Monday, December 31, 2012

2013

As much as it ends, it begins. A fitting saying for New Year's Eve as well as a summation of my 2012. With every bitter sweet ending, (the newborn stage, the chubby toddlerhood, the solo coffee and cookie dates) came a new beginning (the talker, the cuddler, the double dates, the double stroller). I must admit that having 2 was not always easy, but it was always full. Full of possiblity, full of love and light and sheer joy. Full always to my heart's brim. Void of sleep perhaps, but full of midnight cuddles and kisses that wiped away sunset tears. Full too, sometimes of self-doubt, of dirty diapers, and overflowing dishes. Of bumps and scrapes to the skin and the soul. Full of learning how to pick yourself up and brush it off. Remembering that not only is tomorrow another day, but this is another moment. Full of new experiences, new words and phrases, new touches and sights and sighs and loves. Full of dimply baby hands and cheeks, tubby tummies, newborn skin and new found confidence. So, no it wasn't always easy, but I'll tell you what, I will take full over easy any day of the week. Any year. Cheers to the new year, my friends! May someone always refill your life as well as your glass.


 
Here's to the 3 someone's who have refilled mine.
 
 

Thursday, December 20, 2012

"I Get All Wishy Washy" - Frosty the Snowman

Sometimes I get a little sentimental over the holidays. In honor of that :) here is a comparison of my 2 little munchkins. I am obsessed with both of them - I could eat them up I love them so!

 
Belle at 10 months

 
Colin at 10 months
 
 
Christmas 2010 - 13 months

 
The camera went into panoramic mode a bit here, but I love Colin reaching for the train! He would be holding the ball just like big sister if the ornaments were out yet. The ball is still Belle's favorite.
 

 
Belle said "angel" for the 1st time while putting the angel on top of Grammy and Grampy's Christmas tree in 2010. This year, Colin said, "Angel" after I handed him an angel ornament while decorating their tree. Both were the sweetest little sounds I've heard.

 
But just to show their individuality, this is Colin doing something Belle would NEVER do at his age! Digging into sand & getting insanely dirty. Dainty Belle would have had her hands in the air, saying, "no no", but not our guy!
 


Thursday, December 6, 2012

The Latest

This happy little guy is quite the talker! He can say "mama", "dad", "mo' (more)", "Ah Dah (all done)", and last night he said "ni ni (night night)" to daddy! He has said "belle" once but mostly he calls big sis "blah". haha!

 
This big girl is learning to read!! I purchased the "Bob" books for her & she practiced reading the 1st 2 this morning! She is a little nervous & shy about it, but boy was I impressed with her! Knock on wood but I think she'll be reading in no time!
 
 
Smart and cute to boot, in a mother's humble opinion!