As a new mom I want to capture every moment I can and remember everything significant freshly in my mind. However, the 'significant' moments are most ALL moments. I found a great way to keep things documented and those little moments 'frozen in time'. I do take lots of photos and videos but I have a plain, basic wall calendar where every day I record something. It may be an event or activity we did to keep Brandon busy or a new milestone or stress. It is just something to try and remember that day and that moment. Here is what our fall has looked like so far....I will update these monthly or as often as I can.
SEPTEMBER
1. Giggle, Giggle, Giggle
2. GPa Tim watched you and taught you how to play ladder ball
3. You met Dr. Sarkanen who was the OB that delivered you.
4. Lots of poo issues this week. Having a tough time going. You get a bit crabby.
5. You love playing videogames with dad...mostly just running the controller.
6. Pool Time at Aunties Hotel. You eventually warmed up to the idea. You don't like being cold.
7. FUN beach day at Weaver Lake with mom and dad. You just wanted to play in the sand. We cleaned sand out of places where the sun don't shine when we got home.
8. You sign, "More, Bye, Eat, Drink, Help" really well and know what they mean.
9. You love to dance like a peacock sticking your butt out.
10. We think you have night terrors. You are waking up a lot screaming and scared.
11. Mom went to Feed My Starving Children and thought about you. You and Dad had 'boys night'.
12. Visited Gma Kay and Dave.
13. We went to cheer on the Vikings game at Aunties house. We are teaching you how to say. "GO VIKINGS" you will get there!
14. 1st Haircut! Mom Cried hard. You did wonderful.
15. You point to nose, ears, eyes, mouth...but dad has you point to 'boogies'.
16. You don't let Dad put you to bed lately. You know daddy is for play and goofiness and mommy is for lovies and hugs and cuddles.
17. Went out to dinner with Gma and Gpa H. They are leaving for a cruise and will miss you. You mushed your corn muffin.
18. Celebrated Gma Jonis BDay at Aunties house. You Danced and ate cake. You even got close to Gpa and played with him on the couch.
19. We built a scarecrow together at Bachmans! We named him Stan. Mom went to Rascal Flats concert and you and dad stayed home- up a little late.
20. Auntie Babysat you- you had a picnic.
21. 5 Icky Shots today. We have to get you up to date and make sure you get NO chicken pox since Gma has shingles.
22. Celebrated First Day of Fall with a walk outside. Not too many leaves down yet.
23. Went to the park- you are getting used to the big slide.
24. Gma Kay visited and played with you. You didn't cry this time when we left.
25. You are in 24 month shirts and 18 month pants.
26. We went to the MOA with Auntie and Becky. You helped them shop and get them ready for their charity event they had to go to. You would stop in the middle of the hallway if you hear music and start dancing. People would just walk around you and laugh.
27. Apple Orchard! You LOVED the hay pile and eating an apple whole- we had a picnic.
28. Made another scarecrow out front for Stan. He needed a friend.
29. Mom on a business trip- you stayed home with dad- it was cold and rainy out.
30. MOA with mom and dad....don't remember what we did.
OCTOBER
1st-3rd: You are teething. Have small fever, whiny, sad days. We are just trying to keep you pain free. It is cold, wet, rainy, icky. Doesn't help that we can't go outside to play. This will pass!
4. Fun day at Gma and Gpa H's. They took you on a wagon ride to meet the neighbors. You are fond of all the young girls.
5. Forget the water in the tub- you just want to jump over the tub with your clothes ON!. Vikings played Green Bay! Exciting day in our house.
6. I scared you when I screamed for the Twins. You almost cried but then laughed.
7. Ate an ice cream cone all by yourself. You kept your shirt pretty clean but your hair got covered.
8. Gma Kay came to watch you. You waved bye-bye, blew kisses. and said "GeGa"
9. You 'woof' like a puppy and screech like a bird.
10. You and mom were in a fashion show at the MOA for the Worlds Largest Baby Shower and Momslikeme.com
11. You said 'Go'
12. You dipped your chicken nuggest in ketchup. You just want to suck the ketchup off. Oreo face too!
13. You like to 'try' to put your shoes on.
14. MOA with mom, Jan, and Great Aunt Brenda. You were a HAM! Everyone 'loves those curls'
15. Shopping in Albertville with Jan, Great Auntie, Mom, Dad- Space Aliens for lunch. You wanted dads drink- not your own.
16. You are good at scolding the kitties when you know they are doing something they shouldn't be doing.
17. You say "ome" for 'home'
18. We got you to BOO at the Vikings game
19. Mom and Dad 2 year anniversary. We stayed home as a family. You are not feeling too well- worried it is a cold coming on.
20. YUP! It is a cold. Mainly you have a low fever, icky icky icky noses (that are hard to wipe when you don't want us to wipe them). You aren't eating well. You can't have your nuk at night because you can breathe. I wake with you a lot at night.
21. Mom and Dad had a date night celebrating our anniversary. You visited Gma and Gpa H's.
22. After I unzip your jammies you can take them off by yourself.
23. You didn't sleep well at all! I was up with you 4 times.
24. We went to Imagination Movers at the Target Center- I won tickets on momslikeme.com You watched part of it.
25. Vikings first loss....we were bummed. You ate a few bites of corn. We are trying to introduce you to more veggies.
26. You love the Rudolph book and the red nose and Ho Ho Hos from Santa.
27. Your laugh is changing- no more baby giggle.
28. You are loving books- touch and feel books, movement books, sound books.
29. Visit to Gma Kays- you played with her new puppy. She likes you!
30. You went with mom, Gma, and Auntie to MOA for Trick or Treating time-
31. HAPPY 2ND HALLOWEEN- you are a lion. Last year you were a cow!
NOVEMBER
1. Said "Nicky" and "Up"- you also did Touchdown Arms!
2. You love balls of all kinds- football, baseball- anything round.
3. Like to mimic 'A,E,I,O,U'
4. Gma and Gpa H got you a new big wheel that Julie from Gmas work found in the dumpster at her place. We cleaned it up and you LOVE it!
5. Rode your new big wheel to the park today. You met new friends- Krissy, Logan, Bennet
6. 3 plus hour nap. You were tired. Mom got some work done.
7. You have a new favorite food- spaghetti.
8. First day in church nursery. You cried a bit in the beginning and again a few minutes at the end. We will try again next week.
9. Photo shoot with Auntie at St. Anthony Falls- You were so happy! You met a big yellow lab and wasn't too sure about it.
10. MAJOR owie cut from the picture frame that fell on your head.
11. First swimming lesson! SO proud of you. You are the youngest one in the bunch. You weren't too sure and the beginning but then you did good.
12. You helped me unload the dishwasher- mostly putting the dishes on the floor.
13. You love playing with cars. When I ask you to say 'Car' you say "Vroom, Vroom" I bought you a new sound book today "Elmo uses the potty" Today you thought your bedroom floor was the potty. Momma had some cleaning up to do after that. Then you tipped moms big jewelry box over on your head. No injuries and I found my diamond bracelets and earrings....so all is well now.
14. Boys day out- mom has work stuff and helping Auntie. You had fun with dad. When we got home you played with mom throwing your plastic balls. You threw one right at moms forhead and we laughed so hard. You didn't like that we were laughing at you and started crying!
15. Second try and the nursery at church!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
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