I never want to forget these things...

I need to start a little journal to write down a the little funny things that Ian (and someday Sean) says and does. Here are two from yesterday and today:

We're driving in the van to the farm to drop Ian off on my way to work. Sean is crying (of course). All of a sudden, he just stops. After he doesn't start up again, I turn around to see what's going on and I see Ian leaning over the side of his carseat holding Sean's hand. They were just holding hands the rest of the car ride! When we stopped and I was getting Ian out, he was still holding Sean's hand and I told him he had to let go so I could unbuckle him. He said "Hold hand so Sean no cry."

Today Ian was being sassy at lunch. He threw a big fit when he saw a piece of chocolate and I said he couldn't have it till he finished his lunch. I said, "If you're going to cry, you can get down from the table." So he did. 5 or so minutes later I asked him if he wanted to try lunch again. He said "Yes, no crying like baby, no crying like baby." over and over as he climbed back into his chair. Then he ate his lunch and got his piece of chocolate.

6 months old!

I'm wayyy behind. I'll blame the holidays :)

On November 30th, Sean was 6 months old! A whole half year! How did that happen already?! At 6 months, Sean is:

* (once again) sleeping through the night

*sitting up on his own

*starting to army crawl

*laughing a LOT

*becoming afraid of strangers

* very distracted when nursing

*has TWO teeth

*eating a few pureed foods (but giving us a heck of a fight!)

*really starting to enjoy watching everything that Ian does

*loves the "ABC Song" and we have to sing it to him at every diaper change to keep him from wiggling too much

*still hates riding in the car unless we've timed it perfectly with nap time

*taking 2 long naps and occasionally a 3rd catnap

*wearing size 12 month clothing.

At his 6 month appointment, Sean was:

18 lbs 11oz

26 3/4 inches long

Ian's 2nd Birthday

We had Ian's 2nd Birthday Party on Saturday, November 7th. It was so much fun! We had family and friends come over for a tractor/farm themed lunch and cake. Ian got so many fun gifts and lots and lots of tractors! Here are a few pictures from the day:

2 Years Old!!!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Ian!!!

just born...

1 year old...

2 years old...

Pictures from his party to follow soon! We're still recovering from the long weekend. Charles was off work today so we could celebrate Ian's special day as a family!

Last dinner as a 1-year-old...

Last bath as a 1-year-old...

I can't believe my baby will be TWO tomorrow!!!

My handsome boys!

Photos by Rebekah Waege

5 months old!

On October 30th, Sean was 5 months old! Weighing in at about 17 1/2 pounds, Sean is always smiling and laughing, is best known for his spiky hair, can roll very easily from belly to back and back to belly, can sit unassisted for short periods, just cut the tiniest little ridges of bottom teeth, has very good hand-mouth coordination, thoroughly enjoys watching his big brother play, eats his toes like they are candy, can put himself to sleep (most of the time!), still absolutely HATES riding in the car, and has the sweetest, most excited little personality!