Saturday, February 20, 2016
These two
This video pretty much sums them up. Can't believe that at 9 months and three years they can interact so much. Landon loves telling Owen he can't do things, and Owen is already knowing better than to always listen to his big brother. (I am in for it in a couple years!!)
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Landon is 3!
I sit and write this on the morning of Landon's third birthday. I am up early because of boy wonder #2 waking at 5:45am for a bottle and to finish out his night of sleep. I am grateful for these quiet moments of the day to sit (do a yoga, which isn't normal for me), read my devotion and have a cup of coffee. I was just reflection on the last three years with Landon and thought it would be best to record them here... since that is why we have this blog ;) (as neglected as it may be right now)
Landon,
I can't even begin to sum you up in a few words.
You are energy, endless energy, always running, hopping, jumping and throwing... everything and everywhere
You are love, for mom and dad, for Owen, for friends, Grandpa & Grandma, Nanny & Papa, and for blankie and paci- can't forget the 'loveys'. Oh, and you love a good show (thank goodness for Netflix- this has been a resort all too often this year...but he loves it, and it keeps him still for 20 min. Favorite shows- Curious George. Little Einsteins. Daniel Tiger. and just in the last weeks Octonauts)
You are a social butterfly-- not intimidated by new people... just yesterday you had a 5 minute conversation with the lady behind us in line at Meijer... just wondering everything about the dog she was buying a huge bucket of treats for. I am thankful for your confidence and outspoken spirit to whip up a conversation, which did have a benefit because she backed mommy up when I didn't have a penny for you to ride the horse, Sandy... but to you, he is "champy" (seriously tho... who doesn't even have a penny!!!)
You are a helper-- fixing Owen's paci for mom, bringing me things, picking up every piece of trash we see... no matter where we are (thank you Nanny for teaching this, although sometimes the trash is SO gross I wish he wouldn't touch it :). you love helping 'stir' your pancake batter almost every morning, yes I said EVERY morning... you could live on pancakes alone, they are by far your favorite! (but don't think you have me fooled ;) I know you like to stir so you can eat half the batter before we cook the pancakes) you can even put your own shoes on now (woot, woot!!)
You are thankful. You tug at my heart strings every time. We will be sitting for lunch or dinner or even just a snack, you'll shift your gaze to me and say "Thanks for making this for me, mom. Its my favorite." (melt. my. heart.) You are so sweet, I can't stand it. You are so thankful for everything around you, its awesome that you can express this at just three years old. Never stop expressing thanks.
You are curious. This year we went through a very long season of the "WHYS?" Which can be very exhausting as a mom who heard this lovely word more than 200 times a day. But the reality is you are just so curious to learn the what and why's about things around you. I delight in this, and please never stop asking why.
You are a blessing. Your dad and I thank God for you every day. You light up everyday with your clever comments and endless energy. You are excited about life and we are so blessed that we get to share it with you. We can't begin to think of our lives without you. Thank you for being just who God created you to be, don't every try to be anything else. We love you,
Mom and Dad
Landon,
I can't even begin to sum you up in a few words.
You are energy, endless energy, always running, hopping, jumping and throwing... everything and everywhere
You are love, for mom and dad, for Owen, for friends, Grandpa & Grandma, Nanny & Papa, and for blankie and paci- can't forget the 'loveys'. Oh, and you love a good show (thank goodness for Netflix- this has been a resort all too often this year...but he loves it, and it keeps him still for 20 min. Favorite shows- Curious George. Little Einsteins. Daniel Tiger. and just in the last weeks Octonauts)
You are a social butterfly-- not intimidated by new people... just yesterday you had a 5 minute conversation with the lady behind us in line at Meijer... just wondering everything about the dog she was buying a huge bucket of treats for. I am thankful for your confidence and outspoken spirit to whip up a conversation, which did have a benefit because she backed mommy up when I didn't have a penny for you to ride the horse, Sandy... but to you, he is "champy" (seriously tho... who doesn't even have a penny!!!)
You are a helper-- fixing Owen's paci for mom, bringing me things, picking up every piece of trash we see... no matter where we are (thank you Nanny for teaching this, although sometimes the trash is SO gross I wish he wouldn't touch it :). you love helping 'stir' your pancake batter almost every morning, yes I said EVERY morning... you could live on pancakes alone, they are by far your favorite! (but don't think you have me fooled ;) I know you like to stir so you can eat half the batter before we cook the pancakes) you can even put your own shoes on now (woot, woot!!)
You are thankful. You tug at my heart strings every time. We will be sitting for lunch or dinner or even just a snack, you'll shift your gaze to me and say "Thanks for making this for me, mom. Its my favorite." (melt. my. heart.) You are so sweet, I can't stand it. You are so thankful for everything around you, its awesome that you can express this at just three years old. Never stop expressing thanks.
You are curious. This year we went through a very long season of the "WHYS?" Which can be very exhausting as a mom who heard this lovely word more than 200 times a day. But the reality is you are just so curious to learn the what and why's about things around you. I delight in this, and please never stop asking why.
You are a blessing. Your dad and I thank God for you every day. You light up everyday with your clever comments and endless energy. You are excited about life and we are so blessed that we get to share it with you. We can't begin to think of our lives without you. Thank you for being just who God created you to be, don't every try to be anything else. We love you,
Mom and Dad
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