It happened. Just as everyone said it would. Life got too crazy after baby #2 and I "let it go"....the blog, that is. I'm sure I still won't post as religiously as I did, but I hope to do it more. It was like opening a fabulous gift when I clicked on this link today and read all these posts about Max. I'm sad I don't have that for Charlie and Sam...but hopefully I will get better.
So...here I am....two years behind. And, to be honest, I don't even know where to start.
I'm so bad at storing memories...whether it is in pictures, baby books (umm none of my kids have one), calendaring milestones. All I've got are the memories in my head, a little calendar of terribly recorded events for each kid and files upon files of pictures on our computer that seem to just sit there. Argh! So here's the question....how does one easily do this?
HELP.
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Ohh Charlie, Where Are You?
That is the question of each and every passing day!
I cannot wait to meet this little guy. It is always so surreal...this time in a pregnancy. I feel so ready to meet this little man who was destined in God's plan to enter into this world and into our family...not only because he is crushing my pelvis and aching my back :-). But I also am sad that this special time between him and I is almost over.
Don't get me wrong....I know we've got LOTS of special time ahead. But, up until this moment, I have had him all to myself. It is only me who he tells when he is awake and playing...it is only me he tells when he is hungry...it is only me he tells when he is sleepy. It's just us.....what a special time! Each and every kick is a precious gift.
I read this quote recently and it is so true: "A new baby is like the beginning of all things-wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities." I find myself wondering everything...what will he look like, what will he sound like, what will his personality be, will he have hair, will he have brown eyes, will he be playful and confident like his big brother? So many questions that I cannot wait to find the answers to.
So...My Dear Charlie,
Mommy, Daddy and Max can't wait to meet you. You are already an integral part of our family and you don't even know it yet. We talk about you every morning and Max kisses you every night before bed. We can't wait to play with you, love on you, learn about you, and hopefully watch you sleep a lot at night (no pressure). LOL. We love you so much and can't wait to see your handsome face.
Now, let's get this show on the road, son!
Love you always and forever,
Mommy
"A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, homes happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for."Author Unknown
CHARLIE DAVID NEAL....your home is waiting....
I cannot wait to meet this little guy. It is always so surreal...this time in a pregnancy. I feel so ready to meet this little man who was destined in God's plan to enter into this world and into our family...not only because he is crushing my pelvis and aching my back :-). But I also am sad that this special time between him and I is almost over.
Don't get me wrong....I know we've got LOTS of special time ahead. But, up until this moment, I have had him all to myself. It is only me who he tells when he is awake and playing...it is only me he tells when he is hungry...it is only me he tells when he is sleepy. It's just us.....what a special time! Each and every kick is a precious gift.
I read this quote recently and it is so true: "A new baby is like the beginning of all things-wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities." I find myself wondering everything...what will he look like, what will he sound like, what will his personality be, will he have hair, will he have brown eyes, will he be playful and confident like his big brother? So many questions that I cannot wait to find the answers to.
So...My Dear Charlie,
Mommy, Daddy and Max can't wait to meet you. You are already an integral part of our family and you don't even know it yet. We talk about you every morning and Max kisses you every night before bed. We can't wait to play with you, love on you, learn about you, and hopefully watch you sleep a lot at night (no pressure). LOL. We love you so much and can't wait to see your handsome face.
Now, let's get this show on the road, son!
Love you always and forever,
Mommy
"A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, homes happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for."Author Unknown
CHARLIE DAVID NEAL....your home is waiting....
From Nursery to Big Boy Rooms!
I feel like I can finally blog about this without jinxing myself. Almost a week and a half ago, Jake and I made the decision to move Max into his big boy room. When I say big boy....it is totally a big boy room complete with a double bed that stands far from the ground and rails on the side! He has done GREAT! We couldn't be more thrilled with his transition. From night one (June 2nd) he has fell asleep with little trouble, slept through the night, not had any major bedtime meltdowns, and stayed in his bed comfortably until 7- 8 a.m.. What a blessing! I pray that this continues.
It was important to us to move him before baby Charlie comes so he doesn't feel like he was kicked out of his room.
Max is getting to be such a big boy and he is going to be a great "big brother"! It is so hard to believe that Charlie's nursery (what used to be Max's) is now going to occupy a newborn in a few short days. And it is even harder to believe that Max is now sleeping in a bed that is big enough for any adult to sleep in.
Seriously, where does time go? From nursery to a big boy room...it's all happening way too fast. I am so proud of you, Max!
It was important to us to move him before baby Charlie comes so he doesn't feel like he was kicked out of his room.
Max is getting to be such a big boy and he is going to be a great "big brother"! It is so hard to believe that Charlie's nursery (what used to be Max's) is now going to occupy a newborn in a few short days. And it is even harder to believe that Max is now sleeping in a bed that is big enough for any adult to sleep in.
Seriously, where does time go? From nursery to a big boy room...it's all happening way too fast. I am so proud of you, Max!
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| "The only thing worth stealing is a kiss from a sleeping child." |
Friday, June 8, 2012
Max's Favorite Sayings.....
I've noticed that Max has a lot of phrases that he uses, over and over and over again. They are just too darn cute.
So what is he saying?
So what is he saying?
- Baa cerful. I'll ge hettt. (Be careful, I'll get hurt)
- Puppy (or insert the name of whomever he is looking for)...where haaaaarrrrr yewwww? The cutest part is that he kind of runs out of breath on the "you" so he says it so softly.
- Daddy go wurk?
- Daddy is seeping (sleeping).
- Look mommy look look a big cuck (a big truck). And the "c" in truck is so enunciated....it sounds like he is choking.
- Mommy in za soooweeerrrrr (shower).
- Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh NNNNOooooooo (but the "n" in no has a complete tongue roll)!
- I go poooooo (pool).
- Mommy, tiss it a boo boo (meaning kiss my boo boo).
- Dinna? (dinner)
- Nak? (snack)
- keykey? (turkey)
- Gapes? (grapes)
- Moooook? (milk)
- Yayyyyy Matt (aka Max - yep he thinks his name is Matt).
- Mommy a go nite nite (meaning put me to bed, mommy).
- Go cool and see Naaa (meaning go to daycare and see Miss Rene).
- A cool bussssssss (School bus).
- Any dog that he sees is a "puppy".
- toootulll (turtle).
- "Shhnowmin" - is what he calls his first teacher who's name is "Mrs. Lewis" (we can't quite figure this one out, LOL).
- Cool car. When he gets in any car, he always says this.
- When crossing the street, he says "See cars? Noooooooo cars, GO!" and he runs across the street (holding my hand, of course).
- Every morning when he wakes up, I open the door and say "morning buddy" and he says "befat" (meaning breakfast). Well, hello to you too!
Max's Second Birthday Party!
Fun, Friends and Food were the name of the game on Max's second birthday!
We invited Max's friends over for an evening of water toys, bouncing, playing, bubbles, pizza, cake and more! I have to say how impressed I was that there were NO (I mean zero - unless I missed them) meltdowns from any of the kids. Pretty much a miracle....seeing as how there were almost 15 kids under the age of 5, most under the age of 3, there.
The day was perfect...Max got to do everything he loved. Eat, bounce, play with water, blow bubbles, hang with friends and family and just have fun!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAX!
We invited Max's friends over for an evening of water toys, bouncing, playing, bubbles, pizza, cake and more! I have to say how impressed I was that there were NO (I mean zero - unless I missed them) meltdowns from any of the kids. Pretty much a miracle....seeing as how there were almost 15 kids under the age of 5, most under the age of 3, there.
The day was perfect...Max got to do everything he loved. Eat, bounce, play with water, blow bubbles, hang with friends and family and just have fun!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAX!
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| Bouncing fun! |
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| This child had no fear! |
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| Sweet Elijah! |
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| Go Matthew Go! |
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| Mommy....I go "back"! |
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| Paisley showing Max how it's done |
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| Cutie Reagan! |
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| Why not get in the pool with your dress on, Evelyn! |
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| Family and Friends! |
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| Yay Lilly! |
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| Max loved people singing 'Happy Birthday' to him |
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| Blowing out the candles! |
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| Frick and Frack....oops, I mean, Max and Daddy! |
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| Max and Mommy |
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| Birthday kisses! |
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| I lub bu nana..... |
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| "Bubbbbllllleeeesssss" |
Outside Fun!
The weather has been so beautiful lately...so outside is where we spend most of our time these days! Great weather, sunshine, playgrounds, soccer fun, family time....it just makes for a the perfect day. Max had some serious fun and giggles playing with Jake - learning how to tackle and how to kick the soccer ball around. I love watching them together....
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| Strategizing... |
Max is TWO years old!
TWO YEARS OLD!!!!
What a joy the last two years have been. Max is growing each and every day and it has been so fun to watch him become the little tot that he is today.
Max's stats:
We love you, Max and can't wait to see what the next two years hold!
What a joy the last two years have been. Max is growing each and every day and it has been so fun to watch him become the little tot that he is today.
Max's stats:
- Weight: 28.6 lbs (50th percentile)
- Height: 34.5 inches (60th percentile)
- Head: 75th percentile
- Sleeping through the night - 8 p.m. - 7 a.m.
- Naps two hours (usually) - noon - 2 p.m.
- Eats.......A LOT!
- Favorite foods: corn, fruit bars, yogurt, applesauce, corn, gummy bears, grapes, corn, beans, carrots, turkey, pizza, lollipops, corn....did I mention corn?
- Favorite drinks: milk and water
- Talks......A LOT!
- Favorite toys: trucks, cars, balls, bubbles, anything he can push
- Favorite movies: cars and kung fu panda
- Favorite word: "NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNooooooooooooo!"
- Best buddies: Drew Drew, Josh, Miller, Saif, Barrett, Elijah, Bree, Sienna, Evelyn, Paisley, Teagan
- Medical events this year: ear tubes (and doing great!)
- Allergies: amoxicillin
- Max can: count to 12, recognize colors, use a spoon/fork, feed himself, name most body parts (even him "bum"), name his friends, answer questions, string words together in short sentences, name different trucks, and more!
We love you, Max and can't wait to see what the next two years hold!
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