Seb,
You are such a crazy boy! Your new favorite game is to walk off the edge of the couch and straight to the ground, good thing we have a soft mattress there to break your fall!
I can't believe you're almost one! You're such a happy little guy. We love you so much. And I love that you still crawl up on my lap for cuddles.
My sweet little man!
Mom
Saturday 18 October 2014
Saturday 11 October 2014
Sebastian the Destroyer!
Seb, Seb, Seb!
You are into everything! As soon as the gate is open, you rush to it and love to race to wherever you're not supposed to be. You're throwing things in the toilet, you open the fridge and take bites out of the apples and oranges (then put them back). You also take bites from bananas...you are a menace. But you're so cute! And you love to laugh, dance whenever you hear music, and cuddle with me...which I love.
You're still not a fan of strangers though, nor are you a fan of sleep.
Still...I think we'll keep you.
Love,
Mom
You are into everything! As soon as the gate is open, you rush to it and love to race to wherever you're not supposed to be. You're throwing things in the toilet, you open the fridge and take bites out of the apples and oranges (then put them back). You also take bites from bananas...you are a menace. But you're so cute! And you love to laugh, dance whenever you hear music, and cuddle with me...which I love.
You're still not a fan of strangers though, nor are you a fan of sleep.
Still...I think we'll keep you.
Love,
Mom
Saturday 4 October 2014
Almost One!
Seb,
I'm so sorry that I'm the worst mother in the world for not updating this. Don't take the lack of updates to mean lack of love. We do love you so much! You are the light in all our lives. Amelia is just so enamored with you, sometimes she loves you a little too hard. But you give as good as you get, usually.
Let's see, you're now 11 months old a full fledged walking boy! You took your first steps at around 8 months, but other than dabbling in it, you really didn't decide to walk until 10 months. I think you would have earlier, but we went to Utah this summer to introduce you to the Kinsel family (who all adored you, and who you cried every time anyone even looked at you), and you were a little skeptical, so I think you delayed your walking until we got home.
You do say 'mama' and 'dada', but not necessarily in relation to me and dad, but you do say your own adorable form of 'thank you' it's so stinking cute. You'll hand me something and then say 'thank you'. So I think we have to say your first word (or phrase) is 'thank you'.
You are definitely starting to get frustrated with us if we don't give you something as fast as you want it. You especially love your food. If you even catch a hint of something to be eaten you're over there, fast as a flash, begging for a bite. You'll try anything. And get really mad if you don't get a bite (you throw yourself back). Sometimes it's not even food, but you think it is and, of course I can't explain that it's not.
You're still a pretty bad sleeper, you've discovered the joys of sleeping in our bed, and while you're perfectly happy with that arrangement and would do it every night happily...dad and I are not so pleased with it. We're glad you sleep, but you're a bed hog and dad and I are reduced to sleeping on the edge. So hopefully you start sleeping full nights in your own bed soon. This is one area where Amelia has you beat, she was a much better sleeper than you.
But other than that, you are a fantastic baby. You love to dance when you hear music. You already love Thomas the Tank, every time you hear the theme song, you get the biggest smile and dance around. You have a Thomas book that you carry around and love it when I sing the song and dance the book around.
You're definitely a momma's boy. Which I love. Mia preferred your dad at this age. You love to climb on my lap for cuddles and you love to bury your head on my shoulder. I admit, I love it too and I know it's going to be way too soon when you're going to not want to cuddle.
Seb, dad and I often remark how much we love you and how we're so happy you're in our lives. Amelia loves you so much and is always wanting to play with you. You also adore her, if she's anywhere near you, you're always running to her and laughing at her antics. Our lives are so much happier with you in it. We waited a long time for you to come and you are absolutely worth the wait!
I'm so sorry that I'm the worst mother in the world for not updating this. Don't take the lack of updates to mean lack of love. We do love you so much! You are the light in all our lives. Amelia is just so enamored with you, sometimes she loves you a little too hard. But you give as good as you get, usually.
Let's see, you're now 11 months old a full fledged walking boy! You took your first steps at around 8 months, but other than dabbling in it, you really didn't decide to walk until 10 months. I think you would have earlier, but we went to Utah this summer to introduce you to the Kinsel family (who all adored you, and who you cried every time anyone even looked at you), and you were a little skeptical, so I think you delayed your walking until we got home.
You do say 'mama' and 'dada', but not necessarily in relation to me and dad, but you do say your own adorable form of 'thank you' it's so stinking cute. You'll hand me something and then say 'thank you'. So I think we have to say your first word (or phrase) is 'thank you'.
You are definitely starting to get frustrated with us if we don't give you something as fast as you want it. You especially love your food. If you even catch a hint of something to be eaten you're over there, fast as a flash, begging for a bite. You'll try anything. And get really mad if you don't get a bite (you throw yourself back). Sometimes it's not even food, but you think it is and, of course I can't explain that it's not.
You're still a pretty bad sleeper, you've discovered the joys of sleeping in our bed, and while you're perfectly happy with that arrangement and would do it every night happily...dad and I are not so pleased with it. We're glad you sleep, but you're a bed hog and dad and I are reduced to sleeping on the edge. So hopefully you start sleeping full nights in your own bed soon. This is one area where Amelia has you beat, she was a much better sleeper than you.
But other than that, you are a fantastic baby. You love to dance when you hear music. You already love Thomas the Tank, every time you hear the theme song, you get the biggest smile and dance around. You have a Thomas book that you carry around and love it when I sing the song and dance the book around.
You're definitely a momma's boy. Which I love. Mia preferred your dad at this age. You love to climb on my lap for cuddles and you love to bury your head on my shoulder. I admit, I love it too and I know it's going to be way too soon when you're going to not want to cuddle.
Seb, dad and I often remark how much we love you and how we're so happy you're in our lives. Amelia loves you so much and is always wanting to play with you. You also adore her, if she's anywhere near you, you're always running to her and laughing at her antics. Our lives are so much happier with you in it. We waited a long time for you to come and you are absolutely worth the wait!
Wednesday 9 July 2014
Finally
My dear, sweet Seb,
Welcome to your blog. The closest thing you'll get to a baby book. I'm not great at updating (ask your sister), but I'm going to try to be better.
My dear son, we are so happy to have you in our family. We tried several years to get you here. We tried numerous fertility treatments and had almost come to the conclusion that you weren't ever going to come and Amelia would be an only child. I've never been so happy to be wrong in my entire life. I knew we had a special little boy who needed to join our family. And you have not disappointed.
As I write this, you're 8 months old. And as far as physically, you're very much ahead of the game. You crawled at 6 months, pulled yourself up at 6.5 months and now at 8 you cruise along the furniture like it's no big deal. You even let go and can stand on your own for a few seconds. You've also started climbing, I didn't think it was possible for a baby to climb things before he could walk, but you've proved that wrong! I don't think it's going to be too long until you're walking.
You were born on October 30th, 2014 at UCLH in London. You weighed 8lbs 6oz and you were a very cute baby. You bring so much joy to our lives. I can't explain how much we all (Amelia especially) love you. You are such a smile-y baby and you give them away freely. You'll smile at anyone who smiles at you. If it's someone you don't know, you get a bit shy, but you'll still smile! You've got such a special spirit about you, people are drawn to it. I wonder if that will be something that lasts your entire life? Dad and I teach the Gospel Principles class at church and there are a lot of new/recently active members in the class. You've become kind of a class mascot. Everyone crowds around to see how you are and to give you loves. Ali, an older gentleman is convinced you're a future president or something great. He gave us a very special antique book that is small that he can't read anymore. He thinks you have wise eyes and wanted you to have it. It's in a special place for when you're a bit older. I hope you treasure it, Seb.
You are a very content little guy. You love to putter around the living room playing with the various toys (when you're not trying to squeeze/climb/push your way into places you shouldn't be). You love it when Amelia comes home from school and plays with you, but when she's not around Dad and I are acceptable to you as well. You love giving giant open mouth kisses. It's not unusual for you to grab my cheek and guide it to you for a slobbery kiss.
You've also got teeth! And you're kind of a biter. We're trying to break you from that habit. But you got teeth fast, you already have 5 and 6 and 7 are days away from poking through.
One area that you do need work on is your sleep! You're a healthy above average boy and you still wake up very often through the night. Your sister was sleeping through at this point. And lately, you've decided that you don't want to be put back down, you'd rather be held while you sleep or you decide you want to play. And at 3-4am, that's not an ideal situation. I'm not sure what I'm going to do to break you from this habit and encourage you to sleep longer, but right now, my love, you're taking years off of my life!
Good thing you're cute. We love you so much Seb. We're so happy you're a part of our family and while I can't wait to see what you grow up to be, I am very much hating the fact that you're growing up so fast. I hope you'll still cuddle with me when you're older..right now it's only when you're tired.
So glad you're here and even if I'm eternally tired, I'll take it every time over the alternative.
Love,
Mom
Welcome to your blog. The closest thing you'll get to a baby book. I'm not great at updating (ask your sister), but I'm going to try to be better.
My dear son, we are so happy to have you in our family. We tried several years to get you here. We tried numerous fertility treatments and had almost come to the conclusion that you weren't ever going to come and Amelia would be an only child. I've never been so happy to be wrong in my entire life. I knew we had a special little boy who needed to join our family. And you have not disappointed.
As I write this, you're 8 months old. And as far as physically, you're very much ahead of the game. You crawled at 6 months, pulled yourself up at 6.5 months and now at 8 you cruise along the furniture like it's no big deal. You even let go and can stand on your own for a few seconds. You've also started climbing, I didn't think it was possible for a baby to climb things before he could walk, but you've proved that wrong! I don't think it's going to be too long until you're walking.
You were born on October 30th, 2014 at UCLH in London. You weighed 8lbs 6oz and you were a very cute baby. You bring so much joy to our lives. I can't explain how much we all (Amelia especially) love you. You are such a smile-y baby and you give them away freely. You'll smile at anyone who smiles at you. If it's someone you don't know, you get a bit shy, but you'll still smile! You've got such a special spirit about you, people are drawn to it. I wonder if that will be something that lasts your entire life? Dad and I teach the Gospel Principles class at church and there are a lot of new/recently active members in the class. You've become kind of a class mascot. Everyone crowds around to see how you are and to give you loves. Ali, an older gentleman is convinced you're a future president or something great. He gave us a very special antique book that is small that he can't read anymore. He thinks you have wise eyes and wanted you to have it. It's in a special place for when you're a bit older. I hope you treasure it, Seb.
You are a very content little guy. You love to putter around the living room playing with the various toys (when you're not trying to squeeze/climb/push your way into places you shouldn't be). You love it when Amelia comes home from school and plays with you, but when she's not around Dad and I are acceptable to you as well. You love giving giant open mouth kisses. It's not unusual for you to grab my cheek and guide it to you for a slobbery kiss.
You've also got teeth! And you're kind of a biter. We're trying to break you from that habit. But you got teeth fast, you already have 5 and 6 and 7 are days away from poking through.
One area that you do need work on is your sleep! You're a healthy above average boy and you still wake up very often through the night. Your sister was sleeping through at this point. And lately, you've decided that you don't want to be put back down, you'd rather be held while you sleep or you decide you want to play. And at 3-4am, that's not an ideal situation. I'm not sure what I'm going to do to break you from this habit and encourage you to sleep longer, but right now, my love, you're taking years off of my life!
Good thing you're cute. We love you so much Seb. We're so happy you're a part of our family and while I can't wait to see what you grow up to be, I am very much hating the fact that you're growing up so fast. I hope you'll still cuddle with me when you're older..right now it's only when you're tired.
So glad you're here and even if I'm eternally tired, I'll take it every time over the alternative.
Love,
Mom
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