You Crawled today!!

August 26, 2013...we have a crawling man in the house!
It was a long night. My once "sleeping through the night from 6pm-5am" child had suddenly turned into a teething "waking up crying several times in the night" poor sweetie sleeper. You got up at 1am, and then 3am, and by then I just took you into bed with me and nursed you till 6:20am. I thought maybe I could catch a few more zzz's, so I put you in your crib happy and awake. But you were being so cute "talking" that I soon realized I wasn't going to get anymore sleep that morning, so I got up and walked towards your crib. I noticed you were up on your knees doing this wobbly froggy pose, and you lurched forward and bonked your head on the bars (but you didn't cry!) I couldn't believe it! You just crawled in your crib!! So I quickly took you out, put you on your floor mat, and you did it again. I caught it all on camera. It's just amazing what a day difference makes. You didn't show any signs of crawling yesterday. And here you are today crawling. And not only that, but the difference you made throughout the day. Today was my busy day teaching (1-6pm), so by evening time when I was done, you were crawling much better and faster than you were this morning. Such a strong boy!
Today you also had your first modeling gig for Eco Sole Essential organic clothes. You modeled some hats. There will be a photo shoot in her studio in the near future, but today she got an idea of what size head you have. You were the perfect model. And such a cute one too!

20 weeks old!

 We visit our sheepy friends up on our lot quite frequently. You love looking at the chickens, sheep, lambs, and dogs. You love animals!

 Naked on a bear skin rug

 Dada made the front page of the paper! To read his article click HERE

 A big smile with Papa Mike

 My favorite quote from Austin Powers...

Meeting your newest BFF Phoenix Lee. Amazing what a 4 month difference makes!

You are blowing raspberries. You love jumping in your jumperoo and johnny jump up (we always said we would never be those people who filled their house with plastic crap, but somehow we did!) You and I have a new routine where we take a 2 hr nap together in the afternoon. You won't take day time naps very well unless you are worn in the ergo baby carrier or sleeping and nursing with me. So I figure, hey! I could use a 2 hr nap too! I think I like this new routine!

Oh my, is time flying

 June 23, 3 months old!

 So into your toys now

 You found your nose hole when we were out at dinner for Tutu's birthday

 Old enough for Johnny Jump up

 You rediscovered this crib and enjoy hanging out while mama cooks in the kitchen

 The solution to the stroller/carseat aversion....a stroller you can face forward in! You love it!

 July 23, 4 months old!

I'm gunna get you face

I haven't been good about blogging lately! Here are some photos from the past month. You are now 4 months old and ALL about your toys. We just got you a "command center" jumperoo that you love. We have various play mats and stations throughout the house to "mix it up" for you during the day. You talk constantly and I swear the other morning you were singing in your crib. At least, you were "talking" with a more musical tone! You are still my early bird. You like to go to bed by 6pm and you wake up every morning at 5am by talking happily in your crib. I usually pull you into my bed at 5am and nurse you while we snooze till 7am. You LOVE being outside. You get in the zone and just take in all the scenery. You laugh and giggle all the time. You have discovered that your voice has power...you cry, I come right to you, you smile and are thrilled by this power! I bought 48 Berenstain Bear books on ebay (my favorite books as a kid) and we read one or two every day. You are just my little sweetheart and I love you so incredibly much.

Week 15: The latest and greatest

You are now 15 weeks old. You have discovered your voice and you "talk" all day long. Now I have two chatterboxes in my life! You are an early riser (your mama is NOT), but it makes me smile when I hear you wake up and "talk" instead of cry. I sleep in the guest bed in your bedroom for now because I still want to keep a constant eye on you. You can flip from your tummy to your back (although you cry when you do this because it startles you). I have only witnessed this live once in the middle of the night when I was trying to console you. But it was dark and I was half asleep, so please do it again in front of mommy so I can see, ok? You laugh and giggle. You cry when I walk away. You can hold your own bottle at times. You are very interested in your toys. Today was a very very fussy day, but we had a talk before going to bed and you "promised" tomorrow would be easier. Motherhood is the most amazing thing. It's also the most true testament to unconditional love and patience I have ever experienced.
Here are some picture of life at 15 weeks!

Three states in three months

 Never travel light again! This doesn't include the travel crib which we had shipped to Seattle

 First airplane ride! You were sooooo good!

 Meeting Uncle Kris for the first time

 Such great smiles with Grandma Kiss

 Such a strong head! This is the farthest I've seen you lift it!

 Meeting Aunt Kimi for the first time

 Mama's boy

 Being adored by your loving grandparents

First mohawk! My little cupie doll

You went to three states in three months. First stop was Seattle for Grandma Kiss's 60th b-day. You met Aunt Kimi and Uncle Kris and all your cousins and great grandparents up in Camano island. You were so good on the airplane. You slept the entire time and I even got to watch a movie on my ipad! After Seattle, we went to Austin TX for Alex's cousins wedding. You were the hit of the reunion. I didn't want to take away from the bride's special day, but you sure stole the show! It was so HOT in Texas. Too hot for my little heater monkey. During our 2 week vacation you grew and changed so much. You literally woke up June 30th totally different then the day before. You were a little chatterbox on the airplane the ride home. You talk and giggle and smile at everyone. You react to yourself when you see yourself in the mirror. You are so into your toys now and can grab and take a rattle out of my hand now. You are hours away from rolling over on your own. And you are just so so cute Alistair!! I have lots of pictures to post. So stay tuned!

Week 11 Fashion Show

So before I leave for a trip, I like to try on all my outfits to make sure everything fits and matches. I guess I'm just girly girl like that. And because we have a trip planned in the near future, I wanted to see what outfits fit you and what you might wear to our cousins wedding. You, unlike your mother, do not have fun trying on different outfits. I managed to get three on before you had a major meltdown, as if to say "Mama!! I'm not a DOLL! STOP IT!" But you have to admit, you look pretty darn cute!

 Sailor Chic

 Gingham Style

 Nautical Dolphin couture

 Plaid makes me feel bad

I tried to cheer you up by putting you in your comfy pj's and showing you your reflection in the mirror. You were so pleased, you smiled at yourself.

Week 10