My two sons...

2009-01-24T20:24:00.003-05:00

Oh my god has it really been FIVE frickin' months since I posted anything at all. I am a bad mom. REALLY bad. Seth is super grown up now, how am I ever going to remember all the cute and adorable stuff he's been doing. Well, I guess I'll just have to keep up from now on!

Tonight Seth sang with me the "moon, moon, moon" song before going to bed.
He is using multiple words, not really in sentences, but close. He asked for help today. He is trying to communicate through words. He is so damn cute!

You finally did it!

2008-08-15T09:17:00.002-04:00

You were in the kitchen, in your highchair eating breakfast with your daddy. I walked in and you saw me and you said "mom-mom" I almost cried. Glad you finally put two and two together son! Now, go take a nap!

Poopy head!

2008-07-19T22:03:00.000-04:00

Well, actually it should be called "you pooped in the bathtub yesterday" It was pretty funny. And you also peed on daddy at the beach, that was really funny!

Teething

2008-07-07T19:51:00.000-04:00

We are currently experiencing teething hell!

Well, were home!

2008-06-20T07:52:00.003-04:00

Hey little Seth! We finally moved into our new house last weekend and boy are we all glad that's over with!!!! We still have a lot of unpacking to do but you seem to just go with the flow and are settling in nicely. We have to get a move on things so we can stop walking around boxes! My goal is to get the living room baby-proofed so you and I can hang out together and you don't have to be in jail! I know you will like that much better! You didn't sleep that well last night, we probably let you stay up too late. Love you baby!

"Ssssss"

2008-05-27T10:16:00.002-04:00

This morning while I was changing your diaper I gave you the letter S to hold so you don't squirm so much. I make the "Sssss" sound and said "that's an S" And you looked right at me and said "Sssss" Super Genius, you even did it a few times more.

Bad mommy again!

2008-05-25T15:58:00.002-04:00

Dear Seth, you are upstairs sleeping right now. Taking a nice afternoon nap on this Memorial Day weekend. I've been a bad mom and haven't updated anything in such a long time. We're all stressed out right now about the house situation. We'll know more on Tuesday about that. But GREAT NEWS about you today son... You took THREE steps on your own today. You started taking one and two steps yesterday when we were at Central Park with dad, it was so cute. But today, wow... you're on your way to full on walking now!!! I'm so proud of you.

Son, may I present... Your new home!

2008-05-02T11:17:00.001-04:00

Too long

2008-04-22T06:10:00.002-04:00

It's been so long since I've written anything! Grandma Ellie just left us two days ago, after a long visit. We all had so much fun! But, I'll never go "out to lunch" again! We are still trying to find a good house to live in. We're going to put an offer in on one tonight. But, we're not going to get "happy" about it unless they accept, or counter us with a reasonable price. Until then it's just business. Today is our first swim class at the YMCA. Can't wait!

Weekend

2008-04-06T23:06:00.002-04:00

My dear son, you are such a great boy to have around. You put up with so much traveling, you qualify to be a saint! Today we took you with us on yet ANOTHER house hunting adventure. The good thing is we finally found a house we could live in. It gives us hope there is a house for our family yet! Oh, and the best news of today is that you didn't wake up this moring until 7:40am! Well over an HOUR after you usually wake up. And then you took over three and a half hours of naps today too!!! It must be momma's lucky day! I love you cutie pie!

Wow

2008-03-30T19:07:00.002-04:00

Wow Seth, it's been a while since I wrote anything here. You had a great 12-month check up at your Doctor's office. You are 31 inches long (tall boy!) and weigh 19 and some odd oz's (I forgot) So you're kinda skinny. I love you so much. You are starting to drink a little bit of whole milk each day. Tomorrow I'm going to put away all the baby bottles except one for your before bed bottle. We're going to go shopping for more sippy cups. You're getting to be such a big boy now. This weekend you had fun with your Uncle Bob and soon to be Aunt Anna. They played with you and bought you some cool birthday presents. You just fell asleep for the night, you cried a bit because I think you were over tired from all the playing this weekend. You also only took one nap today, so tomorrow it's back to two naps a day, at least for a few more weeks I think. Well, got to go take Gus outside. Love, Mom.

Happy Birthday Son

2008-03-19T11:57:00.002-04:00

Well, I kept you alive for a year now Seth. I feel we both deserve a reward. How 'bout we go walk around the mall today! I love you Seth, here's to a happy and healthy 2nd year!

Everybody clap your hands

2008-03-15T21:52:00.002-04:00

Today your Aunt Stephanie and I went into NYC to see our favorite Broadway show RENT! I won tickets in a lotto drawing and we got to sit in the 2nd row. We had a great time, but we missed you. You hung out with your daddy and Aunt Jennifer and Grandma and Grandpa White. When Aunt Stephie and I got home you had a new trick. Grandma White taught you how to clap your hands. You look terribly cute doing it little Seth. You are just the cutest baby EVER!
Love, Mom

New Tooth

2008-03-13T22:13:00.001-04:00

Seth, you seem to have a new tooth popping in. This time it's on the top. Yay! It's about time! We thought you were only going to have two bottom teeth only for the rest of your life. But let me tell you, it's making you VERY cranky. Tonight was the worst in a long time and it's only 10:00pm. Hopefully you sleep well tonight. Tomorrow we pick up Aunt Stephie from the airport! I'm so excited!!!!!! I love you Seth, I hate seeing you in pain!

Super Smarty Pants part two

2008-03-12T00:28:00.005-04:00

While we were at my doctor appointment this morning you were a very good boy! You sat in your stroller and read your book. You only threw it on the floor for me to pick up about 3 or 4 times, much less than usual! But the best part was the doctor was watching you read and look around and babble and she said you were very observant for a child of your age and that you appeared very intelligent! She also commented that you had advanced verbal skills. See, you are a super genius baby. Please grow up and be very rich and take care of your mom! Thank you! Here's a rather long video. I haven't edited it yet. But in the middle it shows how creative you are for finding other uses for you foot!

The cheese stands alone

2008-03-10T19:42:00.003-04:00

Today you stood by yourself for approximately 3 seconds. I handed you a book while you were standing up holding onto your baby cage. You let go of the cage and held the book with both hands and stood there. It was an amazing sight. Then you just plopped down on your butt. I think you got scared when I yelled "Look Seth, you're standing all by yourself!"

Pictures

2008-03-09T16:39:00.003-04:00

You got your pictures taken today at Sear's for your first birthday. You wouldn't smile.

Headaches

2008-03-08T18:23:00.001-05:00

This new phase of yours is making me re-think plans for a sibling anytime soon.

Yesterday

2008-03-06T14:20:00.002-05:00

Yesterday while I was trying to talk on the phone to my cousin Mikey the dog started barking at the vacuum cleaner. (which wasn't on mind you, just up against the wall.) Then Seth managed to wiggle out of his pants, take off his socks and start chewing on them all while emitting a high pitched squeal.

Baby Food

2008-03-04T16:17:00.001-05:00

Seth, you are refusing to eat baby food. I'm now having to be more creative with your meals. Today you've eaten three waffles. (kid sized ones) Yesterday you ate pot roast and potatoes. Tonight you'll have grilled chicken breasts.
It's amazing how much you can eat with only two teeth!

Mommy and Son time

2008-03-01T09:58:00.001-05:00

Dear Seth, my favorite time of day is 5:00pm, when we sit in the big, comfy chair and watch 90210 while waiting for Daddy to come home.

Momma's Sickly

2008-02-27T20:15:00.003-05:00

Seth darling, Momma is sick so just keep sleeping all night like a good little boy. You can now play peek-a-boo. You love to play it with a blanket or a book. I prefer blanket, because you keep hitting your head with the book. But, you have a tough head! You take after your dad that way!

YMCA again

2008-02-23T06:35:00.002-05:00

Well Seth, you made up for your betrayal the other day at the Y babysitting. After a 1/2 hour they had to page me to the babysitting room because you were crying. You were the only kid in there, so I think the three adult ladies trying to play with you scared you because none of them were mama. It's nice to know you finally missed me while I was gone. But try to get it out of your system because I have about 15lbs to lose!

Survival

2008-02-20T19:55:00.003-05:00

You survived your first baby-sitting experience by a non-relative today at the YMCA. You had so much fun. You played in an exasauser and then you crawled all around the play room. When I came back to get you I said "hi Seth!" You just looked over your shoulder, gave me a smile and went right back to doing what you were doing. Traitor!

Haircut day

2008-02-18T18:08:00.003-05:00

What a fun day. Daddy had the day off and we all went to a park in PA (even Gus) and walked around. Then we all took afternoon naps and then got haircuts at Supercuts. Pictures later.

Take a long nap babe!

2008-02-17T09:49:00.003-05:00

Son, you have FINALLY started sleeping through the night. From 6:30pm-6:30am. If I had been told this was going to take 11 MONTHS I might have reconsidered the whole having a baby thing. But you're here now, so I'll keep ya. But just a warning to any and all women of child bearing status, the whole "the baby should be sleeping through the night by 6-12 weeks" is complete and utter bull hickey!!!!

Super Smarty Pants

2008-02-15T15:49:00.001-05:00

Seth is now able to change his leap frog play table language to the Spanish setting. He does this every day. I'm expecting him to say "hola mama" any day now!

Don't grow up!

2008-02-14T20:44:00.001-05:00

Seth, the world seems to be going crazy right now. I hope to keep you safe and sound for a long time.

This is only a test

2008-02-14T20:42:00.001-05:00

Get a free hit counter here.

I'm just testing stuff right now

No root canal

2008-02-14T16:10:00.001-05:00

That's a relief!

Way to go baby!

2008-02-14T08:49:00.001-05:00

Yay for the cutest baby EVER! He slept straight through from 6:30pm-6:30am, waking just when Daddy's alarm clock went off so mommy got even more sleep this morning! Good news, as she has a root canal this afternoon. Yuck!

Fat Mommy

2008-02-13T21:47:00.001-05:00

Dear Seth,
Mommy and Daddy decided to join the YMCA. Which means that for at least two days a week Mommy will be leaving you with strangers at the on-site babysitting. I think you'll do fine. You'll get to play and chew on new toys. Luckily your mom is not a germaphobic. I'll be sure to bring the hand sanitizer just in case.

2008-02-12T20:22:00.000-05:00

Today we went to lunch with your friends. You love to hold spoons. We have to give you one for each hand. The fun starts when you start dropping them on purpose and then screaming. You've been crabby the last few days. I'm wondering why, and wondering how long it will last!!!! Daddy got some new CD's and when we put them on you start bobbing your head to the music. Last night we had a little dance party. It was really cute, makes me almost forget how crabby you are. ALMOST.

End of a long day

2008-02-10T23:39:00.000-05:00

Seth has long since been tucked into his crib and I am about ready to hit the hay myself. Seth was a crabby little baby today. His grandparents left this morning after their week long visit, so I think he may be missing them. Never fear Seth, come next month the invasion of the relatives begins!!! You might go blind from the flashbulb damage. We had a fun yesterday at our multi-family playdate. Here's a picture of the kids and the moms.

Back Home

2008-02-09T19:15:00.000-05:00

I'm so glad to be back with my little boy! I got home after he was asleep, but of course I had to go check on him. I changed his diaper and he opened his eyes and just looked at me. And then he took his little hand and touched my face. I started crying, it was so sweet.

4 AM

2008-02-04T04:14:00.000-05:00

Ughhh... Seth got up and was crying a little so I went in his room and rubbed his back and he went right back to sleep. Wish the same could be said for me. I'm leaving my baby for FOUR nights!!!! But, his dad will still be here of course, and the grandparents arrived yesterday.

Little message to Seth: Son, I'm going to get used to sleeping through the night again while I'm away from you-I suggest you learn to do the same!!!!

The damn dog

2008-02-03T07:49:00.000-05:00

I truly hate the dog!

Breakfast

2008-02-03T07:24:00.000-05:00

Okay Seth, it's now 7:24am. I just put you back in your crib. You got up at 5:45AM this morning. That is very early young man! I tried my best to settle you back down, but NO, you were up for the long haul. Well, I blame you for my breakfast this morning. I need to start taking care of myself a little better. I wonder why I'm gaining weight!!!!!

Gus

2008-02-02T21:43:00.000-05:00

Today I heard Seth say Gus's name clearly for the first time. Gus is our basset hound. Okay, so it was more like GA without the S but it's a start! He's also pointing at things in books. It's so cute and proves how super smart he is!!!!

2008-02-02T11:25:00.000-05:00

Today Seth ate pancakes his daddy made. It was so cute. We had to rip them in little pieces of course. He really loved them! This weekend I'm getting ready to go away for four nights! I hope my baby doesn't forget about me!

2008-02-01T16:57:00.000-05:00

I've decided to start this blog about Seth. I've pretty much recorded nothing in his baby book. Since I'm on the computer a lot I thought I'd try my hand at doing this. Maybe it will be easier to jot memories down. Pretty much my whole life is about him now, and I love it! He is seriously the cutest baby in the history of babies, I'm absolutely not kidding. Oh, and he's a super genius baby. Yep, he is very smart. I'm not just saying this because he's my kid either.....