Loves Noodles

Just like Daddy

Another Cut

Yes Megan, we got his hair cut again and it was a 10 minute drive. Don't hate. Some day we will venture out your way to get his locks trimmed

Cars mesmorized by 'Cars' for roughly 3 minutes then it was on to Daddy's lap for the rest of the cut.

Early Grocery Run

Out of milk, eggs and bananas. You loved the car cart but I could not drive that thing! Glad it was early because if I had to navigate a crowded grocery I might have had a few traffic tickets.

Another Pearly White

Right now you have 2 Molars and 1 bottom tooth coming in. YIKES!

Word of the Day: Apple

Apple from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.

14 Months Old

Miles,

You are 14 months old today.

You cut another tooth. #8 for you. You learn new words every day. The lasted word is "Back" which is handy when I want help cleaning up. Apple, apple, apple apple apple apple apple. You love to repeat that word. You are so ticklish it is sweet. You don't always want to sit to eat your food. Finally you figure out that the food is only offered when you sit down at the table.

You are now giving kisses. You are sweet and even close your eyes when you give them. The catch is, you are more likely to kiss someone if they aren't the one holding you. Quirky but I will take them where I can get them.

You are loving scrambled eggs and apples. Cheese is a given. Something you weren't into for a while. You also really want to eat with the fork. You try to get you own food with it and when you give up, you hand it to me for help.

Your signing has improved. We were out running errands tonight and you signed that you wanted to eat. You said more banana and more apple. Love that we can communicate like that. When I sign "the itsy bitsy spider" you sign the the spider and smile so wide. You also sign milk and try to say it along with baba when you are ready for bed.

Baths are another favorite. You know when it is bathtime and you beat me to the punch. You throw your leg up and try to get in the tub fully clothed. I can not even get the tub filled before you are in it.

This month we are traveling to Cleveland. I am not nervous to fly with you or even overwhelmed with what to pack. It feels like old hat traveling with you. I love that. I can actually enjoy the trip 100%.

I realize now that there isn't anything that worrying is going to change. The amount I worry about you doesn't directly reflect how much I love you. Worrying is just wasted energy that could be spent on tickling you. So there you have it, more tickles and less wrinkles.

Below is a quick montage I put together of shots from day 1 through month 14. You have changed so much but some things always remain the same. I love that about being your Mom.

Love,
Mama

Another Tooth

Miles,

today I spied another tooth coming in on the bottom. #8 for you buddy!

I have almost given up taking pictures of the teeth. You are so tight lipped about the situation.

Love,
Mama

ps. your kisses you gave to me this morning were heart-breakingly sweet.

New WORD!

Mama is proud

Tattoo from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.

OUCH

It happens

Morning with Dada

Miles was content watching tv while Daddy made cheesey scrambled eggs
for breakfast.

Snow boots in action

Got to See You!

Yesterday we got to hang out for a whole HOUR. I treasured it and snapped a few shots too. I miss taking pictures of you sweet face more often. Christmas holiday watch out! My shutter might be smoking.

Banana on your face, all over your hands and the stairs. It happens.

One of my Favorite Shots

miles0061, originally uploaded by cedehaven.

Miles,

This is one of my favorite shots from your birthday. Almost 2 months ago but still feels like yesterday. I was so lucky to have someone capture the moments of your party so I could enjoy every yummy one with you.

This morning I tried to get you say your new word "Tattoo" you said it twice and then I grabbed the video camera but you were to busy eatting pretzels by then.

You get temporary tattoos at daycare and yesterday when daddy picked you up you were curious about your latest addition, a zebra. Daddy told you it was a tattoo and you walked around proudly saying Tattoo...Tattoo over and over pointing at your arm. I wish I was there. I got a small preview of it this am so that made up for me missing the moment. I will continue to try to video this unique word for my 13 months old.

Just when i get used to saying you are 13 months old, you go ahead and turn 14 months. Ugh just a few days away AGAIN. Before I know it I will be saying I have a 5 year old and crying as I drop you off for kindergarten. Yikes!

Breakfast Every Sunday

Every Sunday we try to make it to the local deli for breakfast. This visit was the first attempt with crayons. It was a FAIL. You ate them instead of colored. Whatever, it happens. Instead you liked to watch Dad color. That lasted a whole 5 minutes and then you were on to charming the waiter.

You were so keen on making new friends that day that you offered him up your "baba" and weren't happy until he kept it. You actually signed "Thank You" to him when he brought you back a kids cup to play with. You were charming, sweet and actually ate breakfast. Mama was proud.

Hungry?

Today you stuffed your face. I thought it would be funny to get you to talk with your mouth full. Good manners come first in our house.


Work has been crazy lately and I picked you up at 6:30 today from daycare. When I opened the door you were at the other end of the hallway. You saw me and moved those little feet the fastest I have seen to date. You had your mouth open in an exaggerated smile that I have burned into my memory. I was greeted with big hugs. After we left, we stood outside the car for a minute just pointing at passing cars and getting smothered with kisses.

Daddy took you to daycare today and before I left for work I am so glad I took the time to prep your dinner and bottle because by the time we got home you were so tired. Instead of getting dinner ready I was able to play with you for the precious few minutes we had today. After dinner then it was upstairs to get ready for bed. When you are ready for bed, you get monkey and I turn off the lights and hold you for a while. Lately you are a tight hugger. You grip your little hands on my arms and snuggle your monkey into my shoulder. Your little feet crawl up my chest to tuck into a tight little ball and get comfortable. We rock for a few minutes and sometimes I almost fall alseep.