Dear Zekey boo,
You are my little talker. Every moment you're awake you like to spend it chatting. When I sing, you sing and coo right along with me. When you get really tired you chat and wiggle more until your happy turns into sappy (sad/happy) and you eventually cry, unless I pick up on your cues and wrap you up tight, snuggle you and lay you down for a nap. You're completely adorable. You've learned to flinch when brother comes near and sometimes you even let out a yelp before he's even touched you. I don't blame you. You've gotta come up with some sort of defense against your brother's fierce loveys. I'm working on helping with that by making you big and strong with some good ol' Momma milk. He really does adore you though. He always talks about how cute you are and needs to kiss you about 100 times a day. He makes you smile and laugh, when he's not making you cry.
You and Bonky are quite the pals too. You love talking with her and playing. You also love to cuddle up to her for a good nap. Today we practiced standing up and you were so proud of yourself you let out big yelps and laughs. I laughed as you turned your head over your shoulder to see if Bonky and brother were seeing your trick. I got so much joy out of watching your little bum stick out and you try to stand on those wobbly, fluffy thighs while I held your sweet little hands.
I love you sweetheart. You are so sweet you make me want to have a million more babies, but I'll let you be my only baby for another while. We've just gotten started haven't we?
I love you darling boy.
Love,
Momma
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
Terrible Twos
Dear Boston,
You are my wild toddler boy. At about 18 months you seemed to hit that "terrible two" stage, where you began to have opinions on everything, but still weren't capable of expressing those needs and opinions. Nothing seemed to be lining up for you. Your physical abilities were above your cognitive skills with some things, and your desires to be independent surpassed your capability to do so. This led to some Tantrums, some difficult emotional days for you...and me.
The twos also came with a new baby brother which created even more adjusting for you and potty training. Potty training wasn't the nightmare I imagined it would be. There were a couple frustrating moments, a few accidents but mostly just lots of cheering, dancing, marching to the bathroom and talking. We had fun during our 3 stay at home potty days and I could tell you felt extra loved with all the time we were spending together because you gave me lots of extra pat pats and hugs. :) Don't pull a fast one on me now that I'm thinking we have this potty thing down. You keep it up buddy!
Ok, so twos came with it's challenges and will continue to do so. It has definitely tried my patience more than any other age, but in the last week your little brain sponge is just soaking up everything around you and I'm watching you discover the world on this whole new level. I've never seen anything like it! To watch your kid discover things in a new way and actually hear and see their little brains growing and absorbing is the most incredible thing I've ever witnessed! You are amazing Boston! Potty training just has clicked and you've been talking in small sentances for a couple months but just in the last week they have reached a whole new level. And you're starting to understand things I've been trying to explain to you for months and you have figured out how to have real conversation. It's been so cool to watch and know that just one week ago you weren't doing these very same things! It makes me realize there is an insane amount of potential in you! My job? Help draw it all out of you by providing you with as inspiring of an environment as I can. Let me share with you some little memories we created this week that I'll hold on to forever,
A conversation:
Me: "Boston no more running around brother, why don't you run from that window to this one"
You: "Why?" (your first time asking this question)
Me: (in my head, "wow, guess we're reaching the "why" stage) because it's dangerous and could hurt brother."
You: "Ok".
Then you begin to run from one window to the next like I asked.
Deep thinking:
After you had hurt brother and gone to time out I told you how sad that made me when you did this. We moved on and about 10 minutes later you said,
"Mommy?"
"Yes Bosty?"
"Cry"
"Who cried Bosty?"
"Brudder"
"Ohh did you make brother cry?"
You nod your head.
"How did you make him cry? Did you poke his eye? Or did you pull his hair?"
"His hairs"
"oohh that's kinda sad huh?"
You nod your head again.
Then I proceed to kiss and hug you as I cry and laugh because It literally breaks my heart and makes me beam all at the same time watching you grow up.
New approaches:
Light pat on my shoulder followed by
"Mommy, binky?"
"Oh it's on the counter"
"Oh. UM K".
Then you head downstairs to bring Daddy a binky for Isaac.
Patiently Explaining:
We were dancing around and as we're singing and dancing you say, "Mommy" then proceed to try and sing the song you want me to sing, but your off key and you don't know the words so I can't figure out the song.
"Mommy, look".
I look.
"Pig"
"the pig song?" I ask not knowing what that could be.
"Mommy, oink oink" you make a pig sound.
"Old Mcdonald?"
a huge grin spreads across your face, because you were able to explain what you wanted and I understood. Being understood is one of the best feelings in the world isn't it?
We then jumped and danced and sang old mcdonald, with a few extra verses for the pigs.
Today we spent the day making candies, licking chocolate out of the bowl, cleaning the bathrooms and the kitchen together. You're just my little helper and getting closer to the point where you're ready for some real chores. Oh my sweet boy, I have officially declared two as my favorite age yet. Never have I been more frustrated but I've also never been this in love with you. It's a good thing however that I have a little baby to snuggle on while you break my heart getting so big!
You're the most incredible person Boss. I know this. And remember Mommy knows everything. :)
You are terribly cute my little friend
Love,
Momma
You are my wild toddler boy. At about 18 months you seemed to hit that "terrible two" stage, where you began to have opinions on everything, but still weren't capable of expressing those needs and opinions. Nothing seemed to be lining up for you. Your physical abilities were above your cognitive skills with some things, and your desires to be independent surpassed your capability to do so. This led to some Tantrums, some difficult emotional days for you...and me.
The twos also came with a new baby brother which created even more adjusting for you and potty training. Potty training wasn't the nightmare I imagined it would be. There were a couple frustrating moments, a few accidents but mostly just lots of cheering, dancing, marching to the bathroom and talking. We had fun during our 3 stay at home potty days and I could tell you felt extra loved with all the time we were spending together because you gave me lots of extra pat pats and hugs. :) Don't pull a fast one on me now that I'm thinking we have this potty thing down. You keep it up buddy!
Ok, so twos came with it's challenges and will continue to do so. It has definitely tried my patience more than any other age, but in the last week your little brain sponge is just soaking up everything around you and I'm watching you discover the world on this whole new level. I've never seen anything like it! To watch your kid discover things in a new way and actually hear and see their little brains growing and absorbing is the most incredible thing I've ever witnessed! You are amazing Boston! Potty training just has clicked and you've been talking in small sentances for a couple months but just in the last week they have reached a whole new level. And you're starting to understand things I've been trying to explain to you for months and you have figured out how to have real conversation. It's been so cool to watch and know that just one week ago you weren't doing these very same things! It makes me realize there is an insane amount of potential in you! My job? Help draw it all out of you by providing you with as inspiring of an environment as I can. Let me share with you some little memories we created this week that I'll hold on to forever,
A conversation:
Me: "Boston no more running around brother, why don't you run from that window to this one"
You: "Why?" (your first time asking this question)
Me: (in my head, "wow, guess we're reaching the "why" stage) because it's dangerous and could hurt brother."
You: "Ok".
Then you begin to run from one window to the next like I asked.
Deep thinking:
After you had hurt brother and gone to time out I told you how sad that made me when you did this. We moved on and about 10 minutes later you said,
"Mommy?"
"Yes Bosty?"
"Cry"
"Who cried Bosty?"
"Brudder"
"Ohh did you make brother cry?"
You nod your head.
"How did you make him cry? Did you poke his eye? Or did you pull his hair?"
"His hairs"
"oohh that's kinda sad huh?"
You nod your head again.
Then I proceed to kiss and hug you as I cry and laugh because It literally breaks my heart and makes me beam all at the same time watching you grow up.
New approaches:
Light pat on my shoulder followed by
"Mommy, binky?"
"Oh it's on the counter"
"Oh. UM K".
Then you head downstairs to bring Daddy a binky for Isaac.
Patiently Explaining:
We were dancing around and as we're singing and dancing you say, "Mommy" then proceed to try and sing the song you want me to sing, but your off key and you don't know the words so I can't figure out the song.
"Mommy, look".
I look.
"Pig"
"the pig song?" I ask not knowing what that could be.
"Mommy, oink oink" you make a pig sound.
"Old Mcdonald?"
a huge grin spreads across your face, because you were able to explain what you wanted and I understood. Being understood is one of the best feelings in the world isn't it?
We then jumped and danced and sang old mcdonald, with a few extra verses for the pigs.
Today we spent the day making candies, licking chocolate out of the bowl, cleaning the bathrooms and the kitchen together. You're just my little helper and getting closer to the point where you're ready for some real chores. Oh my sweet boy, I have officially declared two as my favorite age yet. Never have I been more frustrated but I've also never been this in love with you. It's a good thing however that I have a little baby to snuggle on while you break my heart getting so big!
You're the most incredible person Boss. I know this. And remember Mommy knows everything. :)
You are terribly cute my little friend
Love,
Momma
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Dear Isaac
Nursing
Loving
Adoring
Listening
Understanding
Nourishing
Bonding
Cuddling
Dozing
Smiling
Working
Learning
Growing
Enjoying
Filling
Satisfying
Seeing
Observing
Knowing
Thanking
Loving
Dear Isaac,
I love nursing you. I love being the one you need. There's nothing better then watching your little milk drunk body stretch out those legs and arms in total satisfaction with a silly sleepy smile on that sweet face as you doze off with your tiny body snuggled right up to mine.
I love you my boy,
Love Momma
Loving
Adoring
Listening
Understanding
Nourishing
Bonding
Cuddling
Dozing
Smiling
Working
Learning
Growing
Enjoying
Filling
Satisfying
Seeing
Observing
Knowing
Thanking
Loving
Dear Isaac,
I love nursing you. I love being the one you need. There's nothing better then watching your little milk drunk body stretch out those legs and arms in total satisfaction with a silly sleepy smile on that sweet face as you doze off with your tiny body snuggled right up to mine.
I love you my boy,
Love Momma
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