Sunday, November 1, 2009

Halloween 2009 story...




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Okay so this is gonna be long. We went as Wizard of Oz characters. The only downside of the day was that Daddy couldn't be with us. He was supposed to be the Scarecrow. Well we get to Grove Park Inn and suit you up. It was really great you didn't mind your big furry mane on your head. As soon as we get inside I had to run to the restroom. Upon coming out... well there was a great commotion outside the door and there are all these photographers snapping pics of my sweet babe who's studying a Christmas tree. My heart just bursts with pride. Little did I know what awaited us. As we head through the building everyone oohed and ahhed. Said "you guys are the best" and "you know you truly are the stars of the day". But of course!

Parents pointed us out to their kids and seriously every parent and grandparent just about leaned down to kiss you. Once we reached the great hall you were quite hot and sweaty so I went to get you a glass of water. We had to go right in front of the live band. We stop to give you a drink and what do you know but they start serenading us with "somewhere over the rainbow" and "follow the yellow brick road" then they get everyone to clap for us. Later we move on and are making people happy wherever we go. We are asked if we work for Grove Park and did they supply the costumes? Also, entire Japanese tour group seriously went gaga for all of us but mainly you. However, they approached us individually to have their photo taken with all of us. Then we went on the Trick or Treat Treasure Hunt through the Inn (actually only one stop but it allowed you to get candy in your bag). You wouldn't eat a lunch early and just at this time in front of your paparazzi you sign to me "eat" "hungry". What's a mom to do. So I let you taste your first candy, which I tell to the growing crowd enveloping you, this only seems to make them more excited and flashes burst!

Back in the car and on to your school. They have set each class up as a different game room. Of course you were to little to play any of the games and really didn't care. So we went and had a free family photo done and are excited to get that back in the mail. You were excited to see your teachers and ran right to Ms Paula.

We had so much fun and I must say it was my best Halloween yet as you definitely stood out in your most fantastic Lion costume. What a lucky boy to have a Nana who creates masterpieces and ladies with you willing to get all dressed up too. Your Auntie Colleen and Nana were so kind to help me make it a great day.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Other kids...



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You sure enjoyed when Ben and Taylor were here to visit for the day. You think they are very neat. You led Taylor around the house by the hand to show her everything and the 3 of you had lots of fun outside on the deck with the little house and slide.

Pumpkins!



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You really are enjoying Halloween things. I made some construction paper spiders and bats which you think are fun. Pumpkins are great to bang on and then you got to see them all lit up and did an excited dance. Gonna dig out your costume from last year and see if it fits.

He loved wearing Mommy's old dolly blankie on his head the other day.

Ah the fun things we play together and the silly things we come up with.

Monday, October 19, 2009

Thanks Haydin!


Thanks Haydin!
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Oh you love to help. Bringing me things all the time. Running little "errands" your Father instructs you on. And with cooking, common, there is no getting rid of you. In fact we just ordered a baby Ergo so that I can throw you on my back even quicker while cooking. Up down. Off on. Today while you were napping I made spiders, bats and pumpkins out of construction paper and put them in the windows. You were so surprised and love them tons! You run back and forth and point and do your best to say "Bat". Today was Daddy's birthday and you just thought the cake lit up with all the candles was "Ohhhhhhh". You even helped spit on the cake to put them out ;)

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Hello handsome...



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I really love our mornings together. Now you go bounding out of bed and run around the house while Dad and I cuddle a bit more. Then you come and pull my arm... mom get up! We do the same things each morning and each day its special and exciting. Each morning, exhausted, I'm so thankful to be with you.

Friday, October 9, 2009

This is how we help Mommy get dinner on the table

I don't ever want to forget how you tug on my earrings when you are sleepy or need to wind/calm down. How you run up behind me and want to ride on my back. That you like to show me things and you are so proud of yourself. The way you feed me bites of your food at the dinner table. Sometimes with a mouthful and food all over your face and hands you shout "Mam, Mam" over and over until I lean down to you. You reach out and grab both sides of my face and then pull me down to your face where you squish noses with me. Your head goes straight to my shoulder now when you know it's "sleepy time" " g'nigh, nigh time". You wave "nigh, nigh" to us as we leave.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Fall is upon us...

Your father and I had so much fun with you out in the orchard down by Hendersonville. It's definitely something we will do again. You enjoyed learning to pull the apples off the tree, and were such a good helper you picked up all the apples on the ground you came across... even the yucky ones. You also were able to dodge under trees quite easily and escape, the branches were low and Mommy had to crawl under to catch you. It was a glorious and magical day.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Look... my gloves... they... are... neat.

You... my son... are pretty neat. This morning there is a fall chill in the air and we run out to the deck to greet the sunshine climbing over the mountain. Your father says "too cold! don't we have a hat for this kid?" I run get this ensemble we were gifted from I-don't-know-where. While we don't want you wearing commercialized characters it still works to keep you toasty this morning. You are all too happy to have little mittens, you think they are so fun! You run around squealing and showing them off. I catch your tiny little arm in my hand as you go running past me. Pull you back, catch you in my arms. Crisp morning smells, the scent of you, my heart wide open and undone.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Say Cheese...


I can't even handle the fact that we are going for Corbin's birthday party tomorrow.... the part I can't wrap my head around it that I will be taking my very own child to Chucky Cheese. Holy cow.