ast month was quite possibly the longest month of my life. Waiting for baby Casen to arrive. Well guess what…he was two weeks old on Saturday! And Jaxon was 28 months! Boys.
Jax is our little wild man. So dramatic, I think he will be on Broadway by the time he’s five. He has the funniest facial expressions. Reminds me of myself when I was little…always acting silly to get attention. His new thing is putting his hands on his hips. Go. go. go. A hundred miles an hour all the time. Says ‘hi’ to everyone, even strangers at the grocery store. He is also into saying ‘bye’ too…his toys, our house, even his little brother, ‘Bye baybee Tasen’. So sweet. He is learning how to count (he thinks he’s blowing out candles). Loves to jump. Draw. ‘Sit porch’. Basically be outside 24/7. Amazed by bubbles and glow sticks. Hates naps. Not a fan of eating…although he loves melon and berries. He could live on just milk or juice. Actually, he says it so much, it’s becoming a double word at our home. ‘Milkjuice’.
Case is such a good baby! Every now an then we get a poop explosion that breaks up the routine, but other than that, he just has his daily dose of the hiccups. He looks like a tiny angel when he sleeps. Speaking of sleeping, this little guy only wakes up once in the middle of the night. I think I’m getting more rest now than when I was pregnant. I have a feeling that he is going to be the complete opposite of Jaxon. They will become the best of pals.
very month is a new adventure with Jaxon. He seems to be a little more hyper, repeating more than he probably should and keeping us on our toes, especially when he’s chasing birds. He is so fast!
This month Jax went to the circus with MiMi, PaPa and Aunt Jessi and Daddy took him to the zoo! Quite possibly an elephant overload, but they are his new fav. And so that makes Dumbo the movie of choice.
We are enjoying our days (and nights) with just him…soaking up all the hugs and giggles and funny things he says. I try to tweet them so we can look back and laugh…follow @littlemanjax. I just love our conversations. So random and spontaneous.
I am so proud of him. He can spot a ‘hairplane’ from miles away. Everytime you sit him on the potty, he goes. He’s got his shapes down…’kyangle’ especially. Still learning how to play nice with George, he did learn quickly though when you hit, you will get a paw right back. Cries for a split second and we tell him to shake it off. He has his moments. Every once in a while his little stern two year old voice come out and he points! (I have to try so hard not to smile.) Still throws fits when he doesn’t get his way, what kid doesn’t. But he’s a riot and I love him!
Time to play blog catch up. I know its Friday the 13th, but I’ve been working a ton this week to finish all my projects because I have no idea when the baby is going to arrive. Yep. Still pregnant…37½ weeks.
just a little 6 am conversation
- Jax: (standing next to our bed) mommy. mommy up?!
- Me: okay, get up here.
- Jax: banket? (on the floor)
- Me: okay.
- George: (pacing the kitchen)
- Me: I'm gonna have to let Georgie out.
- Jax: (as I'm scooting out of bed, he leans up and whispers) mommy. dit milk.
- Me: okay, I will.
- Jax: tank you, mom.
few days late…my little man is 26 months old now! When do you stop counting in months? That always bothered me before I became a mom. So…Jaxon is 2 years and 2 months, ha!
I feel like ever since Jax turned two, I am just so amazed by how smart he is. How much he concentrates and thinks and even what he remembers. His favorite book is Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see? by Bill Martin Jr. and illustrator, Eric Carle. It is perfect because we are learning colors now. He has been a pro at blue for a while. He loves to draw. Gotta get him some sidewalk chalk for sure! He’s definitely going to be an artist. Although he really digs music…caught him dancing nude in the living room to Dance-a-Lot Robot. Hilarious!
He is currently obsessing over going outside and riding his little bike…pedaling all by himself. I think we’ve been stuck in our home for too long. The weather has been so gorgeous. It’s pretty funny, he still thinks that he needs a hat and coat to go outside. ;) We are all ready for summer! (We booked our ‘kid-free’ vacation! Hoping to take Jax to the beach for a weekend though.) My work has really been picking up lately and he is now going to the sitter a few days a week. Which is awesome because he gets to play and run around all day with his best friend, Carter. (They were born a month apart.) They wear each other out, so much that he will fall asleep eating at dinner.
Potty training is going well…it is not quite an everyday thing, but he understands what he is suppose to do. We even got him a new seat for the ‘big potty’. Hoping that he can catch on before the baby arrives. Eating is going even better. Should have switched to 2% milk a while ago. He is eating so many more fruits and meats. Still trying to sneak in the veggies. We went to the doctor and he weighed 30 lbs and was 35 inches tall…happy to see him in the 60ish percentiles!
I’m an AUNT again! My step sister had teeny tiny baby girl yesterday…welcome to the world, Hazel Leann Holcomb! She is 6lb 13oz, and 20 1/4 inches long. So happy that we were able to see her, we had originally went home to celebrate my nephew’s baptism. Jax was so amazed, I can’t wait until our little one arrives and to see his face.
A trip to the ER late last night. Jax was having trouble breathing and started to cough…sounded awful, so we took him in to get checked out. The doc said he has croup. He should be much better in a few days. Thank you everyone for the get wells, prayers and hugs! xo
oxoxo…I’m pretty sure we have one of the most lovable kids around. Jax gives hugs and ‘tisses’ and ‘I yous’ all the time! So we are sending everyone lots of love this week! Yesterday he turned 25 months. Hard to believe his second birthday was already a month ago. Where does the time go?
Jaxon is growing up so much…doing lots of new things. I have really noticed that he is concentrating much more when he plays. Daddy is teaching him how to play hockey…so fun to watch them. He is obsessed with the yard stick, the plunger, Daddy’s leaf blower and my typewriter. Always wants to go outside…even brings me his shoes to speed up the process. Ha! Loves to climb in and out and on top of anything…our little dare devil. He is also in to running fast.
He is so determined. Has to brush his teeth everyday. Likes to pick out what color shirt he wears. Loves to take baths…umm, probably two times a day. His vocabulary has tripled…says two and three words all the time. The other day he burped at lunch and said ‘scuse you’. Using those manners…even when I don’t remind him! It’s funny he says ‘No please’. See what else he is saying here.
He lets me know when he poops…hopefully we are one step closer to being diaperless. Eating habits are not so great though. He would much rather drink milk for every meal…but we are trying to work in some new foods. I am so glad that he is sleeping in his big boy bed all the time now. No crying either, well except he always wants me to go to sleep too. FYI…toddler beds are super uncomfortable.
Sorry, I have been missing a bit lately. Our calendar is really filling up. I am keeping busy working…new projects and orders have really been picking up. I am not complaining. It is a great way to start the year. Jax is also going back to the sitter a few days a week. I think interacting with other kids is a must. He has had plenty of momma time the past six months. He likes hanging out with his best pal, Carter too!
So I promise, you will see some blogging happening next week. I have nursery ideas to share, a DIY that I am super excited about and I will be 29 weeks. Wow, third trimester already?! Our little man is going to be here before we know it.
Dear Jax…
I can’t believe you are TWO! That was such a fun year. Watching you learn how to walk and talk and jump. So many fun memories we have had…you sure are growing into a handsome little boy. We have loved every minute. Excited for you will meet your new little brother in a few months too! I am sure you will love him and teach him how to give your sweet hugs. We are so proud of you. (tear…oh my) Love you!
So excited to celebrate tonite. Mimi and Papa are taking you to Chuck-E-Cheese and on Sunday you are having a MONSTER birthday party with friends and family.
Happy Birthday Jaxon!
xo Mom + Dad
OH MY. I need this sign hanging in my home today. Just when I thought my luck was getting a little better…this morning happened.
I woke up at six o’clock. My husband left for work. Let the dog out. Browsed a few of my daily reads online. Made a cup of hot chocolate. My sister-in-law arrived with Jaxon around seven-thirty (she watches him on Thursday nights). Got him settled in with a movie and some cheerios.
Then, I began to open my file that I had been working on for about a week now for an animated presentation at one o’clock with a client. WOULD NOT OPEN. OMG. Freaking out at this point. Called my mom…called Thomas, of course they said opposite things to do. Grrr! Finally got a hold of my ‘boss’ to break the news that I was having technical difficulties. Pacing the living room. He said so calmly, ‘Oh just send me the file and I’ll see if I can open it.’
Jaxon, practically climbing on top of my pregnant belly, while I am waiting on the couch for him to call back. Thinking to myself…patience, Laura.
He calls back. IT OPENED! Unfortunately some of the work was missing. So, I frantically started to rebuild the missing parts. Then Jaxon says, ‘Mommy, dump…button. dump down there! (Geez, really right now?!…he has a bounce house in the basement) ‘Okay, let’s go.’
Meanwhile my portable hard drive cable completely ripped out of its plug. Fixing that later because I have a proposal to send out! (AGH…Just my entire life’s work, nbd.)
About to cry. Still working as fast as possible. It’s about eleven o’clock. Thinking…soon Jaxon will go his nap, praying it would be nothing like yesterday where he screamed for two hours on an off, resulting in no nap at all.
Almost done. Put Jaxon down around noon, five minutes of crying…then out like a light. Sweet, finishing up a few details…and before I knew it time was up.
…Well, the presentation went better than I ever expected. And as soon as the call was over my little peanut woke up from his nap.
Somedays working from home is a breeze, somedays it is hectic. I know to some of you it may seem like no big deal, but I’m still learning to juggle the day to day tasks and trying to find ways to handle situations like this one. And I’m sure its only going to get harder when I have two little ones. But when the client claps after you present and says, ‘Laura, you killed it!’ It makes the worst day ever, become so much better.
photo from Megan Galante’s Mundane Day Sign Project
Wow…2011 was definitely a year that I will remember. In January, Jaxon turned one. In April, I launched Little Frills paper + goods…new products coming soon! My little sister got married in May. In June, we went zip-lining for Thomas’ birthday. I lost my job and Thomas passed all his tests at work and became a journeyman in July. We got married in August. Honeymooned on the beach in Destin, Florida. I turned 28. In September, we found out we were expecting our second child! In October, Jaxon’s birthday party was featured in Parents Magazine. In November, Jaxon got a big boy bed. Our dog, George turned 6. My nephew, Harley was born. And last month we found out we are going to have a baby boy!
I am thankful for all the memories, the ups and downs and great adventures that 2011 brought. So glad to begin a new year…lots of good things to come! Thank you so much to all of my amazing followers for reading my blog and for all the lovely comments and messages you have sent. Hopefully one day we can meet.
Happy 2012 everyone! xo
oah, guess who is 23 months already? Oh my…that means little man will be two next month. I haven’t even started planning his birthday party. As soon as our christmas cards go out (posting them next week), I will have to start designing his invitations…so much to do!
Jaxon is still a little peanut…he hasn’t had a huge growth spurt in a while. Although he does have a head full of hair and sixteen teeth! He’s not the best eater, but he has his favorites that never seem to get old. We rarely ever give him anything with sugar…he is just a little wild man, full of energy, all on his own. He will jump or ‘hop’ as he says it, all day if he could. I can’t wait for him to see his christmas present. Hint: It’s like a trampoline. Hopefully his new bed can catch a break…ha!
Just like his momma, Jax does have a sweet side. Lately he is into hugging. ‘Hug me.’ ‘Hold it.’ (himself) So randomly…just melts your heart. He is so independent. Gets really excited when he does something or if there is a chance to help with something. ‘I did it!’ ‘I help.’ ‘I’ll do it!’ It is hard to imagine our little baby is now old enough to have a conversation with. I am excited to see what he will do this month.
inding Nemo. ‘Nemo’…the word that Jaxon says the most! And ‘milk’. And ‘bink’. He’ll wake up in the middle of the night saying one of those famous words. :) Can’t help but smile though. So proud of him.
He is 21 months old now…yesterday! Ahh. I love this age so much. Despite a temper tantrum here and there. He is such a sweet little boy. He loves to swim and blow bubbles in the bath tub. Build puzzles. He knows all about farm animals…the sheep and goat are the ones he talks about the most. Did I mention, PLAY OUTSIDE! Pretend to drive daddy’s new truck. Ride his bike or ‘or wheela’. Take care of George. Make breakfast with me…his favorite is pancakes. So now every morning he says ‘make Mommy’. Watch ‘moobie’ (movie). He can say I love you now…well he says ‘I You’. It’s pretty much the cutest thing ever!
He knows his routine almost better than we do. He is so smart. Can’t wait to see all the new things he will do next month! Looking forward to the holidays.
ps. My camera cord is MIA so photos from our trip to the pumpkin patch last Sunday are coming soon!
ow…twenty months, yesterday! I guess you could say we have a toddler for sure now. Never thought Jaxon could ever grow up that fast.
He says bye-bye to everything. Waves to strangers. Loves to dance and head bob in the car. Still obsessing over being outside…all. the. time. Riding his bike and chasing George around the yard are his favorite things.
Not only does Jaxon repeat what I say, now he is attempting to do things that I do, like blowing my nose or talking on the phone. He has been putting two and three words together, like ‘ready doe’ and ‘toons mommy’. It was so funny the other day when I was changing him…he said, ‘Elmo stinks’ (Elmo is on the front of his diapers). Ha! He was so serious. He can count too…well the even numbers anyway. I start with ‘one’, he says ‘two’…etc. But for some reason he skips eight and says ‘nine’. I’m still waiting for him to say ‘I love you’. That will be a day to remember.
I gave him his first hair trim! Just a tiny bit off the back. I’m hoping or thinking he will get a head full of curls.
