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Posted on: October 18, 2012
Little man, you are walking with enthusiasm! You started toddling from Momma to Daddy a few weeks ago. You pull yourself up and waddle-tromp all around the apartment. You love to walk over to me for a little kiss or pat, as if you are saying, “This is new, but it’s okay, right?”. And they you are off again, circling the table, or chasing your sister or the dog. You still have a baby boy body, with a long torso and a chubby bum and legs, so your gait is rocky and wide. But you are on your way my boy, laughing at your own audacity, with your arms open wide and reaching to they skies.
October 16, 2012
October 15, 2012
Posted on: October 15, 2012
Little Kai man, you turned 1 last week! Where did the time go? We had a big party with your grandparents and your uncles on Thanksgiving Monday because you are my Thanksgiving baby. We had turkey and pumpkin pie, and a big, blue puppy cake that River and I made just for you. I am very grateful for you, my son — for your beautiful smile, your belly laughs and silly sense of humour, and for your wonderful hugs. So this week (our first posts in a while) will be devoted to you in honour of your birthday.
June 20, 2012
Posted on: June 20, 2012
Little Kai, you learned to crawl last week and nothing can stop you now! You are the most curious boy. You will crawl to a toy, examine it from every angle with the most serious face, bang it up and down and then toss it! Then you chase it all over again.
June 19, 2012
Posted on: June 20, 2012
Little Riv, you are the most beautiful child. I love to pick you up and hug you, to feel the tiny pearls of your spine and your strong little limbs, and to kiss your soft, sweet cheeks. You are my joy, and it is a miracle to me that I made you! Thank you for being my child.
April 24, 2012
Posted on: April 24, 2012
Little Riv, you love to snuggle so much. The other night you had a bad dream and so I brought you in “big bed”. You curled up on my pillow and we wrapped our arms around one another. You twirled your fingers in my hair and I held your tiny hand until you fell asleep. I hope I’ll always be able to make you feel better.
April 23, 2012
Posted on: April 24, 2012
Little Kai, you’ve had a lot of milestones in the past two weeks. You can sit up on your own now (with pillows behind you just in case!), you’ve started solid food, and you have two teeth coming in. You love sitting up because it makes it easier to play with Daddy and Riv – you all love laughing together.
April 19, 2012
Posted on: April 19, 2012
Little Kai, you have the best laugh – one you’d never expect from a baby. It is a nasal, husky chuckle that comes deep from your little buddha belly. Your feet and neck are very ticklish and you love playing “This little piggy”.
April 18, 2012
Posted on: April 18, 2012
Little Riv, at dinner the other night, you noted that while Momma, Daddy & River all had teeth, baby Kai does not. You gave this some careful consideration, nodded decisively, and stated firmly, “We need to buy Kai some teeth!”
April 17, 2012
Posted on: April 17, 2012
You have been sick, my poor, sweet babies. We have had our butts kicked by colds and RSV, including trips to the hospital for both of you. My joy today is that you are both healthy again.
February 2, 2012
Posted on: February 2, 2012
Little Riv, you’ve started taking art classes on Thursday mornings. Your Daddy says you love painting and play dough the best, and he proudly brings home your art and hangs it on our fridge each week. This morning as you set off with him you said with delight, “Momma, I’m going to get messy!”
Momma Joy 