I figured maybe I should explain this a little. It starts with Colin trying to wink and then goes into a whole bunch of randomness.
Dear Colin,
Happy 23 Month Birthday little man! I'm sorry I didn't write a post last month - life just got too busy as we were leaving for Puerto Rico in a few days.
We spent 10 days in beautiful warm sunny Puerto Rico. We spent our days swimming at the pool and touring the beautiful country. While there, we had our difficult moments. It was difficult trying to contain you in close, non-baby proof areas. You developed a hatred for pack-n-plays which was wonderful considering that was all we had for you to sleep in. You were battling the end of a double ear infection and terrible cold but looking back now, I just remember the good times. I remember how terrific you were on the looooooooong flights where even with benedryl you still didn't nap. I remember how politely you would ask servers for "milk box please" at restaurants. I remember the excitement you had each morning to go find the blue water and the hours we spent playing "Barroooomp went to the little tree frog one day..." in the pool. I remember you would stand by the elevators politely saying "please" as if it was the magic word to bring the elevator right to you. We had a great time together, the 3 of us. A trip that will forever leave lasting memories.
I think I take for granted the things you say, know and understand. I often times assume they are normal for your age. The reality is, you are pretty darn smart little man! Yeah, I may be a little bias but hey I'm your mom! You know every letter of the alphabet with the occasional exception of E (you call it F), L and V. You got an alphabet puzzle for ages 3+. You match the letter to the corresponding picture and you've already almost mastered it!! Not only can you putting it together but you will grab the letters and say what picture it match; you'll pick up R and say "Ring" before you even put the R in place. You know all the major colors - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, black, white, brown. You can count to 6 (and then jump to 9) and can correctly count to 3 with your fingers. You are already a backseat driver. I can't go anywhere without you shouting out stoplight colors ("Green go!"), reading letters on signs, pointing everything out.
You continue to be joy of our day. You are curious, inquisitive, talkative, goofy, active, loving. You are sweet in nature with a big heart. You love with actions; random hugs, kisses, and cuddles. You are passionate about what and who you like. You are sensitive to other people's feelings. You are everything I could have ever hoped for and more.
Love Always,
Mommy
Happy 23 Month Birthday little man! I'm sorry I didn't write a post last month - life just got too busy as we were leaving for Puerto Rico in a few days.
We spent 10 days in beautiful warm sunny Puerto Rico. We spent our days swimming at the pool and touring the beautiful country. While there, we had our difficult moments. It was difficult trying to contain you in close, non-baby proof areas. You developed a hatred for pack-n-plays which was wonderful considering that was all we had for you to sleep in. You were battling the end of a double ear infection and terrible cold but looking back now, I just remember the good times. I remember how terrific you were on the looooooooong flights where even with benedryl you still didn't nap. I remember how politely you would ask servers for "milk box please" at restaurants. I remember the excitement you had each morning to go find the blue water and the hours we spent playing "Barroooomp went to the little tree frog one day..." in the pool. I remember you would stand by the elevators politely saying "please" as if it was the magic word to bring the elevator right to you. We had a great time together, the 3 of us. A trip that will forever leave lasting memories.
I think I take for granted the things you say, know and understand. I often times assume they are normal for your age. The reality is, you are pretty darn smart little man! Yeah, I may be a little bias but hey I'm your mom! You know every letter of the alphabet with the occasional exception of E (you call it F), L and V. You got an alphabet puzzle for ages 3+. You match the letter to the corresponding picture and you've already almost mastered it!! Not only can you putting it together but you will grab the letters and say what picture it match; you'll pick up R and say "Ring" before you even put the R in place. You know all the major colors - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, black, white, brown. You can count to 6 (and then jump to 9) and can correctly count to 3 with your fingers. You are already a backseat driver. I can't go anywhere without you shouting out stoplight colors ("Green go!"), reading letters on signs, pointing everything out.
You continue to be joy of our day. You are curious, inquisitive, talkative, goofy, active, loving. You are sweet in nature with a big heart. You love with actions; random hugs, kisses, and cuddles. You are passionate about what and who you like. You are sensitive to other people's feelings. You are everything I could have ever hoped for and more.
Love Always,
Mommy
Mike, Colin, Merridith, Alexander, and I went to go visit my Grandma tonight. We got there and were surprised to see how well she seemed. She seemed very much like normal Grandma and while we all know that she won't be around forever, we left having hope she might be around longer than we thought before we went. It was a nice visit. Colin was a little apprehensive of Great Grandma at first but warmed up and gave a bunch of hugs and kisses in between watching the trains and finding the birds. We took a few (not so hot) pictures. I feel blessed that we were able to spend some time during her good times and hope to visit again as Colin would say ... "soon." 
These next two make my heart melt.
These next two make my heart melt.
Hiatus over.
Colin got some GeoTrax trains for Christmas. He's so in love with them. He was being so funny and then I grabbed the camera and he totally calmed down. I thought some of you would still get a kick out of it.
Colin got some GeoTrax trains for Christmas. He's so in love with them. He was being so funny and then I grabbed the camera and he totally calmed down. I thought some of you would still get a kick out of it.
I have intentionally taken a step away from this blog and facebook for reasons I am not going to address {especially around Christmas time}.
Semi-unrelated: I am not feeling the Christmas spirit this year. Truthfully, I am ready for everything to be done and over with. Christmas is supposed to be about spending time with the ones you love and reflecting on the real meaning of Christmas. This year it's been about presents, shopping, being stressed, and other negative emotions. It's been far from joyful, meaningful or feelings of love (ok so maybe it's semi-related). So as Christmas is rapidly approaching, I felt someone may need to hear this as much as I say it "out loud". My hope is that I can live this out and that my bah-humbug feelings subside.
Semi-unrelated: I am not feeling the Christmas spirit this year. Truthfully, I am ready for everything to be done and over with. Christmas is supposed to be about spending time with the ones you love and reflecting on the real meaning of Christmas. This year it's been about presents, shopping, being stressed, and other negative emotions. It's been far from joyful, meaningful or feelings of love (ok so maybe it's semi-related). So as Christmas is rapidly approaching, I felt someone may need to hear this as much as I say it "out loud". My hope is that I can live this out and that my bah-humbug feelings subside.
Jesus isn’t bound by a string of lights or a date on the calendar. I’m going to make a deal with myself this year and try to remember the truth about Christmas and all it stands for instead of letting the blues get the best of me.Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year.
After all, it was the beginning of a story that has been unfolding for over 2000 years and I want to savor my part in it.
This Christmas, I want to encourage you to spend time with the One who loved you enough to choose a manger and a crown of thorns. And when the lights on the tree are unwound and the stockings have been emptied, don’t forget the reason for it all.
Love,
Debbie Downer
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