lil' c - you are ONE today! from the time you were in my tummy, i felt like you were a special gift to me from God... every child is a gift, but you came after i lost my mom and ever since i knew you were a little girl, i felt like you were put on this earth especially for me. since you've been born, you have been my delight and my joy. you are such an affectionate child.. last night, you gave me 12 kisses in a row (yes, i counted). you always manage to come over and give me a hug even on playdates and at parent ed. you squeal with delight when i sing to you and you will cuddle with me at random times. you are so loving. i feel like you will be like that for the rest of your life (or at least that's my hope). today, i can breathe a little easier, for some reason. we made it to one year. what a milestone!
thank you for being such a beautiful, wonderful soul. i treasure every day with you, my love..
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
thanksgiving 2010
we went to chicago for thanksgiving and you guys did GREAT! we had a lot of fun going to museums, spending time with family and celebrating c's 1 year dol a little bit early. we spent jt's dol with the LA family so this time, we decided to celebrate c's dol with the chicago family!
we had a 3 hour extended flight on the way there because of weather problems but you both handled everything wonderfully. both of you took naps on the plane and amused yourselves... our of all the chicago trips we've taken, this was the first time we did things together. jt was too young on our previous trips so we ended up just doing playdates with chicago friends.. but this time, we went to the museum of science and industry and the dupage children's museum in naperville. we had a GREAT time at both. our little family of 4 spent 15 days together, stuck at the hip! it was challenging at times and by the time we got back, i really needed some time to myself but overall, i am so thankful that we are able to spend sooo much family time together. i think spending all this time together during your most formative years will make an impact on who you guys are (at least i hope)...
after we got back, we jumped back into the routine of our life here in LA. monday, jt went back to school and tuesday, mommy and cbear went to parent ed. we've been busy and on the move ever since but i really enjoy doing things with you - i prefer to stay busy.
jt - you got strep throat from school and had to stay home wednesday and thursday. you were really brave and you handled your sore throat well! it's hard to see you sick. your usual bursts of energy are gone and you even ask us to turn off your beloved television! i just want to cuddle you all day and baby you. in those moments, i wonder if i made a mistake by not babying you at all... i wanted you to be independent and tough but maybe i took it too far? to compensate, you will be catered to when you're sick!
cbear - at parent ed, you always have one hand on me for the first hour or so. you like to look around and sing and play, but you always have your tiny hand on my body, somewhere.. after a while, you play with your friends and wander around, but you always come back every 5-10 minutes to cuddle and get a hug. I LOVE THAT. it melts me and it's exactly what i think i missed out with your oppa. but then i second guess myself and wonder to myself - what if i create a spoiled little princess?? i think it's pretty clear that i need some balance in my life!! :)
we're headed towards your first birthday and i can't wait to celebrate with you, my love!
we had a 3 hour extended flight on the way there because of weather problems but you both handled everything wonderfully. both of you took naps on the plane and amused yourselves... our of all the chicago trips we've taken, this was the first time we did things together. jt was too young on our previous trips so we ended up just doing playdates with chicago friends.. but this time, we went to the museum of science and industry and the dupage children's museum in naperville. we had a GREAT time at both. our little family of 4 spent 15 days together, stuck at the hip! it was challenging at times and by the time we got back, i really needed some time to myself but overall, i am so thankful that we are able to spend sooo much family time together. i think spending all this time together during your most formative years will make an impact on who you guys are (at least i hope)...
after we got back, we jumped back into the routine of our life here in LA. monday, jt went back to school and tuesday, mommy and cbear went to parent ed. we've been busy and on the move ever since but i really enjoy doing things with you - i prefer to stay busy.
jt - you got strep throat from school and had to stay home wednesday and thursday. you were really brave and you handled your sore throat well! it's hard to see you sick. your usual bursts of energy are gone and you even ask us to turn off your beloved television! i just want to cuddle you all day and baby you. in those moments, i wonder if i made a mistake by not babying you at all... i wanted you to be independent and tough but maybe i took it too far? to compensate, you will be catered to when you're sick!
cbear - at parent ed, you always have one hand on me for the first hour or so. you like to look around and sing and play, but you always have your tiny hand on my body, somewhere.. after a while, you play with your friends and wander around, but you always come back every 5-10 minutes to cuddle and get a hug. I LOVE THAT. it melts me and it's exactly what i think i missed out with your oppa. but then i second guess myself and wonder to myself - what if i create a spoiled little princess?? i think it's pretty clear that i need some balance in my life!! :)
we're headed towards your first birthday and i can't wait to celebrate with you, my love!
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