Brandon has taken a liking to ripping paper. So, I pulled out an old phone book (does anybody still use those?) and gave the kids free reign to start ripping. What happened amidst the ripping is our "usual chaos."
I love to watch this video and notice the mommy-growth I've experienced. The wrestling in the background while totally ignoring the words coming out of my mouth seemed to not phase me one bit. I was pretty sure no one would get seriously hurt, because if they did I could so pull out the, "Well that's what happens when you play rough, guys," comment. And my focus was more on the videoing process while keeping little curious fingers away from the lens.
Ahhh, siblings. Just a couple more months and there will be a 3rd little booger in the wrestling mess.
...She can laugh at the days to come. Proverbs 31:25 NIV
Monday, March 26
Saturday, March 24
Our little pre-walker
It's crazy ridiculous what us adults will do to make a baby laugh. All of a sudden, just because there's a mini adult around, we feel we have a license to break out the goofiest sounds, movements, gyrations and gestures just to get a smile out of them. Could be because that smile makes us feel sooooo good inside. Who knows.
Mothers are guilty of this also. Even though they, of all people, should know what makes their baby tick more than anybody else in the world. It's got to be a strange little world our babies live in when watching us adults. One moment, we're perfectly adult-like examples, the next moment, delirious craziness overcomes us just 12 inches from their little faces.
I, am no exception to this rule.
Mind you, the focus of this video is supposed to be on his scootin' skills and his walker mastery. NOT, my crystal-shattering squeals.
Enjoy.
Well, it's official. I have no idea how to remove that last paper-ripping portion of the video. Oh well, you'll get to see it again next post.
Mothers are guilty of this also. Even though they, of all people, should know what makes their baby tick more than anybody else in the world. It's got to be a strange little world our babies live in when watching us adults. One moment, we're perfectly adult-like examples, the next moment, delirious craziness overcomes us just 12 inches from their little faces.
I, am no exception to this rule.
Mind you, the focus of this video is supposed to be on his scootin' skills and his walker mastery. NOT, my crystal-shattering squeals.
Enjoy.
Well, it's official. I have no idea how to remove that last paper-ripping portion of the video. Oh well, you'll get to see it again next post.
Thursday, March 22
Familiar scene
Every now and then I run into a deja vu moment. Something I'm positive I've seen before and sometimes, just sometimes I fortunately happen to have a picture to back it up. For instance, back when Jim graduated we were celebrating the free time he finally had and dancing ensued. Nathan was 10 months old, Katherine was 3 1/2.
Whaddyaknow, it happened again but just because. Here, Katherine is almost 6, Nathan is 3 1/2, and Brandon is 9 months old.
Whaddyaknow, it happened again but just because. Here, Katherine is almost 6, Nathan is 3 1/2, and Brandon is 9 months old.
Tuesday, March 20
Brandon update
Oh my sweet, sweet baby boy Brandon. Where do I begin?
You wreaked such havoc on my body and mind while in utero that I was petrified you'd be a terror. Au contraire. You make having three children look easy. (so far at least)
You are laid back, easy going, happy, content and a joy to be around.
When a rare sickness causes you to experience sleepless nights, I am reminded of how most infants cause severe insomnia in parents and how fortunate we were to skip most of that. I got better sleep immediately after you were born than I did before. You have always been a good sleeper.
You have taken off and started growing like a weed. At 7 months old, I was starting to wonder if you'd ever be interested in rolling over, much less sitting up or crawling. But over night, you had a change of heart and decided it was time. Within a week, you went from barely rolling over to crawling and trying to pull up and stand. That was a lot of change in a week for me to accommodate. But you did it in stride, at your own pace. 'Twas a great reminder for this old mom to parent your brother and sister with gentle, loving hands, for they too will develop at their own pace.
The dog is fascinating to you. She's not a big fan of the pounding or hair pulling you like to love her with, so the old girl usually gets up slowly and moves to a place far away.
You are cruising everywhere now. Anything you can get your hands on to pull up on, you grab. And now, at 10 months old, you're slowly letting go to sit down. Good signs of balance and pre-walking my little man.
You are a smiler. You don't smile at random strangers like your brother did, but you also don't stare down familiar family members like your sister did. Your smile is genuine and contagious. The first one of us to have dimples. Your little dimples are between your cheeks and your ears.
You had two bottom teeth for the longest time, it seemed, and now you have 3 more up top with another one coming in. I'm pretty sure you were cutting 4 teeth all at once. Trying to outdo your brother I take it.
I'll always have nicknames for my kiddos and some that have stuck for you are Boo, Bran Bran, Sweet Boy and (you're going to kill me for this) Fuzzy Wuzzy.
Your father has tried to convince me many times to cut your hair and I won't. It's what makes you who you are, and besides, you have your whole life to worry about your looks. Why not pull off fuzzy hair while you have the chance? It's your trademark. You're accustomed to people hovering their hand about 2 inches above your head to feel the hair.
I got the biggest compliment today at the Y. The child care worker there said, "You have the best behaved kids." She said that right after Nathan tried to comfort a little boy crying outside and you started crawling to Miss B, the girl that usually watches you. It helps my exercising so much that you don't get upset when I drop you off there. Thank you.
I've noticed you have a more gentle demeanor than your brother. I'm not supposed to compare, I know, I know, but you two are different. By 9 months old, Nathan already had the fist-clinch-in-my-hair technique perfected, along with an intensity that was hard to understand my first go-a-round into mothering a boy. You do not have that intensity.
Oh, now I feel I'm being unfair to Nathan. He did have a sweet, soft side too.
I say all the time that I can't imagine my life without you. You have brought such joy, excitement, love and a totally new and fresh dimension to our family.
I love you Brandon James.
You wreaked such havoc on my body and mind while in utero that I was petrified you'd be a terror. Au contraire. You make having three children look easy. (so far at least)
You are laid back, easy going, happy, content and a joy to be around.
When a rare sickness causes you to experience sleepless nights, I am reminded of how most infants cause severe insomnia in parents and how fortunate we were to skip most of that. I got better sleep immediately after you were born than I did before. You have always been a good sleeper.
You have taken off and started growing like a weed. At 7 months old, I was starting to wonder if you'd ever be interested in rolling over, much less sitting up or crawling. But over night, you had a change of heart and decided it was time. Within a week, you went from barely rolling over to crawling and trying to pull up and stand. That was a lot of change in a week for me to accommodate. But you did it in stride, at your own pace. 'Twas a great reminder for this old mom to parent your brother and sister with gentle, loving hands, for they too will develop at their own pace.
I'll always have fond memories of you and Nathan helping me "drive" when we go to pick up sissy in the car line at school. I'll get both of you out of your car seats and let you sit up front with me while we creep through the line. Both of you are so charming as you stand in my lap and chew on the steering wheel or check out the cars while half-way hanging out of my window and your brother stands on the console with his head sticking out of the sun roof and parade-waves to the teachers helping load up the students.
You love to explore outside and do your best to keep up with the big kids. Leaves are a favorite of yours, just like your sister.
Brandon - 9 months
Katherine - 12 months
The dog is fascinating to you. She's not a big fan of the pounding or hair pulling you like to love her with, so the old girl usually gets up slowly and moves to a place far away.
You are cruising everywhere now. Anything you can get your hands on to pull up on, you grab. And now, at 10 months old, you're slowly letting go to sit down. Good signs of balance and pre-walking my little man.
You are a smiler. You don't smile at random strangers like your brother did, but you also don't stare down familiar family members like your sister did. Your smile is genuine and contagious. The first one of us to have dimples. Your little dimples are between your cheeks and your ears.
You had two bottom teeth for the longest time, it seemed, and now you have 3 more up top with another one coming in. I'm pretty sure you were cutting 4 teeth all at once. Trying to outdo your brother I take it.
I'll always have nicknames for my kiddos and some that have stuck for you are Boo, Bran Bran, Sweet Boy and (you're going to kill me for this) Fuzzy Wuzzy.
Your father has tried to convince me many times to cut your hair and I won't. It's what makes you who you are, and besides, you have your whole life to worry about your looks. Why not pull off fuzzy hair while you have the chance? It's your trademark. You're accustomed to people hovering their hand about 2 inches above your head to feel the hair.
Your sister has begged us to put you in her room. Just like I did with my little brother. The little mommy also asked to do that with Nathan when he was an infant. You boys better watch out, whether you like it or not, she's a nurturer and will be there to care for you through the years.
Waving, you have mastered. Bring on the admirers because with the raise of your right hand, a slight flip of the wrist and your small smile, it has them all sold. Notice it's the right hand. Never have we witnessed a wave of the left hand. It must be on permanent reserve for any thumb-sucking emergencies.
I've noticed you have a more gentle demeanor than your brother. I'm not supposed to compare, I know, I know, but you two are different. By 9 months old, Nathan already had the fist-clinch-in-my-hair technique perfected, along with an intensity that was hard to understand my first go-a-round into mothering a boy. You do not have that intensity.
Nathan - 9 months old
Brandon - 9 months old
Oh, now I feel I'm being unfair to Nathan. He did have a sweet, soft side too.
I believe your favorite song I sing to you is "I love you, a bushel and a peck." All I have to do is start singing the first couple of notes to that song and you start laughing.
I say all the time that I can't imagine my life without you. You have brought such joy, excitement, love and a totally new and fresh dimension to our family.
I love you Brandon James.
Sunday, March 18
Florida Aquarium 2011
Almost 2 years ago, we took a trip to the Florida Aquarium. Well, we decided to do the same thing again, while Jim had some time off of work over Christmas break.
It's always so neat to me to look back at the picture of our kids in the same places, but years apart, and see the changes they've gone through.
So here we go. Some picture comparisons.
This place comes highly recommended for families with children. There's lots to see and lots of hands on.
This baby couldn't have been any better this day. He's a trooper being drug around creation with his family.
It's always so neat to me to look back at the picture of our kids in the same places, but years apart, and see the changes they've gone through.
So here we go. Some picture comparisons.
The aquarium at the entrance 2 years ago.
Currently...
The latest Boyer who wasn't even thought of 2 years prior.
2 years ago
Currently...
This place comes highly recommended for families with children. There's lots to see and lots of hands on.
This baby couldn't have been any better this day. He's a trooper being drug around creation with his family.
On the way home, 2 years ago
Now, it's an iPad and Leapster and...
some good old fashioned brochures.
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