Dear Carson,
It has been a year since you made your appearance LOUDLY into this world. It's hard to believe life without you in our lives. I don't know what daddy and I talked about before you came along. We talk on the phone and give each other the Carson (nicknamed Boo) update frequently. Not only does daddy like to know what you are doing, your Grammie must have the update as well and calls or texts me frequently just to ask how you are doing. You have stolen her heart for sure!
Here are twelve fun facts about you.
1. Your big smile makes the trials and tribulations of everyday seem so minuscule. (Well, it still doesn't stop mom from complaining though!). :)
2. You are unable to hide your feelings and they come out in your facial expressions. You have many different faces you show us on a daily basis. The two you like the most is shaking your head no when you don't want something and making zuberts at people as your way of saying Hello. Mommy only dislikes it when you are doing it at the dinner table because she is trying young to teach you table manners!
3. Since mommy and daddy are both Tauruses, you have nooooooo hope to not be stubborn! You crack us up when you show us this side! You don't want us holding your hand right now when we want you to walk somewhere with you. You have to do it on your own.
4. You are continuing to talking more frequently. You currently don't have any new words from the 11th month post. However, you tend to go around saying the words that you know. I love when we are in the store and you see anything shaped round and say ball, ball, ball. It's great to see that you know what a ball is shaped! You love ball so much that you are able to located a ball in the midst of all your toys and bring it to mommy!
5. You were a lifesaver in June. Your aunt Barbara lost her green stone out of her ring when she was here babysitting you for a day and after two weeks, there was no way it was going to be found. Instead, you decided that wasn't going to be the case. After many sweepings in the living room (your mom has an obsession) and even the couch being moved, one day you handed me the stone, saying "mama mama". It was a dream come true for Aunt Barbara who loved that ring that her son got her!
6. Speaking of cleaning, you are a champ! You must have your "plate" clean. When you are full, you hand any leftover food to mommy to put into the bowl. You can't stand having anything on your plate! Also, you love walking holding the broom and cleaning up the kitchen. Not only do you like a clean plate and the broom, you love taking laundry out of the dryer, especially at Missy's house (the babysitter). She thinks it's beyond adorable that you are so interested in helping. I'm hoping I won't have to tell you to clean your room when you get older! Finally, I forgot you learned how to do dishes. I think you had more fun putting water all over the floor and suds in your hair, but it was adorable to see you interacting with Grammie!
7. You love your fruits and veggies! If you were able to live on bananas and green beans, I think you would be truly happy! I've been taught to start with veggies first at the table so I ensure you eat them. If you we set meat down at the same time as veggies, you will pick through to find the veggies, especially green beans!
8. YOU ARE WALKING!!!!!!! You were doing great and then we went to Grammie's house for two days and it was like you were determined to show off for her and it was off to the races after that. Sure, you still crawl every so often, but for the most part, you are walking! It's amazing how fast you have grown the first year!
9. You are wearing size 18-24 month clothes. You are a BIG BOY! Evenly portioned by all means, but definitely bigger than most little ones around you! I will have to repost this letter when I have your stats from your one year appointment!
10. You love your mommy and daddy. You love each of us in your own way. Daddy is the most famous for your bathtime and nighttime sippy cup. Mom did your bath alone for the first five months of your life and then daddy took over. When mommy fills in, you are stubborn and won't even play the "Where is Pooh game?". I think mommy is too business like and thinking about what all needs to be done and daddy has time to play! Also, daddy has big brother who helps him out when he is here. YOU LOVE BATHTIME!
11. You're great in the pool! We have a pool in our housing development and you do a great job in there. We start about 5 min. in the baby pool to get your acclimated to the water temperature and then we move to the big boy pool. You do whine when we first get in because you think someone should hold you. However, once given your "balls" and diving sticks and moving around, you LOVE the floater. You think playing Splash Splash is the best especially when you get daddy's glasses all wet! Sometimes, you forget you aren't in the pool during bathtime, and the entire floor is soaked! OOPS! Mommy LOVES that you are a big pool guy because she loves getting her tan!!!!!!!
12. You have your first black eye! :( The day before your first birthday you climbed up on your little chair and decided to go over the side (while your brother who's 11 was sitting right beside you watching you) and hit your head on the coffee table).
Thanks for all the great memories from your first year. I can't wait for many more.
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Showing posts with label Milestones. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Milestones. Show all posts
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
10 months old
Carson is 10 months old today. It was great having my first Mother's Day today!
Here's the bird's eye view of Carson via Eric. :) Well, he gives me the ideas to post and I'm expanded on them. I can't interrupt him watching House..:)
1. Carson loves being chased around on the ground while crawling. He discovered this game while Grammie was here one time. He would be crawling towards her and she would be chasing him and boy can he move fast!
2. He's going to be a natural at picking up after himself. He thinks that feeding himself isn't as fun even though he's eating table food. I put little bits on his tray for him to pick up and eat. However, he must think that it's messy and will give them to me to put into the bowl. I think it's adorable because I need all the help I can picking up! :)
3. Table Food
Carson's eating a variety of Table Food at this point. I wish I had the book home from the babysitter because we just made a list for her! :) He loves pancakes (Grammie made them for the first time this weekend), pears, bananas, cheerios, animal crackers, turkey burgers, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, noodles, yogurt just to name a few! Introductions to new foods will be coming soon! I also love new ideas! ;)
4. Throwing the ball- Carson enjoys sitting on someones lap and having the person below you pick up the ball and then throw it back to him and he throws it to you. If I were to already guess right now, it's obvious he will be right handed. We only have one lefty (Kayla) in our family.
5. Standing alone- Of course, I read the books, blogs etc. and see how other children are already walking. Yes, part of me thought he would walk early because I was walking by 9 months. However, he's making steps towards walking and is standing alone at some points.
6. Mocking bird- He loves doing what you are doing. The biggest part is screaming. If you make the screaming noises, he's going to make it back and much louder! It's sooooo adorable! :) I love coming to get him from the babysitter and hearing the boys and Carson having a screaming match.
7. The outdoors
Carson LOVES the outdoors. Whether it's sitting on someones lap, crawling around on the deck, playing in the yard on a blanket, or strolling in the stroller the boy loves to be outdoors! However, he's not the biggest fan of the grass! Saturday my mom took him outside on the swing so I could get a 30 min. nap. Of course, this swing wasn't a babyswing, so she wanted to ensure she was holding onto him. However, Mr. Independent didn't like Grammie touching him and kept pushing her hand away.
8. The Zoo
This week Carson was able to see the new baby Elephant at the zoo and thoroughly loved the aquarium. Missy (the babysitter) already had plans to take the other kids on Wed. which is Eric's usual day off. However, he had to work that day and she really didn't want to disappoint the other children. I was said I wouldn't be there to see his reactions for the first time at the zoo. But, I'm glad he had a great time! I even sent him with "spending money". He wasn't able to get his morning nap in that day because he was too busy looking at all the people. Hmmmmm I wonder who that would remind you of?
9. New Words
He's really trying to say dog, ball and Thank You! All of us are curious if they are really the real words or we are just imagining it! :)
10. Kisses on demand
It's so adorable when you ask him to give you kisses and he does!
Even though it's trying to be a mom at times, it's a wonderful feeling!!!
This post means that I am only 2 months away from ditching the pump and hosting his first birthday party. I already have the theme picked out, but nothing bought!!!
Hope you all enjoyed your Mother's Day!
Here's the bird's eye view of Carson via Eric. :) Well, he gives me the ideas to post and I'm expanded on them. I can't interrupt him watching House..:)
1. Carson loves being chased around on the ground while crawling. He discovered this game while Grammie was here one time. He would be crawling towards her and she would be chasing him and boy can he move fast!
2. He's going to be a natural at picking up after himself. He thinks that feeding himself isn't as fun even though he's eating table food. I put little bits on his tray for him to pick up and eat. However, he must think that it's messy and will give them to me to put into the bowl. I think it's adorable because I need all the help I can picking up! :)
3. Table Food
Carson's eating a variety of Table Food at this point. I wish I had the book home from the babysitter because we just made a list for her! :) He loves pancakes (Grammie made them for the first time this weekend), pears, bananas, cheerios, animal crackers, turkey burgers, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, noodles, yogurt just to name a few! Introductions to new foods will be coming soon! I also love new ideas! ;)
4. Throwing the ball- Carson enjoys sitting on someones lap and having the person below you pick up the ball and then throw it back to him and he throws it to you. If I were to already guess right now, it's obvious he will be right handed. We only have one lefty (Kayla) in our family.
5. Standing alone- Of course, I read the books, blogs etc. and see how other children are already walking. Yes, part of me thought he would walk early because I was walking by 9 months. However, he's making steps towards walking and is standing alone at some points.
6. Mocking bird- He loves doing what you are doing. The biggest part is screaming. If you make the screaming noises, he's going to make it back and much louder! It's sooooo adorable! :) I love coming to get him from the babysitter and hearing the boys and Carson having a screaming match.
7. The outdoors
Carson LOVES the outdoors. Whether it's sitting on someones lap, crawling around on the deck, playing in the yard on a blanket, or strolling in the stroller the boy loves to be outdoors! However, he's not the biggest fan of the grass! Saturday my mom took him outside on the swing so I could get a 30 min. nap. Of course, this swing wasn't a babyswing, so she wanted to ensure she was holding onto him. However, Mr. Independent didn't like Grammie touching him and kept pushing her hand away.
8. The Zoo
This week Carson was able to see the new baby Elephant at the zoo and thoroughly loved the aquarium. Missy (the babysitter) already had plans to take the other kids on Wed. which is Eric's usual day off. However, he had to work that day and she really didn't want to disappoint the other children. I was said I wouldn't be there to see his reactions for the first time at the zoo. But, I'm glad he had a great time! I even sent him with "spending money". He wasn't able to get his morning nap in that day because he was too busy looking at all the people. Hmmmmm I wonder who that would remind you of?
9. New Words
He's really trying to say dog, ball and Thank You! All of us are curious if they are really the real words or we are just imagining it! :)
10. Kisses on demand
It's so adorable when you ask him to give you kisses and he does!
Even though it's trying to be a mom at times, it's a wonderful feeling!!!
This post means that I am only 2 months away from ditching the pump and hosting his first birthday party. I already have the theme picked out, but nothing bought!!!
Hope you all enjoyed your Mother's Day!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
8 months
Carson is 8 months old today, March 10th! I can't believe my baby is growing up so fast!
Here's eight greats about the little love of my love.
1. His two words are still momma and baba. I seriously even practice with him to say dada but he isn't having anything to do with it.
2. He can make the kissing sound (but doesn't have the blowing kisses down just yet).
3. He's crawling. Last Wed. he had it down and he is off all over the place and it's amazing what someone can drop in a day!
4. The smile he has lights up the room. Of course, that would be totally from his mother. :) Besides that, it's so awesome to see him in the morning smile at the babysitter and all the kids that are there. It's even better to see his smile when you walk in the room from being gone at work or the grocery.
5. The boy has no fear of any food. He wasn't a big fan of fruits at the beginning. The boy is a champ at this point of eating! :) He eats a 1/2 container of Stage 2 fruit in the morning with 2 oz of breastmilk and oatmeal. For lunch he has the other half of the Stage 2 fruit and a container of Stage 2 Veggies. For dinner, he has 1 1 /2 jars of baby food dinners. The boy eats like a machine. We tried Stage 3 but he puked right after it, and it was too chunky for him. I haven't given him finger foods yet because I'm scared! (HA HA) The boy is a tank and wears 12-18 month clothes right now!
6. He has my lungs. Whether it's when he is whiney, crying, talking, or screaming (just to be sure we know he's there), there's NO hiding that he's my son! I love that he is vocal. I want to be social like I am! :)
7. It's so fun to see you in the bathtub. Since you were born, we have strived to give you a bath every night. I think we have only missed a handful. It's a great relaxing time for both mommy and daddy. This is the role that Eric has taken over for sure. I use it as a time to get started on my school work or pick up the house. Usually the weekends I take over when I have less on my mind. It's SOOOOOO fun to see you pick up the water container, play with the toys (the life preserver is your favorite) and eat a wash cloth. You are so fiesty when daddy has to take you out of there. It's even more cute when you see me when you get down the stairs and whine because you know it's time to get fed and ready for bed!
8. Lastly, the love that surrounds you! It starts at home and is amazing how two parents can love someone sooooooooo much. It continues with family, friends and especially your babysitter Missy. She treats you like one of her own and writes us notes about how much he makes her day! She spoils him like he is a family member! You are one loved boy!!!
Here's eight greats about the little love of my love.
1. His two words are still momma and baba. I seriously even practice with him to say dada but he isn't having anything to do with it.
2. He can make the kissing sound (but doesn't have the blowing kisses down just yet).
3. He's crawling. Last Wed. he had it down and he is off all over the place and it's amazing what someone can drop in a day!
4. The smile he has lights up the room. Of course, that would be totally from his mother. :) Besides that, it's so awesome to see him in the morning smile at the babysitter and all the kids that are there. It's even better to see his smile when you walk in the room from being gone at work or the grocery.
5. The boy has no fear of any food. He wasn't a big fan of fruits at the beginning. The boy is a champ at this point of eating! :) He eats a 1/2 container of Stage 2 fruit in the morning with 2 oz of breastmilk and oatmeal. For lunch he has the other half of the Stage 2 fruit and a container of Stage 2 Veggies. For dinner, he has 1 1 /2 jars of baby food dinners. The boy eats like a machine. We tried Stage 3 but he puked right after it, and it was too chunky for him. I haven't given him finger foods yet because I'm scared! (HA HA) The boy is a tank and wears 12-18 month clothes right now!
6. He has my lungs. Whether it's when he is whiney, crying, talking, or screaming (just to be sure we know he's there), there's NO hiding that he's my son! I love that he is vocal. I want to be social like I am! :)
7. It's so fun to see you in the bathtub. Since you were born, we have strived to give you a bath every night. I think we have only missed a handful. It's a great relaxing time for both mommy and daddy. This is the role that Eric has taken over for sure. I use it as a time to get started on my school work or pick up the house. Usually the weekends I take over when I have less on my mind. It's SOOOOOO fun to see you pick up the water container, play with the toys (the life preserver is your favorite) and eat a wash cloth. You are so fiesty when daddy has to take you out of there. It's even more cute when you see me when you get down the stairs and whine because you know it's time to get fed and ready for bed!
8. Lastly, the love that surrounds you! It starts at home and is amazing how two parents can love someone sooooooooo much. It continues with family, friends and especially your babysitter Missy. She treats you like one of her own and writes us notes about how much he makes her day! She spoils him like he is a family member! You are one loved boy!!!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day
7 month update! Carson had his first fever, ear infection and croupe (however you spell it!!). He weighs 21 pounds and is 29 inches long! He has 6 teeth.....two on the bottom and four up top. My son doesn't enjoy learning how to crawl, so he will just roll everywhere. He will roll back and forth to get to the spot that he would like to get too. He's on the last knotch of the Jump-a-roo, eating everything under the sun, still breastfeeding, and only says two words....BaBa and Momma. Go ahead and put those together and it sounds like BaMom and the kids at the sitter still today thinks he is saying "OBAMA!". :)
NOW THE REASON FOR THE TITLE.....
I guess my husband does listen to me ranting after all! I have whined and moaned enough that we haven't went to get Carson ANY professional pictures enough that he surprised me with them! On Wednesdays, Eric keeps Carson while I'm working. I called him while pumping (I multi-task on crack during pump sessions) and he said he was at Wal-mart getting a belt. He didn't lie but he didn't tell the whole truth either. I got home and while pumping in the evening he said he needed the computer for something. Ironically, he doesn't use the computer much so I was stunned he needed on there. He had them all placed onto a CD so that I'm able to use them to post here, myspace and facebook on top of pick the poses myself.
I was soooo stunned I almost cried. This is the same man who seriously has the BEST and most creative gifts ever!! I on the other hand, get him books, belts, clothes, undies, socks etc. I need help thinking of something creative for our anniversary! HA HA
I post so little, I forgot what you all said about what to do...HA HA Maybe I will learn if I posted more than every few months?
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