So I am going to start a list of the things my son loves and update it every once in a while....
This month Monkey Loves:
*The Kipper theme song
*Caillou
* Thomas the Train
* Christmas songs
* His new Mater Stuffed animal
*Rasberrys on his belly
*Rasberrys in general
*The Giant Mommy game
*Rolling around on the floor
*The Good Night Book
*Food
*His rubber ducky in the bath.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Mommy's Night Out....
Last night was the first time that I was away from the Monkey all day and by the time I got home he was in bed.
I wasn't a overly huge fan.
Now don't get me wrong, I had a blast. But once I was on my way home... I just wanted to see, hug and kiss my little guy. And he was asleep, so I didn't want to shake the apple cart. So I just watched him sleep.
That being said, I returned home from game night rejuvinated and I know that is something that I sorely needed. A break (somewhat) from being Mommy and a chance to be a geek.
I wasn't a overly huge fan.
Now don't get me wrong, I had a blast. But once I was on my way home... I just wanted to see, hug and kiss my little guy. And he was asleep, so I didn't want to shake the apple cart. So I just watched him sleep.
That being said, I returned home from game night rejuvinated and I know that is something that I sorely needed. A break (somewhat) from being Mommy and a chance to be a geek.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Just because....
Just because I love it so much... A picture a co-worker grabbed at the Employee BBQ in September!
Merry Grinchmas!
See... I love this time of year. The family holidays are coming fast, and I barely have time to breathe before another one is upon us. Christmas season is always super hectic for us (although I am taking steps to change that) so I demand to start the celebrating early as far as one thing is concerned...
The Grinch.
You see I am a huge fan of the cartoon about the big green menace that steals the Who's pudding and steals the roast beast. And it always saddened me that I only had 30 days to watch the hell out of it. Then I realized if I was planning for a holiday, holiday themed entertainment is appropriate.
So I created Grinchmas. Grinchmas is the first somewhat acceptable day that I can watch the Grinch. I placed it on November 1st, and Mr. was not allowed to overly complain.
So last night with childlike glee, I removed the Blu Ray from the shelf and turned to my 5 month old. "Wanna watch the Grinch?" I said excitedly.
As if he understood he started talking his baby speak. I took this as a yes. A diaper/pj change later and we were cuddled together in our rocker, and listening to the familiar chimes of the opening Welcome. From the moment the snow appeared on the screen, my Monkey was entranced. The Grinch came on and he smiled at him and then Max appeared and he was pointing at the screen and getting exited about the doggie. It was too adorable for words.
He loved it. I chalk it up to the general awesomeness, but really, it is probably the music.
My husband, who is a staunch "no Christmas until after Thanksgiving" guy, felt the same glow of happiness that I did. As we were going to bed he said, "Christmas is going to be so much more awesome now that we have the boy!" His enthusiasm made me smile.
That moment.... Me and my son in the rocker, my husband on the couch and the Grinch on tv will live in my memory as long as I live.
The Grinch.
You see I am a huge fan of the cartoon about the big green menace that steals the Who's pudding and steals the roast beast. And it always saddened me that I only had 30 days to watch the hell out of it. Then I realized if I was planning for a holiday, holiday themed entertainment is appropriate.
So I created Grinchmas. Grinchmas is the first somewhat acceptable day that I can watch the Grinch. I placed it on November 1st, and Mr. was not allowed to overly complain.
So last night with childlike glee, I removed the Blu Ray from the shelf and turned to my 5 month old. "Wanna watch the Grinch?" I said excitedly.
As if he understood he started talking his baby speak. I took this as a yes. A diaper/pj change later and we were cuddled together in our rocker, and listening to the familiar chimes of the opening Welcome. From the moment the snow appeared on the screen, my Monkey was entranced. The Grinch came on and he smiled at him and then Max appeared and he was pointing at the screen and getting exited about the doggie. It was too adorable for words.
He loved it. I chalk it up to the general awesomeness, but really, it is probably the music.
My husband, who is a staunch "no Christmas until after Thanksgiving" guy, felt the same glow of happiness that I did. As we were going to bed he said, "Christmas is going to be so much more awesome now that we have the boy!" His enthusiasm made me smile.
That moment.... Me and my son in the rocker, my husband on the couch and the Grinch on tv will live in my memory as long as I live.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Happy Halloween!!!
We got dressed up and went to my hometown Halloween parade. It was fun and our little jedi master was adorable and extremely well behaved!
The cute is strong with this one!
How cute is he???
Tonight we break out the Batman costume, and I am sure I will share the pictures here.
So from our family to yours, have a wonderful, safe and happy Halloween!
The cute is strong with this one!
How cute is he???
Tonight we break out the Batman costume, and I am sure I will share the pictures here.
So from our family to yours, have a wonderful, safe and happy Halloween!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
And so the transition begins!
Yep. That is my boy with food on his face.....
That means, Saturday I am making (and freezing) some baby food!!! I will be doing posts of all my favorite recipes I am sure!
For the begining though, the doctor wants us to do rice cereal, and next week, oatmeal.
He has taken it like a champ. He even tries to feed himself. I think we will be good at the whole eating thing.
Every day in Every Way, it's Getting Better and Better....
This is a little bit of a sentimental post, but I was thinking about this today on my ride to work from daycare.
John Lennon wrote a song for his son that I sing to mine all the time. It is called "Beautiful Boy". I played the song all the way to my PT appointment the day I found out that Monkey was a boy. It was the song that I hushed him to sleep with while we were in recovery after he was born. It is a song with many memories. I do change the words a tiny bit to fit a mommy and I take out Lennon's son's name, but the sentiment is the same.
The Lyrics are:
Close your eyes,
Have no fear,
The monsters gone,
He's on the run and your daddy's here,
Beautiful, Beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy,
Before you go to sleep,
Say a little prayer,
Every day in every way,
It's getting better and better,
Beautiful, Beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy,
Out on the ocean sailing away,
I can hardly wait,
To see you to come of age,
But I guess we'll both,
Just have to be patient,
Yes it's a long way to go,
A hard row to hoe,
Yes it's a long way to go,
But in the meantime,
Before you cross the street,
Take my hand,
Life is just what happens to you,
While your busy making other plans,
Beautiful,Beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy,
Darling,
Darling,
Darling Sean.
I don't know how it happened, but it feels like just a blink and my little guy is growing up. It is true, every sentiment in Lennon's song. I can't wait to see what my little man grows into. If I do my job right, he will be a man who is loving, kind, respectful and understanding of all people.
But for now, I get to watch him grow. I have watched and continue to watch him explore and learn. I have shared his excitement and enthusiasm for life. It is amazing what a baby can teach a grown up. I try to take time to just exist with him and try to take pleasure in the little things. He is incredible and every day he teaches me more.
But every day, he and I are also forming a bond, a close bond, that I hope will continue as he grows from my little boy into a handsome young man. Every time he smiles, every time he cries, everytime he needs me.... he knows I am there from him...
It is the awesomest feeling in the world.
John Lennon wrote a song for his son that I sing to mine all the time. It is called "Beautiful Boy". I played the song all the way to my PT appointment the day I found out that Monkey was a boy. It was the song that I hushed him to sleep with while we were in recovery after he was born. It is a song with many memories. I do change the words a tiny bit to fit a mommy and I take out Lennon's son's name, but the sentiment is the same.
The Lyrics are:
Close your eyes,
Have no fear,
The monsters gone,
He's on the run and your daddy's here,
Beautiful, Beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy,
Before you go to sleep,
Say a little prayer,
Every day in every way,
It's getting better and better,
Beautiful, Beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy,
Out on the ocean sailing away,
I can hardly wait,
To see you to come of age,
But I guess we'll both,
Just have to be patient,
Yes it's a long way to go,
A hard row to hoe,
Yes it's a long way to go,
But in the meantime,
Before you cross the street,
Take my hand,
Life is just what happens to you,
While your busy making other plans,
Beautiful,Beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy,
Darling,
Darling,
Darling Sean.
I don't know how it happened, but it feels like just a blink and my little guy is growing up. It is true, every sentiment in Lennon's song. I can't wait to see what my little man grows into. If I do my job right, he will be a man who is loving, kind, respectful and understanding of all people.
But for now, I get to watch him grow. I have watched and continue to watch him explore and learn. I have shared his excitement and enthusiasm for life. It is amazing what a baby can teach a grown up. I try to take time to just exist with him and try to take pleasure in the little things. He is incredible and every day he teaches me more.
But every day, he and I are also forming a bond, a close bond, that I hope will continue as he grows from my little boy into a handsome young man. Every time he smiles, every time he cries, everytime he needs me.... he knows I am there from him...
It is the awesomest feeling in the world.
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