This is the game I mentioned yesterday in my newsletter, it's too cute to miss, I wanted to share.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Monthly Newsletter: Month Fourteen
Dear Colin,
I can sum up your fourteen month in one word: fun. We've had so much fun with you in the past fourteen months (and some not-so-fun moments) but this past month topped them all. You are at the age that we can really interact with you.
For instance, we've developed a new game we play with you in the bath tub. You have these little foam puzzle pieces that will stick together when wet, so we put together 3 or 4 of them, and then put them on top of your head. You smile back at us, reach up to take the off, and then slowly and methodically take them apart, getting a loud cheer and clapping when you've managed to take each of them apart again.
A few very fun, and sweet, things you've learned this month are to give high fives (Gramma taught you that one), blow kisses (thanks, Elmo!), you lean in to give kisses now when asked for a kiss, and you can walk by my side, holding just one of my hands.
Kisses for Momma 
Elmo is one of your new greatest loves. I've begun to let you watch one hour of Sesame Street everyday, and the only 2 parts of the show you typically pay attention to are the beginning theme song and the 15 minute Elmo's World segment. You see Elmo anywhere or on anything and can't stop saying "Elmo!"
A finally, you have one new love that just CAN NOT be left out: vacuum cleaners. You are not just in love, you are obsessed, my friend. We have to put the vacuum in the laundry room or closet, close the door and tell you he is going night night, just to get you away from the thing. Momma vacuums 2 or 3 times a day now. We joke we have the cleanest floors in the city. Gramma said you went shopping with her this past weekend, it was early morning and the cleaning crew was still working, a vacuum was going on across the store, you heard it and went wild. You had to go see this vacuum! Let's just hope this obession continues until you can walk and use it yourself, you'll have to earn your keep some how.
My favorite part of the day is nap time. Not because it's 60 minutes of precious quite time, but because of the 10 minutes leading up to those 60. I take you into your room, we sit down and read 3 books and then you snuggle up to me with blanky cluched close and you just lay there with your eyes all sleepy and stare up at me, giving me a smile every once in a while, until you fall asleep, warm and sweet. I cherish this time, because I know there are only a handful of moments like that in life, and they won't last forever.
Love,
Momma
I can sum up your fourteen month in one word: fun. We've had so much fun with you in the past fourteen months (and some not-so-fun moments) but this past month topped them all. You are at the age that we can really interact with you.
For instance, we've developed a new game we play with you in the bath tub. You have these little foam puzzle pieces that will stick together when wet, so we put together 3 or 4 of them, and then put them on top of your head. You smile back at us, reach up to take the off, and then slowly and methodically take them apart, getting a loud cheer and clapping when you've managed to take each of them apart again.
A few very fun, and sweet, things you've learned this month are to give high fives (Gramma taught you that one), blow kisses (thanks, Elmo!), you lean in to give kisses now when asked for a kiss, and you can walk by my side, holding just one of my hands.
Kisses for Momma 
Elmo is one of your new greatest loves. I've begun to let you watch one hour of Sesame Street everyday, and the only 2 parts of the show you typically pay attention to are the beginning theme song and the 15 minute Elmo's World segment. You see Elmo anywhere or on anything and can't stop saying "Elmo!"
High Five Dada!
A finally, you have one new love that just CAN NOT be left out: vacuum cleaners. You are not just in love, you are obsessed, my friend. We have to put the vacuum in the laundry room or closet, close the door and tell you he is going night night, just to get you away from the thing. Momma vacuums 2 or 3 times a day now. We joke we have the cleanest floors in the city. Gramma said you went shopping with her this past weekend, it was early morning and the cleaning crew was still working, a vacuum was going on across the store, you heard it and went wild. You had to go see this vacuum! Let's just hope this obession continues until you can walk and use it yourself, you'll have to earn your keep some how.
My favorite part of the day is nap time. Not because it's 60 minutes of precious quite time, but because of the 10 minutes leading up to those 60. I take you into your room, we sit down and read 3 books and then you snuggle up to me with blanky cluched close and you just lay there with your eyes all sleepy and stare up at me, giving me a smile every once in a while, until you fall asleep, warm and sweet. I cherish this time, because I know there are only a handful of moments like that in life, and they won't last forever.
Love,
Momma
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Colin Bowling
Colin and I went to the shower of a mommy friend of ours yesterday. There were some games played and the winner received a toy prize. I won the last game of the day, so we got a toy bowling set. Before I left, I told the other ladies I just knew Daddy would love playing with it as much, if not more, than Colin. Sure enough, Daddy got home, saw it and opened it right up. So tonight, we got some time to actually play with it with Colin. Daddy set them up and Colin knocked them down. He loved it so much, we had to hold him back so Daddy could set them up before Colin bowled over them. He was just laughing and giggling the whole time! Here are some great photos: (Remember, click on the picture to get a larger view, he's got some great smiles!)
Ready, Set, GO!
Round Two:
Surveying his damage
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Funny Colin, Indeed
On Tuesday I went to a playdate at one of my fellow mommies homes. She and another mommie were teaching us how to knit. While we were learning she was watching the kids for us. A couple of hours after we left, I received this email, with the subject line: Funny Colin
Hey Rene,
Hey Rene,
I just wanted to share something funny with you. I was wondering why Colin was always by the cat door in the kitchen today during the knitting meetup. Just now when I went out to the garage to take some recycling I found several toys and things from the living room that he must've put through the cat door! It was a good bit of medium-sized objects, so he must have made many trips specifically to put them through the door. Isn't that hilarious?!
It was good to see you today. Hope the rest of your day is good.
Aubree
This came as no surprise to Daddy or I because, well, the kid loves to put things anywhere they'll go.
This came as no surprise to Daddy or I because, well, the kid loves to put things anywhere they'll go.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
A Beautiful Day!
Friday was such a beautiful day and my little guy loves the outdoors. You can just say "outside" and his whole body lights up. We spent the whole afternoon out there and I got some great pics, these are just a few.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Colin's New Toys
We recently decided to sell our treadmill and turn our neglected workout room into a home office for Brad, a place he can have for just his own. In turn, we are turning our office (in the back of the playroom) into my craft room, so I have a room of my own. This is our Valentine's Day gifts to each other. We've started working on them a couple of weeks ago and plan to have them completed by Valentine's Day.
Well, the disappearance of the treadmill did not make one member of our family happy, Colin. He LOVED to climb all over that thing, he'd play on it for hours at a time.
So, out of guilt, we bought Colin some really cool plastic covered foam blocks made specifically for little ones to climb on. They were delivered on Tuesday and he got to play with them for the first time when Daddy got home that night. He had a blast! His smiles and giggles totally made the cost worth it!
Well, the disappearance of the treadmill did not make one member of our family happy, Colin. He LOVED to climb all over that thing, he'd play on it for hours at a time.
So, out of guilt, we bought Colin some really cool plastic covered foam blocks made specifically for little ones to climb on. They were delivered on Tuesday and he got to play with them for the first time when Daddy got home that night. He had a blast! His smiles and giggles totally made the cost worth it!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Monthly Newsletter: Month Thirteen
Dear Colin,
My blogger's New Year's resolution for 2009 is to post at least twice a week (I'm going to shoot for Tuesdays and Thursdays) and to try to get this newsletter in, in a more timely fashion!
Your thirteen month was a crazy one, we spent time with lots of family and you got lots and lots of new toys!
There was one significant change for you, you learned the word "done," and you say it a LOT. Drinking some milk, done. Eat some food, done. Gramma tries to put you down for a nap, done. Eating your favorite chocolate brownie cookie Momma makes, oh, wait, not done!
You are growing more and more independent every day. You have your definite likes and dislikes and aren't afraid to share your opinion. Though on one hand it makes my heart sing with pride to see you turning into your own little personality, it also makes me want to burst into tears, grab you by the chubby little shoulders and tell you to slow down, not so fast!
Love,
Momma
My blogger's New Year's resolution for 2009 is to post at least twice a week (I'm going to shoot for Tuesdays and Thursdays) and to try to get this newsletter in, in a more timely fashion!
Your thirteen month was a crazy one, we spent time with lots of family and you got lots and lots of new toys!
There was one significant change for you, you learned the word "done," and you say it a LOT. Drinking some milk, done. Eat some food, done. Gramma tries to put you down for a nap, done. Eating your favorite chocolate brownie cookie Momma makes, oh, wait, not done!
You are growing more and more independent every day. You have your definite likes and dislikes and aren't afraid to share your opinion. Though on one hand it makes my heart sing with pride to see you turning into your own little personality, it also makes me want to burst into tears, grab you by the chubby little shoulders and tell you to slow down, not so fast!
Love,
Momma
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