I would say that my heart melts an average of 5 times a day from things that my kids do or say. Yesterday was the biggest of them all thus far in my life as a mommy. As I was coming downstairs to leave for the days' errands, Aiden looks up at me and says "mommy, your bootiful.".
(SIGH)
Ah, I love that little boy more than anything and the love that I have for him grew in that moment a million times over.
Motherhood is the greatest gift I've ever received!!
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Saturday, October 9, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
A talkative, bossy little dancer
Why do parents wish the time by? When our child starts to coo, we wish they were crawling. When they begin to crawl, we wish they were walking. When the begin to walk, we wish they were talking. Time just goes by way too fast. I'm about to have a two year old...that's right, A TWO YEAR OLD!
And there is no doubt that I have a two year old toddler on my hands, that's for sure.
Aiden is talking...A LOT! Constantly, in fact. He walks around the house rambling on. Most of the things he says are not comprehendable, but it's fun to hear them, just the same. He gets extremely frustrated when he wants something and I don't know what he's saying. So frustrated that he throws himself down on the floor and a tantrum ensues. It takes WAY too long to calm him down and once I do, about 10 seconds go by before it begins again.
Aye...Aye...Aye, that's all I have to say.
Oh, and when did he get so big that he bosses me around?
"No mommy!", "Come on mommy" and "Go mommy"
This is what I hear all day it seems. Ah, but it still makes me giggle inside sometimes. With all the bad moments throughout the day there are plenty of good ones!
He LOVES LOVES LOVES to give kisses and big bear hugs. He'll say "hug mommy" and that will just melt my heart. He loves to dance. When he hears any music at all he says "come on mommy, dance" and won't stop until you follow him and dance around (and by dancing I mean turning in circles until he falls down).
I love him so much it hurts...really it does. Today I sent him with Nana and Poppy so that I could get some rest and when he walked out the door my heart actually hurt. I have been missing him all day (but I really needed to rest).
And there is no doubt that I have a two year old toddler on my hands, that's for sure.
Aiden is talking...A LOT! Constantly, in fact. He walks around the house rambling on. Most of the things he says are not comprehendable, but it's fun to hear them, just the same. He gets extremely frustrated when he wants something and I don't know what he's saying. So frustrated that he throws himself down on the floor and a tantrum ensues. It takes WAY too long to calm him down and once I do, about 10 seconds go by before it begins again.
Aye...Aye...Aye, that's all I have to say.
Oh, and when did he get so big that he bosses me around?
"No mommy!", "Come on mommy" and "Go mommy"
This is what I hear all day it seems. Ah, but it still makes me giggle inside sometimes. With all the bad moments throughout the day there are plenty of good ones!
He LOVES LOVES LOVES to give kisses and big bear hugs. He'll say "hug mommy" and that will just melt my heart. He loves to dance. When he hears any music at all he says "come on mommy, dance" and won't stop until you follow him and dance around (and by dancing I mean turning in circles until he falls down).
I love him so much it hurts...really it does. Today I sent him with Nana and Poppy so that I could get some rest and when he walked out the door my heart actually hurt. I have been missing him all day (but I really needed to rest).
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Our blossoming little boy!
Aiden is changing so rapidly every day. It's really an amazing thing to watch!
He's becoming more and more independent and wants to be a BIG boy (and with this there are some downsides too). The other day we sat down to eat breakfast and I handed him his bowl of cereal with his little spoon. The second he saw it he began to throw a fit. At first I was totally thrown off by his behavior. Why was he acting like this? Then he started to say "bisp" over and over again. I didn't know what he was saying which was VERY VERY frustrating. Then finally it dawned on me..he was asking for a BIG SPOON. I handed him one and he was as happy as can be!
He's talking more and using more words to form little sentences. He says things like "Hey mommy catch" and "come on daddy". He completely understands you when you are talking to him and he's a bit of a manipulator too. At night we go upstairs, take a bath, get dressed, listen to some music and read books. Lately, he doesn't want to go to bed (that's a whole other post), so he will ask you over and over again to read more books. When I let him down off my lap to pick a new book, he's easily distracted with other things in his room. He'll wander over to his aquarium and talk to his fish. He'll conveniently need to go potty, and sometimes he'll just sit in front of his books pondering over which one to read. This can sometimes take up to ten minutes to pick ONE BOOK! He's playing mommy...and some days I give in because I'm so tired that it actually feels good to rock in his chair by myself, and then others I protest immediately.
He's growing up before our very eyes and sometimes just thinking about it makes me tear up! He's no longer a baby...but our blossoming little boy!
He's becoming more and more independent and wants to be a BIG boy (and with this there are some downsides too). The other day we sat down to eat breakfast and I handed him his bowl of cereal with his little spoon. The second he saw it he began to throw a fit. At first I was totally thrown off by his behavior. Why was he acting like this? Then he started to say "bisp" over and over again. I didn't know what he was saying which was VERY VERY frustrating. Then finally it dawned on me..he was asking for a BIG SPOON. I handed him one and he was as happy as can be!
He's talking more and using more words to form little sentences. He says things like "Hey mommy catch" and "come on daddy". He completely understands you when you are talking to him and he's a bit of a manipulator too. At night we go upstairs, take a bath, get dressed, listen to some music and read books. Lately, he doesn't want to go to bed (that's a whole other post), so he will ask you over and over again to read more books. When I let him down off my lap to pick a new book, he's easily distracted with other things in his room. He'll wander over to his aquarium and talk to his fish. He'll conveniently need to go potty, and sometimes he'll just sit in front of his books pondering over which one to read. This can sometimes take up to ten minutes to pick ONE BOOK! He's playing mommy...and some days I give in because I'm so tired that it actually feels good to rock in his chair by myself, and then others I protest immediately.
He's growing up before our very eyes and sometimes just thinking about it makes me tear up! He's no longer a baby...but our blossoming little boy!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
I LOVE my life
I SHOULD say this more often!
I am so very lucky. I have the greatest family and friends but most importantly, I have the most wonderful husband and he gave me the best thing that someone could have given me....our Aiden! Sometimes I take things for granted, but after spending these last two months home, I sort of look at things a little differently.
Times can be hard, but at the end of the day, we have each other, and the time that we spend together is far better than anyTHING we have!
Aiden and I spent the afternoon out back last night after Luke went to work and we just had the best time. My heart melts every time he smiles at me, or says "mamma". On several occasions he walked up to me with BIG open arms and gave me the biggest bear hug he could muster (of course he immediately runs away to play some more).
For these simplicities, I'll say it again....I LOVE MY LIFE!
I am so very lucky. I have the greatest family and friends but most importantly, I have the most wonderful husband and he gave me the best thing that someone could have given me....our Aiden! Sometimes I take things for granted, but after spending these last two months home, I sort of look at things a little differently.
Times can be hard, but at the end of the day, we have each other, and the time that we spend together is far better than anyTHING we have!
Aiden and I spent the afternoon out back last night after Luke went to work and we just had the best time. My heart melts every time he smiles at me, or says "mamma". On several occasions he walked up to me with BIG open arms and gave me the biggest bear hug he could muster (of course he immediately runs away to play some more).
For these simplicities, I'll say it again....I LOVE MY LIFE!
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Sunday, September 7, 2008
Four Generations!
September produced many of the members of Luke's family, including his grandpa, who's birthday is on September 11th. He's 81 this year!! We ventured to Waynesboro, PA through the rain and wind on Saturday to spend the day with him and Luke's mom's side of the family. It's not every day that you can get four generations of one family in the same room. I really hope that Aiden get's to know his Great Granddad because he is truly a wonderful person!
We started the day off with some bowling. Turns out Luke's granddad and his wife are excellent bowlers. It's been so long since Luke or I bowled..needless to say we were terrible, but it was loads of fun. After bowling we headed over to thier house for some good eatin'. Aiden was so well behaved all day. It's the first time meeting most of the people there and he was such a happy boy all day long. The three of us were exhausted when we got home which made for a great night of sleep.
Sunday was full of football in the Callas household. After Luke's flag football game, we went and met some friends out and enjoyed some adult time! It was a fun filled weekend!
Bowling with the fam!
Daddy and Aiden having some fun!
Aiden and his Great Granddad
Aiden playing with his second cousing Joshua
Aiden's found a new hobby...drummer!!
Daddy and Aiden watching football!
Friday, August 15, 2008
Seasoned Love
Luke and I met some friends out for dinner last night and while we were sitting at the bar waiting for our table I noticed this lovely older couple (by older I mean like 70+) sitting next to me. The bartender approached and asked if they would like to order something while they waited for their table. The gentleman replied "No, we aren't waiting for a table, we are just out for our weekly date night to enjoy some drinks." I couldn't tell if they were married but either way, it was the cutest thing ever. I hope that when Luke and I are that old, we still have date night too!!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Time with Grammy
My mom is in town to visit and Aiden has been having a blast with his Grammy. She got into town on Thursday and went to pick him up from daycare . When Aiden got his first glimpse of her, she said his eyes lit up and he got this huge smile on his face. Keep in mind, he hasn't seen her since he was a month old so he is either recognizing her from the photo I show him everyday or he thought she was me. Either way, he was ecstatic to see her!! I have been splitting the days with Danielle so that we both get some good mom time but man I do miss her. For those of you that don't know, she moved to Alabama about 7 years ago. She loves it there, but I wish she was closer. I want Aiden to know what a wonderful person his Grammy is. She did a hell of a job raising us and I can only hope that I raise him half that good. It has been wonderful seeing the interaction between the two of them. They spent some time on Saturday reading together and I got some good pictures.
Sunday we took Aid to the pool for his first real swim. It was a BEAUTIFUL weekend but not the greatest for a little itty bitty in the swimming pool. He cried for most of it so we are going to try again this weekend.
Mom, Luke and I are going to take Aiden to the CC fair this evening. I'm sure he'll love the animals and all the bright lights and loud sounds! I may even ride a ride or two..we'll see.
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