5.30.2010

baby's 1st trip to new york city...

We were lucky enough to have a family photo session with the immensely talented Tara Leigh this morning in Central Park - a perfect reason for G's first trip to the city.
We sailed down the highways with no interruptions, landed a meterless parking spot one block from the park entrance, had a happy baby on our hands and even had time to walk to Starbuck's for coffee before our session. And, the rest of the day followed suit. Tara was incredible to work with - so laid back and at ease with what she does (and was sweet and gracious enough to give me a few hints to push me into using my camera on manual). We cannot wait to see the proofs and have a feeling we'll have a hard time deciding which which shots will be enlarged and framed.
After the session, our little family took a walk around the west side enjoying the weather and G's reactions to seeing the city for the first time. He is absolutely a people watcher!
After a oh-so-good lunch at BBQ's we headed back to the park for a little playtime before making the drive back home.
Hoping you are enjoying your Memorial Day weekend, whatever your plans. I am grateful for an extra day with my husband at home and we are making the most of every minute.
My thoughts are also with two very special service men in my family this weekend - thank you to Jon and Brent for all that you do each day so that we can continue to enjoy the freedoms of the USA.

5.24.2010

five months...

My sweet boy,

I'm just the luckiest mama ever to have had your first five months at home with you (with one more full month to go). In the last month, your personality has blossomed and it seems you are learning at least a dozen things each day. You are a terrific supported sitter now and I have a feeling you'll be doing it your own very soon. You enjoy your Prince Lionheart seat and spin (and chew on) the attached toy with vigor! You spend at least 30 minutes a day in your exersaucer, jumping, laughing and playing with all of the attached toys you are getting to know so well. Daddy and I get such a kick out of watching you learn new things and hearing your coos, giggles and squeals of delight.

Another new 'toy' of the moment is one that is never far....your foot! The changing table continues to be one of your happy places and as soon as we lay you down for a change of diaper or clothes you grab a foot - or both - and have it up to your face for a closer look with lightning speed. And those toes must be as delicious to you as they are to us because they find their way into your mouth much of the time. So stinkin' cute!You had your first taste of food earlier this month (organic rice cereal and banana) but, I felt you really weren't quite ready yet so we held off for just a bit longer. You have your whole life to experience all of the wonderful varieties of food in your world - and we do hope you'll be adventurous - no need to rush.

George, you are growing so quickly and right on schedule. At your four month pediatric appointment you weighed in at 14 lb, 10 0z and measured 25.5" long. The doctor joked that the growth charts were modeled after you as you continue to be right around the 50th percentile for weight, height and head circumference. You handled your vaccines really well and reverted to smiles seconds after the tears started when the nurse distracted you with juggling and bubbles. And your hip is doing much better. You are in the harness only from bedtime to waking in the morning. As of today, there are two weeks to go until your next appointment when, we hope and pray the orthopaedist is right, you'll be sprung for good. You've been in the harness for exactly four months now and, while we are grateful that your dysplasia was not severe and didn't require more aggressive intervention, we are ready for you to get a clean bill of health and to help you move on.

You are not even close to sleeping though the night. Every couple weeks or so you give me a night with only one wake up but, most still require two or more middle of the night feedings. I know that this will lessen over time and establishing a good night-time routine for you has started us on a better path to sleep: harness and pj's, quieting the house and dimming lights, read a book or two, one last feeding then, bed.

Each morning, your Daddy and I wake to your coos and content chatter over the monitor - starting our days of with smiles. You are such a happy boy, so interested in the world around you, at ease around other people and oh! The flirting! Your grins charm everyone you meet. It's that elusive charisma and you seem to have an abundance.

I look a you at least once a day and marvel that you are here and ours. We're starting to see traits of me and your Daddy in you. You inherited my habit of raising one eyebrow and you have Daddy's half smirk. There are times I look at you and I know you are an exact, scale replica of your father. Then you change up your expression and I see that maybe, just maybe, you have a little bit of me through the eyes and nose. A little bit of both of us and a whole lot that is all wonderfully, uniquely you.

I love you to the moon and back,

Mama

5.17.2010

playtime in the park...

it was forecasted to be a picture perfect spring day today. the perfect weather for a trip to the the park surrounding the nearby dam. you were asleep when we arrived and we took a long walk while you napped. when you woke up, we found a large shady spot on the lush lawns, put down a blanket and had some playtime. one of your new fascinations is looking up at the leaves when laying under a tree. and just look at those lashes *swoon*
you were having a great time playing with your feet and your toys but, i thought we might try some tummy time too. apparently, the trick to having you enjoy tummy time is doing it outside! you stayed on your belly for quite a while, head held high, playing with your toys and watching people walk around the track next to us.
such a curious little man.
and this about sums up most of our picnic time - looking up at the leaves and grabbing your feet :-)
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5.09.2010

1st mama's day...

on mother's day.
a moment captured by my wonderful husband.
a simple snapshot that says so much.
this little treasure i hold makes it all happen and all worthwhile.
the worry and the wonder.
the poopy diapers and the pride.
the exhaustion and the excitement.
the tears and the tummy laughs.

my little monkey,
thank you for being the reason i celebrate today.
all my love,
mama

g's first culinary adventure...

Hmm...this looks interesting. I'll give it a try.
Wait. What IS this stuff??? Organic brown rice cereal or watered down paste? Yeah, let's just rush through to the fruits please, mkay?
I'll humor you a bit more but, really, my foot is much more interesting.
We'll try for take 2 tonight.
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