Sunday, December 8, 2013
Friday, November 22, 2013
Killing me!
Me: What color should go next?
L: Baby blue.
Quiet....
L: Mommy, I like baby blue AND grownup blue.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Hooray for us!!!
So many exciting things are going on at our house! Ben is starting nursing school next week, and that is a huge deal. Woohoo!
Elliott just started to speak today! He busted out with a baby, and then da-da. Nuts! I cannot believe it is finally happening. I am loving it. He looked so pleased with himself, and then he just couldn't stop: baby, baby, baby, baby! I only wish he were saying mommy!!!! (tomorrow....)
Lucas visited his new Kindergarten Prep today. I really like this new spot, and he seems pretty excited about it, too. Fingers crossed there are no tears on Tuesday!
And I go to Spain in two weeks! I really can't believe that. I am looking forward to sleeping. Is that normal? I mean, I totally want to be in Spain, but the added element of uninterrupted sleep is just too thrilling.
We've been apple picking, we just made caramel apples with candy eyeballs, and learned to play Zingo. Life is great.
Love to you!!!
R
Elliott just started to speak today! He busted out with a baby, and then da-da. Nuts! I cannot believe it is finally happening. I am loving it. He looked so pleased with himself, and then he just couldn't stop: baby, baby, baby, baby! I only wish he were saying mommy!!!! (tomorrow....)
Lucas visited his new Kindergarten Prep today. I really like this new spot, and he seems pretty excited about it, too. Fingers crossed there are no tears on Tuesday!
And I go to Spain in two weeks! I really can't believe that. I am looking forward to sleeping. Is that normal? I mean, I totally want to be in Spain, but the added element of uninterrupted sleep is just too thrilling.
We've been apple picking, we just made caramel apples with candy eyeballs, and learned to play Zingo. Life is great.
Love to you!!!
R
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Monday, August 12, 2013
Aw man. Lucas and Ben get back from Connecticut tomorrow. I sure did miss those guys, and can't wait for my loves to be home with Elliott and I. I can't wait to hear all those great stories, and see pictures....wait, I hope Ben took pictures....
While it was tough to be apart, it was a real luxury to have some one on one time with my littlest one. I sure learned a ton about my Wheezy guy. We had lots of exciting times, like when we went to the emergency room together because he was having labored breathing. Which turned out to be bronchitis, which turned in to four hours at the Oakland emergency room. Awww, the memories. Not to worry, he is on the mend, needs steroids and nebulizing and his moms. I am single-handedly going to love him back to perfect health.
Ok, so he may not speak AT ALL, but he signs more for all kinds of craziness. He is really getting snugglier. When you turn on water, he points and pretends to wash his hands. When you say its time to change his diaper, he walks to the changing table. He is starting to play chase and checks to be sure you are following him. Oh, and he REALLY hates the nebulizer. So much. So very much. He can do and understand so much, so it is awesome to see him in his glory without rushing him or directing him or being distracted by Lucas, but to really give Elliott time to shine. It is awesome. I guess this whole time since he's been here, I've been so focused on having us all together that I never took the time to value independent time. See, I am learning all of the time. Even when I don't want to learn. Sigh.
I still haven't hemmed the living room curtains, but I have chased and loved and kissed and nebulized and read and washed and swung and cooked and cleaned and treasured my Elliott. He is a real nut, and I love him. I wish I had video of him freaking out a bunny that was running loose in a yarn/fabric store. (yes, I know, so berkeley...)
While it was tough to be apart, it was a real luxury to have some one on one time with my littlest one. I sure learned a ton about my Wheezy guy. We had lots of exciting times, like when we went to the emergency room together because he was having labored breathing. Which turned out to be bronchitis, which turned in to four hours at the Oakland emergency room. Awww, the memories. Not to worry, he is on the mend, needs steroids and nebulizing and his moms. I am single-handedly going to love him back to perfect health.
Ok, so he may not speak AT ALL, but he signs more for all kinds of craziness. He is really getting snugglier. When you turn on water, he points and pretends to wash his hands. When you say its time to change his diaper, he walks to the changing table. He is starting to play chase and checks to be sure you are following him. Oh, and he REALLY hates the nebulizer. So much. So very much. He can do and understand so much, so it is awesome to see him in his glory without rushing him or directing him or being distracted by Lucas, but to really give Elliott time to shine. It is awesome. I guess this whole time since he's been here, I've been so focused on having us all together that I never took the time to value independent time. See, I am learning all of the time. Even when I don't want to learn. Sigh.
I still haven't hemmed the living room curtains, but I have chased and loved and kissed and nebulized and read and washed and swung and cooked and cleaned and treasured my Elliott. He is a real nut, and I love him. I wish I had video of him freaking out a bunny that was running loose in a yarn/fabric store. (yes, I know, so berkeley...)
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Busy times
Hi all! It feels like forever since I've posted. Elliott is getting molars!!!! It is not a good time for him, I can tell that it is making him a little annoyed. Or maybe he is just hungry.
He is more and more steady on his feet and can really get around. He particularly loves to crawl inside his pushing walker doodad and just expects it to move while he is inside it. Hysterical. He wants to do everything that Lucas does, and then some. Ben and I just can never get over how very different the boys are. Elliott opens every cabinet and can trash a room in 10 seconds. Flat. Lucas would never have dreamed of it. Elliott runs hot and cold, points and screams for something with 10000% energy, and then in the next moment can be super calm and withdrawn in independent play. Lucas would be content to snuggle for 15-20 minutes without moving a muscle (except to pinch), while Elliott really wants his own space.
One thing is for sure, they both love each other to pieces. When they get each other laughing, it is a riot, Lucas can't even breathe and Elliott is super snaggletoothy. It is hysterical.
I'll post photos soon!!
He is more and more steady on his feet and can really get around. He particularly loves to crawl inside his pushing walker doodad and just expects it to move while he is inside it. Hysterical. He wants to do everything that Lucas does, and then some. Ben and I just can never get over how very different the boys are. Elliott opens every cabinet and can trash a room in 10 seconds. Flat. Lucas would never have dreamed of it. Elliott runs hot and cold, points and screams for something with 10000% energy, and then in the next moment can be super calm and withdrawn in independent play. Lucas would be content to snuggle for 15-20 minutes without moving a muscle (except to pinch), while Elliott really wants his own space.
One thing is for sure, they both love each other to pieces. When they get each other laughing, it is a riot, Lucas can't even breathe and Elliott is super snaggletoothy. It is hysterical.
I'll post photos soon!!
Saturday, July 27, 2013
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