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
Monday, October 22, 2012
Quiet, happy mornings
Dear boys,
Daddy woke up first this morning. He quietly hopped in the shower and I gave in to the sounds of you (Isaac) grunting. We nursed, we read, we cuddled, we slept. An hour later, big brother (that's you Boston) woke up. You called for Daddy, but Daddy was gone. You got me instead.
"Good morning Boss, want to come cuddle with Momma?"
"Daddy"
"Daddy's at work baby"
" No"
"Want to cuddle with Momma in bed?"
"No"
"Ok, you come when you're ready".
Isaac, you and I waited in bed until brother was reading to join us. I continued reading and pulled out a sleeve of wheat crackers. Boston, you sauntered in slowly and upon noticing the crackers, got a huge smile on your face. I, careful not to pay you too much attention, opened up a little cuddle space next to me on the bed. You climbed right in, I continued reading and we quietly devoured an entire sleeve of crackers. We sat there for close to an hour quietly enjoying each other's company. you (Boston) leaning up every now and then to give me salty, crumbly kisses, or share one of your hand picked crackers with me and you (Isaac) grunting away as you cuddled up on my chest and buried your face deep in my neck.
We came downstairs, washed down our crackers with glasses of milk, read some books and you (Boston) and I patted and kissed brother until he drifted off to sleep.
It's been a really good morning, I'm thinking this calls for an equally enjoyable afternoon of more of the same.
I love lazy days with you two.
Love,
Momma
Daddy woke up first this morning. He quietly hopped in the shower and I gave in to the sounds of you (Isaac) grunting. We nursed, we read, we cuddled, we slept. An hour later, big brother (that's you Boston) woke up. You called for Daddy, but Daddy was gone. You got me instead.
"Good morning Boss, want to come cuddle with Momma?"
"Daddy"
"Daddy's at work baby"
" No"
"Want to cuddle with Momma in bed?"
"No"
"Ok, you come when you're ready".
Isaac, you and I waited in bed until brother was reading to join us. I continued reading and pulled out a sleeve of wheat crackers. Boston, you sauntered in slowly and upon noticing the crackers, got a huge smile on your face. I, careful not to pay you too much attention, opened up a little cuddle space next to me on the bed. You climbed right in, I continued reading and we quietly devoured an entire sleeve of crackers. We sat there for close to an hour quietly enjoying each other's company. you (Boston) leaning up every now and then to give me salty, crumbly kisses, or share one of your hand picked crackers with me and you (Isaac) grunting away as you cuddled up on my chest and buried your face deep in my neck.
We came downstairs, washed down our crackers with glasses of milk, read some books and you (Boston) and I patted and kissed brother until he drifted off to sleep.
It's been a really good morning, I'm thinking this calls for an equally enjoyable afternoon of more of the same.
I love lazy days with you two.
Love,
Momma
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
My Little Oyster
Dear Isaac,
You turned 1 month old just a few days ago and today on your brother's 2nd birthday, we went to the Dr. for our regular check ups. The Dr. says you're growing and chubbing up just perfectly! You're in the 60 and 63% for height and weight. You're head however is in the 94%. Sorry kiddo, us Yanceys (and many Bradburys) have big heads. I guess it's that giant brain of yours. :)
I love watching you get chubby thighs, and extra chins and rolls on your wrist because I know that I put all that delicious chub there. We make quite the nursing team pal and I am so grateful for that! I spent a few needless days worrying over you because an incompetent urgent care Dr. diagnosed you with Thrush, because of a white dot on the roof of your mouth. It turns out that white dot is just an Epstein pearl, so now I call you my little Oyster. :) I find you irresistibly cute and I spend LOTS of time kissing your sweet lips and fluffy cheeks. You love when I do this and make the sweetest little sing songy coos while I do this. Our lactation consultant even commented on what a sweet voice you have. :) Everyone thinks you're such an adorable baby and people always comment on "all that hair".
You're already rolling over both ways and are incredibly strong. Your eyes lighten up every day and so does your hair. You hair even has an auburn tint to it, just like brother's did at this age. Daddy is quite in love with you too and spends every night getting lots of cuddles in with you before bed. We love our time after Boss goes to bed and Daddy and I can get some quality time with just you. We both cuddle and stare at you, sometimes take pictures and just talk about your general cuteness and how in love we are with you. In fact you're sleeping on Daddy right now, but in a minute he'll hand you off to me and we'll cuddle all night long.
Daddy brought home a swing we're borrowing and my heart got a little sad when he brought it in the door. Right now I spend a lot of the day holding you and all night holding you too, and when I saw that swing I felt a little jealous of the time it will soon be spending with you. But not too soon, I think I'll keep you in our bed just a little while longer. I'm just not ready to give you up.
You're a precious, sweet not to mention very tolerant of all our chaos little boy and I love you so so much! You are my third boy to fall in love with and while our little love affair has only been going for not quite a year, I love you every little bit as my first two loves.
Love always,
Mommy
PS We're still waiting for your first official smiles. I've gotten a few out of you when I kiss your lips, but I'm waiting for the real deal!
You turned 1 month old just a few days ago and today on your brother's 2nd birthday, we went to the Dr. for our regular check ups. The Dr. says you're growing and chubbing up just perfectly! You're in the 60 and 63% for height and weight. You're head however is in the 94%. Sorry kiddo, us Yanceys (and many Bradburys) have big heads. I guess it's that giant brain of yours. :)
I love watching you get chubby thighs, and extra chins and rolls on your wrist because I know that I put all that delicious chub there. We make quite the nursing team pal and I am so grateful for that! I spent a few needless days worrying over you because an incompetent urgent care Dr. diagnosed you with Thrush, because of a white dot on the roof of your mouth. It turns out that white dot is just an Epstein pearl, so now I call you my little Oyster. :) I find you irresistibly cute and I spend LOTS of time kissing your sweet lips and fluffy cheeks. You love when I do this and make the sweetest little sing songy coos while I do this. Our lactation consultant even commented on what a sweet voice you have. :) Everyone thinks you're such an adorable baby and people always comment on "all that hair".
You're already rolling over both ways and are incredibly strong. Your eyes lighten up every day and so does your hair. You hair even has an auburn tint to it, just like brother's did at this age. Daddy is quite in love with you too and spends every night getting lots of cuddles in with you before bed. We love our time after Boss goes to bed and Daddy and I can get some quality time with just you. We both cuddle and stare at you, sometimes take pictures and just talk about your general cuteness and how in love we are with you. In fact you're sleeping on Daddy right now, but in a minute he'll hand you off to me and we'll cuddle all night long.
Daddy brought home a swing we're borrowing and my heart got a little sad when he brought it in the door. Right now I spend a lot of the day holding you and all night holding you too, and when I saw that swing I felt a little jealous of the time it will soon be spending with you. But not too soon, I think I'll keep you in our bed just a little while longer. I'm just not ready to give you up.
You're a precious, sweet not to mention very tolerant of all our chaos little boy and I love you so so much! You are my third boy to fall in love with and while our little love affair has only been going for not quite a year, I love you every little bit as my first two loves.
Love always,
Mommy
PS We're still waiting for your first official smiles. I've gotten a few out of you when I kiss your lips, but I'm waiting for the real deal!
Happy 2nd Birthday
Dearest Boston,
Oh how I love you! I cannot believe it has been two years since you were born to your Dad and I and almost 3 years that you've been hanging out with your Momma 24/7. I have loved and adored you every second of your life. So many big giant changes have happened in the last 2 years, yet some things remain the same.
You went from grunting all day long to talking (in sentences!), and laughing and singing all throughout the day.
You were just 6 lbs 12 oz and even got down to 5 1/2 lbs and just 19 inches long at birth. Now, you're my big 28 lber and in the 88th % for your height.
I used to spend hours huddled over you, while you cooed and grunted, flailing your little arms and legs on a blanket on the floor. Now, the only time we play lying down is if we're pretending to fall asleep and then JUMP up really fast to show that we are in fact WIDE AWAKE!
Like I said, while a lot has changed, some things have remained the same. Every day, for every nap and every night I cuddle you to me, and while I rock you I sing the same 3 songs that I sang to you from the time you were in my tummy.
You still have many of your same favorites. Your snuggies, Doggy, the Moon, balloons, and all of your favorite books. We still do devotional as we always have (you love it too) and occasionally you will still fall asleep on my shoulder while I carry you up the stairs.
I can't believe how much our life has changed over the years and how much you've grown. You know so much, you're curious about everything and you love to learn. My favorite thing you do right now is say, "Mommy, what?" and that means you want me to tell you the name of whatever it is you're pointing to. And when I tell you the name, you repeat it softly with a big smile on your face. It's so amazing to watch you discover this world. The things you discover and are excited about are so cute too, like rips in your jeans, "Momma What?" or sprinklers on our walks, "Mommy what?", or new foods and sometimes even old foods that you just now would like to know the names of.
You have such an awesome sense of humor and you love making people laugh. You're friendly as can be and even though you're incredibly tough and wild and skilled at climbing, jumping and all things boy, you are also the best hugger and kisser I know, right up there with Zeke and of course next to Daddy that is. I love laughing with you. I LOVE playing pretend with you. We like to play all over the house with your cars and even better I love watching you play when you don't notice I'm there. It's so sweet to hear the simple conversations you stage from one toy to the other.
We love playing silly games together and I try to make all our games include lots of huggys and kisses. You're favorite game to play with Mommy is "Doggies". We bark and crawl and nuzzle up to each other's faces. You've started playing doggy when you need some extra cuddle time from me and I love it. You're at such a fun age right now. You're still so little, but growing bigger and more independent every day. For example you always need a kiss when you're hurt, but sometimes for the sake of time, you decide to slap a kiss on your knee yourself and call it good. :) I love this combo of little man and baby boy. You also love to know that you're still Mommy and Daddy's baby boy.
There are so many times in the day that you want us to be hands off and let you figure things out on your own, but tonight Daddy and I tucked you in together (a special treat for you birthday) and while he rocked you, I knelt beside you and we all sang songs together. You had a giant smile spread across your face the whole time and gently put your arm around my neck, while I laid my head on your chest and you stroked my hair. If I sat up, you softly put your arm around me again. Talk about wrapping your Mom around your little finger. Then we had our family kiss fest and Daddy and I kissed your cheeks while you smiled and ate up every second. Not to mention all the kisses I planted on those sweet red lips of yours. Oh how we love you! In our prayer tonight I got choked up thanking Heavenly Father for you. It feels like my birthday today and you are my gift! By the way, you're learning to pray right now and it is so sweet. You mostly just say "Mommy" and "Daddy", repeatedly with the occasional "brother, Bonky and Jesus" and a few BIG "Ammeeeens" but I have to believe these are some of the Lord's favorite prayers.
You love visiting the Dr. (sadly you're all to familiar with this routine) and you love nursery at church. It helps whenever Grandma (AKA Bonky) is in there. You're Daddy is still your best friend, but you and I have a pretty great thing going. Isaac is slowly working his way into your heart too. You are such a sweet big brother for being only 2. Isaac has received his fair share of hits and pokes from you, sometimes out of curiosity, other times frustration, but he's been the recipient of even more hugs, beijos and cuddles. Today I asked you to make sure Isaac didn't fall off the couch while I got him a diaper and you lovingly and extremely gently, put your arms around his head and chest, taking great care not to wrap too tight, until I came back. You took your responsibility to protect Isaac very seriously.
I can see how much you love him and I love that relationship you two are building. I realize my time will become more divided with the more children that come into our family, but I will always treasure the days you and I spent finding a hundred different ways to soak up every minute with each other. Endless days of hugging, kissing, playing and just plain staring at each other for hours on end. You are one of my most favorite people on this earth and I thank Heavenly Father every single day, not just for making me a Mom, but for allowing me the honor of being your Mom. If Heavenly Father has favorites I'm sure you're one of his. :)
I love you so much my Darling boy and I'm so proud of everything you are and are becoming.
Thank you for loving me too. Love,
Momma
Oh how I love you! I cannot believe it has been two years since you were born to your Dad and I and almost 3 years that you've been hanging out with your Momma 24/7. I have loved and adored you every second of your life. So many big giant changes have happened in the last 2 years, yet some things remain the same.
You went from grunting all day long to talking (in sentences!), and laughing and singing all throughout the day.
You were just 6 lbs 12 oz and even got down to 5 1/2 lbs and just 19 inches long at birth. Now, you're my big 28 lber and in the 88th % for your height.
I used to spend hours huddled over you, while you cooed and grunted, flailing your little arms and legs on a blanket on the floor. Now, the only time we play lying down is if we're pretending to fall asleep and then JUMP up really fast to show that we are in fact WIDE AWAKE!
Like I said, while a lot has changed, some things have remained the same. Every day, for every nap and every night I cuddle you to me, and while I rock you I sing the same 3 songs that I sang to you from the time you were in my tummy.
You still have many of your same favorites. Your snuggies, Doggy, the Moon, balloons, and all of your favorite books. We still do devotional as we always have (you love it too) and occasionally you will still fall asleep on my shoulder while I carry you up the stairs.
I can't believe how much our life has changed over the years and how much you've grown. You know so much, you're curious about everything and you love to learn. My favorite thing you do right now is say, "Mommy, what?" and that means you want me to tell you the name of whatever it is you're pointing to. And when I tell you the name, you repeat it softly with a big smile on your face. It's so amazing to watch you discover this world. The things you discover and are excited about are so cute too, like rips in your jeans, "Momma What?" or sprinklers on our walks, "Mommy what?", or new foods and sometimes even old foods that you just now would like to know the names of.
You have such an awesome sense of humor and you love making people laugh. You're friendly as can be and even though you're incredibly tough and wild and skilled at climbing, jumping and all things boy, you are also the best hugger and kisser I know, right up there with Zeke and of course next to Daddy that is. I love laughing with you. I LOVE playing pretend with you. We like to play all over the house with your cars and even better I love watching you play when you don't notice I'm there. It's so sweet to hear the simple conversations you stage from one toy to the other.
We love playing silly games together and I try to make all our games include lots of huggys and kisses. You're favorite game to play with Mommy is "Doggies". We bark and crawl and nuzzle up to each other's faces. You've started playing doggy when you need some extra cuddle time from me and I love it. You're at such a fun age right now. You're still so little, but growing bigger and more independent every day. For example you always need a kiss when you're hurt, but sometimes for the sake of time, you decide to slap a kiss on your knee yourself and call it good. :) I love this combo of little man and baby boy. You also love to know that you're still Mommy and Daddy's baby boy.
There are so many times in the day that you want us to be hands off and let you figure things out on your own, but tonight Daddy and I tucked you in together (a special treat for you birthday) and while he rocked you, I knelt beside you and we all sang songs together. You had a giant smile spread across your face the whole time and gently put your arm around my neck, while I laid my head on your chest and you stroked my hair. If I sat up, you softly put your arm around me again. Talk about wrapping your Mom around your little finger. Then we had our family kiss fest and Daddy and I kissed your cheeks while you smiled and ate up every second. Not to mention all the kisses I planted on those sweet red lips of yours. Oh how we love you! In our prayer tonight I got choked up thanking Heavenly Father for you. It feels like my birthday today and you are my gift! By the way, you're learning to pray right now and it is so sweet. You mostly just say "Mommy" and "Daddy", repeatedly with the occasional "brother, Bonky and Jesus" and a few BIG "Ammeeeens" but I have to believe these are some of the Lord's favorite prayers.
You love visiting the Dr. (sadly you're all to familiar with this routine) and you love nursery at church. It helps whenever Grandma (AKA Bonky) is in there. You're Daddy is still your best friend, but you and I have a pretty great thing going. Isaac is slowly working his way into your heart too. You are such a sweet big brother for being only 2. Isaac has received his fair share of hits and pokes from you, sometimes out of curiosity, other times frustration, but he's been the recipient of even more hugs, beijos and cuddles. Today I asked you to make sure Isaac didn't fall off the couch while I got him a diaper and you lovingly and extremely gently, put your arms around his head and chest, taking great care not to wrap too tight, until I came back. You took your responsibility to protect Isaac very seriously.
I can see how much you love him and I love that relationship you two are building. I realize my time will become more divided with the more children that come into our family, but I will always treasure the days you and I spent finding a hundred different ways to soak up every minute with each other. Endless days of hugging, kissing, playing and just plain staring at each other for hours on end. You are one of my most favorite people on this earth and I thank Heavenly Father every single day, not just for making me a Mom, but for allowing me the honor of being your Mom. If Heavenly Father has favorites I'm sure you're one of his. :)
I love you so much my Darling boy and I'm so proud of everything you are and are becoming.
Thank you for loving me too. Love,
Momma
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Becoming a brother
Dear Boston,
Life has changed quite a bit for you in the last two weeks. I spent my first 2 nights in a row away from you, while your baby brother was born. When Daddy and I got home, we brought a baby with us that to your surprise is here to stay. It was tough adjusting to having less one on one time with Mommy and Daddy for the first week, but things are feeling back to normal now.
While we were in the hospital you visited us twice a day and got some practice in holding brother. Grandma took good care of you while me and Daddy were gone and Daddy even came home one night from the hospital to tuck you in bed. The first thing you did when me, Daddy and Zeke came in the door was sit on the couch and hold baby brother. You helped him suck on his binky and gave him lots of beijos and pats. You already are such a sweet brother. Isaac had a rough day at the Drs. and you were extra sweet to him all day. When he cried you would run for his binky and try to give it to him. You also talked extra soft and sweet to him, with lots of soft pats and beijos. I think you knew he was having a rough day and you were very concerned about him. :)
Momma's still figuring out how to get in enough time with both her boys, but we're off to a good start. I spend all night with Isaac, because he has to eat a lot and again because of nursing we spend a lot of cuddling time during the day. To make sure I get enough time with you, we do our devotional/learning time together every day and you and I go on a walk all by ourselves. I love our walks together. Your favorite thing to do on these walks is find sprinklers that hit the sidewalk and go stand in the water. :) When you spot a sprinkler you shout "water!" and we run toward it. We also go on dates to visit Daddy at work, just you and me and whenever I run an errand I bring you with me. I take a nap during your nap time and so does Isaac. You and I have had so much fun spending every second together for the last 2 years, but now that we have another buddy to play with I think we'll have even more fun!
The moment Isaac was born, you instantly seemed so much bigger and older. Being a big brother will be a big part of who you are and I can't wait to watch you grow and learn in this new exciting roll. I can't believe my baby Boston is now my oldest child. Isaac is one lucky kid to have you as a big brother.
I love you Buddy.
Love,
Momma
Life has changed quite a bit for you in the last two weeks. I spent my first 2 nights in a row away from you, while your baby brother was born. When Daddy and I got home, we brought a baby with us that to your surprise is here to stay. It was tough adjusting to having less one on one time with Mommy and Daddy for the first week, but things are feeling back to normal now.
While we were in the hospital you visited us twice a day and got some practice in holding brother. Grandma took good care of you while me and Daddy were gone and Daddy even came home one night from the hospital to tuck you in bed. The first thing you did when me, Daddy and Zeke came in the door was sit on the couch and hold baby brother. You helped him suck on his binky and gave him lots of beijos and pats. You already are such a sweet brother. Isaac had a rough day at the Drs. and you were extra sweet to him all day. When he cried you would run for his binky and try to give it to him. You also talked extra soft and sweet to him, with lots of soft pats and beijos. I think you knew he was having a rough day and you were very concerned about him. :)
Momma's still figuring out how to get in enough time with both her boys, but we're off to a good start. I spend all night with Isaac, because he has to eat a lot and again because of nursing we spend a lot of cuddling time during the day. To make sure I get enough time with you, we do our devotional/learning time together every day and you and I go on a walk all by ourselves. I love our walks together. Your favorite thing to do on these walks is find sprinklers that hit the sidewalk and go stand in the water. :) When you spot a sprinkler you shout "water!" and we run toward it. We also go on dates to visit Daddy at work, just you and me and whenever I run an errand I bring you with me. I take a nap during your nap time and so does Isaac. You and I have had so much fun spending every second together for the last 2 years, but now that we have another buddy to play with I think we'll have even more fun!
The moment Isaac was born, you instantly seemed so much bigger and older. Being a big brother will be a big part of who you are and I can't wait to watch you grow and learn in this new exciting roll. I can't believe my baby Boston is now my oldest child. Isaac is one lucky kid to have you as a big brother.
I love you Buddy.
Love,
Momma
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