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jimi hendrix said it best

Posted on by mommyinthemidwest
 when he said:

Wild thing.



You make my heart sing.



You make everything.

 
Groovy.

 I have been calling Theo my little wild thing here lately, and rightfully so.  He is something else.  I love asking him, “Theo are you crazy?”
“I cwazy.”
“Theo are you silly?”
“I sih-yee.”
“Are you wild?”
“I while.”
“Are you happy?”
“I hat-tee.”
This right here?  This makes my heart sing.
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My babies, playing together.
My babies, plotting against Niko together.
My babies, digging for toys together.
My baby, crawling.
My baby, in Santa jammies. 
Because it really is the small things in life, you know what I mean?  I find myself feeling full of joy for no reason at all sometimes.  No reason other than what you see in these pictures.  Everyday things.  The little things.  The wonder in their eyes.  Their fascination with ordinary things.  I find myself getting really excited about future Christmases – those precious few that they do believe in Santa.  The mornings when they stand by the bed, begging us to get up and open presents. 
Yeah.  I think that will make my heart sing, too.
~C~

thanksgiving wrap-up: a photoblog

Posted on by mommyinthemidwest

Hey there.

My little boys on Thanksgiving Day.  Just looking at their sweet, innocent faces fills my heart with pride and love.  Two years ago, on Thanksgiving, I never would have guessed we’d be where we are now.  But I sure as heck wouldn’t have it any other way. 
We spent the weekend at Nana and Pop Pop’s house and were joined by Aunt M, Uncle B, and Cousin Spence, or as Theo says, “Pence!”  I think Pence is pretty excited that Theo can finally play trains with him.  

 

Dexter managed to find a way to play trains too.  Friday night our city had their annual celebration that goes along with lighting the “tree” (a.k.a. monument).  Since I’ve lived here for 8 years and had never seen it, I figured I should mark it off my to-do list.  The city, it was beautiful.  We had mild weather and the crowd was energizing.  The lighting of the “tree,” eh.  It was kind of like, well, turning on a light.  You know?  But my boo recently started a new job, right in front of this “tree” and his company opened their doors to employees and their families for the event.  So, I got to see the new digs.  It was a 2-for-1 kinda deal. 

 The most fun for Pence and Theo was not only the cookie and drink buffet inside boo’s work, but the wide open space to run and play.  Tell me these are two little boys who aren’t having fun.  I dare ya.

Well…we had fun trying to get some decent pictures.  Finally, the “tree” was lit and we were able to get to the parking garage so that we could sit.  And sit.  And sit.  For an hour.  That was the least fun part of the night, but we should have parked further away from the center of activity instead of using R’s parking pass.  Lesson learned.  I don’t know that I have to go do it again, but it was a fun night.  Something different to do on Black Friday, anyway!  I wouldn’t leave you wondering what that magical “tree” looks like, all lit up. 
yep, that’s it.

The rest of the weekend was filled with a reindeer, giggles with Pop Pop, stories with Nana, rolling and trying to crawl all over the place, and attempts at a decent Christmas card photo. 
Well.  You can see how successful that endeavor was.
All in all…best Thanksgiving ever.  Sure do have a lot to be thankful for this year.
thanks for reading,
~C~

Dear Dexter (6 month letter)

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Dear Dexter,

It seems like I never know how to start these letters off without making some comment about how fast the time has gone and that I can’t believe you’re already this old.  SIX months!  We’re halfway to your first birthday and it feels like just yesterday that I was rubbing my belly, wondering if you would be a baby boy or a baby girl.

You love your brother.  Your blossoming relationship is one of the sweetest things I have the pleasure of watching as you both grow.  Sometimes he will lay his head in your lap and you rub his hair and touch his face with the biggest grin imaginable.  I love it.  Whenever he sits by or in front of you, you’re quick to reach out to him, usually resting your hand on his back.  You watch him, wherever he goes and whatever he does.  He’s a very entertaining little boy, isn’t he?

You are sitting up pretty well now, but not so well that I don’t place the boppy pillow around you on the floor.  You still flop back from time to time but you are getting better every day at finding balance.  You shocked your daddy and I this past week as you have figured out how to get up on your hands and knees in early attempts at crawling.  You’ll move your knees but not your hands, so you usually end up moving by falling forward and repeating the process.  It’s just a matter of time before you mastered this milestone and are off exploring on your own.  It must be a strange thing to only be able to go where others take you, and then suddenly being able to go where you want (within limits, of course).  I guess you are bound and determined to keep up with Theo.

You have eaten several baby foods and I guess you must take after your mama, because you love the fruits and just tolerate the veggies.  You haven’t been to the doctor yet for your 6 month checkup, but I know you’re growing.  As soon as I clean out your clothes and move up the next size, you are outgrowing everything again.  We just put you in 6 months and some of the pants are already getting too short.

Your hair is blonde and your eyes are blue (like mine!)…where did you come from, little boy?  I love that you have your own look and that people often say you look like me.  You still don’t have any teeth but we think you’ve been teething for several months.  What’s going on with all the slobbering, Dexter, if there are no teeth coming?  You go through about a bazillion bibs a day!  I’m in no hurry for your teeth to come in because then your cute little baby gummy smile is gone forever.

I love you, Dexter Jay.  I can’t imagine life without you.  You love to snuggle and I do too.  You have the sweetest giggle that is absolutely infectious.  The moments I get to share with you make my life better, make me want to be better.  I want to be around for you and your brother always.  Mommies are always sad when their babies grow up and become more independent.  We want our babies to love and need us forever.  It’s no different, the way I feel about you.  I see all that your brother can do and can hardly believe he was just a little baby like you are now a year ago.  Now that you’ve decided it’s time to crawl, you won’t be far behind him.

with your Aunt Cher

Just promise to keep giving me hugs, okay?  I’m infinitely proud of you, my precious boy.

Love always,
Mommy