Hi Lijah,
Did you think your mommy forgot about you? Well, I haven't but your blog has not been the top priority for a couple of weeks! We have to take care of you, take care of Joey and take care of ourselves :)
It has been a rough few weeks my little man. You are so out of whack with your schedule and with us spending so much time at the hospital. I apologize for that but, hopefully, we will be back to normal as soon as possible. Well, for you, it will never be normal again when Joey comes home :)
The week of June 6, you went to a new daycare while Mary was on vacation. I was worried as it was going to be unfamiliar to you. I knew you would adapt super quick once you started playing with the kiddos but I was worried about that Monday morning drop off. You did great! You made your first piece of artwork!! You loved the sprinkler in her yard and loved her dog. Daddy said you squealed every morning when you pulled up. I was so relieved that you were happy there.
On June 9th, your brother Joey was born! Grampa picked you up and brought you to the hospital to see me. Unfortunately, Joey was in the NICU so you could not meet him. However, I was so happy to see you. It was kind of hard though as you wanted to cuddle up with me and I was still very sore from my surgery. That night, you spent the night with your Brigham/Mickelson family. You love spending time with your cousins. I think Andrew is your hero :) Thankfully, your Brigham/Mickelson family was able to help with you that whole weekend as mommy recovered and we worried about Joey.
On Sunday, you were able to meet Joey through the glass. Because he is in the NICU, you couldn't meet him face to face. At first, you were so excited to see me through the glass. Then, you got super serious as you saw I was holding someone. Finally, you appeared to get excited again. I could see daddy repeatedly saying "Joey" to you.
The following two weeks are a blur, buddy. We continually tried to spend as much time as we could with both of you but it was tough. You hated being couped up in the hospital room even though I relished the time with you. You were sad to be shuffled around from place to place and not have any time with your mommy & daddy. You started acting out - temper tantrums, not getting in your car seat, etc. Once we started seeing the signs, we changed our schedule and you were so excited to have some normalcy back.
On Father's Day, I spent all day with you & daddy joined us after your nap. You & I went to Walmart to get daddy & Grampa a card. You picked out an M&M dispenser for daddy. I think you picked it out for Elijah but daddy did like it :) We had lunch at McDonald's and it broke my heart. You were just so excited to have time with me that you were giving me hugs at the restaurant. It really validated how much we had neglected you over those 2 weeks. After that, we went to Soccer Tots and you had so much fun! You loved the obstacle course, the tumbling and the time where you were kicking the balloons. We had dinner at Dave and Busters. You liked all the games and learned to play a few. Finally, we went up to the hospital to see Joey for a bit.
Even though you hated the hospital, you did like the "sprinkler" that we used on you in the shower. It was a great way for us to pass the time and a great way for you to get a bath. You thought that was so fun. You also liked their play room with a train table and toys. You also liked all the food we shared with you :)
I think you know who Joey is and you know that he isn't my tummy anymore. When we say Joey, you no longer lift up my shirt. You see his photo on my phone and you move it out of the way so you can see your videos. Last night, Daddy said "Where's Joey?" and you put his picture on the phone and made a "Joey" sound. When your cousins came up to see us, you acted like Joey was the best thing since sliced bread and showed him off through the glass to everyone. You were so proud and happy. I hope that continues when we come home and I hope we come home soon!
Well buddy, I had lots of photos to share but the computer won't let me. I will come back and add them. I am sorry for the havoc on your schedule recently. I promise that, eventually, things will come together. Just bear with us and keep a mental note to tell your therapist down the road. :)
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Busy Weekend
Hi baby!
You sure were busy this weekend. Your calendar was full!
Despite all the activity, I think you were glad to be home. I think you really missed us. On Wednesday, you were a bit clingy to me & daddy. You wanted to be held a lot. That was A-OK with me because I missed you so much :) You enjoyed daddy's blue birthday cake and made a big mess!
On Thursday, you went to visit the daycare you are going to next week. Mary is on vacation so we had to find a substitute. You were shy for a minute then you started playing with all the toys. There are lots of kiddos there and I think you will really like it.
Saturday was the busy day. I had to go to the hospital for some testing and you & daddy came with me. We had McDonald's afterwards and I don't think I realized what a piggy you are at breakfast! You had a value combo that was bigger than what me & daddy ordered. And, you ate most of it! After breakfast, we both got a haircut. You did so good. I was so worried you would be scared but you just sat there like a pro. You look so different now without your curls!
After the haircut, you were whisked away to the circus with Gramma Debbie. I didn't think you would like it because you didn't really pay attention when we went in February. But, Gramma said you loved it. She said you were screaming at the animals and clapping.
Sunday was our first day of SoccerTots. I was so excited for you to go. I am not sure that it was all that I thought it would be. I think you might be a bit too little. But, you ran around the gym and played. You liked parts of it. Daddy was exhausted chasing after you and it was SOOOOO hot in there. You had some bottled water in the car and ended up dumping it on yourself. You were getting your arms and legs so I figured I might as well dump it on your head to make it worth it. You thought that was so funny :)
Well, buddy, not a ton going on this week. You will be at a different daycare. Mommy will still be resting growing Joey and I don't think we have any plans for any night. Looks like you are just stuck hanging out with us old folks!
You sure were busy this weekend. Your calendar was full!
Despite all the activity, I think you were glad to be home. I think you really missed us. On Wednesday, you were a bit clingy to me & daddy. You wanted to be held a lot. That was A-OK with me because I missed you so much :) You enjoyed daddy's blue birthday cake and made a big mess!
On Thursday, you went to visit the daycare you are going to next week. Mary is on vacation so we had to find a substitute. You were shy for a minute then you started playing with all the toys. There are lots of kiddos there and I think you will really like it.
Saturday was the busy day. I had to go to the hospital for some testing and you & daddy came with me. We had McDonald's afterwards and I don't think I realized what a piggy you are at breakfast! You had a value combo that was bigger than what me & daddy ordered. And, you ate most of it! After breakfast, we both got a haircut. You did so good. I was so worried you would be scared but you just sat there like a pro. You look so different now without your curls!
After the haircut, you were whisked away to the circus with Gramma Debbie. I didn't think you would like it because you didn't really pay attention when we went in February. But, Gramma said you loved it. She said you were screaming at the animals and clapping.
Sunday was our first day of SoccerTots. I was so excited for you to go. I am not sure that it was all that I thought it would be. I think you might be a bit too little. But, you ran around the gym and played. You liked parts of it. Daddy was exhausted chasing after you and it was SOOOOO hot in there. You had some bottled water in the car and ended up dumping it on yourself. You were getting your arms and legs so I figured I might as well dump it on your head to make it worth it. You thought that was so funny :)
Well, buddy, not a ton going on this week. You will be at a different daycare. Mommy will still be resting growing Joey and I don't think we have any plans for any night. Looks like you are just stuck hanging out with us old folks!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Long time no talk
Hi baby!
Mom sure is slacking when I have not talked to you on here in almost two weeks! As I type this, you are in the car with Auntie Val and Great Gramma on your way home from your Minnesota trip. Oh my goodness, we miss you so. Daddy and I would just talk about you all the time to help ease our mind that you weren't home with us. It was so quiet and lonely without you here. I asked your Daddy what the heck we did with ourselves before you were born. He said we ate out a lot and saw a lot of movies. None of that sounds fun compared to loving up my little Elijah!
Last week, you spent a lot of time with your Brigham family. Daddy had a work event one night then had a date with Andrew on another night. Since I can't chase you, you hung out over there with them. You love playing with your cousins and playing with their kitties. But, it made me sad because I didn't get to see you much on Tuesday or Wednesday. I think you needed some mommy time too as you would just cuddle up with me when you got home. On Thursday, you went to bed at 7:15 so I didn't get much time with you then either. You kind of scared us going to bed that early but you must have just plain been tired!!
On Saturday, we packed up great gramma's car and took you to the airport to meet Auntie Val. You were all loaded up with your books, toys and mommy's iPad. Auntie Val thought it was funny that you had your own iPad. But, we thought it might help you pass the time to watch your videos in the car. I was much less sad than I figured I would be. You just waved at us while you were in the car.
Each morning and each night, we would do a video chat with you on the phone. At first, you didn't know quite what to think. Then, they told us that you would start looking for us on the phone. You would smile and wave at us. You would laugh at your puppies. You would give the phone kisses and reach out for hugs. It really helped us pass the time and loneliness but there really is no substitute for cuddling up with you & giving you smoochies in real life. So, we would smile and laugh at you then we would look at each other afterwards and be lonely again :)
I don't know really what you did on your trip - what happens on your trip stays on your trip :) But, I know you went to the Mall of America and I know you played a lot. I know baby GodDaddy was giving you some soccer lessons so you would be all up to speed for SoccerTots this weekend. I know you watched a lot of TV and played with your iPad quite a bit. I will guess that you missed your mommy & daddy a lot :) In reality, I think you missed your puppies more!
I can't wait to pick you up today and love you up but we have a SUPER BUSY week/weekend. We have to go to the ENT and have your ears checked when you get home. It is Daddy's birthday so we have to pick up his cake and have dinner. Tomorrow, we are going to go meet your daycare lady for next week since Mary is on vacation. Saturday, it is your FIRST HAIRCUT and you are going to the circus with Gramma Debbie. Sunday, I hope we get some maternity photos before your brother comes and we start SOCCER TOTS! I am so excited for soccer tots. I hope to rest up all of Saturday and Sunday so I am feeling well enough to go watch and take photos.
I will leave you with some photos and the knowledge of how missed you were! Both of us were just plain miserable without you :)
This was daycare last Thursday. It was on facebook and I looked at it in awe. You look so big. I just can't remember where my little baby went!
You loved hanging out with Erica. You would cuddle up with her and pick on her! She said she was going to miss you a lot.
I think you may have been waving to the phone hoping to get us. We got you new spongebob jammies just for your trip. Look how you took over their house and your toys are everywhere :)
This was your last night there and you were out :) Erica said you were dreaming Happy Birthday wishes to daddy!
Your Mall of America trip with Baby Goddaddy. He said you stood in line to meet SpongeBob but the closer you got, the more scared you got so no spongebob photo. :)
Mom sure is slacking when I have not talked to you on here in almost two weeks! As I type this, you are in the car with Auntie Val and Great Gramma on your way home from your Minnesota trip. Oh my goodness, we miss you so. Daddy and I would just talk about you all the time to help ease our mind that you weren't home with us. It was so quiet and lonely without you here. I asked your Daddy what the heck we did with ourselves before you were born. He said we ate out a lot and saw a lot of movies. None of that sounds fun compared to loving up my little Elijah!
Last week, you spent a lot of time with your Brigham family. Daddy had a work event one night then had a date with Andrew on another night. Since I can't chase you, you hung out over there with them. You love playing with your cousins and playing with their kitties. But, it made me sad because I didn't get to see you much on Tuesday or Wednesday. I think you needed some mommy time too as you would just cuddle up with me when you got home. On Thursday, you went to bed at 7:15 so I didn't get much time with you then either. You kind of scared us going to bed that early but you must have just plain been tired!!
On Saturday, we packed up great gramma's car and took you to the airport to meet Auntie Val. You were all loaded up with your books, toys and mommy's iPad. Auntie Val thought it was funny that you had your own iPad. But, we thought it might help you pass the time to watch your videos in the car. I was much less sad than I figured I would be. You just waved at us while you were in the car.
Each morning and each night, we would do a video chat with you on the phone. At first, you didn't know quite what to think. Then, they told us that you would start looking for us on the phone. You would smile and wave at us. You would laugh at your puppies. You would give the phone kisses and reach out for hugs. It really helped us pass the time and loneliness but there really is no substitute for cuddling up with you & giving you smoochies in real life. So, we would smile and laugh at you then we would look at each other afterwards and be lonely again :)
I don't know really what you did on your trip - what happens on your trip stays on your trip :) But, I know you went to the Mall of America and I know you played a lot. I know baby GodDaddy was giving you some soccer lessons so you would be all up to speed for SoccerTots this weekend. I know you watched a lot of TV and played with your iPad quite a bit. I will guess that you missed your mommy & daddy a lot :) In reality, I think you missed your puppies more!
I can't wait to pick you up today and love you up but we have a SUPER BUSY week/weekend. We have to go to the ENT and have your ears checked when you get home. It is Daddy's birthday so we have to pick up his cake and have dinner. Tomorrow, we are going to go meet your daycare lady for next week since Mary is on vacation. Saturday, it is your FIRST HAIRCUT and you are going to the circus with Gramma Debbie. Sunday, I hope we get some maternity photos before your brother comes and we start SOCCER TOTS! I am so excited for soccer tots. I hope to rest up all of Saturday and Sunday so I am feeling well enough to go watch and take photos.
I will leave you with some photos and the knowledge of how missed you were! Both of us were just plain miserable without you :)
This was daycare last Thursday. It was on facebook and I looked at it in awe. You look so big. I just can't remember where my little baby went!
You loved hanging out with Erica. You would cuddle up with her and pick on her! She said she was going to miss you a lot.
I think you may have been waving to the phone hoping to get us. We got you new spongebob jammies just for your trip. Look how you took over their house and your toys are everywhere :)
This was your last night there and you were out :) Erica said you were dreaming Happy Birthday wishes to daddy!
Your Mall of America trip with Baby Goddaddy. He said you stood in line to meet SpongeBob but the closer you got, the more scared you got so no spongebob photo. :)
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)
