Wednesday, July 29, 2009
One of my favorite milestones...
Happened 8 months ago....I was just thinking about what it would be like to have two in diapers again....NO THANKS!!! This is a VERY happy reminiscing for me.......
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Happy Birthday My Baby Boy
I honestly cannot believe you are one, really. I know people say this all the time but I MEAN IT!!!
You are our little shining star, we all love you so much. Thank you for completing our family and pushing me to be a more patient and loving mother. You are so sweet and happy these days, it's hard to remember my colicky newborn. You will smile at anyone willing to even look at you, it's so adorable. I love everything about you, even the fact that you already know and LOVE to climb. I love hearing your vocabulary develop, although I hope I will never forget your "Whatsthat?" You are my baby boy, Happy Birthday sweet heart. I know it's a day early but I am going to turn the computer off tomorrow and spend it all with you and your sister.
You are our little shining star, we all love you so much. Thank you for completing our family and pushing me to be a more patient and loving mother. You are so sweet and happy these days, it's hard to remember my colicky newborn. You will smile at anyone willing to even look at you, it's so adorable. I love everything about you, even the fact that you already know and LOVE to climb. I love hearing your vocabulary develop, although I hope I will never forget your "Whatsthat?" You are my baby boy, Happy Birthday sweet heart. I know it's a day early but I am going to turn the computer off tomorrow and spend it all with you and your sister.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Early!
We celebrated Dallyn's birthday as a family 5 days early so that Mr. Griffin could be home. I made (bought) a cheesecake and it was so yummy! It was pretty fun watching Dallyn attempt to blow out his candle and finger paint with the cake, apparently cheese cake is an acquired taste in this house. Neither Jayda or Dallyn ate any of it! But we had fun and per Jayda's request we sang happy birthday 40 times :) In the next few days I am sure they will both be sick of the song and of cake....well maybe not the cake :)
Sunday, July 19, 2009
One year ago today....
Friday, July 17, 2009
family portait
Here is Jayda's first drawing of our family portrait....so sweet. All except for the fact that I am the RED one with the HORNS....ya...horns. WTH? Apparently that day I told her that she couldn't have ice cream for all 3 meals...
Thursday, July 16, 2009
My babies...
I just love my kids....really....I mean really really!! Here is an up to date post of where they are in their amazing little lives.
Our first big "NEW" thing in our little family is bed time....I've never been one of those mom's who have looked forward to bedtime. When Jayda was little she needed me and I was totally ok with that. It was our special time together and I still don't regret how I put her to sleep for three years. I get really emotional thinking about how it bonded her and I together by sleeping in the same bed every night. Dallyn on the other hand was a NIGHTMARE. He only would sleep on me and would only sleep for 45 minutes and wake up as soon as his sleep cycle was starting over....NIGHTMARE!!! In march I had had enough and let Dallyn CIO. It worked like a charm. My colicky baby now lays down in his crib, grabs his blanket and passes out for the whole night. And my co-sleeping 3 year old? Well she now is in her own bed too. One night we decided to let her go to bed on her own. We read her stories, gave her kisses and he mickey and walked out of the room. That little turkey never even made a peep. For 3 years I second guessed myself thinking that she was NEVER goign to sleep on her own, let alone all the way through the night. Now both of my children are asleep 30 minutes after starting the bedtime routine....HEAVEN!!! And the best part is that they both sleep all the way through the night. I almost feel my brain cells starting to revive themselves. It's amazing how much of a difference a good nights sleep makes!
Jayda has been growing a lot this month, she is definitely coming out of her shell. She will play with new kids at the playground and loves playing with the big kids down the street. She is starting to draw really well too. She can draw all of the letters (if I tell her how) and she can draw people really well. We have them everywhere....she is so insistent that we hang them up and give them names, so cute! She is very careful to give them hair, ears, eyebrows, tongues and is now starting to draw clothes. Today she drew me and made sure I realized that she drew me little because "You are skinny like me!!" she said. I love that kid!!
Dallyn is crazy, he is going to kill me! I always knew boys were different by JEEZ!!! Having my sweet, mild tempered Jayda did NOT prepare me for this wild thing. He is already skilled at climbing anything he can get his leg up on and just today he learned to turn on his belly and slide off the couch. He is starting to walk and has no fear most of the time. A few days ago he was walking through the kitched and tripped and landed right on the computer tower. He has a lovely dent in his forehead to remind me everytime I look at him. He is starting to talk and it's so adorable, especially with all those teeth he has. He is just getting #8. At this age Jayda had 3....LOL!!
We are keeping them busy between the beach, pool and friends. Dallyn and Jayda both love the beach, mommy not so much. It's fun to take them though, they have such a blast and are happy for a few hours playing by themselves. I learned not to let Dallyn in the water, he won't come out! Last time I had to drag him out because he was shivering and turning blue but he still cried to go back in!!
Well, that's our new stuff....well some of it! life is busy, crazy and absolutely amazing for us right now.
Our first big "NEW" thing in our little family is bed time....I've never been one of those mom's who have looked forward to bedtime. When Jayda was little she needed me and I was totally ok with that. It was our special time together and I still don't regret how I put her to sleep for three years. I get really emotional thinking about how it bonded her and I together by sleeping in the same bed every night. Dallyn on the other hand was a NIGHTMARE. He only would sleep on me and would only sleep for 45 minutes and wake up as soon as his sleep cycle was starting over....NIGHTMARE!!! In march I had had enough and let Dallyn CIO. It worked like a charm. My colicky baby now lays down in his crib, grabs his blanket and passes out for the whole night. And my co-sleeping 3 year old? Well she now is in her own bed too. One night we decided to let her go to bed on her own. We read her stories, gave her kisses and he mickey and walked out of the room. That little turkey never even made a peep. For 3 years I second guessed myself thinking that she was NEVER goign to sleep on her own, let alone all the way through the night. Now both of my children are asleep 30 minutes after starting the bedtime routine....HEAVEN!!! And the best part is that they both sleep all the way through the night. I almost feel my brain cells starting to revive themselves. It's amazing how much of a difference a good nights sleep makes!
Jayda has been growing a lot this month, she is definitely coming out of her shell. She will play with new kids at the playground and loves playing with the big kids down the street. She is starting to draw really well too. She can draw all of the letters (if I tell her how) and she can draw people really well. We have them everywhere....she is so insistent that we hang them up and give them names, so cute! She is very careful to give them hair, ears, eyebrows, tongues and is now starting to draw clothes. Today she drew me and made sure I realized that she drew me little because "You are skinny like me!!" she said. I love that kid!!
Dallyn is crazy, he is going to kill me! I always knew boys were different by JEEZ!!! Having my sweet, mild tempered Jayda did NOT prepare me for this wild thing. He is already skilled at climbing anything he can get his leg up on and just today he learned to turn on his belly and slide off the couch. He is starting to walk and has no fear most of the time. A few days ago he was walking through the kitched and tripped and landed right on the computer tower. He has a lovely dent in his forehead to remind me everytime I look at him. He is starting to talk and it's so adorable, especially with all those teeth he has. He is just getting #8. At this age Jayda had 3....LOL!!
We are keeping them busy between the beach, pool and friends. Dallyn and Jayda both love the beach, mommy not so much. It's fun to take them though, they have such a blast and are happy for a few hours playing by themselves. I learned not to let Dallyn in the water, he won't come out! Last time I had to drag him out because he was shivering and turning blue but he still cried to go back in!!
Well, that's our new stuff....well some of it! life is busy, crazy and absolutely amazing for us right now.
Welcome Friends
One of the great things about living in SD is all the great people who come and see us! Last week we were blessed to get together with some of Bryan's family friends. They were amazing, two of the nicest people I have ever met. Now I know why the Griffins speak so highly of them :)Thank you Joe and Cindy, we had an amazing time and Jayda just loves you! She is still talking about you guys.
We had a great night down at Imperial Beach. We got my FAVORITE seafood in the whole world and sat outside watching dolphins and feeding pigeons until the sun went down.
I still can't believe we live here.
This is why my kids can make sand castles in my car.....
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
One Year Ago
This was me....and not a very happy me.
I can't believe it's already been a year.
I hope you guys are ready for a play by play week of my baby's birth! He is going to ONE in two weeks...oh my heart!
4 cm dilated and NOT thrilled about still being pregnant but pretending to be happy about the fact that Bryan would be home for the birth.
I can't believe it's already been a year.
I hope you guys are ready for a play by play week of my baby's birth! He is going to ONE in two weeks...oh my heart!
4 cm dilated and NOT thrilled about still being pregnant but pretending to be happy about the fact that Bryan would be home for the birth.
Here is the post I did one year ago...I was so upbeat...HA! If I had only known that I would have 14 more days left I don't think I would have been so happy!!!!!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Goodbye Mullet
Dear Dallyn,Tonight was a hard night for me, my sweet baby boy. You had your first haircut, and yes, I did it to you. The mullet is gone, so don't be afraid, but now you look like a little boy instead of my sweet, innocent newborn. Where does the time go? I feel like just yesterday I was screaming for an epidural yet today I had to remove you from climbing the stairs, couch, easel and picnic table all within 15 minutes of each other! I love all the new things you are doing, the new words, waving and giving high fives......but will you please slow down just a little bit? I'm not sure I am getting enough time to enjoy YOU :)
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Summer is here!
Here in the Griffin household we have been soaking up the sun! Summer is so much fun, especially with little kids. Give them a bucket and a shovel (or yogurt cup....) and they can play for hours on the beach....AH!! Good thing we aren't afraid of sand :)
Life is good :)
Happy Birthday America!
I think the 4th of July is officially my new favorite holiday. We had the best time yesterday, so much less pressure than Christmas or Thanksgiving!This was the 1st time we have gotten to spend it all together since 2005!!!
In the morning we woke up bright and early (but not as early and Paul and Rick!!!) and went out to watch the Coronado Parade. It was amazing, I truly felt like i was back home in Cody watching. It was so special and Jayda LOVED LOVED LOVED it. The first float she was jumping up and down waving and yelling hi!
Then we got to come home and have a BBQ with our great friends, so relaxing and nice to just sit around and let the kids play!
In the morning we woke up bright and early (but not as early and Paul and Rick!!!) and went out to watch the Coronado Parade. It was amazing, I truly felt like i was back home in Cody watching. It was so special and Jayda LOVED LOVED LOVED it. The first float she was jumping up and down waving and yelling hi!
Then we got to come home and have a BBQ with our great friends, so relaxing and nice to just sit around and let the kids play!
Jayda jumping up at down and clapping....SHE LOVED THE PARADE!
Dallyn passed out on the way to the car....he had been awake for 7 hours! poor little dude!
Thank you to all of those who help protect our freedom and our country. Your sacrifice truly is greatly appreciated! Bryan, thank you for helping keep our babies safe. I am so proud of you and amazingly proud to be your wife :)
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