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You LOVE to laugh (Ha ha ha ha!)
Loud and Long and Clear!
You love to laugh (Ha ha ha ha!)
You're getting better at it this year!
I'm pretty sure that song's from Mary Poppins. Or Bed Knobs and Broomsticks. Something from Dick Van Dyke's vast repertoire.
And if the name "Dick van Dyke" doesn't make you laugh, then we know a few things that have a pretty good track record:
First, of course, hearing animal sounds, especially a seal, will make you laugh!
Secondly, obviously, some of the more serious works of Lennon/McCartney make you giggle!
And, everyone's favorite, the Piano-playing Moose is sure to let those laughs fly loose (ly)
We love your laugh, and we love to make you laugh. It's hard to imagine that just under a year ago, when you were first born, you couldn't laugh or even really smile. And now? Now you're such a big boy, laughing, and smiling, and spreading the love.
Dick van Dyke.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
February Birthday Fever & Playing with Pops
Your Pops' birthday was one whole week ago! And, man, the way February birthdays are spreading, you'd think they were a virus! In the month of your birth, your Uncle Jeremy has a birthday, your cousins Kobi, Kathryn and Haley have birthdays and, of course, Herbie- your Pops- has a birthday. So, that means we celebrate as many birthdays as we can!
On an Aidan-marathon day last weekend, we celebrated with Pops. We had it all planned out: you would take your normal nap at 11 and we'd go over to Mimi and Pops' for the afternoon. But, come 11 o'clock, and you were still wide awake. Then by noon, you were still showing no signs of sleepiness. So, we figured we'd drive over to Mimi and Pops and you'd fall asleep in the car, as usual. But, nope! You didn't even bat a pretty little eyelash in the car. So, we figured you'd play with Mimi and Pops and eat lunch and THAT would tire you out. By 2 o'clock, you showed signs of sleepiness. So your Mommy put you down for a nap. We figured it would be a doozy, what with all the nap-missing.
But, nope, you were done in twenty minutes and bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready for more playing. So, everyone headed outside and played with you in the sun and leaves on a crisp February day.
You found some sticks that you really liked, and, looking back on the photographs, I'm pretty sure you were doing some fancy wizarding spells.
You were even kind enough to make everyone laugh with your awesome stick skills.
And you just had a blast with your Mimi and Pops on that crisp February day.
Eventually we had to go home and, eventually, we figured you'd have to go to sleep. But, nope, still no napping! By your regular bedtime, though, you seemed like you might enjoy a nice sleep. So we put you down and, low and behold, you finally slept. And most likely dreamed of the wonderful day and of your upcoming birthday...
Okay, you probably didn't dream of that, since you've never had one before. But we've been thinking about it a lot.
You will be turning one in FIVE days! 365 days of being our son. 365 days of us being your parents. Some days have been harder than others, and some have been more magical than others. We have loved every single day that we've been lucky enough to be with you and watch in amazement as you've grown up before our eyes.
It wasn't too long ago that you were nothing more than two blue lines on a pee stick. And now you are old enough to hold, wield and enjoy playing with (non-pee) sticks in a leafy, grassy back yard on a sun-kissed afternoon. It's hard to believe sometimes. But we cherish every day with you, and as we count down to the end of year-one, we are already looking forward to year two, and all the magical days, nights, mornings and afternoons that we're lucky enough to share with you.
On an Aidan-marathon day last weekend, we celebrated with Pops. We had it all planned out: you would take your normal nap at 11 and we'd go over to Mimi and Pops' for the afternoon. But, come 11 o'clock, and you were still wide awake. Then by noon, you were still showing no signs of sleepiness. So, we figured we'd drive over to Mimi and Pops and you'd fall asleep in the car, as usual. But, nope! You didn't even bat a pretty little eyelash in the car. So, we figured you'd play with Mimi and Pops and eat lunch and THAT would tire you out. By 2 o'clock, you showed signs of sleepiness. So your Mommy put you down for a nap. We figured it would be a doozy, what with all the nap-missing.
But, nope, you were done in twenty minutes and bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready for more playing. So, everyone headed outside and played with you in the sun and leaves on a crisp February day.
You found some sticks that you really liked, and, looking back on the photographs, I'm pretty sure you were doing some fancy wizarding spells.
You were even kind enough to make everyone laugh with your awesome stick skills.
And you just had a blast with your Mimi and Pops on that crisp February day.Eventually we had to go home and, eventually, we figured you'd have to go to sleep. But, nope, still no napping! By your regular bedtime, though, you seemed like you might enjoy a nice sleep. So we put you down and, low and behold, you finally slept. And most likely dreamed of the wonderful day and of your upcoming birthday...
Okay, you probably didn't dream of that, since you've never had one before. But we've been thinking about it a lot.
You will be turning one in FIVE days! 365 days of being our son. 365 days of us being your parents. Some days have been harder than others, and some have been more magical than others. We have loved every single day that we've been lucky enough to be with you and watch in amazement as you've grown up before our eyes.
It wasn't too long ago that you were nothing more than two blue lines on a pee stick. And now you are old enough to hold, wield and enjoy playing with (non-pee) sticks in a leafy, grassy back yard on a sun-kissed afternoon. It's hard to believe sometimes. But we cherish every day with you, and as we count down to the end of year-one, we are already looking forward to year two, and all the magical days, nights, mornings and afternoons that we're lucky enough to share with you.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Videos and Valentine's
Ever since your Mommy and I got our new phones, it's easier than ever to just take cute little videos of you doing cute little things and share them with the world instantly. But, since I don't know how much youtube you're allowed to see with those Draconian parent-locks all over the internet, I wanted to share these videos with you directly.
Most of them take place in the high chair because, well, you are so fast that it's hard to get a decent video of you when you're not immobilized in some way.
First of all: BLUEBERRIES!
You love this little fruit so much, and you've really gotten quite good at feeding yourself thanks to blueberries.
Just a few short weeks ago, you had to use your whole hand to mush finger food into your mouth hole. This lead to some hilarity when blueberry skins would get precariously perched on your cute face.
But now you've advanced into 'pincer' stage, which means you're grasping food between your thumb and pointer finger. A lot of food still winds up not in your mouth (and subsequently winds up in your hair, on the floor, stuck in the crevices of the high chair and between your eyes), but, you're getting so much better!
And, that pointer finger is getting such a work out. Not too long ago you switched from reaching with all fingers extended toward things you liked, things you were looking at, things you wanted to go-to-there. But you've evolved yet again. Now you're really on point!
Check out this video of you pointing to an old toy Aunt Sham gave you that we recently unearthed and...much to our amazement...you love it! Every time you see it you ask us to play it, or if you're close enough, you play it yourself!
The bright light city really lights up your life! (And is exceptionally helpful when you are pissed at us for changing your diapers!) I know how you feel though (not about the diaper thing, about the being lit up thing), because you really light up our lives!
You make us so happy...even the little things like how you kick your feet when your happily eating...
To your infectious laugh when something tickles you just right...
Or growing up before our very eyes and perferring Mommy's bread to your own (albeit still eating with whole-hand)...
This Valentine's Day I really understand why the mascot is a naked baby. It has nothign to do with Cupid at all. It's because your Mommy and I are so truly, madly, deeply in love with you! Of course, we are super-de-duper in love with eachother too...even when we get yelled at for leaving our socks out. So, on this holiday dedicated to the power of the heart and the crazy little thing called love, your Mom and I are doubly blessed, not only to have found eachother, but to have you in our lives as well.
We love you, and although you will not be eating chocolate or heart-shaped candies, this is a Valentine's day for three (plus two doglets): we love you, and can't get enough of your love (which explains the abundance of videos).
Oh, PS, remember that really embarrassing photo of you from your 6-month photo shoot? Yeah, even though you're almost twice as old and twice as cute, I couldn't resist turning it in to a Valentine. A modest list of your friends and family received this gem in their inboxes today.
All you need is Love (and the occasional white fuzzy blanket)!
We love you, son! Thank you for lighting up our lives everyday!
Most of them take place in the high chair because, well, you are so fast that it's hard to get a decent video of you when you're not immobilized in some way.
First of all: BLUEBERRIES!
You love this little fruit so much, and you've really gotten quite good at feeding yourself thanks to blueberries.
Just a few short weeks ago, you had to use your whole hand to mush finger food into your mouth hole. This lead to some hilarity when blueberry skins would get precariously perched on your cute face.
But now you've advanced into 'pincer' stage, which means you're grasping food between your thumb and pointer finger. A lot of food still winds up not in your mouth (and subsequently winds up in your hair, on the floor, stuck in the crevices of the high chair and between your eyes), but, you're getting so much better!
And, that pointer finger is getting such a work out. Not too long ago you switched from reaching with all fingers extended toward things you liked, things you were looking at, things you wanted to go-to-there. But you've evolved yet again. Now you're really on point!
Check out this video of you pointing to an old toy Aunt Sham gave you that we recently unearthed and...much to our amazement...you love it! Every time you see it you ask us to play it, or if you're close enough, you play it yourself!
The bright light city really lights up your life! (And is exceptionally helpful when you are pissed at us for changing your diapers!) I know how you feel though (not about the diaper thing, about the being lit up thing), because you really light up our lives!
You make us so happy...even the little things like how you kick your feet when your happily eating...
To your infectious laugh when something tickles you just right...
Or growing up before our very eyes and perferring Mommy's bread to your own (albeit still eating with whole-hand)...
This Valentine's Day I really understand why the mascot is a naked baby. It has nothign to do with Cupid at all. It's because your Mommy and I are so truly, madly, deeply in love with you! Of course, we are super-de-duper in love with eachother too...even when we get yelled at for leaving our socks out. So, on this holiday dedicated to the power of the heart and the crazy little thing called love, your Mom and I are doubly blessed, not only to have found eachother, but to have you in our lives as well.
We love you, and although you will not be eating chocolate or heart-shaped candies, this is a Valentine's day for three (plus two doglets): we love you, and can't get enough of your love (which explains the abundance of videos).
Oh, PS, remember that really embarrassing photo of you from your 6-month photo shoot? Yeah, even though you're almost twice as old and twice as cute, I couldn't resist turning it in to a Valentine. A modest list of your friends and family received this gem in their inboxes today.
All you need is Love (and the occasional white fuzzy blanket)!
We love you, son! Thank you for lighting up our lives everyday!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Snow and Ice are Really Nice! (2011 Edition)
You probably don't remember, but last February, when you were about to be born, Dallas got hit with a major snow storm. Your Mom was super pregnant, I made snowmen and a snow baby too. But this year, I didn't have to make a snow baby at all...because we had you!Following two days of ice storms, Dallas got hit with a major snow, closing schools, art studios and offices, so that meant that Mommy and Daddy got to be at home with you all day for most of the week!
Once the nice blanket of snow came down we finally bundled you up and braved the weather. You LOVED snow...until you got cold.
Maybe you did remember last year's snow after all!
Snowfall brings out a sense of wonderment in all people, I think. Except maybe eskimos. But, it was exceptionally magical watching you experience snow for the first time. It brought you pure joy. Until it sunk in that we'd forgotten shoes and your feet got wet, so we went back inside. But, while it lasted, it was pure flaky, serene joy.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Cake and Cousins!
A few weeks ago we travelled to Houston again for your Cousin Autumn's second birthday party. You got to hang out with some of your Cousins and some of your Aunts and Uncles! You had a major fun time playing with Mimi, Pops, Ruthy, Steve, Taff, Dana and April, joking around with Autumn and Addison and Kathryn, feeling the love from Griffin, Grayson, Haley and Holden. There were even balloons! Pops' and my pix show a pretty poignant depiction of the fun!
Plus you got to meet some new cousins too: William, Kaylee and Gloria! 
Cake or not, you're the sweetest boy we know and we love seeing you play with other kids, especially when those kids are your cousins! You light up when you see them even when you are just saying good night to their pictures every night before you go to bed. So seeing them in person is a major treat for you...and you ate it up like a piece of cake!
And you got to see how much fun a little cake can be...but don't worry: your birthday is coming up soon enough (can you believe you've been here for almost a year already!?) and you will soon taste that sweet, sweet substance called sugar. Maybe. We'll see.
Cake or not, you're the sweetest boy we know and we love seeing you play with other kids, especially when those kids are your cousins! You light up when you see them even when you are just saying good night to their pictures every night before you go to bed. So seeing them in person is a major treat for you...and you ate it up like a piece of cake! 
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