Mama Sue's daycare put on a very big Christmas celebration - complete with a special visit from Santa Clause. Miles wasn't so sure of the whole hairy man in red, but he was very grateful for the present and thanked him a number of times. While I think there is still time for Miles to get comfortable with Santa, I am thrilled that he is learning his manners!
Before Santa arrived, all the families and some of the alumni came together for a wonderful cocktail party. The kids ran around like crazy while all the parents watched them adoringly. It turns out that Miles is a little bit of a dare devil.
Monday, December 28, 2009
The Language
Miles has just exploded in language and is figuring out how to put it all together. It is amazing how he is figuring out language and how fast he is getting more words. I think he has about 50 new words from just this Christmas week alone at the Reeths. Often times, you will say something, and he will try to repeat it, but with the question inflection at the end of the sentence.
This video was taken in early / mid December, and you can just see Miles trying to imitate a little game that we have played with him for the last year.
This video was taken in early / mid December, and you can just see Miles trying to imitate a little game that we have played with him for the last year.
Mama & Pop-Pop at the fish pond
While the Reeths were down helping us with the water heater, they took Miles to the San Mateo Japanese Tea Garden. Miles loves to go down to the Coi pond there and look at the fish. You can tell by their expressions, that Mama & Pop-pop just love to do anything that Miles loves.
...and I just love this photo.
...and I just love this photo.
The Big Cardboard Box
Over Thanksgiving, Daddo heard some running water all night long. After some manly investigation, Dad and Tim discovered there was water coming out of the side of the house, and Miles discovered it was "hot". Needless to say, the hot water heater had died in a glorious fashion. The next weekend, Tim and Pop-Pop replaced the water heater - which came in a delightfully gigantic and playful cardboard box.
Miles spent the better part of an hour playing outside in the box - is there anything more fun for little boys?
Miles spent the better part of an hour playing outside in the box - is there anything more fun for little boys?
Dad the "Slide"
As I haven't been picking Miles up - Tim has not only compensated, but is playing with him 3 fold. Miles defined a game in early December looking at Tim and just saying "slide". We had no idea what he meant, so Tim got on the floor with him, and the following ensued.
Since then, Miles has discovered lots more ways to "slide" on Daddy. Some are less safe than others, but he loves crawling all over his dad.
Since then, Miles has discovered lots more ways to "slide" on Daddy. Some are less safe than others, but he loves crawling all over his dad.
Where ya been?
Hiding? A little...
Recovering? Certainly...
Overwhelmed? Totally...
The last month has been a tricky one. I have had some serious back issues (which are getting better), but I have been in a batten-down-the-hatches frame of mind. Tim has been charged with mostly taking care of Miles and I have stopped picking him up. Miles doesn't seem too worse for the wear, but I miss holding him terribly.
The good news is that my back isn't as bad as it was 2 weeks ago, and my doctors are all in communication. It looks like an early c-section is on the table right now, but my OB is being really good about letting me play things by ear.
At this point I am 33.3 weeks pregnant - which means Twosday is fully baked in 3.6 weeks -- and that's not too far off. So without further ado, I am going to try and spend the next couple of evenings catching all 3 readers we have up to speed on our lives.
Recovering? Certainly...
Overwhelmed? Totally...
The last month has been a tricky one. I have had some serious back issues (which are getting better), but I have been in a batten-down-the-hatches frame of mind. Tim has been charged with mostly taking care of Miles and I have stopped picking him up. Miles doesn't seem too worse for the wear, but I miss holding him terribly.
The good news is that my back isn't as bad as it was 2 weeks ago, and my doctors are all in communication. It looks like an early c-section is on the table right now, but my OB is being really good about letting me play things by ear.
At this point I am 33.3 weeks pregnant - which means Twosday is fully baked in 3.6 weeks -- and that's not too far off. So without further ado, I am going to try and spend the next couple of evenings catching all 3 readers we have up to speed on our lives.
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