Christmas

This the picture I intended to use on my Christmas card. Which is why I didn't post it sooner but for some reason I was never able to find the time to send out cards this year. I know, I should have made time.

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. Since Dylan wasn't able to fully appreciate opening presents we only got him one, well three if you include the bath toys and music CD we opened early. However he did get plenty of gifts from Grandma's and Grandpa's. He's been playing with everything and he thanks all of you.

Christmas Eve was the first time Dylan took any interest into the tree. He's know it's been there but I think it was the first time he realized that he was able to crawl for it. So he "inch wormed" his way over there from across the room.

I just love this picture. It's a classic.

This one is fabulous.

He was in such a great mood this night. Too bad he didn't sleep better through out the night.

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Crawling

So I think this is what we'll consider Dylan's first crawl. He was over on his mat and saw the remote laying on the floor. He loves the remote it's the first thing we've taken away from him that makes him mad enough to cry. If he sees it he usually lunges for it. Well Today when he saw it across the room he instantly got this determined look on his face and was off. It took me a few seconds to realize what was happening before I was able to grab the camera. He was pretty much already there when I started filming. But still at least we caught a little bit for Daddy.

Ignore the messy background. :(


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I have a lot to share this morning. First I have some naked pictures to share. I know, I know, but he'll get over it. You can really see his lip in these pictures. I've also noticed a lot more people ask me about it, which makes me feel confirmed that it is in fact growing and not going away like we have hoped. It wasn't until I seen these pictures that I noticed how bad it sticks out. I look at him and see just a beautiful smile and now I often wonder what other people think. I think I know now that I'll get it removed for him. It's just going to be such a hard thing to have heal. Babies suck, chew and put everything they can in their mouth. I dread this time, especially since we're so dependent on his pacifier.

We also learned the other day how mobile he really is. I've found him in corners and messing with the Tivo and DVD player which happens to sit just at his level. He's all over the living room. It's hard to remember that we have a child now and we can't just leave something on the floor to pick up later. I constantly have to think about what's in his "area" when I leave the room to the kitchen or use the bathroom. Sometimes I have panicked and ran back in there to make sure I didn't forget about the scissors I used to cut the tag off his shirt. Which luckily hasn't happened yet, it's been a false alarm each time.

Speaking of just how mobile he is... He figured out that he can get on his knees and rock and fall forward to get closer to things. There's been a few times where I thought, "Here he goes, he's going to crawl" but then he falls. He figured this out one morning and hasn't stopped since. He has it mastered by now. He's so cute. I really think he'll be crawling before Christmas, if not then right after.

Here's some pictures of him in his Christmas PJ's. They're the kind that have the button flap on the bottom and to my surprise it really does unbutton to expose his bottom. :) No I haven't taken that picture just yet. But I'm so going to stick him in them diaperless after Christmas so I can take that picture. :) He's just way too cute.

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The Latest Videos

Justin doesn't get home from work until 7 or a little later. Dylan normally goes to be at 7 or a little later so we frequently have "quiet" time together where we sing and rock. This is one of the first time I've sang him this song and when i got to the end for some reason he just started giggling. This is about the 3rd time in a row so he didn't react as much as the first time, which I didn't catch on tape, but it's still precious.

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My sweet sweet boy.

Dylan,

I guess lets start with the name... We picked Dylan simply because we liked it. Although, Daddy likes to tell people that were were huge 90210 fans. He thinks it's funny, I'm sure by time you read this you'll think it's funny too (after asking "What's 90210?"). Before we knew you were a boy I had kept trying to think of a way to name my child after my Great Grandma Parker. In the beginning you were Sophia, because Daddy liked it so much and girl names were so much easier to come up with than boy names. I wanted Isabelle, but caved and eventually we both started calling you Sophia. We were so sure you were a girl. Although I knew you were a boy, I wasn't surprised one bit when the doctor told me. Next I liked Parker,(after your great great grandma, She was a strong and wonderful woman to be around) you're Dad liked Caiden and Dylan, I let your father pick your first name and I'd pick your middle. Of course there were stipulations, I had to like it. :) In the end we came up with your name together and we joke about how it sounds like a rockstars name and how when you grow up you won't have to change it.

People refer to you as Dyl, Tater Tot or Pickle. I have a tendency to call you Dyl, lover boy, or Baby. (You're only 5 months old)

It's Monday, and you're napping right now. We've been playing all morning. I dumped your whole toy bin upside down in the middle of the floor for you to play in. You were satisfied for a few minutes but grew very frustrated because you couldn't suck on things as if they were your pacifier. Yes, you use a passy. Or rather Mom uses the passy. I'm not quite sure if you "need" it as much as I need it, you're starting to be very vocal, which is good, sometimes. I've also broken another thing that I vowed never to let my child do. You have a blanky. I'm not sure if you'll grow to be attached to it as much as other children are but you love the feel of it next to your face when you're drifting to sleep.

Last night you woke at two and then again at four, this time wanting to eat. I made a bottle and you chugged it down still half asleep. You started signing to me in a quiet sweet voice. "Ahhhh, ahhhh, ahhh" as you drifted back to sleep. I put you back to bed and then Daddy came to get you when you woke in the morning. You have been fighting some kind of cold for the past 3 weeks, we all have. Daddy laid you next to me, you rolled over on your side and watched me for a second then reached out and put your hand on my cheek. You drifted back to sleep. I laid there only because you were asleep. I kept fighting the urge to move afraid I'd wake you. Finally after an hour you rolled over onto your tummy and popped your head up looking around as if you were unsure of where you were. Your eyes finally fell upon me lying next to you and your little face lit up with a smile. This is how I wish every morning went. Normally you're up at six and you don't want to snuggle anymore, you're wide awake wanting to play.

Things you like: Frog Song, We're a Happy Family song, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Pacifier, Camouflage blanket, Banana's, Pears, Applesauce, Twinkle Twinkle, The wind up musical star playing when you take naps, Bath time, sitting up, Chewing on anything

Things you hate: Falling asleep when you want to play, Car seat, strangers picking you up



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