Today was a really rough day with Declan. Lately, everyday has been pretty rough and I feel like I use the words "no" "Stop" and "don't" all day long! He is becoming more independant, not wanting to hold my hand, wanting to do things himself, refusing to take naps, and not wanting to sit in his high chair to eat...sometimes not wanting to eat at all! He is really becoming his own little person. He still amazes us at all the words he says on a day to day basis but the word "no!" is also becoming a big part of his vocabulary! The other day he was shouting "no more naps!" I admit that was cute and funny but not when he actually doesn't take a nap!
But tonight, he woke up around 11pm crying. Usually, I am working or so tired that I get annoyed at that but tonight I forgot about everything else I was doing and lifted him out of his crib and rocked him in the rocking chair. He layed his head on my shoulder and I stroked his hair. I felt bad about how impatient and frustrated I have been getting lately. So I hugged Declan a little tighter and whispered how much I loved him...then I sang him some lullabies. I realized I need to slow down, and cherish these moments...even though they can be hard sometimes, I will probably miss them someday! When Declan wants me to read a book to him for the umteenth time, I need to remember that someday he won't want me to read to him at all anymore...he will be reading to me! ...and I will miss storytime with him. As I sat there rocking my baby I thought about all the fun things to come. Taking him to Disneyland for the first time, helping him with his science project, baking cookies with him, going to movies, watching him play basketball...and so much more. And even though I look forward to all that...I don't want to rush him through this stage...although it can be tough and exhausting at times... I will just hang on to every toddler minute and enjoy it as much as I can! Even when he tells me "no more naps!!" :)
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Thoughts on my toddler...
Thursday, January 22, 2009
First trip the the dentist
"This doesnt' seem so bad...they have toys, a tv, a chalkboard...hey I think I like the dentist! Wait...they are calling my name...I have to go into another room now..."
The dentist chair
"Ok, mom...what exactly is gonna happen here?? Is there something you're not telling me?"
This is getting weird...
"I'm laying back in a chair with headphones on watching a tv that is on the ceiling!! Ok, where am I??"
"Mommy Help!"
"This nice lady wants to brush my teeth with cookie dough toothpaste! What kind of place did you bring me to??!!"
The dental assistant explains to Declan that the dentist is just going to count his teeth. He's not going to hang him up by his teeth.
A high five and a high score!
The dentist said Declan's teeth looked "perfect." There are 16 pearly whites and they are all spaced perfectly.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009
Goodbye 2008...Hello New Year!
In 2008 Declan turned one! He milked a cow for the first time at the county fair, he learned to chew grown up people food, he rode on an airplane...twice! He had breakfast with Shamu at Sea World, he saw the ocean, he rode on a carousel, he had his first s'more, he touched a fish, he kissed a girl, he got his first haircut, he learned to crawl, he learned to walk! He tried strawberry shortcake for the first time, he went trick or treating, he won a pageant, he rode a pony, he met Santa, he went down a slide by himself! He watched fireworks, he rode a float in a parade, he made a snow angel and he met Elvis in Las Vegas. What a lucky boy to have done all these things! And he's not even two yet! We are excited to share more adventures with Declan in 2009!!! Happy New Year Declan!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
All set for winter!
Snow angel baby
Declan makes his very first snow angel! He really enjoyed it even though his little hands were frozen! Those mittens are not snow proof!
"Nnnneked!"
A dip in the pool!
Since it was cold outside, we decided to warm up in the Clearfield Aquatic Center pool! We took Declan and he loved it! He went swimming a few times this past summer but he wasn't that excited about it...but now that he is a little bit older, he is starting to enjoy the water more! Now everytime we get in the car to go somewhere he says "swimmin'??"
Friday, December 26, 2008
Christmas '08
I put together a short video of our Christmas day highlights. The highlight for me was seeing Declan's reaction when he came into the living room on Christmas morning. Santa brought him exactly what he'd been asking for... and boy was he excited! I hope everyone's Christmas was just as exciting and that Santa was good to you! Follow the link below to see one happy kid on Christmas!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMACuJ8Xpq4
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Christmas Eve
On Christmas eve, we all went over to nana and papa's to open up one gift...pj's! Declan shows off his cute pajamas! I don't think I've ever seen a kid so excited about sleepwear before!!! :)
Jammin' on papa's guitar
Declan plays some Christmas carols on papa's guitar...hoping Santa brings him his very own guitar in the morning!
Declan with Santa in '07
Every Christmas eve, Declan meets the real Santa. Check out the picture below to see this years picture. He sure has grown up! Declan that is...not Santa...everyone knows Santa doesn't age! :)
Look what Santa brought!
Elmo!
Declan got an Elmo Live for Christmas. I think we like to play with it more than he does though!
Mr. Potato Head!
Declan loves to play with his potato head! Of course, mommy helps put all the pieces on him!
Nana and Papa's
