Letter's to Colin 4 months

Dear Colin,
You are 4 months old. Time is really flying. This month we got to enjoy some one on one time together and enjoy your first holiday fourth of July! You are such a joy and are moving so fast you love being on your belly and attempting to crawl. Your favorite things are your play mat and bouncy chair. You love watching your big brother and will turn all the way around in your chair to watch what he is doing. You are such a calm baby, but this month you have decided not to sleep anymore. I really lucked out with you in the beginning, but it looks like you are giving me a run for my money now! I love spending time with you and snuggling. Watching your personality develop is so fun. You are so happy and only cry when you are tired or hungry. You love to laugh. Things that make you laugh are other people laughing and bouncing. I cant wait to see you develop more you are such a blessing and I am so glad you are a part of our family!
Love,
Mommy

Letters to Colin 3 months

Dear Colin

Baby boy how have 3 months gone by? You are officially not a tiny little baby anymore and its making me sad since you are my last.  You can now roll over from your back to stomach you started doing this as soon as you turned 3 months. The doctor was really impressed by that and your ability to hold your head up.  You have now been sick once, you had fluid in your ear and it made you very upset for a couple of days.  Colin you have such a wonderful personality you are so happy and love to smile at everyone especially your Dad and me.  Liam is still your favorite person you love to watch him and when he breaks in on you at nap time and wakes you up, you don't even mind! You just smile at him and go back to sleep.  You are so calm I actually can take you to my physical therapy appointments and you just sit in your bouncy and bounce.  Your favorite thing is your bouncy chair you would bounce all day if I would let you. You also like your play mat, Sophie giraffe, and rattle. You still don't like your car seat, but that is about it! Today you found your toes and you really think they are fun.  I am so glad you are mine I couldn't ask for a better baby! I love you with all my heart!

Love,

Mom

 

 

Last Day of Preschool

I can't believe Liam has completed his first year of preschool. The first day picture vs. last day picture seriously makes me want to cry. He has grown so much and looks like a big boy now.  Although, we had a few time outs, boo boo's, and other things that you can expect with a 100 percent all boy we had a great first year. You had the best teachers Ms. Angie and Ms. Edith.  I am so happy Liam loves school and has met great friends (Jack, Lilly, and Slade) he talks about these guys daily. I am sad he can't go during the summer, but it will be great to get some extra time with him. I made a little bucket with some fun new toys for summer time and Liam was so excited he especially loves his pool and cant wait to use his lightning McQueen kite! Here is to another great summer with you little man!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memorial Day Weekend 2013

This was Colin's first time to the beach. He really seemed to like it and slept in his tent for part of the time.  Liam has a whole new love for the beach. He loves to play in the sand and run up to the water. The day started off really cold, but warmed up late afternoon and we were able to make it out to Long Beach. On the way we stopped at my favorite cupcake place CrazyCakeChics! We found a great parking spot with a public restroom nearby (very key when potty training)!! It was really nice to be able to relax and enjoy the beach for the first time this year!

 

 

Potty Training

Potty training is super hard work ( I really think labor is easier)! Jason took off 5 days from work and together we did potty boot camp. This consist of taking Liam to the potty every 15 minutes and trying to go potty the first day he went once. The second day 5 times and the third I lost count! : ) He completed his sticker chart in about 5 days and picked out a monster truck as his prize. We are still working on #2 it is hit or miss, but we will get there. Potty training is very hard work if you have a strong willed child because until they are ready they aren't doing it. I told my pediatrician about grandparents giving us a hard time that Liam is not trained yet (he is 2.5) and he just laughed and said he is on the earlier end of potty training for boys he said normally boys learn between 3-3.5 years old, and that I was doing great having him completely #1 trained and #2 always takes a little more time to get used to. Regardless I am so proud of Liam he is doing a great job and this helps me out a lot during the day only one child to change diapers with! Cant believe how fast my little man is growing up, but this part of growing up I am completely excited and happy about!!!

Mother's Day 2013

This was my first mother's day being a Mom of two! We had a great day although I slept most of the day I was really sick : ( , but it was very nice getting to snuggle my boys all day and just relax with my guys! They made me blueberry muffins, a card, and I got a L and C layered necklace. I am so lucky I get to be their Mom they are the best present I could ever receive.

 

 

Letters to Colin-2 months

 

Dear Colin

I can't believe you are 2 months old. You are such a great baby. You started sleeping through the night at 6 weeks 10pm-6am and I am amazed! I think having Liam around keeps you awake a lot during the day, but I do make sure you get three good naps 1.5-2 hours or else you are not a happy camper. You love sitting in your bouncy chair kicking and still enjoy your play mat. The mamaroo is not your favorite, but you will tolerate it for about 10 minutes. You love to look at your brother and smile at him a lot. You guys get along great he is always trying to hug and kiss you and you eat it up! We took our first trip to Burlington at 8 weeks and you are a good traveler. We had to stop and let you eat halfway through, but that is only because we had to stop a lot for Liam since he is potty training. You love to snuggle and be held and are starting to drool a lot (I hope you are not getting teeth yet) You are still exclusively breast fed and I am so proud at this point with Liam he was getting formula once in awhile(so I could get a little sleep) and I am able to pump so when I am out of town or away from you, you still get breast milk which I am even more proud of. I don't care what anyone says breastfeeding is very hard work. At your 2 month appointment you were 12.2 pounds and 23 1/2 inches. You did great with your first shots you screamed really loud and then the nurse allowed me to immediately nurse you which calmed you down right away. You are such a sweet boy and I am so glad you are part of our family. I love you so much and so proud to be your mommy!