Wow, then our two boys should be the smartest kids on the planet...
Morning Sickness Linked to Smarter Kids
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Chinese Zodiac: The Year of the Ox
Under the Chinese zodiac, Lucas will be born in the year of the Ox. Here is what I've found on Oxes:
According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2009 is the Year of the Ox. The Ox, or the Buffalo sign symbolizes prosperity through fortitude and hard work. Those born under the influence of the Ox or Buffalo are fortunate to be stable and persevering. The typical Ox is a tolerant person with strong character. Not many people could equal the resolution and fearlessness that the Ox exhibits when deciding to accomplish a task. Ox people work hard without complaints at work or at home. They know that they will succeed through hard work and sustained efforts, and do not believe in get-rich-quick schemes.
Invariably solid and dependable, Ox people are excellent organizers. Oxen are systematic in their approach to every task they undertake. They are not easily influenced by other's ideas. Loyalty is a part of their make-up, but if deceived they will not forget. Oxen do not appear to be imaginative though they are capable of good ideas. Although not demonstrative or the most exciting people romantically, they are entirely dependable, and make devoted parents. Oxen are renowned for their patience, but it has its limits - once roused, their temper is a sight to behold.
According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2009 is the Year of the Ox. The Ox, or the Buffalo sign symbolizes prosperity through fortitude and hard work. Those born under the influence of the Ox or Buffalo are fortunate to be stable and persevering. The typical Ox is a tolerant person with strong character. Not many people could equal the resolution and fearlessness that the Ox exhibits when deciding to accomplish a task. Ox people work hard without complaints at work or at home. They know that they will succeed through hard work and sustained efforts, and do not believe in get-rich-quick schemes.
Invariably solid and dependable, Ox people are excellent organizers. Oxen are systematic in their approach to every task they undertake. They are not easily influenced by other's ideas. Loyalty is a part of their make-up, but if deceived they will not forget. Oxen do not appear to be imaginative though they are capable of good ideas. Although not demonstrative or the most exciting people romantically, they are entirely dependable, and make devoted parents. Oxen are renowned for their patience, but it has its limits - once roused, their temper is a sight to behold.
People born under the sign of the Ox or Buffalo usually have strong codes and work ethics. This can lead to a tendency to be a workaholic, and they should make an effort to relax more. Ox people are usually strong and robust, and according to ancient wisdom, they should be blessed with long lives.
The Ox home is his castle where he finds relaxation and peace from the everyday hustle and bustle of his career or responsibilities. He also enjoys spending much time in planting gardens and trees. He generally prefers to decorate his home comfortably with nature colors.
Able, ethical and aware, co-workers of the Ox can depend on their eyes for details. Because they are so well-organized, they are better-suited for specialized positions and prefer to work in large companies. They work best when they work alone since they can be unhappy when participating in a large group.
Did I Mention He's Walking Now?
It only took 16 months for him to get the courage to let go of Momma's (or anyone's) hand and take off on his own, but once he did, he was off! This is a toy he got at Christmas from Gramma and Grandpa. Before he'd sit in the floor and roll it back and forth in front of him, now it's one of his favorite toys to just drag around with him.
For the record, we are considering Sunday April, 5th as his first time walking.
For the record, we are considering Sunday April, 5th as his first time walking.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Ladies Man
With a smile like that, what girl can resist?
Not adorable Miss Kinleigh, one of Colin's playgroup friends.
How appropriate is it that he's wearing this shirt in this picture (in case you can't tell, it says "Get In Line Girls"?
Not adorable Miss Kinleigh, one of Colin's playgroup friends.
How appropriate is it that he's wearing this shirt in this picture (in case you can't tell, it says "Get In Line Girls"?
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Little Monkey
Brad and I have been shopping here and there to prepare for Lucas' arrival. The day we found out Lucas was a he, we picked out his nursery bedding. This is what we chose:
So every since then, I've been referring to Lucas as my Little Monkey, because we all know his big brother, Colin is my Little Man.
So every since then, I've been referring to Lucas as my Little Monkey, because we all know his big brother, Colin is my Little Man.
Grandpa Baby
Colin goes through phases of only wanting the attention of one of the adults in his life, more often than not it is Grandpa that he desires...and there's nothing wrong with that when you've got one heck of a Grandpa :)
Grandpa sometimes comes to get Colin after he's woken from his nap and takes him shopping, giving Momma a couple hours of break. In this video, Colin had just woken up and Grandpa was on his way to get him. Momma was putting his shoes on and telling him that he was going to go spend the afternoon with Grandpa.
Grandpa sometimes comes to get Colin after he's woken from his nap and takes him shopping, giving Momma a couple hours of break. In this video, Colin had just woken up and Grandpa was on his way to get him. Momma was putting his shoes on and telling him that he was going to go spend the afternoon with Grandpa.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Grand Easter Weekend!
Egg Hunt One: GG's Church
GG attends a small church and invited us to join their egg hunt on Saturday morning. Colin was the smallest by 3 years, so they gave him his own patch of grass and eggs. Gramma, Grandpa, Gramma L, GG, Momma and Dadda were all armed with cameras and helping hands. He saw the eggs as we were coming in, so he was ready to go! We were pretty surprised at how well he did. He went right for the eggs and after Momma showed him to put the eggs in his basket, he knew just what to do.
Egg Hunt Two: At Home
Later that afternoon, we decided to go ahead and have an egg hunt for him at home. Rain was forecasted for Sunday (Easter) so we went ahead with the hunt Saturday in our backyard. The same crew came over to help him out, and he had a grand time!
Easter Sunday: The Goods
Today all the Grammas and Grandpa came over for Easter lunch and to give Colin some goodies. He got an Easter basket from Gramma and Grandpa, then one from Momma and Dadda, and a third from GG. We hid them around the living room and he found them pretty quickly. Amongst other things he got a camera (toy) and telephone from Gramma and Grandpa, some Sesame Street figurines, and a cool book and sunglasses from GG. He got lots of goodies (candy!) that he took full advantage of. He's also been learning to use a spoon, so when eating some dessert with GG he had his own spoon, but that wasn't enough, so he stole her spoon too!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Meet My Little Brother
Colin would like to introduce you all to Lucas, his new little brother (or soon to be). You can find his blog at:
www.lucasclarkebaker.com
www.lucasclarkebaker.com
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Introducing...The New Mr. Baker
As you already know, we are now expecting our second son, and after much thought, discussion and debate, we've decided on the name Lucas Clarke Baker. How did we get to that decision?
Lucas was simply a name we thought fit well with the name Colin, it's a name you don't hear everyday, but when you hear it, it doesn't sound strange. Clarke is Brad's father's and grandfather's middle name, so we are following a family tradition.
So let's start from the beginning. We had been trying to get pregnant for a few months with no luck. We had decided to take a couple of months off at the end of the year to avoid an August/September baby. Then laying in bed one early January evening we realized I was already over a week late. Brad forgot about it, but I didn't. He went to work and I took a test. That was the hardest secret to keep for an entire day! I wanted to tell him so bad, I couldn't stop smiling. I wanted to tell Brad in a special, memorable way. So I made a onesie for Colin to wear that said "I'm the Big Brother" and had a picture of a baby and a toddler. So when Daddy came home, Colin was wearing the onesie and I had placed his jacket over it, zipped up. We were playing in the front yard when Daddy got home. We came inside and I asked Brad to take his jacket off while I went to the restroom. I waited to hear something, but didn't. So I came around the corner and Brad was holding Colin up studying his shirt. He said, "I don't get this, where did he get this shirt?" The letters were iron-on and the "B" in "Big" had started to fall off. I started laughing, and pulled the test out of my pocket. He caught on then.
We had our first appointment at about 7 weeks and got to hear the heart beat, a beautiful sound. That is when we received our due date of September 10. Our second appointment was at 11 weeks, and we again got to hear the heartbeat and got a picture.
Yesterday, we had our 18 week sonogram. We got a very healthy report card, Lucas is weighing in at 10 ounces and 5.5 inches. About the size of a dollar bill. This is also when we learned he is a he. We were very excited, we both really wanted a boy, thinking that he and Colin would play and get along better. Brad surprised me by taking the whole day off so we could follow the tradition we had set when we had Colin. We celebrated all the good news by shopping for Lucas. We bought an outfit, his bedding and a couple of blankys for him to cuddle with when he gets here.
Reminder: For the photos click on them, and they will pop up larger, so you can get a good look at Mr. Lucas.
Profile
His fingers spread out by his face.
Another profile.
The first one is a front view of his face, hands by his head, and body. The second photo is the "male proof." hehe
Lucas was simply a name we thought fit well with the name Colin, it's a name you don't hear everyday, but when you hear it, it doesn't sound strange. Clarke is Brad's father's and grandfather's middle name, so we are following a family tradition.
So let's start from the beginning. We had been trying to get pregnant for a few months with no luck. We had decided to take a couple of months off at the end of the year to avoid an August/September baby. Then laying in bed one early January evening we realized I was already over a week late. Brad forgot about it, but I didn't. He went to work and I took a test. That was the hardest secret to keep for an entire day! I wanted to tell him so bad, I couldn't stop smiling. I wanted to tell Brad in a special, memorable way. So I made a onesie for Colin to wear that said "I'm the Big Brother" and had a picture of a baby and a toddler. So when Daddy came home, Colin was wearing the onesie and I had placed his jacket over it, zipped up. We were playing in the front yard when Daddy got home. We came inside and I asked Brad to take his jacket off while I went to the restroom. I waited to hear something, but didn't. So I came around the corner and Brad was holding Colin up studying his shirt. He said, "I don't get this, where did he get this shirt?" The letters were iron-on and the "B" in "Big" had started to fall off. I started laughing, and pulled the test out of my pocket. He caught on then.
We had our first appointment at about 7 weeks and got to hear the heart beat, a beautiful sound. That is when we received our due date of September 10. Our second appointment was at 11 weeks, and we again got to hear the heartbeat and got a picture.
Yesterday, we had our 18 week sonogram. We got a very healthy report card, Lucas is weighing in at 10 ounces and 5.5 inches. About the size of a dollar bill. This is also when we learned he is a he. We were very excited, we both really wanted a boy, thinking that he and Colin would play and get along better. Brad surprised me by taking the whole day off so we could follow the tradition we had set when we had Colin. We celebrated all the good news by shopping for Lucas. We bought an outfit, his bedding and a couple of blankys for him to cuddle with when he gets here.
Reminder: For the photos click on them, and they will pop up larger, so you can get a good look at Mr. Lucas.
Profile
His fingers spread out by his face.
Another profile.
The first one is a front view of his face, hands by his head, and body. The second photo is the "male proof." hehe
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Monthly Newsletter: Month Sixteen
Dear Colin,
A few days ago you turned 16 months old. Your sixteen month was almost an uneventful one, the biggest news we have this month is those teeth! You've gained 2 more now, up to 12. You go 2 of your top molars, and it was hard work for them to come in, you were cranky and cuddly (so that last part isn't so bad).
Your favorite thing continues to be books. Bringing us books, climbing up in our laps and reading them over and over. I love how when a word intrigues you, you will look up at us and study our mouth to see how it comes out and then try to form the word too. Two that come to mind are "lumpy" and "bumpy."
Another large milestone is that you've switched from two one-hour naps to one nap in the afternoon. Now, that nap can last anywhere from an hour to three. It's a crap shoot, I never know. But, at least you are napping, and without complaint now.
One fun highlight from this month: Dada was in a particularly good mood one Friday afternoon after work, and heated the hot tub so we could get in for a swim. You had a blast! You also remembered your swimming and breath holding skills you learned last summer.
My favorite part of the past month is your new skill in saying, and waving, bye bye. You say it to the check out ladies at the stores, to Gramma and Grandpa when they drop you off back home, and to anyone Momma is talking to on the phone. But when you tell Momma "Bye bye," at night when she tells you "Goodnight," and wave your little hand. That is a moment that melts my heart. For those moments, I'm grateful, and anxious for more.
I love you,
Momma
Balloons!A few days ago you turned 16 months old. Your sixteen month was almost an uneventful one, the biggest news we have this month is those teeth! You've gained 2 more now, up to 12. You go 2 of your top molars, and it was hard work for them to come in, you were cranky and cuddly (so that last part isn't so bad).
Your favorite thing continues to be books. Bringing us books, climbing up in our laps and reading them over and over. I love how when a word intrigues you, you will look up at us and study our mouth to see how it comes out and then try to form the word too. Two that come to mind are "lumpy" and "bumpy."
Another large milestone is that you've switched from two one-hour naps to one nap in the afternoon. Now, that nap can last anywhere from an hour to three. It's a crap shoot, I never know. But, at least you are napping, and without complaint now.
One fun highlight from this month: Dada was in a particularly good mood one Friday afternoon after work, and heated the hot tub so we could get in for a swim. You had a blast! You also remembered your swimming and breath holding skills you learned last summer.
My favorite part of the past month is your new skill in saying, and waving, bye bye. You say it to the check out ladies at the stores, to Gramma and Grandpa when they drop you off back home, and to anyone Momma is talking to on the phone. But when you tell Momma "Bye bye," at night when she tells you "Goodnight," and wave your little hand. That is a moment that melts my heart. For those moments, I'm grateful, and anxious for more.
I love you,
Momma
Hehe.
Walkin' with Dadda.
Swimmer boy!
He loves to play with Momma and Dadda's shoes, and put them on.
Mommy, you're silly!
Mmmm, snack.
His best friend, blanky.
Big boy dining chair.
ELMO!
Balloons and Elmo? This must be heaven...
Sorry Uncle Kenny...
He loves his fries, I had a hard time explaining to him that this was a toy, not a real fry, he got very frustrated.
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