Thursday, January 20, 2011
1.20.11
Yesterday you waved for the first time. You waved to the sister missionaries. Today you kept waving to me while I was feeding you while screaming, "HIIIIIIIIIIIIII." So sweet. On a not-so-sweet note, earlier today I just caught you in time as you were about to touch Jordyn's pooh in the toilet. She hadn't gotten around to flushing it yet. You had made your way to the bathroom with hand in the yucky pooh-filled toilet. Yesterday and today I watched you take 9 steps before falling. You are a busy boy, opening cabinets to pull things out and taking trash out of the trash can.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
1.12.11
You came crawling to me in the kitchen with red drool dripping from your mouth and you were fussing. I got so scared that you were bleeding from your mouth. I opened your mouth and tried wiping, what I thought was blood, with a towel. I was happy to find out that it was a red Hot Tamale that you had found. The red dye had been sucked off and the spicy nature of the candy was what you were probably fussing about. I was relieved it wasn't anything serious because I was seriously scared that something bad had happened. You are starting to eat real food. Things like bread, scrambled eggs, chicken, fruit, and vegetables, and rice. The past 2 nights you have woken up with a slight fever. You are the cutest, little thing EVER!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
1.11.11
Yesterday you turned 10 months. On this wonderful day, you woke up at 5am, for some unknown reason, and were ready for your first nap by 7:35am (he slept 3 hours). I was jealous. My eyes were hurting and I was wanting more sleep. This past month has been pretty monumental. You got another bottom tooth, learned to crawl backwards downstairs, and have taken your first steps. Your hair is getting longer and it's growing out curly. It's so cute. When you wake up from sleeping, the curly hair has turned into nappy, sleepy head. You have followed in your sisters footsteps....early walker, curly blonde hair, and I'm sure you'll be an active, curious toddler as well with lots to say. You are pure delight to have in our home. We cherish the small amount of time we have w/ you alone when the girls are in bed. I think you love it too. I love your smile, cheeks, thighs, giggles, toes, and just about everything still. The girls love you to pieces. They continue to nurture and adore you. The girls have picked up on me and dad's reaction when you have little falls, they cheer for you. I'm already thinking about what to do for your 1 year birthday, which is just not right. It's gone by SOOO fast this time around.
It's much harder getting you to sit still and take a picture.
The famous 'I want more food' face. There's a loud sniffing noise that goes along with the face. The face never gets old, it cracks us up every time.
Nice curly hair. I can officially say that ALL of us have some rockin', crazy, nappy, curly locks.
Checking things out.
It's much harder getting you to sit still and take a picture.
The famous 'I want more food' face. There's a loud sniffing noise that goes along with the face. The face never gets old, it cracks us up every time.
Nice curly hair. I can officially say that ALL of us have some rockin', crazy, nappy, curly locks.
Checking things out.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Back dating
Since you're only 10 months old, I thought it was capable for me to type what I have written in your journal on your blog.
JULY 1, 2009 (4 weeks)
Whoo-hoo! Yeah! We're so excited to be having another baby. In June I was 8 days late and thought I might be prego, but was not. AFter that we thought maybe we should try and on July 9th I took a pregnancy test and it said I was pregnant. We were surprised it happened as fast as it did, but have baby fever already and are elated. A pregnancy calculator says my due date is 3/15/10. My 1st doctor appt. is Aug. 10th w/ Dr. Lindemann at Denali OB/GYN.
JULY 8, 2009 (5 Weeks)
Weight: 127lbs
bust: 34 inches
Hips/waist: 33 in.
How I feel and any symptoms: I feel good. So excited to be expecting. It's still settling in that there is a sweet little baby inside me. This week there were several times when I was lying down and when I went to get up, I felt dizzy. By the time Sydney and Jordyn take a nap (about 1pm) I am utterly exhausted and will nap too. I get approximately 11 hours of sleep in a day. Oh, and I'm already feeling chubby.
JULY 15, 2009 (6 weeks)
weight: 130
bust 34 in
hips/waist 33 in
Baby's development: From crown to rump, you measure about a quarter of an inch, or the size of a sweet pea. Your head is developing with a jay, cheeks, and chin. Your ear canals are in the making. Also taking shape: your kidneys, liver, and lunges, We sat Sydney and Jordyn on the couch and told them the news. Syd smiled and said she was happy. Jordyn didn't say anything, just jumped on the couch.
JULY 22, 2009 (7 weeks)
weight: 131 lbs
bust: 34
hips: 34
How we broke the news: DAD'S family-- On July 22nd, G-ma Marianne, G-pa Gordon, Tim Sr., and Chris came to visit for 5 days. By the time they arrived my nausea/morning sickness was in full throttle and I was not feeling well at all. We were going to wait until Grandma's 76th birthday to break the news but we told them the night they came. Sydney stood on the hearth and said, "My mom is pregnant." Everyone was HAPPY.
MOM'S FAMILY--the Lamont's, Koehler's, Lance and Khristeena were staying at mom and dad's house. I videotaped myself signing, "Lauren Shaw is pregnant. Oh yes, Oh yes I am. We are having a baby on March 15, 2010. I'm dizzy. I'm tired; and as you know I get nausea. I'll gain weight; lots of weight, but we're still happy to be pregnant." I did the song to the tune of "Jesus want me for a Sunbeam." All of them watched it on my blog and were also thrilled to hear the good news. Then we called other family.
JULY 29, 2009 (8 weeks)
It's amazing what can happen in a week. Is it crazy to have a baby bump already? No stranger would know I'm pregnant but I can see it. My pants are tighter. I don't like any pressure on my belly--no elastic pants and no kids climbing on my belly anymore. My nausea continues. I bought sea bands to put on my wrists. I've actually been feeling better too. My sense of smell is stronger and some smell make me feel sick.
August 31, 2009 (12 weeks)
This first trimester is officially over tomorrow as I will end week 12 and start week 13. This last month has been difficult as I've experienced more nausea. I literally did not have any energy...seriously. I hired someone to clean my house this last month, I took a nap every single day, was backed up on laundry every week, did not cook much since nights were my worst, no blogs, and no update on my pregnancy scrapbook. I don't mean to sound like I'm complaining. I'm actually grateful that I was/am sick as I know that's a good sign that the baby is doing well. We had family visit and they helped entertain the girls and relieve me of some of my motherly duties. These past few days have been better. I am excited to get my energy back: exercise, be productive when the girls are napping, and enjoy cooking and eating.
OCTOBER 23, 2009 (20 weeks) Here's baby shaw in 4D. I guess our little one is a little bit camera shy covering it's face w/ it's tiny little hands and arms. The technician estimated that the baby is about 9oz. and 7 inches long. It is always amazing to me when I think that a woman can carry a baby and miraculous that the baby can develop all the things it does in the womb. As you may have picked up, I don't know the gender. There's a reason for that; it might be a crazy reason, but it's our reason. We are choosing not to find out the gender until the baby is born. With Sydney and Jordyn we did know at 20 weeks that they were girls. We want to know and experience what it is like not to know until the baby is born. We're so excited that it is torturous. We can't wait until March and yet it seems so far away to welcome our new baby. I didn't know our doctor had the 4D technology so I was pleasantly surprised when he gave us our pictures. Everything is looking and developing as it should. What else more could we want?
So here I am before my appointment at 20 weeks.
2. When I can't see my feet because my stomach is in the way, I KNOW I'm not a small.
3. When I need elastic on my jeans because a zipper is just out of the question, I KNOW I'm not a small.
4. When I take a break half way up a flight of stairs because I'm already winded, I KNOW I'm not a small.
5. When I weigh more than my hubby, I KNOW I'm not a small. (not like he's a big person or anything just weighs a lot more than I usually do).
6. When Sydney tells me I'm "big," I KNOW I'm not a small.
7. When I have to scoot my drivers seat back because my tummy is hitting the steering wheel, I KNOW I'm not a small.
8. When I need to put a napkin on my tummy because my shirt would get dirty if food fell on it because it sticks out so much, I KNOW I'm not a small.
So although the "SMALL" felt good for a second, it didn't fool me. I'm maybe a small on the Extra Large spectrum and I'm good with that.... for right now. I won't be okay with that 6 months from now.
JULY 1, 2009 (4 weeks)
Whoo-hoo! Yeah! We're so excited to be having another baby. In June I was 8 days late and thought I might be prego, but was not. AFter that we thought maybe we should try and on July 9th I took a pregnancy test and it said I was pregnant. We were surprised it happened as fast as it did, but have baby fever already and are elated. A pregnancy calculator says my due date is 3/15/10. My 1st doctor appt. is Aug. 10th w/ Dr. Lindemann at Denali OB/GYN.
JULY 8, 2009 (5 Weeks)
Weight: 127lbs
bust: 34 inches
Hips/waist: 33 in.
How I feel and any symptoms: I feel good. So excited to be expecting. It's still settling in that there is a sweet little baby inside me. This week there were several times when I was lying down and when I went to get up, I felt dizzy. By the time Sydney and Jordyn take a nap (about 1pm) I am utterly exhausted and will nap too. I get approximately 11 hours of sleep in a day. Oh, and I'm already feeling chubby.
JULY 15, 2009 (6 weeks)
weight: 130
bust 34 in
hips/waist 33 in
Baby's development: From crown to rump, you measure about a quarter of an inch, or the size of a sweet pea. Your head is developing with a jay, cheeks, and chin. Your ear canals are in the making. Also taking shape: your kidneys, liver, and lunges, We sat Sydney and Jordyn on the couch and told them the news. Syd smiled and said she was happy. Jordyn didn't say anything, just jumped on the couch.
JULY 22, 2009 (7 weeks)
weight: 131 lbs
bust: 34
hips: 34
How we broke the news: DAD'S family-- On July 22nd, G-ma Marianne, G-pa Gordon, Tim Sr., and Chris came to visit for 5 days. By the time they arrived my nausea/morning sickness was in full throttle and I was not feeling well at all. We were going to wait until Grandma's 76th birthday to break the news but we told them the night they came. Sydney stood on the hearth and said, "My mom is pregnant." Everyone was HAPPY.
MOM'S FAMILY--the Lamont's, Koehler's, Lance and Khristeena were staying at mom and dad's house. I videotaped myself signing, "Lauren Shaw is pregnant. Oh yes, Oh yes I am. We are having a baby on March 15, 2010. I'm dizzy. I'm tired; and as you know I get nausea. I'll gain weight; lots of weight, but we're still happy to be pregnant." I did the song to the tune of "Jesus want me for a Sunbeam." All of them watched it on my blog and were also thrilled to hear the good news. Then we called other family.
JULY 29, 2009 (8 weeks)
It's amazing what can happen in a week. Is it crazy to have a baby bump already? No stranger would know I'm pregnant but I can see it. My pants are tighter. I don't like any pressure on my belly--no elastic pants and no kids climbing on my belly anymore. My nausea continues. I bought sea bands to put on my wrists. I've actually been feeling better too. My sense of smell is stronger and some smell make me feel sick.
August 31, 2009 (12 weeks)
This first trimester is officially over tomorrow as I will end week 12 and start week 13. This last month has been difficult as I've experienced more nausea. I literally did not have any energy...seriously. I hired someone to clean my house this last month, I took a nap every single day, was backed up on laundry every week, did not cook much since nights were my worst, no blogs, and no update on my pregnancy scrapbook. I don't mean to sound like I'm complaining. I'm actually grateful that I was/am sick as I know that's a good sign that the baby is doing well. We had family visit and they helped entertain the girls and relieve me of some of my motherly duties. These past few days have been better. I am excited to get my energy back: exercise, be productive when the girls are napping, and enjoy cooking and eating.
Jeff has been a good sport. When I do get sick, I lock myself in the bathroom because I don't want Jeff or the girls to see or hear anything. It's just such a disgusting thing. The other day, however, I couldn't make it to the bathroom fast enough. Long story short, Jeff cleaned everything up. He always cleans that stuff up, even when the girls get sick, which of course, is always in the middle of the night. He does it because he knows it would make me sick, even if I wasn't pregnant. My stomach is ultra sensitive that way. He deserves a purple heart. Even though he's not in the military and I have no authority in handing those out, he deserves one because of his selflessness, just-do-it attitude, courage, and his nose and stomach that can handle the sight and smell of that nastiness.
OCTOBER 23, 2009 (20 weeks) Here's baby shaw in 4D. I guess our little one is a little bit camera shy covering it's face w/ it's tiny little hands and arms. The technician estimated that the baby is about 9oz. and 7 inches long. It is always amazing to me when I think that a woman can carry a baby and miraculous that the baby can develop all the things it does in the womb. As you may have picked up, I don't know the gender. There's a reason for that; it might be a crazy reason, but it's our reason. We are choosing not to find out the gender until the baby is born. With Sydney and Jordyn we did know at 20 weeks that they were girls. We want to know and experience what it is like not to know until the baby is born. We're so excited that it is torturous. We can't wait until March and yet it seems so far away to welcome our new baby. I didn't know our doctor had the 4D technology so I was pleasantly surprised when he gave us our pictures. Everything is looking and developing as it should. What else more could we want?
So here I am before my appointment at 20 weeks. 
DECEMBER 13, 2009 (about 17 weeks)
I'm seeking some advice from those who have 3 or more kids or come from a family with 3 or more kids, with my 3rd child coming very shortly. How do you or did your moms do it? (staying organized, staying awake and alert even though you're sleep deprived, feeding a family, getting out the door, having a normal conversation w/ your spouse, taking a shower w/o interruption,and any other scenarios I'm missing). Any tips, advice, and/or strategies I would love to hear so please share. PLEASE! I'm becoming nervous and worried here.
JANUARY 14, 2010 (32 Weeks)
So I'm 32 weeks now. Do I say I'm 8 months even though I have 2 more months to go? I tell myself 8 months because it makes me feel better considering how large I am. My gait is a little awkward now, more of a waddle, because my lower back aches somewhat when I get up from sitting down. My hands get a tingling sensation more easily, I think an onset of carpel tunnel, like my other pregnancies, sleeping is more difficult as I desperately search for a comfortable position, and of course I'm dying to pee every hour it seems like. At this point, I'm sick of pregnancy clothes and look forward to the day when I can burn them. Wow, apparantly at 8 months I'm incurring some hostility, I'll blame hormones for that. So I guess now that I realized my emotional state, I should write down some of my blessings. I don't have gestational diabetes. My pregnancy isn't high risk. I'm with family instead of being home alone in AK since Jeff is back to work and traveling. I've never had to be "bed rested." I'm not throwing up anymore. I've realized that I miss my old B cup bra size and have realized that I would never want a boob job, so that just saved us thousands of dollars :) The baby is still moving a lot and I love that feeling no matter what time of day it is. I can't wait until the baby arrives finally revealing itself to us: the gender and what he/she looks like...So EXCITED!
FEBRUARY 5, 2010 (35 weeks)
While I've been pregnant, I've had some "brain fart" moments where my mind doesn't think. Here are a few that I can remember.
1. Taking a shower w/ my glasses on and not realizing they were on until they steamed up.
2. Placing the ice cream container in the fridge.
3. Squirting face cleanser on my toothbrush instead of toothpaste.
4. Calling Jeff, "Mom."
5. Confusing myself into thinking that 30 times 10= 3000. That wouldn't be so much of a brain fart if I hadn't been a high school math teacher at one point in my life.
Then there are a million times when I go into a room w/ a purpose and completely forget why I went in there, but that even happens when I'm not prego.
1. Taking a shower w/ my glasses on and not realizing they were on until they steamed up.
2. Placing the ice cream container in the fridge.
3. Squirting face cleanser on my toothbrush instead of toothpaste.
4. Calling Jeff, "Mom."
5. Confusing myself into thinking that 30 times 10= 3000. That wouldn't be so much of a brain fart if I hadn't been a high school math teacher at one point in my life.
Then there are a million times when I go into a room w/ a purpose and completely forget why I went in there, but that even happens when I'm not prego.
FEBRUARY 15, 2010
The other day I went to the mall (my first time in Anchorage since I know they don't have a play area for kids. I don't understand why all malls don't have a little play area for kids). I went to Motherhood Maternity for a shirt. Of course I grabbed a large, cuz HELLO I'm really large. To my surprise I was swimming in it. The women handed me a small, which was still a little big. I was flattered and for a second believed I was small, but who am I kidding. Almost all 8 month prego girls are not small. Why is there such a size? It should really be SXL (Small for the eXtra Large person). So it got me thinking....these are reasons I KNOW I'm not a small.
1. When I ask my girls to take my shoes and socks off because it's hard to reach that far, I KNOW I'm not a small.2. When I can't see my feet because my stomach is in the way, I KNOW I'm not a small.
3. When I need elastic on my jeans because a zipper is just out of the question, I KNOW I'm not a small.
4. When I take a break half way up a flight of stairs because I'm already winded, I KNOW I'm not a small.
5. When I weigh more than my hubby, I KNOW I'm not a small. (not like he's a big person or anything just weighs a lot more than I usually do).
6. When Sydney tells me I'm "big," I KNOW I'm not a small.
7. When I have to scoot my drivers seat back because my tummy is hitting the steering wheel, I KNOW I'm not a small.
8. When I need to put a napkin on my tummy because my shirt would get dirty if food fell on it because it sticks out so much, I KNOW I'm not a small.
So although the "SMALL" felt good for a second, it didn't fool me. I'm maybe a small on the Extra Large spectrum and I'm good with that.... for right now. I won't be okay with that 6 months from now.
FEBRUARY 27, 2010 (about 38 weeks)
My friend took some pictures of me pregnant. I haven't done this with the other girls and I don't know how many kids we'll have so I wanted to capture my body, bust and beyond at full term. I don't plan on hanging these pictures up around my house and/or showing the others outside of my blog. I've always felt a little awkward with the whole pregnancy picture thing, maybe that's why I haven't done it before. Most of the pictures I saw online were with nude women and and there aren't a whole lot of poses. The cheesy poses i.e. the hubby "listening" to the belly make me laugh out loud. You're probably thinking I'm a cold, heartless mom right now. That's not it at all. I love when my kids and hubby talk and love on the baby, but trying to capture it w/ a picture seems to come out cheesy and not authentic. Anyway, I'll probably make my personal maternity scrapbook because I will want to see and reflect on my pregnancy. I'm thankful I can have this miraculous experience of conceiving life. It's a blessing and honor. Unfortunately I take it for granted. I hope having pictures of all sorts (even the cheesy ones) and writing about my thoughts and feelings will always remind me of the sacred opportunity to carry and bear life. Although I can't wait to hold and look into the eyes of my child and get back into my old clothes, I will miss my belly hitting into things. I will miss feeling the baby move inside, I will miss hearing the heart beat at the doctor, I will miss the anticipation of its' coming, I will miss my belly being a conversation starter, and I will miss seeing my body transform before my eyes because of the growth of the baby-- just another testimony to me that God is the Creator of all things.
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MARCH 6, 2010 (39 weeks) It's the Saturday before you are to be born. Your due date is march 15th, but I'm getting induced on Wednesday, March 10th. Right now, Dad just got home from the temple and Sydney has her ice skating lesson at 10"30. We are all anxious to finally see and hold you. We don't know if you are going to be a boy or girl. The anticipation is getting intense. If you are a boy, we like the name Levi. If you are a girl, we like the name Lexi. I honestly have no idea what you will be. It doesn't matter if you are a boy or girl, because you will be loved and adored either way. We're so grateful to have you as part of your family. Your older sisters will love and cherish you also. I know they will shower you with love, kisses, hugs, and attention-probably more than you will want. This pregnancy with you has been similar to the others-morning sickness the 1st trimester and pretty good the rest of the time. No stretch marks, no bed rest, no gestational diabetes. A little heart burn, leg cramps, and typical discomfort towards the end. I love to feel you kick, hiccup, and roll. I love to hear your heartbeat at the doctor and look at your sonogram pictures. It's a blessing and miracle to carry you and it will be a blessing to give birth and to raise you in our home. We love you already and are happy beyond words to have you as our child.
MARCH 9, 2010 (40 weeks)
The time is coming. The long 40 weeks of anticipation is here and I couldn't be anymore excited. I feel like a giddy school girl ready to start school the next day or like a child knowing Santa Claus will be coming to my house via the chimney tomorrow or the day before I got married. All of these scenarios made it impossible for me to sleep the night before and once I did get to sleep I woke nearly every hour looking at the clock to see if it was time for me to get up. Today my mom is flying here, Jeff is off work for the next 6 weeks, and I'm ready to go (bag is packed, newborn clothes washed, house cleaned, and eager to see what are new family dynamics will look and feel like). We decided to have me be induced tomorrow so that is the reason I'm talking about things happening tomorrow. The reason(s) for the induction is probably what you can guess: with 2 kids already I wanted to plan around my mom being here so I don't have to make an unpleasant call to a friend at 3am telling her my water broke and if she could come watch my kids. Another reason is that my birthday is coming up and I don't think my child would want to share the same birthday. That's a dumb reason, but it's the same reason why I wouldn't want my child to be born on Christmas day.
So what do you think I'm having? I wonder the same thing. Right now I will take a gander and say, "BOY." Over Christmas vacation I had some family members guess the day, gender, time of day, height, and weight. Whomever comes closest with those categories will get the first phone call of our big news. I know it's kindof silly, but I like making things "fun" like that. So take a guess and soon when I get the chance, your inquiring minds will know what's been growing inside my belly for the past 40 weeks as I post pictures.
MARCH 10, 2010 (HAPPY BIRTHDAY!)
- 7:45am: got to hospital
-7:45-8:40am filling out paper work, answering questions, poked for IV, threw up. Dilated to 1, Efaced @ 60%.
-8:40 Potocin began
-8:40-9:40am Jeff is buying a tripod and washing the van. I checked out my email and facebook. Talked to Gammie. She told me Jordyn threw up this morning. She's playing a game w/ Sydney. I'm also working on a Sudoku puzzle. Dad gave me a blessing. Watching it snow ouside. When we drove to the hospital it was 7 degrees.
-9:40-10:40 Epidural nurse came to talk to me about the epidural. Dad is back. Ate orange popsicle, went pee, increased potocin to 4.
-10:40-11:40 went pee. Epidural by Patty. It went good and now my legs are numb. katie put a catheter in. Now waiting for Dr. Lindemann to come and break my water.
-12:10 Dr. Lindemann came to break my water. Prior to that my blood pressure dropped and I felt nausea almost threw up. Going to watch a movie: PRIDE. Dr. said I was dilated to a 3 or 4.
-12:10-1:10 me and dad slept and talked to Dr. L about kids and skiing.
-2:15 Katie is setting up for delivery. Potocin is off now.
-2:50 dilated to 7/8. Head is very low. Katie is calling Dr. L to come back from his office.
-3pm Still dilate at an 8 but started pushing when I felt pressure during contractions.
-4:30pm you were crowning. Stated pushing harder. Your head was turned sideways. Dr. L was trying to twist your head. The pressure was painful. I pushed about 5 times and at 4:39pm you were out completely.
I could see you come out. I saw your head and chest and kept asking dad, "What is it???" but he didn't know either because your lower body hadn't come out yet. I pushed again and you were out (4:39pm) the Dr. lifted you up and I could hear dad say, "It's a boy!" and ten we both could see that you were a boy. Both of us were teary eyed and just so happy to see you and know you were a healthy boy.
MARCH 12, 2010: 2 DAYS OLD
We're so happy to finally have Levi here with us. He was born on Wed. March 10th at 4:39pm. Everything went pretty smoothly. The moment we saw it was a boy was very exciting and met all my expectations. It was one of the most exciting moments of my life and Jeff agrees. You can see just how elated Jeff is in the picture of him and Levi. Levi weighed 7lbs. 12 oz. and was 20.5 inches. We came home from the hospital last night. Today he has pooped about 6-7 times, eats like a champ, and is sleeping when he isn't eating or pooping. I find joy in staring at him, holding him next to me, watching him sneeze, kissing him, touching his soft cheeks, and trying to change a diaper without getting squirted on. I can't believe he was inside of me just 3 days ago. It doesn't seem possible. The whole experience is a miracle and I'm so grateful to be part of it. I hope to treasure the simple and quiet moments of my time with each of my children and of Levi while he is so small and perfect.
MARCH 14, 2010: 4 DAYS OLD
Today is my 31st birthday. I hope you don't mind that our birthdays are close together. The best gift is having you sleep in my arms today. We cuddled a lot while dad, your sisters, and Gammie were at church. You are so sweet and tender. I can't say "I love you" enough. I say it all the time in your ears. When we're alone, usually at night when I'm feeding you we talk and I sing you songs. These past few days since we got home from the hospital have been special for me. Just watching and caring after you brings me so much joy. Friday and Sat. your pooped 6-7 times, you burp and sleep well. Last night you had your first bath at home. We took video. You didn't like it much. You also had some tummy time. Sydney and Jordyn love to kiss you and take care of you. Jordyn calls you BOOBYE.
MARCH 17, 2010: 1 WEEK OLD
Today is St. Patricks day and your 1 week b-day. I have enjoyed your presence everyday. I'm so grateful that you are part of our eternal family. I'm thankful that you are strong and healthy. When you left the hospital you weighed 7lbs 10.9oz. Yesterday you had your 1st doctor appt. She said you looked great. You weighed 7lbs. 12.8oz. I had to get some help from the lactation consultant. My left wasn't producing mile and I was in a great deal of pain. She gave me a breast shield and that has helped so much.. You sleep very well at night. You actually sleep in the same room w/ Gammie. When you need mild, she comes in and gets me. Last night I fed you at 11pm. I fed you again at 3:30 and then at 8am. Me, dad, Syd, and Jordyn love you so much ad the girls love to take care of you.
You are a mellow baby. Only fuss when you're getting your diaper changed which is every feeding or when you're naked in your little bath tub. You love being warm, cuddled in blankets.
You also like to sprawl out and look around when you're awake. Your daily activities include eating,
filling a diaper, tooting, burping, tummy time, sleeping, receiving hugs and kisses from everyone, and looking around. What a life!
MARCH 20, 2010: (10 DAYS OLD)
Right now you're sleeping and dad took the girls to Sydney's ice skating lesson. Now is a good time to write. This morning Gammie left to go home. Last night was the first night you stayed in our room. You did pretty good. I was happy to get some sleep. Your belly button stub came off completely this morning. I lost 15 lbs in a week. last week dad had gone out and bought you a bunch of clothes. He was so proud and I was shocked because he never has done that. It was cute! Dad helps out with the girls a lot, but he loves spending time with you and holding you. He changes a lot of your diapers too. All of us just love you to pieces.
MARCH 24, 2010: (2 WEEKS OLD)
These are a few of my favorite things (about Levi):
That the back of his head fits into my palm.
I can see his capillaries on his cheeks.
His super soft skin
His skinny legs, before the baby chub comes.
The flaky skin on his soft hands and feet
Sleep smiles
When he sleeps w/ his mouth open
Watching him stretch: arching his back, knees to tummy, and arms over his head
His blond eyelashes
When he falls asleep in my arms
actually there isn't 1 thing I can think of that isn't my favorite right now.
Levi turned two months on Monday. He is getting big. He now has leg chub. So cute! I love rolls--not on me of course, but on babies it is too cute. He has better head control. He also started smiling and just the other day I finally caught a smile on camera. So with that said, I'd like to introduce a smiling Levi Shaw with his first debut of an official smile to the cyber world.
I'm not big on stuffed animals. With Levi, I didn't do it w/ my girls, I am taking a picture of him next to a stuffed animal (bunny) every month until he is a year. Then I will put the pictures of him next to this bunny each month in an album to see how much he has grown every month. I wish I had a bigger stuffed animal but this was the best I could find. I found it shortly after Easter, thus the bunny. Thought I would explain that to you.
JUNE 27, 2010 (3 1/2 MONTHS)
TODAY DAD IS GIVING YOU A BABY'S BLESSING. IT IS ALSO DAD'S 31ST BIRTHDAY. YOU ARE GETTING SO BIG. I LOVE TO WATCH YOU SMILE AND LAUGH. THIS WAS WHAT I WAS ABLE TO JOT DOWN THE WORDS DAD SAID AS HE GAVE YOU A BLESSING:
-KNOWLEDGE OF JOY AND HAPPINESS YOU BRING TO THOSE AROUND YOU-YOUR FAMILY AND OTHER PEOPLE.
-WE WELCOME YOU. YOU HAVE A PLACE IN THIS WORLD.
-YOU ARE BLESS TO FEEL THE LOVE OF HEAVENLY FATHER. HE LOVES YOU. TRUST IN THE LORD. LOOK TO HIM IN GOOD TIMES AND BAD.
-SEEK TO BE WORTHY OF THE SPIRIT. THE SPIRIT WILL GIVE YOU WISDOM AND COUNCIL. SEEK TO BE WORTHY OF THE SPIRIT. IT WILL GUIDE YOU AND GIVE YOU PEACE.
-KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS.
-BE AN EXAMPLE TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY.. SEEK TO KEEP COMMANDMENTS. YOU WILL HAVE A DESIRE TO SHARE THE GOSPEL.
- LEARN FROM THE SCRIPTURES. YOU WILL FIND JOY AND COMFORT THERE AND SHARE THIS WITH OTHERS.
- YOU WILL HAVE A DESIRE TO SERVE A MISSION. YOU WILL BLESS COUNTLESS LIVES.
- YOUR PARENTS AND OLDER SISTERS ARE GRATEFUL TO HAVE YOU IN OUR FAMILY.
IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL DAY. THE PRIESTHOOD HOLDERS IN THE CIRCLE WERE: DAD, G-PA KOEHLER, BISHOP HULLINGER, ELDER SHAW AND ELDER DAUGHTERY, NATE BOWEN, JOSH PETE, AND MATT ASMUS. AUNT KATHERINE IS STAYING WITH US FOR THE SUMMER AND SHE WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT AS WELL. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH YOU. YOU ARE A WONDERFUL BABY BOY AND KNOW THAT YOU WILL ALSO GROW UP TO BE A WONDERFUL, FAITHFUL YOUNGMAN AND MAN. I LOVE WATCHING YOU SLEEP AND I LOVE IT WHEN YOU ARE AWAKE AND SMILE WHEN YOU SEE ME PICK YOU UP FROM YOUR CRIB. WE WENT ON A TRIP WHEN GAMIE AND GRANDPA WERE HERE TO SEWARD, HOMER, AND KENAI. YOU WERE SUCH A TROOPER AND GOOD SPORT AS WE TOOK YOU ALONG IN CAR RIDES, HIKES, COLD WEATHER, AND HOTELS. SYDNEY AND JORDYN LOVE YOU TOO. I ENJOY WATCHING YOU PULL THEIR HAIR WHEN THEY GET TOO CLOSE. IT'S PRETTY FUNNY. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOUR PERSONALITY DEVELOP MORE. YOU ARE VERY MUCH LOVED!!
JULY 10, 2010 (4 MONTHS OLD)
YOU ARE 4 MONTHS NOW, AS OF YESTERDAY. I'M NOT SURE WHY BUT THIS TIME AROUND IT SEEMS LIKE TIME IS GOING BY QUICKLY. I'M TRYING TO CHERISH EACH DAY, BUT LIKE I SAID TIME IS MOVING FASTER THAN I'D LIKE. YOU ARE MY ESKIMO BABY. WHAT'S THERE NOT TO LOVE WITH A CHUBBY BABY WHO SMILES AND GIGGLES AND IS SO CHILL. NOW AT 4 MONTHS YOU ARE STILL WEARING A 2 DIAPER, STILL ONLY DRINKS MILK, WAKING UP ONCE A NIGHT, GETTING CLOSER TO ROLLING OVER--YOU'VE DONE IT A FEW TIMES BUT I THINK IT WAS A FLUKE, COOS AND BABBLES A LOT, AND YOU LOVE YOUR MOM, DAD, AND BIG SISTERS. YOU HAVE RECENTLY DISCOVERED YOUR HANDS AND FEET.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 (6 MONTHS OLD)Has it been 6 months already since I was in the hospital with the wonderful surprise that we had a baby boy? The excitement for a boy, the sweet moments when I held you for the first time and looked into your eyes and said, "I love you, LEVI." Where has the time gone? Our sweet little boy in 6 short months has accomplished so much.
-Rolling over
-Eating baby food
-Smiling, laughing, babbling
-Holding your head up
-Discovering your hands and feet
-Gaining 9 lbs
Your personality is very easy going. You are such a happy and content baby. You love playing peek-a-boo, watching me sing itsy,bitsy spider, and pretending you have stinky feet. You love to watch your sisters play together. The funniest thing (at least to me) is when the girls get too close in his personal space and you have learned that if you pulls on their hair with that strong baby grip, they will move away from him after they have screamed and gotten their hair back. Did I mention you're a smart little guy too? You love food. In the morning I sit you in your chair. I put your baby food on the table, and you shake with excitement. I'm starting to teach you sign language like I did with the girls. You're getting close to crawling. We're so thankful to have you as part of our family. You bless our lives everyday as does Sydney and Jordyn.
NOVEMBER 10, 2010 (8 MONTHS OLD)You turned 8 months a few days ago. With every month that passes, I am in awe how quickly the time is going. This past month is no different. Your 7 month should be called the Month of Mobility. You learned in one month to sit up by himself and mastered the art of crawling. As if that wasn't enough, you've learned to climb upstairs and furniture walk. You are one busy boy now exploring all the details of a house i.e. the water comeing out of the refridgerator into a cup, the vacuum, the dishwasher, outlets, remotes, and door stoppers are just to name a few. Last Saturday, I had my scentsy thing on, and you yanged on the cord, spilling the liquidfied wax on your head and onesie. Luckily you didn't get any burns, but you still have wax stuck on your head. Not sure how to get that out. The good news, your head smells like cinnamon.
NOVEMBER 27, 2010 (8 1/2 MONTHS OLD) Hi "buddy." It is so fun to see you grow and develop. You crawl all over the house. you are my little shadow and love to see what Dad is doing. The past couple night we had so much fun playing and wrestling together. Both your sister were asleep. I can tell how much you love to have mom and dad's attention at the same time. I love to see you laugh and smile. You are such a good boy. I love you! Dad.
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MARCH 9, 2010 (40 weeks)
The time is coming. The long 40 weeks of anticipation is here and I couldn't be anymore excited. I feel like a giddy school girl ready to start school the next day or like a child knowing Santa Claus will be coming to my house via the chimney tomorrow or the day before I got married. All of these scenarios made it impossible for me to sleep the night before and once I did get to sleep I woke nearly every hour looking at the clock to see if it was time for me to get up. Today my mom is flying here, Jeff is off work for the next 6 weeks, and I'm ready to go (bag is packed, newborn clothes washed, house cleaned, and eager to see what are new family dynamics will look and feel like). We decided to have me be induced tomorrow so that is the reason I'm talking about things happening tomorrow. The reason(s) for the induction is probably what you can guess: with 2 kids already I wanted to plan around my mom being here so I don't have to make an unpleasant call to a friend at 3am telling her my water broke and if she could come watch my kids. Another reason is that my birthday is coming up and I don't think my child would want to share the same birthday. That's a dumb reason, but it's the same reason why I wouldn't want my child to be born on Christmas day.
So what do you think I'm having? I wonder the same thing. Right now I will take a gander and say, "BOY." Over Christmas vacation I had some family members guess the day, gender, time of day, height, and weight. Whomever comes closest with those categories will get the first phone call of our big news. I know it's kindof silly, but I like making things "fun" like that. So take a guess and soon when I get the chance, your inquiring minds will know what's been growing inside my belly for the past 40 weeks as I post pictures.
MARCH 10, 2010 (HAPPY BIRTHDAY!)
- 7:45am: got to hospital
-7:45-8:40am filling out paper work, answering questions, poked for IV, threw up. Dilated to 1, Efaced @ 60%.
-8:40 Potocin began
-8:40-9:40am Jeff is buying a tripod and washing the van. I checked out my email and facebook. Talked to Gammie. She told me Jordyn threw up this morning. She's playing a game w/ Sydney. I'm also working on a Sudoku puzzle. Dad gave me a blessing. Watching it snow ouside. When we drove to the hospital it was 7 degrees.
-9:40-10:40 Epidural nurse came to talk to me about the epidural. Dad is back. Ate orange popsicle, went pee, increased potocin to 4.
-10:40-11:40 went pee. Epidural by Patty. It went good and now my legs are numb. katie put a catheter in. Now waiting for Dr. Lindemann to come and break my water.
-12:10 Dr. Lindemann came to break my water. Prior to that my blood pressure dropped and I felt nausea almost threw up. Going to watch a movie: PRIDE. Dr. said I was dilated to a 3 or 4.
-12:10-1:10 me and dad slept and talked to Dr. L about kids and skiing.
-2:15 Katie is setting up for delivery. Potocin is off now.
-2:50 dilated to 7/8. Head is very low. Katie is calling Dr. L to come back from his office.
-3pm Still dilate at an 8 but started pushing when I felt pressure during contractions.
-4:30pm you were crowning. Stated pushing harder. Your head was turned sideways. Dr. L was trying to twist your head. The pressure was painful. I pushed about 5 times and at 4:39pm you were out completely.
I could see you come out. I saw your head and chest and kept asking dad, "What is it???" but he didn't know either because your lower body hadn't come out yet. I pushed again and you were out (4:39pm) the Dr. lifted you up and I could hear dad say, "It's a boy!" and ten we both could see that you were a boy. Both of us were teary eyed and just so happy to see you and know you were a healthy boy.
MARCH 12, 2010: 2 DAYS OLD
We're so happy to finally have Levi here with us. He was born on Wed. March 10th at 4:39pm. Everything went pretty smoothly. The moment we saw it was a boy was very exciting and met all my expectations. It was one of the most exciting moments of my life and Jeff agrees. You can see just how elated Jeff is in the picture of him and Levi. Levi weighed 7lbs. 12 oz. and was 20.5 inches. We came home from the hospital last night. Today he has pooped about 6-7 times, eats like a champ, and is sleeping when he isn't eating or pooping. I find joy in staring at him, holding him next to me, watching him sneeze, kissing him, touching his soft cheeks, and trying to change a diaper without getting squirted on. I can't believe he was inside of me just 3 days ago. It doesn't seem possible. The whole experience is a miracle and I'm so grateful to be part of it. I hope to treasure the simple and quiet moments of my time with each of my children and of Levi while he is so small and perfect.
MARCH 14, 2010: 4 DAYS OLD
Today is my 31st birthday. I hope you don't mind that our birthdays are close together. The best gift is having you sleep in my arms today. We cuddled a lot while dad, your sisters, and Gammie were at church. You are so sweet and tender. I can't say "I love you" enough. I say it all the time in your ears. When we're alone, usually at night when I'm feeding you we talk and I sing you songs. These past few days since we got home from the hospital have been special for me. Just watching and caring after you brings me so much joy. Friday and Sat. your pooped 6-7 times, you burp and sleep well. Last night you had your first bath at home. We took video. You didn't like it much. You also had some tummy time. Sydney and Jordyn love to kiss you and take care of you. Jordyn calls you BOOBYE.
MARCH 17, 2010: 1 WEEK OLD
Today is St. Patricks day and your 1 week b-day. I have enjoyed your presence everyday. I'm so grateful that you are part of our eternal family. I'm thankful that you are strong and healthy. When you left the hospital you weighed 7lbs 10.9oz. Yesterday you had your 1st doctor appt. She said you looked great. You weighed 7lbs. 12.8oz. I had to get some help from the lactation consultant. My left wasn't producing mile and I was in a great deal of pain. She gave me a breast shield and that has helped so much.. You sleep very well at night. You actually sleep in the same room w/ Gammie. When you need mild, she comes in and gets me. Last night I fed you at 11pm. I fed you again at 3:30 and then at 8am. Me, dad, Syd, and Jordyn love you so much ad the girls love to take care of you.
You are a mellow baby. Only fuss when you're getting your diaper changed which is every feeding or when you're naked in your little bath tub. You love being warm, cuddled in blankets.
You also like to sprawl out and look around when you're awake. Your daily activities include eating, filling a diaper, tooting, burping, tummy time, sleeping, receiving hugs and kisses from everyone, and looking around. What a life!
MARCH 20, 2010: (10 DAYS OLD)
Right now you're sleeping and dad took the girls to Sydney's ice skating lesson. Now is a good time to write. This morning Gammie left to go home. Last night was the first night you stayed in our room. You did pretty good. I was happy to get some sleep. Your belly button stub came off completely this morning. I lost 15 lbs in a week. last week dad had gone out and bought you a bunch of clothes. He was so proud and I was shocked because he never has done that. It was cute! Dad helps out with the girls a lot, but he loves spending time with you and holding you. He changes a lot of your diapers too. All of us just love you to pieces.
MARCH 24, 2010: (2 WEEKS OLD)
These are a few of my favorite things (about Levi):
That the back of his head fits into my palm.
I can see his capillaries on his cheeks.
His super soft skin
His skinny legs, before the baby chub comes.
The flaky skin on his soft hands and feet
Sleep smiles
When he sleeps w/ his mouth open
Watching him stretch: arching his back, knees to tummy, and arms over his head
His blond eyelashes
When he falls asleep in my arms
actually there isn't 1 thing I can think of that isn't my favorite right now.
I can see his capillaries on his cheeks.
His super soft skin
His skinny legs, before the baby chub comes.
The flaky skin on his soft hands and feet
Sleep smiles
When he sleeps w/ his mouth open
Watching him stretch: arching his back, knees to tummy, and arms over his head
His blond eyelashes
When he falls asleep in my arms
actually there isn't 1 thing I can think of that isn't my favorite right now.
Levi turned two months on Monday. He is getting big. He now has leg chub. So cute! I love rolls--not on me of course, but on babies it is too cute. He has better head control. He also started smiling and just the other day I finally caught a smile on camera. So with that said, I'd like to introduce a smiling Levi Shaw with his first debut of an official smile to the cyber world.
I'm not big on stuffed animals. With Levi, I didn't do it w/ my girls, I am taking a picture of him next to a stuffed animal (bunny) every month until he is a year. Then I will put the pictures of him next to this bunny each month in an album to see how much he has grown every month. I wish I had a bigger stuffed animal but this was the best I could find. I found it shortly after Easter, thus the bunny. Thought I would explain that to you.
I'm not big on stuffed animals. With Levi, I didn't do it w/ my girls, I am taking a picture of him next to a stuffed animal (bunny) every month until he is a year. Then I will put the pictures of him next to this bunny each month in an album to see how much he has grown every month. I wish I had a bigger stuffed animal but this was the best I could find. I found it shortly after Easter, thus the bunny. Thought I would explain that to you.
JUNE 27, 2010 (3 1/2 MONTHS)
TODAY DAD IS GIVING YOU A BABY'S BLESSING. IT IS ALSO DAD'S 31ST BIRTHDAY. YOU ARE GETTING SO BIG. I LOVE TO WATCH YOU SMILE AND LAUGH. THIS WAS WHAT I WAS ABLE TO JOT DOWN THE WORDS DAD SAID AS HE GAVE YOU A BLESSING:
-KNOWLEDGE OF JOY AND HAPPINESS YOU BRING TO THOSE AROUND YOU-YOUR FAMILY AND OTHER PEOPLE.
-WE WELCOME YOU. YOU HAVE A PLACE IN THIS WORLD.
-YOU ARE BLESS TO FEEL THE LOVE OF HEAVENLY FATHER. HE LOVES YOU. TRUST IN THE LORD. LOOK TO HIM IN GOOD TIMES AND BAD.
-SEEK TO BE WORTHY OF THE SPIRIT. THE SPIRIT WILL GIVE YOU WISDOM AND COUNCIL. SEEK TO BE WORTHY OF THE SPIRIT. IT WILL GUIDE YOU AND GIVE YOU PEACE.
-KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS.
-BE AN EXAMPLE TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY.. SEEK TO KEEP COMMANDMENTS. YOU WILL HAVE A DESIRE TO SHARE THE GOSPEL.
- LEARN FROM THE SCRIPTURES. YOU WILL FIND JOY AND COMFORT THERE AND SHARE THIS WITH OTHERS.
- YOU WILL HAVE A DESIRE TO SERVE A MISSION. YOU WILL BLESS COUNTLESS LIVES.
- YOUR PARENTS AND OLDER SISTERS ARE GRATEFUL TO HAVE YOU IN OUR FAMILY.
IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL DAY. THE PRIESTHOOD HOLDERS IN THE CIRCLE WERE: DAD, G-PA KOEHLER, BISHOP HULLINGER, ELDER SHAW AND ELDER DAUGHTERY, NATE BOWEN, JOSH PETE, AND MATT ASMUS. AUNT KATHERINE IS STAYING WITH US FOR THE SUMMER AND SHE WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT AS WELL. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH YOU. YOU ARE A WONDERFUL BABY BOY AND KNOW THAT YOU WILL ALSO GROW UP TO BE A WONDERFUL, FAITHFUL YOUNGMAN AND MAN. I LOVE WATCHING YOU SLEEP AND I LOVE IT WHEN YOU ARE AWAKE AND SMILE WHEN YOU SEE ME PICK YOU UP FROM YOUR CRIB. WE WENT ON A TRIP WHEN GAMIE AND GRANDPA WERE HERE TO SEWARD, HOMER, AND KENAI. YOU WERE SUCH A TROOPER AND GOOD SPORT AS WE TOOK YOU ALONG IN CAR RIDES, HIKES, COLD WEATHER, AND HOTELS. SYDNEY AND JORDYN LOVE YOU TOO. I ENJOY WATCHING YOU PULL THEIR HAIR WHEN THEY GET TOO CLOSE. IT'S PRETTY FUNNY. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOUR PERSONALITY DEVELOP MORE. YOU ARE VERY MUCH LOVED!!
JULY 10, 2010 (4 MONTHS OLD)
YOU ARE 4 MONTHS NOW, AS OF YESTERDAY. I'M NOT SURE WHY BUT THIS TIME AROUND IT SEEMS LIKE TIME IS GOING BY QUICKLY. I'M TRYING TO CHERISH EACH DAY, BUT LIKE I SAID TIME IS MOVING FASTER THAN I'D LIKE. YOU ARE MY ESKIMO BABY. WHAT'S THERE NOT TO LOVE WITH A CHUBBY BABY WHO SMILES AND GIGGLES AND IS SO CHILL. NOW AT 4 MONTHS YOU ARE STILL WEARING A 2 DIAPER, STILL ONLY DRINKS MILK, WAKING UP ONCE A NIGHT, GETTING CLOSER TO ROLLING OVER--YOU'VE DONE IT A FEW TIMES BUT I THINK IT WAS A FLUKE, COOS AND BABBLES A LOT, AND YOU LOVE YOUR MOM, DAD, AND BIG SISTERS. YOU HAVE RECENTLY DISCOVERED YOUR HANDS AND FEET.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 (6 MONTHS OLD)
Has it been 6 months already since I was in the hospital with the wonderful surprise that we had a baby boy? The excitement for a boy, the sweet moments when I held you for the first time and looked into your eyes and said, "I love you, LEVI." Where has the time gone? Our sweet little boy in 6 short months has accomplished so much.
-Rolling over
-Eating baby food
-Smiling, laughing, babbling
-Holding your head up
-Discovering your hands and feet
-Gaining 9 lbs
Your personality is very easy going. You are such a happy and content baby. You love playing peek-a-boo, watching me sing itsy,bitsy spider, and pretending you have stinky feet. You love to watch your sisters play together. The funniest thing (at least to me) is when the girls get too close in his personal space and you have learned that if you pulls on their hair with that strong baby grip, they will move away from him after they have screamed and gotten their hair back. Did I mention you're a smart little guy too? You love food. In the morning I sit you in your chair. I put your baby food on the table, and you shake with excitement. I'm starting to teach you sign language like I did with the girls. You're getting close to crawling. We're so thankful to have you as part of our family. You bless our lives everyday as does Sydney and Jordyn.
-Rolling over
-Eating baby food
-Smiling, laughing, babbling
-Holding your head up
-Discovering your hands and feet
-Gaining 9 lbs
Your personality is very easy going. You are such a happy and content baby. You love playing peek-a-boo, watching me sing itsy,bitsy spider, and pretending you have stinky feet. You love to watch your sisters play together. The funniest thing (at least to me) is when the girls get too close in his personal space and you have learned that if you pulls on their hair with that strong baby grip, they will move away from him after they have screamed and gotten their hair back. Did I mention you're a smart little guy too? You love food. In the morning I sit you in your chair. I put your baby food on the table, and you shake with excitement. I'm starting to teach you sign language like I did with the girls. You're getting close to crawling. We're so thankful to have you as part of our family. You bless our lives everyday as does Sydney and Jordyn.
NOVEMBER 10, 2010 (8 MONTHS OLD)
You turned 8 months a few days ago. With every month that passes, I am in awe how quickly the time is going. This past month is no different. Your 7 month should be called the Month of Mobility. You learned in one month to sit up by himself and mastered the art of crawling. As if that wasn't enough, you've learned to climb upstairs and furniture walk. You are one busy boy now exploring all the details of a house i.e. the water comeing out of the refridgerator into a cup, the vacuum, the dishwasher, outlets, remotes, and door stoppers are just to name a few. Last Saturday, I had my scentsy thing on, and you yanged on the cord, spilling the liquidfied wax on your head and onesie. Luckily you didn't get any burns, but you still have wax stuck on your head. Not sure how to get that out. The good news, your head smells like cinnamon.
NOVEMBER 27, 2010 (8 1/2 MONTHS OLD)
Hi "buddy." It is so fun to see you grow and develop. You crawl all over the house. you are my little shadow and love to see what Dad is doing. The past couple night we had so much fun playing and wrestling together. Both your sister were asleep. I can tell how much you love to have mom and dad's attention at the same time. I love to see you laugh and smile. You are such a good boy. I love you! Dad.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
1.4.11
I started an online journal for you, Sydney, and Jordyn. I thought I would write down everything about you that comes up day to day. In 6 days you will be 10 months old. It's crazy how fast time goes. In just 10 months you have learned who your parents and sisters are, learned to suck, eat a variety of food, sit, stand, roll over, sleep, crawl up and downstairs, and just the 2 days ago you took your first step. You've been a busy boy learning everything that is around you. Sunday night, just after bath time, you were in my room standing up. Sydney and I were watching. You took a step toward Sydney and stopped. Then you took another step with the same foot (the right one) and a quick step with your left foot when you fell down. Speaking of falling down, when you do fall or run into something, we cheer for you. I know it sounds a little cruel, but we don't want you growing up crying about every single thing.
Your first word was "mama." I've been trying to teach you signs, but you haven't caught on yet. You're a fun little boy to have in our home. You're curious about how things work and love to explore the house. I know this is only the beginning of many more explorations you will have in our house. You love playing in the bath tub and love playing with dad. Dad throws you up in the air, tickles you, and feeds you in the night. You've been sleeping down stairs so you don't wake up your sisters at night and so they don't wake you up in the morning.
Your kisses are open mouth and very slobbery. Currently you have your two bottom teeth in. You've been blessed and haven't been sick. Your disposition is happy and active, very similar to your sisters. All of us love watching you learn new things and love loving on you.
Your first word was "mama." I've been trying to teach you signs, but you haven't caught on yet. You're a fun little boy to have in our home. You're curious about how things work and love to explore the house. I know this is only the beginning of many more explorations you will have in our house. You love playing in the bath tub and love playing with dad. Dad throws you up in the air, tickles you, and feeds you in the night. You've been sleeping down stairs so you don't wake up your sisters at night and so they don't wake you up in the morning.
Your kisses are open mouth and very slobbery. Currently you have your two bottom teeth in. You've been blessed and haven't been sick. Your disposition is happy and active, very similar to your sisters. All of us love watching you learn new things and love loving on you.
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