Luke's speech has skyrocketed since starting daycare 6 months ago and I love to hear what he's going to say next.
We are in the midst of potty training and we sing songs while he sits on the potty to pass the time. Yesterday as I was starting to sing, he put his hand up and said 'Stop! Stop! Stop!' He then continued to sing the song by himself...without me.
When asked if he needs a new pull up, more juice, a snack, or anything really, he replies 'no tank you!' Even if he really does.
When we were driving to the beach last week, we went in Grandma and Grandpa's van and they so wonderfully bought Luke a DVD player for the car. When asked what movie he wanted to watch he said 'Hmmm' (then he put is finger to his mouth) 'let me think' I thought Chris and I were going to wet ourselves. It.was.hillarious.
Luke had learned the phrase 'Where we going?' so we heard it about a billion times on our trip to the beach. Finally I said 'Crazy'. He replied 'Crazy? No, we not go crazy. We go to beach'
I just love this stage!!
Friday, December 14, 2012
Letter to Baby
Dear Baby Owen,
You are 4 months old now, little Owen, and you're getting so big! We had your 4 month check yesterday and you weighed in at 14 pounds and 4 ounces and you were a little over 25" long. You're just getting too big for your britches...literally.
You are starting to wear a lot of 6-12 month onesies, but otherwise you're mostly in 3-6 month tops. And you're wearing 3-6 month bottoms. You are in a 9 month outfit that Luke used to wear, but it runs a little small. Your torso is so long, any outfit that snaps has to be bigger to accommodate your length!
We had your first vacation last week when we toted you and your brother to Gulf Shores, AL for the entire week. You did pretty great in the car for the first 5 hours, but after that you were not a happy camper. I ended up sitting in the back with you and would let you out of your car seat (shhhh!) to nurse you as we drove so we could get to the beach at a decent hour. As it was, it took us about 11 hours to get there. Your Aunt Emily and Uncle Jon, as well as Grandma and Grandpa were there, too. We all had an amazing time and you really did great just being toted around from place to place. We spent several afternoons on the beach and you even dipped your toes in the sand. You were pretty indifferent. We went shopping and we tried out our baby carrier that Luke hated, but turns out you love! Aunt Emily even had a turn carrying you around :)
We still try tummy time, but you do not care to be on your stomach. You tolerate it for a few minutes, but then get real upset until someone turns you over. You like to sit up and see all the action. And you're holding your head up really well, so I don't force it on you very much. I talked to your pediatrician and he said some babies are just that way, and as long as you're holding your head up well and sitting supported, not to worry about it too much.
You are putting your hands in your mouth every time I turn around. And if it's not your hand, your grasping at ours to suck on. We finally busted out Sophie the Giraffe for you last night and you were in heaven gnawing away on it. Your Grandma says your teething. I say absolutely not. You just like to have stuff in your mouth. You're too little to be teething so I refuse to believe it could happen.
You are cooing so much! And boy have you found your voice! It's so cute when you are on your play mat talking away at your reflection in the mirror. Or when your done nursing and you just start smiling and talking to me, like you're telling me all about your day. And you're starting to laugh! It's the sweetest little giggle. I really need to video it.
Well, that's all for now. But until next month, we love you little boy!
Mom and Dad
You are 4 months old now, little Owen, and you're getting so big! We had your 4 month check yesterday and you weighed in at 14 pounds and 4 ounces and you were a little over 25" long. You're just getting too big for your britches...literally.
You are starting to wear a lot of 6-12 month onesies, but otherwise you're mostly in 3-6 month tops. And you're wearing 3-6 month bottoms. You are in a 9 month outfit that Luke used to wear, but it runs a little small. Your torso is so long, any outfit that snaps has to be bigger to accommodate your length!
We had your first vacation last week when we toted you and your brother to Gulf Shores, AL for the entire week. You did pretty great in the car for the first 5 hours, but after that you were not a happy camper. I ended up sitting in the back with you and would let you out of your car seat (shhhh!) to nurse you as we drove so we could get to the beach at a decent hour. As it was, it took us about 11 hours to get there. Your Aunt Emily and Uncle Jon, as well as Grandma and Grandpa were there, too. We all had an amazing time and you really did great just being toted around from place to place. We spent several afternoons on the beach and you even dipped your toes in the sand. You were pretty indifferent. We went shopping and we tried out our baby carrier that Luke hated, but turns out you love! Aunt Emily even had a turn carrying you around :)
We still try tummy time, but you do not care to be on your stomach. You tolerate it for a few minutes, but then get real upset until someone turns you over. You like to sit up and see all the action. And you're holding your head up really well, so I don't force it on you very much. I talked to your pediatrician and he said some babies are just that way, and as long as you're holding your head up well and sitting supported, not to worry about it too much.
You are putting your hands in your mouth every time I turn around. And if it's not your hand, your grasping at ours to suck on. We finally busted out Sophie the Giraffe for you last night and you were in heaven gnawing away on it. Your Grandma says your teething. I say absolutely not. You just like to have stuff in your mouth. You're too little to be teething so I refuse to believe it could happen.
You are cooing so much! And boy have you found your voice! It's so cute when you are on your play mat talking away at your reflection in the mirror. Or when your done nursing and you just start smiling and talking to me, like you're telling me all about your day. And you're starting to laugh! It's the sweetest little giggle. I really need to video it.
Well, that's all for now. But until next month, we love you little boy!
Mom and Dad
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Letter to Baby
Dear Owen,
You are three months old (plus a few days) and just become more and more perfect as the days pass. I can't believe how much you've grown this past month! Your head seems to be catching up with that long body of yours and you're not looking like a newborn anymore.
You have this new trick where everyday around one o'clock, you start screaming. No one knows why and we've tried everything from giving you gas drops, to feeding you, swaddling you, etc., but it's like you have to exercise those little lungs and scream. It sounds painful, and it's painful to our ears, but we just hold you tight and rock you and within a few minutes you're done and either you're ready to play or you've screamed yourself to sleep. Hopefully this will be short lived.
You still hate being on your belly for tummy time and so that time is short lived as well. It doesn't stop me from getting you to try, but it just doesn't last long. And because you haven't been on your belly for too long, you haven't rolled over anymore. Such is life.
We had your first Halloween and you went as a parrot. Your dad and I worked hard on your costume and you were the cutest little parrot in all the world :) You got a lot of compliments. Luke went as a pirate, so your costume went with his. We're already dreaming up next years costume!
We're preparing for your first Thanksgiving and your first big road trip. We'll be going to visit your Aunt Emily and Uncle Jon as well as your Grandma and Grandpa after Thanksgiving and we'll be on the road for a few hours. I'm going to have to time feeding you just right so that we can stop half way and feed you again, or hope for the best and drive straight through.
You're holding up that head of yours so well and you love to sit up (assisted, of course). I tried sitting you in the Bumbo, but you're still just a little too small. Maybe next month. Also, you love your momma. Everyone says you light up when you spot me. If Pa, Peggy or Cheryl are trying to get you to sleep while I'm working and you hear me, you go crazy. I have to be very careful on keeping track of where you are so I can monitor where I talk in the office and how loud I talk. I love that gummy, open mouth smile of yours and how your eyes sparkle when we talk. Little one, we love you so very much.
There are differing opinions on who you look like. Pa swears you look just like his little brother, Doyle. Doyle passed away as a baby and Pa was only a little over a year old, but from pictures as a child he swears you're a spitting image of him. Others say you look a lot like your Pa...especially when you suck on your bottom lip (a trademark Pa trait) and then others say you're your daddy made over. Either way, you're perfect.
Till next month, little one. All our love.
Mom and Dad
You are three months old (plus a few days) and just become more and more perfect as the days pass. I can't believe how much you've grown this past month! Your head seems to be catching up with that long body of yours and you're not looking like a newborn anymore.
You have this new trick where everyday around one o'clock, you start screaming. No one knows why and we've tried everything from giving you gas drops, to feeding you, swaddling you, etc., but it's like you have to exercise those little lungs and scream. It sounds painful, and it's painful to our ears, but we just hold you tight and rock you and within a few minutes you're done and either you're ready to play or you've screamed yourself to sleep. Hopefully this will be short lived.
You still hate being on your belly for tummy time and so that time is short lived as well. It doesn't stop me from getting you to try, but it just doesn't last long. And because you haven't been on your belly for too long, you haven't rolled over anymore. Such is life.
We had your first Halloween and you went as a parrot. Your dad and I worked hard on your costume and you were the cutest little parrot in all the world :) You got a lot of compliments. Luke went as a pirate, so your costume went with his. We're already dreaming up next years costume!
We're preparing for your first Thanksgiving and your first big road trip. We'll be going to visit your Aunt Emily and Uncle Jon as well as your Grandma and Grandpa after Thanksgiving and we'll be on the road for a few hours. I'm going to have to time feeding you just right so that we can stop half way and feed you again, or hope for the best and drive straight through.
You're holding up that head of yours so well and you love to sit up (assisted, of course). I tried sitting you in the Bumbo, but you're still just a little too small. Maybe next month. Also, you love your momma. Everyone says you light up when you spot me. If Pa, Peggy or Cheryl are trying to get you to sleep while I'm working and you hear me, you go crazy. I have to be very careful on keeping track of where you are so I can monitor where I talk in the office and how loud I talk. I love that gummy, open mouth smile of yours and how your eyes sparkle when we talk. Little one, we love you so very much.
There are differing opinions on who you look like. Pa swears you look just like his little brother, Doyle. Doyle passed away as a baby and Pa was only a little over a year old, but from pictures as a child he swears you're a spitting image of him. Others say you look a lot like your Pa...especially when you suck on your bottom lip (a trademark Pa trait) and then others say you're your daddy made over. Either way, you're perfect.
Till next month, little one. All our love.
Mom and Dad
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Funnies
Luke is talking more and more these days and some of the things he says is just too funny, so I thought I'd share.
We've been staying at my mom and dads house a couple nights a week to avoid having to drive so much to and from work/daycare. Last night my mom told Luke that she was going to take a shower and he could play with Pa (my dad). He looked at Pa and said 'Let's play a game!' We all loved his idea :)
When Luke is presented with a choice he puts his index finger to his mouth and says 'Hmm...let's see. How 'bout...' and then he makes his choice. He really seems to think it over thoroughly.
Luke is starting to ask questions. When I tell him he's not allowed to climb up the bookcase for example, he replies 'Why not?' I reply 'Because it could fall on top of you and really hurt you' and he replies 'Why not?'
He's also more inquisitive when we get in the car. As soon as we're all buckled in he asks 'Where we going?'
We were on our way home from Hot Springs the other day and we passed a school bus. Luke really wanted to talk about that school bus and I told him it was from Texarkana. He said 'Brock and Anna?' (who are two of his favorite people). He was disappointed to learn they weren't on the bus.
Overheard Luke talking to Chris:
Luke (in a whisper): iPad?
Chris: it's on the table
Luke (still in a whisper): i can't reach it.
We've been staying at my mom and dads house a couple nights a week to avoid having to drive so much to and from work/daycare. Last night my mom told Luke that she was going to take a shower and he could play with Pa (my dad). He looked at Pa and said 'Let's play a game!' We all loved his idea :)
When Luke is presented with a choice he puts his index finger to his mouth and says 'Hmm...let's see. How 'bout...' and then he makes his choice. He really seems to think it over thoroughly.
Luke is starting to ask questions. When I tell him he's not allowed to climb up the bookcase for example, he replies 'Why not?' I reply 'Because it could fall on top of you and really hurt you' and he replies 'Why not?'
He's also more inquisitive when we get in the car. As soon as we're all buckled in he asks 'Where we going?'
We were on our way home from Hot Springs the other day and we passed a school bus. Luke really wanted to talk about that school bus and I told him it was from Texarkana. He said 'Brock and Anna?' (who are two of his favorite people). He was disappointed to learn they weren't on the bus.
Overheard Luke talking to Chris:
Luke (in a whisper): iPad?
Chris: it's on the table
Luke (still in a whisper): i can't reach it.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Letter to Baby
Dear Baby Owen,
You are two months old now and I can't believe how fast time is going. You're too little to be two months old! I need time to slow down, but I think instead it passes faster with each day. That's why I write these letters, to preserve these moments, to pause time.
You and I have started back to work (yes, at two months old you 'work'). Actually, you get to join me at the office and have all the people who come in and out of our door fuss all over you, touch your sweet feet, admire your long toes and if they're lucky, hold you for a bit. You sure do know how to let them know to give you back - you can go from 0 to 60 in a blink of an eye. And you snort when you're mad, too. It's one of the things I love most about you.
We've been staying at M and Pa's house a couple nights a week so we don't have to be in the car all.the.time and you seem to do just fine. Luke absolutely loves all the attention M and Pa gives him, so you and I have some quiet time to bond. When we got home last week, daddy was trying to get you to calm down and you were just screaming and snorting like a mad little man. Finally daddy couldn't take it anymore and handed you to me, and you promptly took a deep breath and calmed down.
We have finally settled into a good routine and for the most part you stick to it, especially at night. During the day you're a little bit more of a 'feed on demand' kid. You demand it, I feed you. It doesn't matter if you were just fed an hour before...if you feel you need a little bit more, you'll let it be known. And it doesn't matter what time I try to eat my lunch because the minute you smell food, you're ready to eat.
You rolled over for the very first time! I was taking a picture of your cute little onesie you had on at the office, rolled you over to your tummy to take one of the backside, and you rolled over! And I didn't help, you actually rolled over...just ask Cheryl, she witnessed it! And I know it wasn't a fluke because when we got home you did it again!! You're going to be into Luke's toys and pulling Baxter's hair before I know it :)
You are cooing and smiling like a champ. I love that big gummy smile of yours. It's perfect and your eyes light up. You're just a happy little guy! You love when anyone talks to you, you smile and coo and grin and eat it up.
We love you to the moon and back,
Mom and Dad
You are two months old now and I can't believe how fast time is going. You're too little to be two months old! I need time to slow down, but I think instead it passes faster with each day. That's why I write these letters, to preserve these moments, to pause time.
You and I have started back to work (yes, at two months old you 'work'). Actually, you get to join me at the office and have all the people who come in and out of our door fuss all over you, touch your sweet feet, admire your long toes and if they're lucky, hold you for a bit. You sure do know how to let them know to give you back - you can go from 0 to 60 in a blink of an eye. And you snort when you're mad, too. It's one of the things I love most about you.
We've been staying at M and Pa's house a couple nights a week so we don't have to be in the car all.the.time and you seem to do just fine. Luke absolutely loves all the attention M and Pa gives him, so you and I have some quiet time to bond. When we got home last week, daddy was trying to get you to calm down and you were just screaming and snorting like a mad little man. Finally daddy couldn't take it anymore and handed you to me, and you promptly took a deep breath and calmed down.
We have finally settled into a good routine and for the most part you stick to it, especially at night. During the day you're a little bit more of a 'feed on demand' kid. You demand it, I feed you. It doesn't matter if you were just fed an hour before...if you feel you need a little bit more, you'll let it be known. And it doesn't matter what time I try to eat my lunch because the minute you smell food, you're ready to eat.
You rolled over for the very first time! I was taking a picture of your cute little onesie you had on at the office, rolled you over to your tummy to take one of the backside, and you rolled over! And I didn't help, you actually rolled over...just ask Cheryl, she witnessed it! And I know it wasn't a fluke because when we got home you did it again!! You're going to be into Luke's toys and pulling Baxter's hair before I know it :)
You are cooing and smiling like a champ. I love that big gummy smile of yours. It's perfect and your eyes light up. You're just a happy little guy! You love when anyone talks to you, you smile and coo and grin and eat it up.
We love you to the moon and back,
Mom and Dad
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Being a Toddler
Oh goodness, I think Luke has officially realized that he's two and therefore the terrible two's are among us. Here are a few examples:
Example 1:
Me: Luke, it's time for lunch, why don't you come sit down in your big boy chair and eat.
Luke: throws his hands to his side, rolls his eyes and yells 'no!' in the most defiant two year old voice ever.
Me: Fine, you'll eat when you're hungry - it's not worth the fight.
Example 2:
Me: Luke, Owen is sleeping, we need to try to be quiet and let him rest.
Luke: throws his hands to his side, rolls his eyes and yells 'no!' in the most defiant two year old voice ever.
Me: That's fine, I'll put the iPad in time out. (he responds to the iPad being in time out. he could care less if HE is put in time out)
Example 3:
Me: Luke, it's time for bed, let's go to your room and read our books and then I'll rub your back and we can sing a few songs.
Luke: throws his hands to his side, rolls his eyes, yells 'no!' in the most defiant two year old voice ever and flings himself on the floor.
I think this helps really drive the point home so that I know that in no uncertain terms is he going to go to bed willingly.
I hear there's a possibility that this could last into the three's. Pray for me.
Example 1:
Me: Luke, it's time for lunch, why don't you come sit down in your big boy chair and eat.
Luke: throws his hands to his side, rolls his eyes and yells 'no!' in the most defiant two year old voice ever.
Me: Fine, you'll eat when you're hungry - it's not worth the fight.
Example 2:
Me: Luke, Owen is sleeping, we need to try to be quiet and let him rest.
Luke: throws his hands to his side, rolls his eyes and yells 'no!' in the most defiant two year old voice ever.
Me: That's fine, I'll put the iPad in time out. (he responds to the iPad being in time out. he could care less if HE is put in time out)
Example 3:
Me: Luke, it's time for bed, let's go to your room and read our books and then I'll rub your back and we can sing a few songs.
Luke: throws his hands to his side, rolls his eyes, yells 'no!' in the most defiant two year old voice ever and flings himself on the floor.
I think this helps really drive the point home so that I know that in no uncertain terms is he going to go to bed willingly.
I hear there's a possibility that this could last into the three's. Pray for me.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Letter to Baby
Dear Owen,
Well, you're 4 weeks old now! I cannot believe how fast the time is going. I just want the time to slow down - I love holding you and you fit so perfectly in my arms. I know that when you're able, you'll be too busy to let me hold you like that.
I like to call you my little piggy - you love to eat! I'm hoping that in the next month or two we can start getting a little bit longer period of sleep at night, but as it is right now, you eat every 2 to 3 hours. And sometimes you like to snack in between that. With all this eating, you sure are growing and having longer periods of being awake. That's all fine and grand, but if I could just get you, your brother, and me to go down for a nap all at the same time, then I think I could do just about anything. But for now, as soon as you two are down, and I finally get to lay down, one of you wakes up. It's not very nice.
You are not afraid to use your voice and declare that you're wet, hungry or just generally unhappy about something. You have the absolute most pitiful cry and if you're not tended to right away, that pitiful cry turns into something that sounds like you're being beaten. I'm sure the neighbors wander what exactly we're doing to you. I wander how this will progress when you start talking.
Your big brother absolutely adores you and is constantly coming over and giving you kisses, touching your hands or feet, rubbing your hair or saying 'Check on Owen?' I hope you two become the best of friends.
You've already had a trip to mommy's office where all of my patients were so excited to see you. You were really great, but you did blow out a diaper...twice. Once on Pa. You were wonderful in the car and so I hope you're a good car rider like your brother - that will make my life so much easier!!
Little one, I just can't believe you're 4 weeks old. Can't wait to see what the next month brings - just slow it down a little, okay? Okay.
Love you so much.
Mom and Dad
Well, you're 4 weeks old now! I cannot believe how fast the time is going. I just want the time to slow down - I love holding you and you fit so perfectly in my arms. I know that when you're able, you'll be too busy to let me hold you like that.
I like to call you my little piggy - you love to eat! I'm hoping that in the next month or two we can start getting a little bit longer period of sleep at night, but as it is right now, you eat every 2 to 3 hours. And sometimes you like to snack in between that. With all this eating, you sure are growing and having longer periods of being awake. That's all fine and grand, but if I could just get you, your brother, and me to go down for a nap all at the same time, then I think I could do just about anything. But for now, as soon as you two are down, and I finally get to lay down, one of you wakes up. It's not very nice.
You are not afraid to use your voice and declare that you're wet, hungry or just generally unhappy about something. You have the absolute most pitiful cry and if you're not tended to right away, that pitiful cry turns into something that sounds like you're being beaten. I'm sure the neighbors wander what exactly we're doing to you. I wander how this will progress when you start talking.
Your big brother absolutely adores you and is constantly coming over and giving you kisses, touching your hands or feet, rubbing your hair or saying 'Check on Owen?' I hope you two become the best of friends.
You've already had a trip to mommy's office where all of my patients were so excited to see you. You were really great, but you did blow out a diaper...twice. Once on Pa. You were wonderful in the car and so I hope you're a good car rider like your brother - that will make my life so much easier!!
Little one, I just can't believe you're 4 weeks old. Can't wait to see what the next month brings - just slow it down a little, okay? Okay.
Love you so much.
Mom and Dad
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