19 (and a half) weeks!

We had our 19 week update with the doctor last week to much success. My weight gain is fully on track with my last pregnancy (which is fine), Twosday’s heart is chugging along at the perfect rate, and life as a pregnant mom is going great.

The Doctor did go out of her way to mention that we are going to be more tired once Twosday comes as we also need to take care of Miles at the same time…. Great. I was so tired with Miles I couldn’t keep my pants zipped – good thing I was still in maternity wear! I can’t imagine being more tired, but I do look forward to little Twosday being with us (though I can wait!)

Wordy Birdy!!!

Miles’ language has clicked. Just this weekend he came out with a number of words we have never heard: "slowly", "step", "baby", "feet" etc. He calls most of the kids at daycare by name.

He now calls out for me in the middle of the night as he sleeps, “mommy, mommy” which just breaks my heart. I almost was happier when he just cried and we could ignore him!

A couple of months ago, I was amazed at how the world opened up for him as he discovered it through movement - now his strides are in his ability to talk to us and it really is a wonderful development!!!

Knock, knock...

Who's there?

It's me, Mom.

TWOSDAY!!!!

I started feeling Twosday kicking on my belly a couple of weeks ago - but didn't really take notice. But last week, I had to go down to LA for work and had a night by myself. In the hotel room with no distractions, I felt Twosday, spent some quality time with him/her and had the full realization that there was another little person inside of me. Now that I am home (and starting to sport a bitty-bump), Tim can now feel Twosday, too.

It's amazing - I feel like now that I can start feeling the little one, pregnancy has gone from all about feeling lousy, to understanding that there really was a person growing inside of me. Needless to say, I love those moments in meetings or when I lay down for bed and Twosday reminds me that there is someone there...

SOO Big - 18 Months!

Yesterday, Miles turned 18 months old. I can't believe my little boy is already a year and a half old. Time has just flown and he seems to be growing like a weed. He is turning into such a delightful little man who is quick to laugh and loves to make us laugh.

Talking: He is talking up a blue streak and is getting more and more words. His newest is "out" when he wants to get out of his crib in the morning. He also seems obsessed with shoes. If you are barefoot, he will point at your feet, say "shoes", go find yours, bring them back to you, and wait for you to put them on.

Movement: He is still trying his darndest to jump. Though he can get himself off the ground now, he usually ends up on his back in peals of laughter. He is also climbing on everything. Yesterday when my Dad & Tom Cox were visiting en route to the airport, we turned our backs for a minute, the the little scootch what on top of the backrest on the purple couch in the playroom.

Personality: this has really been his biggest change of late. He is a funny little guy who is really starting to enjoy himself and us. He will sit across from us at dinner and just start to make faces. I think he is trying to imitate Dad, but once he starts, I can't stop laughing. We've been trying to get this on video and when we do, we will be sure to post it.

Growth: We had his 18 month visit today, and he seems to have had a growth spurt and has finally caught up to his head. Here are his stats:
Height: 34 inches. 90th percentile
Weight: 28 lbs 4 oz. 75th percentile
Head: 49.5 cm. 90th percentile

And I spent a lot of the last 3 months worried he wasn't eating enough -- guess I don't really need to worry!! The pediatrician said he is looking really good and that we're doing all the right things, which is what you want to hear.

All grown up: Miles never really looked like an infant with that strong Reeth chin, but he is looking more and more like a little boy to us. He entertains himself more and more these days, but still loves his moments when we read to him. It's amazing how much he has changed. We took this photo about a month ago, but are still amazed at how grown up he is looking!!

Jump Jive An' Wail

While not the rule, Miles has been known to turn bed time up a notch. Its amazing to think he can go from this level of energy to out cold in under ten minutes. Ten minutes includes, reading three books and having some milk.

Here's Miles practicing jumping and the "jump-pump with role back". While difficult in nature, these moves are made infinitely more difficult while holding plastic forks in each hand. DO NOT try this at home (without footed pajamas).

Bear at Soda Springs

Just dug through some older videos and came across this one from our two week vacation in Soda Springs. Lina and I picked up this hat for Miles while shopping in Truckee one afternoon. While we think its fantastic and a must wear ALL THE TIME, Miles feels differently. Perhaps its all the compliments on his stark white hair that keeps him from wanting to cover it up...no matter how cool of a hat he has.

Country Is

Mom and Miles taking a few minutes to dance to some Tom T. Hall. We start'em young on old country otherwise there's the chance it won't stick. This song has followed me my whole life - and its the memories and connections to it that I hope Miles and Twosday will have someday. Its also a smashing video of Mom and Miles at play - mom's away for two days and we hope this brings her a smile.



Country is sittin' on the back porch
listen to the whippoorwills late in the day
Country is mindin' your business
helpin' a stranger if he comes your way

Country is livin' in the city
knowin' your people, knowin' your kind
Country is what you make it
country is all in your mind

Country is workin' for a living
thinkin' your own thoughts lovin' your town
Country is teachin' your children
find out what's right and stand your ground

Country is a havin' the good times
listen to the music singing your part
Country is walkin' in the moonlight
country is all in your heart