Sunday, June 21, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
A poem by Maureen
Did I ever tell you how smart my little girl is? I recited this little rhyme three times, and noticed she was really listening to me. Then she recited it with me two times. Then she had it. This video was shot soon after. Mind you, it's no Preamble to the Constitution, but it just blows me away how quick she is.
Oh, and here's another cute photo of Rowan. We are gearing up for his first birthday party this Friday (actual birtday is the 25th). My, how time flies!!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
First steps in taking steps
Caught on film yesterday, June 11. Exactly two weeks before his first birthday. He may beat the one year walking deadline yet. Though there's no penalty for missing the deadline.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Four years
Kristin and I celebrated our fourth anniversary last Thursday. We were supposed to go out to dinner, but due to a sick Mojo, we celebrated at home. Part of the festivities was popping in the video my sister Chrissy shot at our wedding. We haven't seen in at least a year - maybe more. The thing that struck me throughout the video was how much change has happened since 2005. We made several comments about guests who are no longer with us now, but looked perfectly healthy back then. We also made several comments to Maureen about which of her friends or cousins were either "still in their mommy's belly" or not yet born. Some of our good coupled friends are now singled. It's a different day for sure.
But, this was the start of it all for us. The start of building what we have today - two wonderfully unique children, a nice house in a great neighborhood, a love that is still going strong. Some bumpy patches along the way, but nothing that can't be easily worked through.
Four years doesn't sound like a long time, especially as I make through my forty-first year - but it really makes you think when you look around to see the product our love, hard work and dedication.
But, this was the start of it all for us. The start of building what we have today - two wonderfully unique children, a nice house in a great neighborhood, a love that is still going strong. Some bumpy patches along the way, but nothing that can't be easily worked through.
Four years doesn't sound like a long time, especially as I make through my forty-first year - but it really makes you think when you look around to see the product our love, hard work and dedication.
Monday, June 08, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
May Day
Yet another nice family weekend. Mojo's friend Poppy came over Friday night with her parents, who are always equipped with good wine. We ordered and enjoyed take-out from Cafe Lou Lou's while the girls played, and watched TV, and argued over the same toy that Mojo hasn't touched in months. Saturday brought an exciting Preakness that we watched at the Board's home, and we had Ethiopian food afterward. I think the food brought mixed reviews from the Ethiopian first-timers at best.
Sunday afternoon was spent at the Huber Family Restaurant with my family; family style country food with all the "fixins". The kids got to play in the elaborate, farm-themed playground afterwards (see photos below). Prior to going to Huber's, Mojo spent part of the morning at Cousin Claire's house, and her Aunt Mickey and Uncle John drover her out to the restaurant; where she had her own personal viewing of Mulan. Driving in the car will never be the same for her again.
Kid Report:
Rowan - is pulling himself up to standing position (with support). Everything is "ball" - and he says it at least 150 times a day. When upset, give him a ball and he will be satisfied. He also started eating Cheerios yesterday, and can't seem to get enough. Though he falls asleep (unwillingly) in his own bed, he manages to make it into ours by midnight, and wakes up at 3am, and then again at 5am. We need to break him of this soon.
Maureen - never ceases to amaze me. Her vocabulary is excellent - she devours books. She continues to test her boundaries with us and is very outspoken. She can be sweet one moment, and thoroughly rotten the next; but always cute as a button. We've noticed she is trying to do more and more on her own, independently, instead of relying on us. She can still whine with the best of them.
I know early on in this blog I had problems understanding how I could love a second child as much as the first. Now I know. It's the person you love, not the number.
Our weeks continue to be crazy, but there is some respite on the horizon with Memorial Day being a week away.
Sunday afternoon was spent at the Huber Family Restaurant with my family; family style country food with all the "fixins". The kids got to play in the elaborate, farm-themed playground afterwards (see photos below). Prior to going to Huber's, Mojo spent part of the morning at Cousin Claire's house, and her Aunt Mickey and Uncle John drover her out to the restaurant; where she had her own personal viewing of Mulan. Driving in the car will never be the same for her again.
Kid Report:
Rowan - is pulling himself up to standing position (with support). Everything is "ball" - and he says it at least 150 times a day. When upset, give him a ball and he will be satisfied. He also started eating Cheerios yesterday, and can't seem to get enough. Though he falls asleep (unwillingly) in his own bed, he manages to make it into ours by midnight, and wakes up at 3am, and then again at 5am. We need to break him of this soon.
Maureen - never ceases to amaze me. Her vocabulary is excellent - she devours books. She continues to test her boundaries with us and is very outspoken. She can be sweet one moment, and thoroughly rotten the next; but always cute as a button. We've noticed she is trying to do more and more on her own, independently, instead of relying on us. She can still whine with the best of them.
I know early on in this blog I had problems understanding how I could love a second child as much as the first. Now I know. It's the person you love, not the number.
Our weeks continue to be crazy, but there is some respite on the horizon with Memorial Day being a week away.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Monday, May 04, 2009
Princess Maureen
Maureen is a very determined little girl. She already has a fashion sense, and if it isn't pretty and girly, she wants no part of it. She will argue with you on anything, and will pitch a fit if she doesn't get what she wants. On the flip-side of the coin she can be a loving Daddy's Little Girl a good portion of the time - just don't cross her!
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