After 3 1/2 months of trying, I finally got some photos of both of my boys smiling & looking at the camera. YAY :-)
and I know they're not smiling in this one, but I still thought it was pretty cute...
I love these cuties :)
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Cousins
I am so thankful that these boys are only 6 weeks apart - what fun they are going to have growing up together (and already do!)
this one totally cracks me up - Atticus is trying to eat Kaeden's hand & Kaeden is giving him a look!
LOVE these boys :)
I had to include this one - Atticus just cracks me up!!
this one totally cracks me up - Atticus is trying to eat Kaeden's hand & Kaeden is giving him a look!
LOVE these boys :)
I had to include this one - Atticus just cracks me up!!Wednesday, February 2, 2011
3 months
Dear Kaeden,
Happy 3 month birthday :-)
It continues to amaze me just how much you can grow & change in one month. I have loved getting to know your ever-developing personality. What a sweet boy you are... and oh so sensitive!
You are probably the most nervous baby I have ever met. At times, all it takes is a loud voice or a wild hand motion (especially from your brother) to set you off. You do not like to be scared. So, I guess I would describe your personality as cautious, but oh so lovable. I can't wait to see what you will be like when you are older.
Though you are cautious, you are quick to reward anyone who is willing to play by your rules with a big smile. Gentle voices and smiling faces are your favorite. You have even started to smile at your brother much of the time (as long as he doesn't get too close!) You still love to be sung to, and this month, you've really started to enjoy reading.
You currently weigh 14 lbs, which means you're still gaining about an ounce a day! I'm glad you're healthy, but I hope you slow down soon!
You love to be naked. Getting changed is your favorite. You almost always get a huge smile on your face when I'm pulling off your pjs. I always feel badly putting clothes right back on, but after all, you are a winter baby!
You were so sweet to grant my request and start sleeping all the way through the night this month. You even went above & beyond and started going to bed earlier! Ahh... I feel like I have my life back. You have no idea the difference it makes to have some down time in the evenings before bed. Now, you normally go to bed somewhere between 8-8:30. We've been sleep training for a little over a week, and you are putting yourself to sleep with little to no fussing. I'm so proud of you! And you are even sleeping all the way until 7 or later most mornings. I am so lucky. Of course, every wonderful milestone has its trade-offs, and you have definitely started sleeping less during the day now that you are doing so well at night. Most days, you are only taking 2-3 hours worth of naps total throughout the day and therefore you're generally pretty cranky by dinnertime. And you still insist on being rocked to sleep for naps most of the time, but we'll take it one step at a time. You're doing great! Oh - and you absolutely have to be swaddled to go to sleep these days, so I am dreading the day that you start escaping the swaddle-me!
This month, you started grabbing toys. You especially like holding on to your rattle. You don't even let go when you're asleep - see?
You also still LOVE your owl - he's one of your very best buds. You like to grab onto his strings too.
Last week, we tried out the bumbo for the first time - you loved it! It gives you a whole new perspective on the world :-) And I think you feel less vulnerable than lying on the floor. After a few minutes, your head starts to bobble, so it's a short-lived adventure for now, but we're working on it!
I got my first giggle this month. I was blowing on your stomach and then tickling you under your chin and you gave me the cutest little giggle. But, you refuse to repeat it - now, you still get a huge grin, but it's a silent one! Let's work on that sense of humor, okay? ;-)
You've been rolling over from your front to back, but it's not at all consistent yet. You seem to get in rolling "moods" and you'll do it 3 or 4 times in a row and then not again for a week or two. In general, you still don't love tummy time, but you are being patient with me and we try to get some in at least every day! You are also warming up to your car seat, which is a wonderful thing since you almost never fall asleep in the car anymore.
Like I said, you are warming up to your brother. As long as he is calm and quiet, and especially if he keeps some distance, you are very happy to be around him. You like to watch him... especially when he's playing trains and you can stand up at the table and watch the trains go around. That is Ryan's favorite too. Ryan loves to hold you these days, and you are still not too sure what to think about that. It's usually okay for a little bit until he decides to squeeze a little hard or give you a few too many kisses. But you are a good sport and I know that as time goes on, you two are going to be great buddies!
This month, you had a visit from your Nana & Papa. You always like it when they're around because it means you get more attention and Ryan is so busy playing with Papa that he generally leaves you alone! Of course, I couldn't get both of you boys to smile at once, but oh well...
You've also been spending a lot of time with your B. - she's been watching you most Wednesday mornings while Mommy & Daddy have meetings or run errands... it's been wonderful for both of us, since you hate shopping and pretty much leaving the house at all. Of course, in my efforts to be productive, I never think to take any pictures, but we'll get some soon :-)
So, thank you for bringing joy to my life every single day. I love you, little one!
Happy 3 month birthday :-)
It continues to amaze me just how much you can grow & change in one month. I have loved getting to know your ever-developing personality. What a sweet boy you are... and oh so sensitive!
You are probably the most nervous baby I have ever met. At times, all it takes is a loud voice or a wild hand motion (especially from your brother) to set you off. You do not like to be scared. So, I guess I would describe your personality as cautious, but oh so lovable. I can't wait to see what you will be like when you are older.
Though you are cautious, you are quick to reward anyone who is willing to play by your rules with a big smile. Gentle voices and smiling faces are your favorite. You have even started to smile at your brother much of the time (as long as he doesn't get too close!) You still love to be sung to, and this month, you've really started to enjoy reading.
You currently weigh 14 lbs, which means you're still gaining about an ounce a day! I'm glad you're healthy, but I hope you slow down soon!
You love to be naked. Getting changed is your favorite. You almost always get a huge smile on your face when I'm pulling off your pjs. I always feel badly putting clothes right back on, but after all, you are a winter baby!
You were so sweet to grant my request and start sleeping all the way through the night this month. You even went above & beyond and started going to bed earlier! Ahh... I feel like I have my life back. You have no idea the difference it makes to have some down time in the evenings before bed. Now, you normally go to bed somewhere between 8-8:30. We've been sleep training for a little over a week, and you are putting yourself to sleep with little to no fussing. I'm so proud of you! And you are even sleeping all the way until 7 or later most mornings. I am so lucky. Of course, every wonderful milestone has its trade-offs, and you have definitely started sleeping less during the day now that you are doing so well at night. Most days, you are only taking 2-3 hours worth of naps total throughout the day and therefore you're generally pretty cranky by dinnertime. And you still insist on being rocked to sleep for naps most of the time, but we'll take it one step at a time. You're doing great! Oh - and you absolutely have to be swaddled to go to sleep these days, so I am dreading the day that you start escaping the swaddle-me!
This month, you started grabbing toys. You especially like holding on to your rattle. You don't even let go when you're asleep - see?
You also still LOVE your owl - he's one of your very best buds. You like to grab onto his strings too.
Last week, we tried out the bumbo for the first time - you loved it! It gives you a whole new perspective on the world :-) And I think you feel less vulnerable than lying on the floor. After a few minutes, your head starts to bobble, so it's a short-lived adventure for now, but we're working on it!
I got my first giggle this month. I was blowing on your stomach and then tickling you under your chin and you gave me the cutest little giggle. But, you refuse to repeat it - now, you still get a huge grin, but it's a silent one! Let's work on that sense of humor, okay? ;-)
You've been rolling over from your front to back, but it's not at all consistent yet. You seem to get in rolling "moods" and you'll do it 3 or 4 times in a row and then not again for a week or two. In general, you still don't love tummy time, but you are being patient with me and we try to get some in at least every day! You are also warming up to your car seat, which is a wonderful thing since you almost never fall asleep in the car anymore.
Like I said, you are warming up to your brother. As long as he is calm and quiet, and especially if he keeps some distance, you are very happy to be around him. You like to watch him... especially when he's playing trains and you can stand up at the table and watch the trains go around. That is Ryan's favorite too. Ryan loves to hold you these days, and you are still not too sure what to think about that. It's usually okay for a little bit until he decides to squeeze a little hard or give you a few too many kisses. But you are a good sport and I know that as time goes on, you two are going to be great buddies!
This month, you had a visit from your Nana & Papa. You always like it when they're around because it means you get more attention and Ryan is so busy playing with Papa that he generally leaves you alone! Of course, I couldn't get both of you boys to smile at once, but oh well...
You've also been spending a lot of time with your B. - she's been watching you most Wednesday mornings while Mommy & Daddy have meetings or run errands... it's been wonderful for both of us, since you hate shopping and pretty much leaving the house at all. Of course, in my efforts to be productive, I never think to take any pictures, but we'll get some soon :-)
So, thank you for bringing joy to my life every single day. I love you, little one!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
new TV
We recently got a new TV. Ryan was pretty excited. Mason had some help carting the beast out of the way (thanks, Casey!), and in the interim, before he had a chance to set up the new one, we came to find this:
In case it's not clear, Ryan had taken the "tv" (I'm actually not sure what exactly it's supposed to be... tv? stove? microwave?) from his play house & put it on the tv stand. Cracked us up!
In case it's not clear, Ryan had taken the "tv" (I'm actually not sure what exactly it's supposed to be... tv? stove? microwave?) from his play house & put it on the tv stand. Cracked us up!
Friday, January 14, 2011
Snowed in & FAMILY (part 3 of Christmas in CT)
The day after Christmas, we had a blizzard in CT. The wind was pretty amazing, and it snowed about a foot. With two babies (and many others) in the house, we were just so thankful that the power didn't go out! Our flight out the next day was canceled and we couldn't get another for 3 more days - what a mess for the airports. Mason decided to rent a car & drive back the next day so that he could get back to work, but the boys & I were happy to hang around and spend some extra time with all of these wonderful people! :-)
Here are the remainder of my favorite photos from our time spent in Connecticut, mostly centered around my awesome family & lots of snow!
Our trip up meant baby introductions to Uncle Kyle, Aunt Debbie, and Uncle Dain - they were excited to meet their new nephews & were amazing at jumping right in and letting the mommies & daddies relax a little bit. Thanks, guys!
Kyle & Debbie getting to hold a sleepy Kaeden for the first time!
Dain & Kaeden getting to know each other
actor Uncle Kyle does an awesome rendition of Curious George
One of my all time favorite photos of Kyle + one of my all time favorite photos of Kaeden = a really great photo :-)
Even though we get to see Uncle Bret, Auntie, and Atticus quite often since they live in our neighborhood, it was so much fun to live in the same house for a week and especially see Kaeden & Atticus together. Some day, they're going to be best buds (whether they like it or not! hehe)
photo shoot #2 of Atticus & Kaeden - showing off their matching sweaters from my Great Aunt Nan (isn't she amazing?)
playing together
and photo shoot #3 in matching outfits from Mrs. CrossMom & Dad gave Ryan Candy Land for Christmas & he loved learning how to play his first board game. He has no concept of winning or losing yet, which makes playing with him so sweetly innocent - everybody who makes it to the candy castle gets a big cheer from Ryan :)
Kaeden found a great playmate in his Papa:
My cousin Sara stopped by on her way back down to DC so that she could meet the babies. We were so sad the she could only stay a few minutes due to the impending blizzard, but had to get a photo at least. Kaeden wasn't in the best of moods, in case you couldn't tell!
And here is the SNOW! Ryan was eager to get out and play, although he didn't last very long either day. The problem with living in North Carolina is that I don't bother to get him snow pants. At least Nana had gotten some snow boots!
enjoying some rides on the sled
Mommy with her two sweet boys
As you can see, Ryan liked the snow... and Kaeden didn't! (I think it was more the brightness that was the issue for K)
And finally, some extra photos of the boys, enjoying their time at Nana & Papa's.
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