices.
Love Mommy
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
#77
Tuesday February 21, 2012
To My Little Buddy,
If I had to chose someone to hangout with, you would be it, you're one cool dude! You make me laugh until my sides hurt, you will find new and interesting ways to see the world and you make me take moments that I thought I didn't have ( and guess what, for you I have plenty) to explore the world with you. The new game that we have been playing this week is the echo game I will hum "meme" and you will say "meme" then I will say "lala" and you will say "lala" you get the point.
We sing a lot! We sing in the car, while you are eating or when you're upset. We have been singing "Old McDonlad had a farm E...I...E...I...0" you are getting really good at the chores line. We are also working on what sounds animals make. You are getting really good at quacking like a duck and woof woofing like a dog.
You are really into your bo (book) and we keep a collection in every room, you pull your bo out and will either read to your self or if someone is near by you will bring them the bo to read to you. My favorite is when I am sitting on the ground and you come over and back into my lap for story time.
As I said you are my little buddy and I enjoy you every moment of the day.
I love you very Much
Mommy
To My Little Buddy,
If I had to chose someone to hangout with, you would be it, you're one cool dude! You make me laugh until my sides hurt, you will find new and interesting ways to see the world and you make me take moments that I thought I didn't have ( and guess what, for you I have plenty) to explore the world with you. The new game that we have been playing this week is the echo game I will hum "meme" and you will say "meme" then I will say "lala" and you will say "lala" you get the point.
You are really into your bo (book) and we keep a collection in every room, you pull your bo out and will either read to your self or if someone is near by you will bring them the bo to read to you. My favorite is when I am sitting on the ground and you come over and back into my lap for story time.
As I said you are my little buddy and I enjoy you every moment of the day.
I love you very Much
Mommy
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
#76
Tuesday February 14, 2012
Dear Aj,
On this day of love, I thought that we could reflect what it is you love the most. You may only be 17 months old, but you sure do have some true loves in your life.
Best Friend:
This Beautiful little girl is Kairi and she is your best friend. You both light up when you see each other, and are constantly standing up for each other when you are at school. When the two of you sit next to each other while eating it is not uncommon to see you feeding each other. You may only be toddlers but you know that you enjoy spending time together. The other night Kairi came over for a play date, you were so excited to show her your room that you nearly knocked her down trying to get there. You wanted to show her all of your favorite toys and special books. You were sad when you woke up the next morning and she was not there.
Stuffed Animals:
You have a couple favorite animals that you tend to gravitate towards. Doug and Monkey take turns sleeping with you. Kitty gets to go on adventure with you in Mommy's car and tends to get the most beatings. Beju is a soft dog that roams around the house with you and Bobo the bear gets all your tough love. Bobo cant help that he is round, soft and lovable! Bobo was actually your first stuffed animal you ever got. Your Uncle Tristan bought you Bobo on the day that you were born and was lovingly named after his favorite stuffed animal (the original Bobo was a present from me, your Mommy on the day your Uncle Tristan was born)
Your Favorite Clothing:
You are on a red shoe kick! I think you just feel like a big kid in your red shoes. When we are getting dressed in the morning you run over to your dresser, grab your shoes and sit down to put them on. The problem is you are usually butt as naked! We are still learning that pants go on before the shoes. As much as you love putting your shoes on you also love taking them off. It is not uncommon for me to grab you out of the car seat and you will have both of your shoes off and smile to show how proud you are of yourself. I am also so proud of you too. I love watching figure out how things work
These are just a few of your favorite things that you love.
But most importantly I love you!
Mommy
Dear Aj,
On this day of love, I thought that we could reflect what it is you love the most. You may only be 17 months old, but you sure do have some true loves in your life.
Best Friend:
Stuffed Animals:
Your Favorite Clothing:
These are just a few of your favorite things that you love.
But most importantly I love you!
Mommy
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
#75
Tuesday February 7. 2012
Hello Monkey,
So we need to talk! You are growing up way to quick. A part of me loves every little minute of it and can not wait for you to show me all that you have learned, but then the other part of me realizes how quick you are growing up and that you will not be my baby for every. If you are not going to be my baby, or little boy forever than that means at some point you are going to grow up turn 18, go to college get married and start your own life. sigh.
Last week I put you in "big boy" shoes when we went to go see the chickens. This week you wanted nothing else than to where those shoes. You would run over and grab them and try to put them on. It is a good thing that you want to wear those shoes, because we have been going to the park a lot more and it has been on the muddy side.
On Saturday Daddy was working in the shop so we had our own special day! We went to the park and had a picnic. The day was beautiful and sunny, we had PB&G sandwiches and blueberries. We sat on a picnic blanket, I would blow bubbles and you would go chasing after them. I love our Special little days.
These are the moments that I never want to forget. I love how when you first get on a swing you scream with delight or how proud you look when you climb the playground set and come down the slide.
You are a very special little boy and I am proud to be your Mom
Hello Monkey,
Last week I put you in "big boy" shoes when we went to go see the chickens. This week you wanted nothing else than to where those shoes. You would run over and grab them and try to put them on. It is a good thing that you want to wear those shoes, because we have been going to the park a lot more and it has been on the muddy side.
On Saturday Daddy was working in the shop so we had our own special day! We went to the park and had a picnic. The day was beautiful and sunny, we had PB&G sandwiches and blueberries. We sat on a picnic blanket, I would blow bubbles and you would go chasing after them. I love our Special little days.
These are the moments that I never want to forget. I love how when you first get on a swing you scream with delight or how proud you look when you climb the playground set and come down the slide.
You are a very special little boy and I am proud to be your Mom
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
#74
Tuesday January 31. 2012
Dear Aj,
What can I say chicks dig you, chickens that is! We had the pleasure of being invited to a friends house who had chickens running around. You loved being able to pet and feed them. At first you stayed nice and close to me when the chickens came running over looking for food but by the time we left you were chasing after them. The next day we had to take all three cats to the vet, you were so tired because you missed your nap. You were such a trooper but finally you just either need to be held or fall asleep. Falling asleep was not going to happen so you settled on being held. When we were leaving someone came in with 2 eight week old puppies. The bigger kids were petting the puppies so we asked if it would be okay to pet the puppies as well. I am always so proud of you, most children your age are not gentle with animals. You have a special knack and are very kind when you meet new animal. This was no exception, you gentle reached your hand out to the puppy and the puppy promptly started licking your hand, you pulled it away laughing and then tried again.
Puppies and Babies what a cute combination
A couple weeks back we were out shopping and I had a little extra credit in a store so I got you a small stuffed white cat that would meow. You loved it! Every time someone pressed the cats tummy to make it meow you could not stop your self from laughing. The kitty is climbing that latter to being your favorite toy, when you are tired you like to hold it, when you are scared you like to chew on its face (wired I know but I think it is because you dont have the pacifer)
No matter whether it is an aniaml, stuffed or real you love it. You are truly a sweet natured little boy.
Love your very Proud Mommy
Dear Aj,
What can I say chicks dig you, chickens that is! We had the pleasure of being invited to a friends house who had chickens running around. You loved being able to pet and feed them. At first you stayed nice and close to me when the chickens came running over looking for food but by the time we left you were chasing after them. The next day we had to take all three cats to the vet, you were so tired because you missed your nap. You were such a trooper but finally you just either need to be held or fall asleep. Falling asleep was not going to happen so you settled on being held. When we were leaving someone came in with 2 eight week old puppies. The bigger kids were petting the puppies so we asked if it would be okay to pet the puppies as well. I am always so proud of you, most children your age are not gentle with animals. You have a special knack and are very kind when you meet new animal. This was no exception, you gentle reached your hand out to the puppy and the puppy promptly started licking your hand, you pulled it away laughing and then tried again.
Puppies and Babies what a cute combination
A couple weeks back we were out shopping and I had a little extra credit in a store so I got you a small stuffed white cat that would meow. You loved it! Every time someone pressed the cats tummy to make it meow you could not stop your self from laughing. The kitty is climbing that latter to being your favorite toy, when you are tired you like to hold it, when you are scared you like to chew on its face (wired I know but I think it is because you dont have the pacifer)
No matter whether it is an aniaml, stuffed or real you love it. You are truly a sweet natured little boy.
Love your very Proud Mommy
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
#73
Tuesday January 24, 2012
Dear Aj,
How is it a week can go by and it seems like forever ago. Every day I feel so lucky to be your Mother, but our lives are so busy memories seem to fade as fast as they are made. These letters to you are my way of remembering, they are my way of never forgetting the way you are today.
Forever my precious little boy
Dear Aj,
How is it a week can go by and it seems like forever ago. Every day I feel so lucky to be your Mother, but our lives are so busy memories seem to fade as fast as they are made. These letters to you are my way of remembering, they are my way of never forgetting the way you are today.
Forever my precious little boy
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