Tuesday, June 29, 2010
summer 2010 aka I need a time machine.
I'm on the brink of giving up on this. sorry. Levi's sitting here watching Max and Ruby. I'm checking my email and notice my blog address staring me in the face- like OMG I haven't been there in a while. SINCE MARCH- unbelievable. I don't know how other moms do it.
Levi is now 20 months. At his 18 months appt last friday he was 32 pounds and 37 1/2 inches tall. growing like a weed. Now he hears the tractor going down the road so he's going from window to window watching-- and now is on the couch hanging over the back cushion watching. Never a dull moment or one without constant activity around here. But anyone with kids already knows that. He's started trying to talk. THe things they know are amazing. Easily recognized is momma, dadda, Emma, yes (yesch), uh oh, ooops, up, down, meow (yeow), ball, bat, banana (bana), bus, out, ba (binky), Nat (his friend Natalie and or our friend Nate), mow, of course Tractor (sometimes just toot toot), book (bok), Brush (bru for toothbrush), car, truck and his new favorite "more" meaning just that.
We have no doubt entered the realm of the terrible two's and temper tantrums. He definitely likes his way but honestly who doesn't? If only we could all melt on the floor, arms and legs flailing taking a fit screaming and come out with what we wanted- I think we'd all do it. But such is not the way life goes and for the most part it's been managable.
He's still taking 2 naps on most days- an hour in the morning and sometimes a two hour nap in the afternoon. This all depends on what is going on during the day- if we are home obviously we are more structured about it- or when he's at Grandma's house. Anywhere else it's kinda hit or miss (mostly miss).
We went on vacation to Florida in May- it was beautiful and so relaxing. Levi did great! HE slept on the plane (both ways) for almost and hour each way. We took books and snacks to entertain him. The weather was great. The beaches were clean. We were concerned about the oil spill but saw no signs of oil while we were there. it hit that area about a month later. :( Levi slept on the beach for naps, played in the sand and the surf. Just the vacation I dreamed and hoped for. There was no crib at the house we stayed at so he slept in a twin bed and di great with that. Transitioned right back into the crib when we returned home- no problems. We are amazed at how adaptable he is. Not to mention grateful.
We put off weaning from the binky until after the vacation so we would use the binky for air travel for ear comfort. And it has just gone on from there since we've been home- over a month ago. Last night I was getting him ready for bed and I thought let's see how this goes. Into the crib he went. I noticed him looking for it. Feeling around the edges. He sits up and says Ba and isaid "no Levi, you're a big boy now and big boys don't need binkys. lie down and snuggle with woofie (his doggie) and go to sleep) and he did. We'll see how it goes today at naptime but I'm hoping it is just that easy. That's what happened with the bottle so I'm hoping for a repeat.
We went to a birthday party on Sunday. IT was a great time. Super hot and humid.But hello it's summer and everyone was having fun. Levi loved playing with the other kids there. We don't have that opportunity as much as maybe we should. We know people with similar aged kids but schedules and such don't always allow as much time together as we would like. I find myself worrying by not being around kids his age (more) that he's missing out or not learning as he should. Or maybe it's just me being paranoid. He does good around other kids- I watch him like a hawk. There's paranoid me again. But I believe in watching MY kid.
So at the party the kids played in the kiddie pool and in a bouncy. Levi was being good and having fun. Then Tim had to leave early to go to work so I was then on my own. I felt a little anxious. I could do this on my own, right? It was overwhelming and it freaked me out a bit. I needed about 10 arms and 20 hands. When the birthday girl opened her gifts there was MY kid front and center getting in the way, "helping" open things- one of MY biggest pet peeves of kids at parties. I was that parent-- that in my past, was the one saying- get control of your kid lady! He wasn't being bad, just into everything. Everyone else's children were sitting quietly on their parents laps or watching from a distance. Not MY kid. ugh. Then the cake was brought out. Trying to get a toddler to sit- still safely while you go get him a piece of cake- um not happening = temper tantrum. I can only go so fast and NO you can't carry it yourself. I was hot, tired, a bit cranky and I had to admit I was struggling myself. I hate admitting that. It's honest. It's life. It was a moment of realization that my imagined life as a parent wasn't always sunshine and rainbows and I couldn't do it all myself. I was sad and dissapointed in myself. ON the quiet ride home-while Levi slept- I gave myself a little pep talk that I made it without any major meltdown and thought you're going to have these days, they are perfectly normal. Levi's second birthday party may be just like today. It will be a great celebration- even with temper tantrums by children or mommy meltdowns.
So on that note, my child is trying to sit in his grocery cart....and I must intervene. Hopefully I'll visit here again before that second birthday in October. Oh my. I need to prepare myself. I should start now.
Levi is now 20 months. At his 18 months appt last friday he was 32 pounds and 37 1/2 inches tall. growing like a weed. Now he hears the tractor going down the road so he's going from window to window watching-- and now is on the couch hanging over the back cushion watching. Never a dull moment or one without constant activity around here. But anyone with kids already knows that. He's started trying to talk. THe things they know are amazing. Easily recognized is momma, dadda, Emma, yes (yesch), uh oh, ooops, up, down, meow (yeow), ball, bat, banana (bana), bus, out, ba (binky), Nat (his friend Natalie and or our friend Nate), mow, of course Tractor (sometimes just toot toot), book (bok), Brush (bru for toothbrush), car, truck and his new favorite "more" meaning just that.
We have no doubt entered the realm of the terrible two's and temper tantrums. He definitely likes his way but honestly who doesn't? If only we could all melt on the floor, arms and legs flailing taking a fit screaming and come out with what we wanted- I think we'd all do it. But such is not the way life goes and for the most part it's been managable.
He's still taking 2 naps on most days- an hour in the morning and sometimes a two hour nap in the afternoon. This all depends on what is going on during the day- if we are home obviously we are more structured about it- or when he's at Grandma's house. Anywhere else it's kinda hit or miss (mostly miss).
We went on vacation to Florida in May- it was beautiful and so relaxing. Levi did great! HE slept on the plane (both ways) for almost and hour each way. We took books and snacks to entertain him. The weather was great. The beaches were clean. We were concerned about the oil spill but saw no signs of oil while we were there. it hit that area about a month later. :( Levi slept on the beach for naps, played in the sand and the surf. Just the vacation I dreamed and hoped for. There was no crib at the house we stayed at so he slept in a twin bed and di great with that. Transitioned right back into the crib when we returned home- no problems. We are amazed at how adaptable he is. Not to mention grateful.
We put off weaning from the binky until after the vacation so we would use the binky for air travel for ear comfort. And it has just gone on from there since we've been home- over a month ago. Last night I was getting him ready for bed and I thought let's see how this goes. Into the crib he went. I noticed him looking for it. Feeling around the edges. He sits up and says Ba and isaid "no Levi, you're a big boy now and big boys don't need binkys. lie down and snuggle with woofie (his doggie) and go to sleep) and he did. We'll see how it goes today at naptime but I'm hoping it is just that easy. That's what happened with the bottle so I'm hoping for a repeat.
We went to a birthday party on Sunday. IT was a great time. Super hot and humid.But hello it's summer and everyone was having fun. Levi loved playing with the other kids there. We don't have that opportunity as much as maybe we should. We know people with similar aged kids but schedules and such don't always allow as much time together as we would like. I find myself worrying by not being around kids his age (more) that he's missing out or not learning as he should. Or maybe it's just me being paranoid. He does good around other kids- I watch him like a hawk. There's paranoid me again. But I believe in watching MY kid.
So at the party the kids played in the kiddie pool and in a bouncy. Levi was being good and having fun. Then Tim had to leave early to go to work so I was then on my own. I felt a little anxious. I could do this on my own, right? It was overwhelming and it freaked me out a bit. I needed about 10 arms and 20 hands. When the birthday girl opened her gifts there was MY kid front and center getting in the way, "helping" open things- one of MY biggest pet peeves of kids at parties. I was that parent-- that in my past, was the one saying- get control of your kid lady! He wasn't being bad, just into everything. Everyone else's children were sitting quietly on their parents laps or watching from a distance. Not MY kid. ugh. Then the cake was brought out. Trying to get a toddler to sit- still safely while you go get him a piece of cake- um not happening = temper tantrum. I can only go so fast and NO you can't carry it yourself. I was hot, tired, a bit cranky and I had to admit I was struggling myself. I hate admitting that. It's honest. It's life. It was a moment of realization that my imagined life as a parent wasn't always sunshine and rainbows and I couldn't do it all myself. I was sad and dissapointed in myself. ON the quiet ride home-while Levi slept- I gave myself a little pep talk that I made it without any major meltdown and thought you're going to have these days, they are perfectly normal. Levi's second birthday party may be just like today. It will be a great celebration- even with temper tantrums by children or mommy meltdowns.
So on that note, my child is trying to sit in his grocery cart....and I must intervene. Hopefully I'll visit here again before that second birthday in October. Oh my. I need to prepare myself. I should start now.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Ok I sit here quietly while Levi is napping and think what should I be doing? Millions of thing rattle through my head and the one that sticks is- I haven't sent an email / photo update of Levi since Christmas and this is March. I haven't updated my blog in um, ok we won't go there because now I'm embarrassed. For anyone that does get my email update... yes this is cut and pasted from that.I figure for now it's the best I can do. Hopefully I won't let another 5 months pass before a real post. I will try my best.
So today we went for Levi's 15 month check up. He is actually about 16 1/2 months old so we are a little behind, however he is right on track. Weight 29 pounds ( I would've thought more by how much he seems to weigh after carrying him for a bit) and height at 35 1/2 inches. My estimate going in was 3 feet so just shy of that. He is so tall.
He's getting around mighty well these days by walking, running, spinning, climbing, kicking and dancing. No jumping yet, whew. Not really saying too many words that are recognizable. Mama, Dada, toot toot, boom, moo, and what I believe to be Emma (the cat) Points to his features like hair, ear, nose, belly. Also does the what does a monkey say? A cow? kitty cat? maing the appropriate noises. And oh how playing with hats and removing socks amuse him. Oh, the little things.
Loves going places and visiting everyone. Favorite book is good Night Gorilla, we read it every night before bed. Then he snuggles with his woofy, a stuffed wolf toy won by Aunt Carli at the county fair last year. :) He can be very generous or quite stingy with the kisses and hugs depending on the mood, but when it strikes rounds of kisses and hugs to all around. So cute.
He loves to look at the computer, trys to play on it but we limit that (since it's mommy's toy :) And he loves music. I joke that he's got a Michael Jackson gene from somewhere cause he got the rhythm and loves to dance.
It's sure to be a lot of interesting fun as the weather decides to straighten up and act more like the spring we've been waiting for. I can't wait to get outside and I'm sure I won't be the only one enjoying it. Hope everyone is well. Talk soon, take care!
So today we went for Levi's 15 month check up. He is actually about 16 1/2 months old so we are a little behind, however he is right on track. Weight 29 pounds ( I would've thought more by how much he seems to weigh after carrying him for a bit) and height at 35 1/2 inches. My estimate going in was 3 feet so just shy of that. He is so tall.
He's getting around mighty well these days by walking, running, spinning, climbing, kicking and dancing. No jumping yet, whew. Not really saying too many words that are recognizable. Mama, Dada, toot toot, boom, moo, and what I believe to be Emma (the cat) Points to his features like hair, ear, nose, belly. Also does the what does a monkey say? A cow? kitty cat? maing the appropriate noises. And oh how playing with hats and removing socks amuse him. Oh, the little things.
Loves going places and visiting everyone. Favorite book is good Night Gorilla, we read it every night before bed. Then he snuggles with his woofy, a stuffed wolf toy won by Aunt Carli at the county fair last year. :) He can be very generous or quite stingy with the kisses and hugs depending on the mood, but when it strikes rounds of kisses and hugs to all around. So cute.
He loves to look at the computer, trys to play on it but we limit that (since it's mommy's toy :) And he loves music. I joke that he's got a Michael Jackson gene from somewhere cause he got the rhythm and loves to dance.
It's sure to be a lot of interesting fun as the weather decides to straighten up and act more like the spring we've been waiting for. I can't wait to get outside and I'm sure I won't be the only one enjoying it. Hope everyone is well. Talk soon, take care!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
My baby isn't a baby anymore.
A few weeks ago my Levi turned one. It was so exciting but sad at the same time. How can a year possibly go that fast!? I was on vacation from work for the week and we had a great time together. He is a busy boy for sure! Then Tim took a few days off for a nice long weekend. We went shopping and out to lunch. Then Saturday the 24th we had his party. It turned out to be a decent day (weatherwise not like the 60- 70 degree days we've been having in the last week but it was nice.
My dear friend Rachel made a beautiful Train cake. It even had his picture in the engine car as the conductor! It had cars with malted candy balls to represent the limestone and crushed oreos for coal ( where Tim works they have limestone and coal mines) Rachel's husband also works there. IT was a beauty of a cake. We had lots of food and fun and of course he was showered with gifts unimaginable. He is so loved and for that I am forever grateful.
It was a long day. He stayed awake for his whole party. He loved the cake. He was so cute and messy. But hey that's what you're supposed to do. He's really been enjoying playing with all his new toys. He loves all of them but it cracks me up to watch him play with his ride on train. It's battery operated and he knows just where those buttons are to make the whistle sound and to make it go. I just need to get him to understand you can't just push it across the floor. I don't want him to break it. He also loves Scout the Dog. You can program a name and what your child likes into him and the toy interacts. Oh he just lights up from ear to ear when that dog says.... I love you Levi. So Cute. He looks at me like... mommy that doggie knows my name!!
In the past week he has conquered being upright and walking. He is getting better, and faster by the day. Little Frankenstein, no more. He stumbles and falls quite a bit still but he's got the hang of it. I love to watch him mosey down the hallway and peek in the door at me.
ANd just last night before bed Emma our cat walked by and I said who is that? And he goes Emma. Proud momma moment. I have such a smart little boy. I know everyone thinks their kid(s) are smart and the best and they are all wonderful, ever single child. But I can't believe how much they really do comprehend and learn so quickly at such a young age. I have said that I lost my brain when I got pregnant and throughout the process became kinda dumb.... like I've lost my mind. But I know where it went. To the smartest little man I know. And that's ok. He can keep it. :)
My dear friend Rachel made a beautiful Train cake. It even had his picture in the engine car as the conductor! It had cars with malted candy balls to represent the limestone and crushed oreos for coal ( where Tim works they have limestone and coal mines) Rachel's husband also works there. IT was a beauty of a cake. We had lots of food and fun and of course he was showered with gifts unimaginable. He is so loved and for that I am forever grateful.
It was a long day. He stayed awake for his whole party. He loved the cake. He was so cute and messy. But hey that's what you're supposed to do. He's really been enjoying playing with all his new toys. He loves all of them but it cracks me up to watch him play with his ride on train. It's battery operated and he knows just where those buttons are to make the whistle sound and to make it go. I just need to get him to understand you can't just push it across the floor. I don't want him to break it. He also loves Scout the Dog. You can program a name and what your child likes into him and the toy interacts. Oh he just lights up from ear to ear when that dog says.... I love you Levi. So Cute. He looks at me like... mommy that doggie knows my name!!
In the past week he has conquered being upright and walking. He is getting better, and faster by the day. Little Frankenstein, no more. He stumbles and falls quite a bit still but he's got the hang of it. I love to watch him mosey down the hallway and peek in the door at me.
ANd just last night before bed Emma our cat walked by and I said who is that? And he goes Emma. Proud momma moment. I have such a smart little boy. I know everyone thinks their kid(s) are smart and the best and they are all wonderful, ever single child. But I can't believe how much they really do comprehend and learn so quickly at such a young age. I have said that I lost my brain when I got pregnant and throughout the process became kinda dumb.... like I've lost my mind. But I know where it went. To the smartest little man I know. And that's ok. He can keep it. :)
Thursday, September 24, 2009
OK I've had it with myself.
I should just give up on this process because I can not manage to get here and write anything. Yesterday Levi was 11 months old. He is growing so fast. He;s not walking yet but standing alone by himself and cruising very well. He loves looking out the windows, watching cars and trucks go down the road.
But his favorite activity lately is definitely riding on the put- put (tractor) with Grandpa. He gets so excited as soon as he hears it start up and then he's kicking and squirming out of your arms to get to it. Then he jst sits like a big boy and rides along. So cute. Then the fact that Grandpa has a horn on every tractor to make it toot toot. And Levi is so smart- he knows exactly where that button is. He also likes to sit on the seat and move the wheel like he's driving. All this while the tractor is not running and parked of course. He is so funny.
HE loves to push his little toys around- walking behind them or on his knees. We recently changed the batteries in a ride on toy and discovered that it has a little fire truck siren. Oh he loves that. I however could have lived without it... where did those old batteries go??hmmmm.
We are planning his birthday party for Oct 24th. Tim and I are taking some time off that week to spend together and reminisce. Amazing where the time has gone. It never went this fast for anything else in my life and this by far is the most important. I want to remember every moment. Which ok... maybe that is one excuse I could use that I don't get on here posting very often. That and the fact I'm working and this is cold and flu season so the pharmacy is mad like wildfire. Thank goodness only minor colds for us so far. I hate being sick and would hate for Levi to feel like that even more.
So at his last checkup- @ 10 months he weighed 26 pounds and 6 ounces. And was 32 1/4 inches long. So in ten months he had grown ten inches??? Unbelievable! I can def. see and tell it though... I mean the child is wearing 18 -24 months clothing now. Crazy!!
We are going Saturday for his 3rd (yes, you read that right 3rd! haircut. It is so long , unruly and super curly!! I am sad to see those curls go but he looks so much better with a haircut. Sadly older too. Like a little man, no longer a baby.
And for Halloween, he was going to be a little monkey-- but .... then he got two little fang teeth. Not the fronts as we expected but the pointy ones beside those. So he is going to be a little vampire. Which I was having trouble finding a coustume for .... and since I just mentioned his haircut..... I can use the little cape we bought him for his haircuts as his costume.... perfect. That's all I really needed anyways. Perfect we're set. I can't wait!!
I will definitely try to post pictures soon. Sorry I haven't been able to do that. This computer is so slow. They should change this that you can upload directly to here-- like make a photo album option. That would be great! Ok talk soonm, at least that's my plan :)
But his favorite activity lately is definitely riding on the put- put (tractor) with Grandpa. He gets so excited as soon as he hears it start up and then he's kicking and squirming out of your arms to get to it. Then he jst sits like a big boy and rides along. So cute. Then the fact that Grandpa has a horn on every tractor to make it toot toot. And Levi is so smart- he knows exactly where that button is. He also likes to sit on the seat and move the wheel like he's driving. All this while the tractor is not running and parked of course. He is so funny.
HE loves to push his little toys around- walking behind them or on his knees. We recently changed the batteries in a ride on toy and discovered that it has a little fire truck siren. Oh he loves that. I however could have lived without it... where did those old batteries go??hmmmm.
We are planning his birthday party for Oct 24th. Tim and I are taking some time off that week to spend together and reminisce. Amazing where the time has gone. It never went this fast for anything else in my life and this by far is the most important. I want to remember every moment. Which ok... maybe that is one excuse I could use that I don't get on here posting very often. That and the fact I'm working and this is cold and flu season so the pharmacy is mad like wildfire. Thank goodness only minor colds for us so far. I hate being sick and would hate for Levi to feel like that even more.
So at his last checkup- @ 10 months he weighed 26 pounds and 6 ounces. And was 32 1/4 inches long. So in ten months he had grown ten inches??? Unbelievable! I can def. see and tell it though... I mean the child is wearing 18 -24 months clothing now. Crazy!!
We are going Saturday for his 3rd (yes, you read that right 3rd! haircut. It is so long , unruly and super curly!! I am sad to see those curls go but he looks so much better with a haircut. Sadly older too. Like a little man, no longer a baby.
And for Halloween, he was going to be a little monkey-- but .... then he got two little fang teeth. Not the fronts as we expected but the pointy ones beside those. So he is going to be a little vampire. Which I was having trouble finding a coustume for .... and since I just mentioned his haircut..... I can use the little cape we bought him for his haircuts as his costume.... perfect. That's all I really needed anyways. Perfect we're set. I can't wait!!
I will definitely try to post pictures soon. Sorry I haven't been able to do that. This computer is so slow. They should change this that you can upload directly to here-- like make a photo album option. That would be great! Ok talk soonm, at least that's my plan :)
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
my attempt at loading pics this way...
ok didn't work out as planned.... I will post soon. I thought I could just attach the link-- but not that didn't work. see I need to learn more about this.
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