My mom just called, to tell me that Leo's Aunt Alison just had her baby. Little Carina Diane Rossi was 8 lbs. 2 oz. & 20" long, if I can correctly read what I wrote down. (And, if I'm wrong, I'm sure somebody will correct me.)
Of course, when I told Leo about all this during the coughing spasm that started a minute or two after I hung up the phone, he just gave me this look that said, "What's a cousin? I want to go back to sleep."
Poor guy. Let's hope he sleeps better tonight than he did the last several.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Action-packed
Wow, what a busy week; I don't even know where to start!
Well, let's see, on Thursday (your BD) you started walking independently; you can go ~6 steps on his own now. While pushing the scooter you've also been seen walking backwards. We went to get you new "walking shoes" yesterday, and you've gone from a size 4 to a size 5 1/2 in less than two months. The saleslady chastised me because your shoes were so small. Who knew you'd outgrow them before you needed the next stage up!
Friday was the Fall Festival at daycare. There were various games and stations set up for the older kids, and you had fun watching, but were too little to do any of it. You did get to wear your costume though. Friday also brought your Granddad and Great Granddad for a weekend visit.
You seemed fascinated by these men who looked so much like your papa, but weren't him. Your Granddad said he got worn out just watching you play. You were a busy boy all weekend--but that's nothing new. Saturday your Aunt Cynthia and Uncle Alex drove up from Charlotte, and because she and your Grandad are Vanderbilt alums, we went to the Duke vs. Vanderbilt football teams. Both teams are pretty bad, but Vandy beat Duke 45-28. We only took you to the second half and the weather was gorgeous. You met the Vandy mascot (the Commodore) and seemed a bit creeped out by him.
After the game we went home and had a brief BD celebration for you. You got lots of nice presents, and we will help you write your thank you notes soon. You enjoyed the presents, but paid much more attention to the wrappings (of course!) We then went out to dinner where you liked bopping to the music at the restaurant. You do that a lot now if you hear music or if someone is singing.
Let's see, you have also started saying "up" and raising your arms to show you want to be picked up. You still say "ball" and we've occasionally heard other words like "oops," but I don't know if they are firmly in your vocabulary yet.
Friday into Saturday it seemed like you were fighting a cold and by Sunday it was obvious you had a cold, and it morphed into croup. We also discovered that you are in the process of cutting your top two teeth. So between those two things you've been soaking lots of drool bibs and many tissues have been employed on your nose. You've been in pretty good spirits despite the croup, although it is worse at night--you are mostly sleeping in between coughing fits, but your papa and I aren't. You aren't eating much either, but that's to be expected with new teeth and a cold.
We did take you to the pediatrician this morning just because last night was pretty bad, but he confirmed our suspcions that there isn't much we can do but wait. He did also say it hasn't led to an ear infection-let's hope it stays that way! You seemed to be feeling much better today--you would not stay and cuddle with me at all. In fact, through this whole thing you would only stay on my lap for about 10 minutes yesterday while we watched Sesame Street, but then you wanted to play.
Tonight, since you are too little to go trick-or-treating, we took you to my friend Sara's house because she lives in a neighborhood where they get hundreds of trick-or-treaters.
You wore your Charlie Brown costume and we had some dinner and helped hand out candy. You were a big hit. Maybe next year you can go trick-or-treating.
So, that's been the craziness of the last few days--add to the mix mama having a rehearsal and then a gig Thurs night and Sun night and then getting your cold--and it's just been jam packed!
Well, let's see, on Thursday (your BD) you started walking independently; you can go ~6 steps on his own now. While pushing the scooter you've also been seen walking backwards. We went to get you new "walking shoes" yesterday, and you've gone from a size 4 to a size 5 1/2 in less than two months. The saleslady chastised me because your shoes were so small. Who knew you'd outgrow them before you needed the next stage up!
Friday was the Fall Festival at daycare. There were various games and stations set up for the older kids, and you had fun watching, but were too little to do any of it. You did get to wear your costume though. Friday also brought your Granddad and Great Granddad for a weekend visit.
You seemed fascinated by these men who looked so much like your papa, but weren't him. Your Granddad said he got worn out just watching you play. You were a busy boy all weekend--but that's nothing new. Saturday your Aunt Cynthia and Uncle Alex drove up from Charlotte, and because she and your Grandad are Vanderbilt alums, we went to the Duke vs. Vanderbilt football teams. Both teams are pretty bad, but Vandy beat Duke 45-28. We only took you to the second half and the weather was gorgeous. You met the Vandy mascot (the Commodore) and seemed a bit creeped out by him.After the game we went home and had a brief BD celebration for you. You got lots of nice presents, and we will help you write your thank you notes soon. You enjoyed the presents, but paid much more attention to the wrappings (of course!) We then went out to dinner where you liked bopping to the music at the restaurant. You do that a lot now if you hear music or if someone is singing.
Let's see, you have also started saying "up" and raising your arms to show you want to be picked up. You still say "ball" and we've occasionally heard other words like "oops," but I don't know if they are firmly in your vocabulary yet.
Friday into Saturday it seemed like you were fighting a cold and by Sunday it was obvious you had a cold, and it morphed into croup. We also discovered that you are in the process of cutting your top two teeth. So between those two things you've been soaking lots of drool bibs and many tissues have been employed on your nose. You've been in pretty good spirits despite the croup, although it is worse at night--you are mostly sleeping in between coughing fits, but your papa and I aren't. You aren't eating much either, but that's to be expected with new teeth and a cold.
We did take you to the pediatrician this morning just because last night was pretty bad, but he confirmed our suspcions that there isn't much we can do but wait. He did also say it hasn't led to an ear infection-let's hope it stays that way! You seemed to be feeling much better today--you would not stay and cuddle with me at all. In fact, through this whole thing you would only stay on my lap for about 10 minutes yesterday while we watched Sesame Street, but then you wanted to play.
Tonight, since you are too little to go trick-or-treating, we took you to my friend Sara's house because she lives in a neighborhood where they get hundreds of trick-or-treaters.
You wore your Charlie Brown costume and we had some dinner and helped hand out candy. You were a big hit. Maybe next year you can go trick-or-treating.So, that's been the craziness of the last few days--add to the mix mama having a rehearsal and then a gig Thurs night and Sun night and then getting your cold--and it's just been jam packed!
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Happy first birthday Leo!!!
Dear Leo,
Today you are one year old. Mama and Papa can't believe it! You have turned from a little baby boy into a little big boy right before our eyes. The last week or two have brought tremendous growth in your language and mobility skills--today you took your first string of independent steps! You've been saying "bawl" =ball nonstop. At daycare this morning Miss Gayla asked you what color your ball was and I thought I heard you say "blue". Miss Gayla said "every ball is blue"--which makes me think you've said this to her before. You're also doing an interesting sound that involves sticking your tongue out, sort of like bladabladabladablada--hard to describe, but incredibly cute. We occasionally hear you say "no," but it's not often and it's usually in a pleasant tone. You are happy and smiley and the sweetest boy.
Tuesday night you ate out with Mama and Papa after we picked up Papa's new car. Mama put a piece of lettuce from Papa's plate in front of you and you politely picked it up and put it back on his plate. You were also checking out the cute waitress something fierce! You turned all the way around in your highchair to watch her walk all the way back to the kitchen. We thought she was going to take you home with her, she was so enamored of you. What a ladies man!
Papa's new car and the new carseat in it mean you get to ride facing forward when you ride with him--we'll turn your other seat around after the Thanksgiving trip. Papa says you seemed to like watching the scenery yesterday on the way home.
Your stacking cups have become favorite toys again, as you have discovered the nesting feature. You also like to put things in and take things out of containers. You still love scooting with your scooter and have discovered the joys of the kitchen cabinets. The bulk spice drawer is one of your favorites--let's toss the spice bags everywhere!
Halloween is coming up and I won't reveal what your costume will be--we'll post pictures. You'll have a few opportunities to "trick or treat". It should be lots of fun. We aren't having a big party, but some family will be in town this weekend, so we will celebrate then.
Mama and Papa love you so much little 'Bug!
Today you are one year old. Mama and Papa can't believe it! You have turned from a little baby boy into a little big boy right before our eyes. The last week or two have brought tremendous growth in your language and mobility skills--today you took your first string of independent steps! You've been saying "bawl" =ball nonstop. At daycare this morning Miss Gayla asked you what color your ball was and I thought I heard you say "blue". Miss Gayla said "every ball is blue"--which makes me think you've said this to her before. You're also doing an interesting sound that involves sticking your tongue out, sort of like bladabladabladablada--hard to describe, but incredibly cute. We occasionally hear you say "no," but it's not often and it's usually in a pleasant tone. You are happy and smiley and the sweetest boy.
Tuesday night you ate out with Mama and Papa after we picked up Papa's new car. Mama put a piece of lettuce from Papa's plate in front of you and you politely picked it up and put it back on his plate. You were also checking out the cute waitress something fierce! You turned all the way around in your highchair to watch her walk all the way back to the kitchen. We thought she was going to take you home with her, she was so enamored of you. What a ladies man!
Papa's new car and the new carseat in it mean you get to ride facing forward when you ride with him--we'll turn your other seat around after the Thanksgiving trip. Papa says you seemed to like watching the scenery yesterday on the way home.
Your stacking cups have become favorite toys again, as you have discovered the nesting feature. You also like to put things in and take things out of containers. You still love scooting with your scooter and have discovered the joys of the kitchen cabinets. The bulk spice drawer is one of your favorites--let's toss the spice bags everywhere!
Halloween is coming up and I won't reveal what your costume will be--we'll post pictures. You'll have a few opportunities to "trick or treat". It should be lots of fun. We aren't having a big party, but some family will be in town this weekend, so we will celebrate then.Mama and Papa love you so much little 'Bug!
Friday, October 20, 2006
babababababa
OK, so this week we've got a constant narrative of "baba baba" and "ba" from Leo. The first is usually accompanied by waving and sounds more like bye bye; the second is usually said in the presence of a ball and sounds more like, you guessed it, ball. Also, on his info sheet from daycare yesterday it did not say the usual "happy" and "active" it said "happy" and "talkative" !!!
He has slept through the last two nights--happy day!
This weekend we go to buy Jeff's new car (finally) and have a whole bunch of other stuff to do before relatives come to visit the weekend before Hallloween.
He has slept through the last two nights--happy day!
This weekend we go to buy Jeff's new car (finally) and have a whole bunch of other stuff to do before relatives come to visit the weekend before Hallloween.
Friday, October 13, 2006
Just Us Guys
Kirstin's been out of town for the last two days, off at one of her two annual meetings, and she doesn't get home until tomorrow. By itself, this wouldn't normally be a bad thing -- but I've spent all week trying not to get sick. I've had no voice for the last two days -- not a good thing when you're a teacher! It might only be imiagined that I'm extremely worn out.
Tomorrow is likely to be spent in some combination of errand-running. Which items on the agenda of Target trip, putting deposit onto a new car for me, and a bookstore trip (you do know that the last Series of Unfortunate Events book came out today, right?) actually make the cut, I won't predict right now.
No pictures with this post, because Leo's been in bed before 7:00 each of the last two nights. I'm hoping to be in bed within an hour or so, myself.
Tomorrow is likely to be spent in some combination of errand-running. Which items on the agenda of Target trip, putting deposit onto a new car for me, and a bookstore trip (you do know that the last Series of Unfortunate Events book came out today, right?) actually make the cut, I won't predict right now.
No pictures with this post, because Leo's been in bed before 7:00 each of the last two nights. I'm hoping to be in bed within an hour or so, myself.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Whew! Random things...
Ok--can we just slow things down a bit? Everything is going so fast and Leo is growing up more every day. There is too much to do.I leave tomorrow for a three-day conference--I hope the boys will be ok (they will). My birthday is Tuesday and I don't think it's a good thing when most of the birthday presents you ask for are household chores like recaulking the bathroom tub, getting the yardwork done, or other mundane things that just don't fit in the schedule.
I told Jeff that Leo did not need to get me anything for my birthday, that he was way too young for that, but if he felt strongly about getting me some fall flowers I wouldn't mind.
Monday's visit to the dr confirmed that the ear infection is not quite gone yet. But, Leo is zooming around the house, pushing an early b-day present from Grandpa Bill. That boy will be walking soon! He's also starting to make more conversational noises, interspersed with some excellent examples of raspberries. I don't know if that's commentary on the dialogue or not.
Here are some other recent pics. We will update Flickr again soon. You can see that pushing things around the house are a big theme with Leo lately--if it will move he'll push it and walk behind it.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
No tears!
There were no tears when I dropped Leo off at daycare this morning. He seems to be more used to Miss Gayla now, and boy do all of those new cool toys rock! Within 30-seconds of Miss Gayla putting him down he raced over to the push/walk-behind toy and was zooming all over the room. He almost ran over John's hand, but John didn't seem to mind. (John will have to get used to it, as he's the one with two new 3-month old brothers. I met them the other other day and they are adorable.)
This weekend Jeff and I are going to a wedding, and because it's in the evening we are leaving Leo with Miss Heidi. It's about an hour away, so he'll have lots of time to play with her before he needs to go to bed. We go back to the doctor on Monday to make sure his ear infection is gone.
We've got family coming at the end of the month and we've been vowing to have a yard sale before they come to clear out the guest room and attic, but I don't know when we're going to find the time! Somewhen soon we also need to replace Jeff's car, as it's on its last legs (wheels?). We know what we want, but have to find the right options on the right model and the time to do all the paperwork, etc.
Life is full, but that's good.
This weekend Jeff and I are going to a wedding, and because it's in the evening we are leaving Leo with Miss Heidi. It's about an hour away, so he'll have lots of time to play with her before he needs to go to bed. We go back to the doctor on Monday to make sure his ear infection is gone.
We've got family coming at the end of the month and we've been vowing to have a yard sale before they come to clear out the guest room and attic, but I don't know when we're going to find the time! Somewhen soon we also need to replace Jeff's car, as it's on its last legs (wheels?). We know what we want, but have to find the right options on the right model and the time to do all the paperwork, etc.
Life is full, but that's good.
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