Miles saw some chickens, ducks and goats again before making his way down to the pony rides.
It was a first for Daddy to get to walk the pony.
Both Miles and I were so impressed with how well we did.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Horse Riding at Lemos Farm
One some what drizzly day, Lina, Miles and I went to Halfmoon Bay for breakfast. On the way back, we stopped by Lemos Farm to visit with the horses. We were there about 5mins. after they opened and were the only ones there up until we left about an hour later.
Miles saw some chickens, ducks and goats again before making his way down to the pony rides.
It was a first for Daddy to get to walk the pony.
Both Miles and I were so impressed with how well we did.
Miles saw some chickens, ducks and goats again before making his way down to the pony rides.
It was a first for Daddy to get to walk the pony.
Both Miles and I were so impressed with how well we did.
The Mama and Papa Visit
Two weeks ago or so (sorry for posting this out of order) Miles, Lina and Dad went to Reno, NV to visit with Grandma and Grandpa Reeth (mama and papa). This is the same trip as the "Road Trip" post. We had a wonderful time. Miles was able to play, play, play and strengthen his bond with his grandfolks after a few months of them being on the east coast.
Grandma and Grandpa bought a stroller for when Miles and soon to be here Twosday visit. The buying decision came as soon as Miles got inside for a test ride. Its a Jeep stroller with a removable steering wheel which snaps on the eating tray in straight in front of Miles. Miles was grinning ear to ear tapping the horn and saying "beep, beep" as we spun him up and down an isle. It was clear he'd enjoy long sidewalk trips with his family.
Miles has also taken a notable fancy for his two cousins "Tody and Tiley" after having spent an afternoon with them the weekend before. Maybe three dozen times Miles would walk up to the photos of Cody and Kiley and point to each and calling them by name. It was great to witness his fondness for them and memory of the relation.
Miles is growing up SO fast. Slowly bubbas, slowly - no rush from an of us to get there now.
Grandma and Grandpa bought a stroller for when Miles and soon to be here Twosday visit. The buying decision came as soon as Miles got inside for a test ride. Its a Jeep stroller with a removable steering wheel which snaps on the eating tray in straight in front of Miles. Miles was grinning ear to ear tapping the horn and saying "beep, beep" as we spun him up and down an isle. It was clear he'd enjoy long sidewalk trips with his family.
Miles has also taken a notable fancy for his two cousins "Tody and Tiley" after having spent an afternoon with them the weekend before. Maybe three dozen times Miles would walk up to the photos of Cody and Kiley and point to each and calling them by name. It was great to witness his fondness for them and memory of the relation.
Miles is growing up SO fast. Slowly bubbas, slowly - no rush from an of us to get there now.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. As is the custom of giving thanks during dinner, we wanted to share with those closest to us what we are thankful for.
First, we are most thankful to have those who are closest to us; our family and friends. We are thankful for our health. Thankful for our children Miles and Twosday (to be named :). We're thankful for our awareness of how fast time flies and sensitivity to delight in small moments as much as large ones. We're thankful for peace of mind and spirit. Thankful for life and thankful for spell check.
Love you all very much. Thank you for your love and support.
The ChickeReeths
First, we are most thankful to have those who are closest to us; our family and friends. We are thankful for our health. Thankful for our children Miles and Twosday (to be named :). We're thankful for our awareness of how fast time flies and sensitivity to delight in small moments as much as large ones. We're thankful for peace of mind and spirit. Thankful for life and thankful for spell check.
Love you all very much. Thank you for your love and support.
The ChickeReeths
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Words I want to remember
It's been a while. Things have been crazy and I am finding myself having a hard time balancing work, motherhood, general housekeeping, and blogging. Blogging has lost.
In the meantime, here are some of the moments I always want to remember.
"Hot": Last time Grandma and Grandpa Reeth were here, Miles had a hard time settling down for a nap. They finally gave him the pass, but put him in his stroller to walk to the grocery store where he promptly fell asleep. When I got home, the 4 of them were coming through the door with a super-bundled up and totally sacked out Miles. We scooped him out of the stroller and he awoke in my arms. He slowly lifted his head off my shoulder, and in a super groggy voice muttered "hot". He cleared his throat and said it again "hot!". Needless to say, we quickly pulled him out of his outwear...
"Heavy": Grandma and Grandpa Reeth figured out that when Miles says "heavy" ("hebby" really) he doesn't mean "this weighs a lot" and actually means "this is hard!". He says it carrying things, climbing up on things, and trying to do something new. I love that he took a word and based on how it was introduced to him, made it mean something totally reasonable...if not a little wrong.
"Mouse": We put things on Miles' changing table within arms reach so that when he wakes up in the morning, he has a book or a toy that he can play with while we shower and get ready in the morning. One night, Tim put a squeaky toy mouse up on the changing table, and by the time we came to get him out of his crib in the morning, Miles was at the far end of the crib, glued to the corner. The mouse was in the middle of the crib, Miles pointed to it, called it by name, and would not go near it. Apparently it was either too squeaky or didn't like the texture - but Miles did not like this thing...
It is a joy that this little man is getting a vocabulary. It must be frustrating to not be able to communicate and we are just delighting in this stage where things are just clicking for him.
In the meantime, here are some of the moments I always want to remember.
"Hot": Last time Grandma and Grandpa Reeth were here, Miles had a hard time settling down for a nap. They finally gave him the pass, but put him in his stroller to walk to the grocery store where he promptly fell asleep. When I got home, the 4 of them were coming through the door with a super-bundled up and totally sacked out Miles. We scooped him out of the stroller and he awoke in my arms. He slowly lifted his head off my shoulder, and in a super groggy voice muttered "hot". He cleared his throat and said it again "hot!". Needless to say, we quickly pulled him out of his outwear...
"Heavy": Grandma and Grandpa Reeth figured out that when Miles says "heavy" ("hebby" really) he doesn't mean "this weighs a lot" and actually means "this is hard!". He says it carrying things, climbing up on things, and trying to do something new. I love that he took a word and based on how it was introduced to him, made it mean something totally reasonable...if not a little wrong.
"Mouse": We put things on Miles' changing table within arms reach so that when he wakes up in the morning, he has a book or a toy that he can play with while we shower and get ready in the morning. One night, Tim put a squeaky toy mouse up on the changing table, and by the time we came to get him out of his crib in the morning, Miles was at the far end of the crib, glued to the corner. The mouse was in the middle of the crib, Miles pointed to it, called it by name, and would not go near it. Apparently it was either too squeaky or didn't like the texture - but Miles did not like this thing...
It is a joy that this little man is getting a vocabulary. It must be frustrating to not be able to communicate and we are just delighting in this stage where things are just clicking for him.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Road Trip with Dad!
So today is an odd day. Miles, Tim and I all scooted out of the house at 5:45 this morning. Miles was wide awake as he pointed out all the cars, buses, and trains on the way to dropping Mommy off at the Oakland airport. I kissed my boys goodbye then headed off for a day trip to LA. Tim and Miles continued on in the truck (complete with Wiggles videos) up to Reno to see Grandma and Grandpa who are newly back from the East Coast.
Miles fell asleep mid-Wiggles up over the summit, and Tim sent me this photo in email. It’s a little sad to not be on the roadtrip with my boys, but I will fly from LA to Reno this afternoon and meet them after dinner. I am sure by now, they are all in a giggle with the 3 generations, and I can't wait to meet them.
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