Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
What a difference a Year makes.
October 2010
October 2011
October 2010
October 2011
October 2010
October 2011
More Corn Maze/Farm photos to come this week!
Friday, October 21, 2011
What they're saying, October 2011
Toby is much more verbal now. He has a few words, and uses a lot of pointing and grunting. His favorite is "Uh-Oh" and loves throwing things on the floor just so he can say it. He also says it when he finds something on the floor- so cute that he knows it doesn't belong there and imagines it must have been dropped. He says "Dada", using it for me too. I point to myself and say "mama" but he then takes my hand and point it to my chest and says "Dada" with the biggest smile on his face. He's said something that sounds much like Willow (Waawaa) and I'm not surprised; it's probably the most commonly used word in this house. He also says "Dat" for That or What's that, and "fish".
He likes to talk on the phone- the phone can be his hand, his shoe, his musical seahorse or the actual cordless. He makes "Oooh? Ooooooohhhhh" noises when he talks on the phone. The sign language has disappeared. Mom got lazy. He's lost the signs he had even, I just stopped doing it.
Willow is expressing her imaginative self even more now, telling stories, pretending to be someone/something different, telling me about her dreams (many of which are a bit disturbing).
She has learned some new words too- stupid & hate to name a couple. She's having a tough time with something lately, teeth maybe or some emotional development. Some days everything is "I hate this", "I don't like that". It's hard not to laugh sometimes when "I hate eating" comes out of her mouth when I call her for breakfast.
Sick kids, cuddling. So sweet!
I've been absent for a couple of weeks. Very busy time as well as a nasty cold passing through our house. Everyone is on the mend but things aren't slowing down. Attempting to get this photography business going, getting ready to go back to work, taking care of numerous things that should get done before I go back to work. I'm going to try a bit harder to get a least one post in a week. Hopefully two. :)
He likes to talk on the phone- the phone can be his hand, his shoe, his musical seahorse or the actual cordless. He makes "Oooh? Ooooooohhhhh" noises when he talks on the phone. The sign language has disappeared. Mom got lazy. He's lost the signs he had even, I just stopped doing it.
Willow is expressing her imaginative self even more now, telling stories, pretending to be someone/something different, telling me about her dreams (many of which are a bit disturbing).
She has learned some new words too- stupid & hate to name a couple. She's having a tough time with something lately, teeth maybe or some emotional development. Some days everything is "I hate this", "I don't like that". It's hard not to laugh sometimes when "I hate eating" comes out of her mouth when I call her for breakfast.
Sick kids, cuddling. So sweet!I've been absent for a couple of weeks. Very busy time as well as a nasty cold passing through our house. Everyone is on the mend but things aren't slowing down. Attempting to get this photography business going, getting ready to go back to work, taking care of numerous things that should get done before I go back to work. I'm going to try a bit harder to get a least one post in a week. Hopefully two. :)
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Dear Willow (The 2 1/2 year old!)
Dear Willow,
You are 30 months old now! You are 35.5" tall, and weigh about 29 lbs. You eat pretty well, healthy stuff like the rest of us, you wake up a couple of times a night still, and keep us on our toes at bedtime. You like to get out of bed repeatedly for an hour or so- this is new. You wear diapers at bedtime only, and wake up dry often. Night time potty training isn't far away. You use a pacifier, "mo-mo" at bedtime too. You're showing signs that you're not so dependent on it now, so I hope you wean yourself from it.
You are a sweet, sweet girl, with typical 'terrible two's', and some jealously towards your brother. Now that he is walking and getting into your things, you get angry with him, push him down, scratch his face. It's very sad for me and I'm working on helping you with it. We'll find a solution soon I hope. Your tantrums have returned- you need things done in a particular way, at a particular time. Asserting your independence- normal two year old stuff.
You are sensitive, emotional, happy. You're in the best mood in the mornings normally, and after you have a bath or shower. You squeal and giggle and make everyone smile. Toby laughs hysterically when you are like this, he likes it a lot. When we are out, or with unfamiliar people you are very shy. It's getting a bit easier for you- as we go regularly to library programs/playgroups you get used to it, and begin participating. You are really pretty. People stop me and tell me that you look like Shiloh Jolie Pitt all the time. Or they tell me " Oh, you're in trouble, with those big pouty lips". I think you look much like Daddy when he was your age. Something reminds me of a younger me too- your hair and forehead I think. Family think you look just like your cousin Haylee. I think you look just like you! You're amazing, and I love you "A Big One" (as you say).
I love you (A Big One),
Mummy
You are 30 months old now! You are 35.5" tall, and weigh about 29 lbs. You eat pretty well, healthy stuff like the rest of us, you wake up a couple of times a night still, and keep us on our toes at bedtime. You like to get out of bed repeatedly for an hour or so- this is new. You wear diapers at bedtime only, and wake up dry often. Night time potty training isn't far away. You use a pacifier, "mo-mo" at bedtime too. You're showing signs that you're not so dependent on it now, so I hope you wean yourself from it.
You are a sweet, sweet girl, with typical 'terrible two's', and some jealously towards your brother. Now that he is walking and getting into your things, you get angry with him, push him down, scratch his face. It's very sad for me and I'm working on helping you with it. We'll find a solution soon I hope. Your tantrums have returned- you need things done in a particular way, at a particular time. Asserting your independence- normal two year old stuff.
You are sensitive, emotional, happy. You're in the best mood in the mornings normally, and after you have a bath or shower. You squeal and giggle and make everyone smile. Toby laughs hysterically when you are like this, he likes it a lot. When we are out, or with unfamiliar people you are very shy. It's getting a bit easier for you- as we go regularly to library programs/playgroups you get used to it, and begin participating. You are really pretty. People stop me and tell me that you look like Shiloh Jolie Pitt all the time. Or they tell me " Oh, you're in trouble, with those big pouty lips". I think you look much like Daddy when he was your age. Something reminds me of a younger me too- your hair and forehead I think. Family think you look just like your cousin Haylee. I think you look just like you! You're amazing, and I love you "A Big One" (as you say).
I love you (A Big One),
Mummy
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Dear Willow (The meanie)
Dear Willow,
Please please please!!! stop pushing/hitting/scratching your brother. I am at a loss for what to do to help you overcome this. It breaks my heart when you say, "I don't like Toby anymore", or "I hate him". I know I haven't been able to spend enough time with you lately, but I'm doing my best.
Love Mommy
Please please please!!! stop pushing/hitting/scratching your brother. I am at a loss for what to do to help you overcome this. It breaks my heart when you say, "I don't like Toby anymore", or "I hate him". I know I haven't been able to spend enough time with you lately, but I'm doing my best.
Love Mommy
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