Happy New Year!

December 31st 2012 11:46pm,

2013



Leon,

       In just a few minutes it will be a new year! Another year has come and gone, full of wonderful memories together. Every year I get to be your Mommy is a great year and I am so thankful. I love you with all my heart Leon! Happy New Year! Now it is time to sleep, because it is way past your bedtime, and Mommy's too! Sweet dreams and happy New Year!

 

~Love, your Mama

I Love...

December 30th 2012 10:20pm,

Our Family!

Leon,

       I love our family! I love you Leon, and your Daddy, and the little baby growing in my belly. I love that we get to make fun memories together as a family. We are so blessed to have eachother and I thank God for that everyday. We are a family and I couldn't be happier. I love you Leon, my little blessing. Thank you for being my son.

 

1 Corinthians 13:13 "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

 

~Love, your Mama

Sign Language

December 29th 2012 8:21pm,

Signing "I Love You"

Leon,

       Since you were a little infant Daddy and I have been trying to teach you sign language, as a way to better communicate as you learn to talk. You have learned how to sign more, please, thank you, sorry, eat, milk, smart, help, pain, poop (Daddy taught you that one) and I love you. It amazes me how quickly you pick up on things. You are a smart little man and I am proud of everything you accomplish. I love you Leon!

 

~Love, your Mama

My Little Big Boy

December 28th 2012 11:09pm,

Premie Diaper - Size 5

Leon,

       When we brought you home from the hospital you were so tiny we had to buy premie diapers. I remember thinking how small and fragile you were and wondering how long it would take for you to grow and get bigger. Before I knew it you were growing and changing, no longer my itty bitty baby. Now you are my little big boy, still growing and changing every day. I will cherish every moment and every day I have with you. I love you Leon, my little big boy!

 

~Love, your Mama

Smile!

December 27th 2012 11:35pm,

Say Cheese!

Leon,
       You have mastered the art of the "cheesey smile." If I ask you to smile for a picture, this is the forced silly smile you give me! You make me laugh everyday, silly boy. I love you so much! I love you, my little cheese ball!

I Love You Leon!

 

~Love, your Mama

 





The Messes You Make

December 26th 2012 11:44pm,

Peanut Butter Handprints

Leon,
       Everyday you make messes for Mommy to clean up, somedays more so than others. Today you decided to leave peanut butter hand prints on the bathroom door before taking your bath. The funny thing is that I didn't even notice until hours later. You love helping clean up messes too and I hope you continue to be so enthusiastic about it, but I am told kids grow out of it. Messes and all, I love being your Mommy! I love you, my silly/messy/funny/sweet little boy!

~Love, your Mama



Merry Christmas!

December 25th 2012 9:14pm,

Your First Trike!

Leon,

       Our family is so wonderfully blessed. Today is Christmas and a busy day it was. You are now tucked in bed fast asleep after a full day of fun and play with family. Our day began at home where you opened your gift from Mommy and Daddy. After tearing through the wrapping paper you saw your new Go Diego Go tricycle and smiled. Excitedly you got on, with a little help, and started zooming up and down the hall!

Christmas at Nana and Papa's!

 

       Late morning we went to Nana and Papa's house where we were spoiled with a yummy breakfast and opened up some more presents! You got a lot of fun big boy toddler toys, so now we can put all your baby toys away until the baby comes in July. You saw the manger Nana has under her tree and we told you it was baby Jesus. I told you to give baby Jesus a hug, so you bent down and hugged him then gave him a big kiss! It was so sweet and precious to see! We love you so much Leon!

       After a short nap we drove to Grandma and Grandpa's house for Christmas dinner. You had a lot of fun visiting with Grandma and Grandpa, Grami and Papi (your great grandparents), uncle Chris and Aunt Ashley. You always love having people to show off to! You opened some more presents, which included the movie Cars and a Cars beanbag chair!

You LOVE your new chair!

       After lots of food, treats, gift giving, play and family visiting you, Daddy and I headed home. The day was long, but so very blessed and filled with wonderful family that I love with all my heart! We are blessed, blessed beyond measure. Merry Christmas. Happy birthday Jesus. I love our family! I love you Leon, my sweet little boy!

A Blessed Christmas

 

~All my love, your Mama





Christmas Eve & Leon's Hair Cut

December 24th 2012 11:36pm,

Big Boy Hair Cut!

Leon,

       We got up early this morning to get ready for your first big boy haircut. This picture posted above is decieving, as it is the only one of you smiling during your haircut. You were very scared and did not like your hair being cut at all. After two lollipops and lots of crying your haircut was finished, and you look so handsome! You were so brave and did very good today.

       Tonight it is Christmas Eve. We had a wonderful and beautiful candle light service at church and now we are home and you are sleeping peacefully. I am so excited to see you open your present in the morning. Wrapped and sitting under our Christmas tree is a "Go Diego Go" Tricycle that I know you will love! Tomorrow will be filled with family and lots of love, my favorite day of the year. I love you Leon!

Merry Christmas!

 

~Love, your Mama

 

Trains!

December 23rd 2012 10:55pm,

Choo-Choo!

Leon,

       Your new obsession as of late are trains! You love "choo-choo's" and anything about them. Lately you have loved watching Thomas The Train cartoons and playing with your toy train that sings the "abc's." I love to see your interests expanding as you learn and discover new things. Hearing you say "Choo-choo!" excitedly when you see or hear a train is so cute! I love you Leon!

 

~Love, your Mama

Making Mommy Laugh

December 22nd 2012 10:24pm,

Baby in a bucket...

Leon,

       There is never a day that you don't make me laugh or smile. You love to do funny things and be silly just to make Mommy laugh. Today during your bath I gave you a new bucket for all of your bath toys. Of course the first thing that came to your mind was "A big bucket, I should put it on my head!" You placed the bucket on your head and sat quietly, waiting for me to say something. Each time I would say "Where did Leon go?" and you would peek out from underneath the bucket and giggle with a big smile. I love that you love to make me laugh and smile. You are such a sweet and silly little boy. I love you with all my heart Leon!

Peekaboo!

~Love, your Mama



Polar Express

December 21st 2012 10:17pm,

Ready To Go!

Leon,

       With Christmas just around the corner there are many fun things to do! Tonight we went to our church and watched Polar Express. We all wore our pajamas, ate popcorn, hot cocoa, and lots of sugary treats while we watched the movie. You had a great time running around with other kids while watching the movie. After the movie you got to get your picture taken with Santa! You were a little unsure about sitting on his lap, but you loved the jingle bell he gave you as a gift. We all had a fun night, but now we are home, already in our pjs and ready for sleep. Sweet dreams Leon! I love you!

 

~Love, your Mama

100 I Love You's

December 20th 2012 8:35pm,

I Love You Leon!

Leon,

       One hundred posts I have now made to this blog, each one to tell you how much I love you every day. You are my son, my best little friend, my love and my life. I love you X 100 Leon!

Good Boy, Eating Veggies!

Mommy decided to have a healthy snack of carrots, snap peas, and broccoli. I filled a bowl, topped it with a little ranch dressing and sat down to eat. My phone rang so I set the bowl down and went to answer my phone. Coming back into the living room, this is what I find. You had taken my bowl of veggies and were happily snacking away! I was so shocked, and proud of you for eating vegetables willingly! I guess the key was the ranch dressing that you love, because you finished off the whole bowl! Good job! I love you my healthy boy!

 

~Love, your Mama



White Elephant

December 19th 2012 9:50pm,

PARTY!

Leon,

       Tonight you and I went with Daddy to help out at our church's youth group. We had our Christmas white elephant party! You had a blast running around the big gym, eating chips and playing with the kids. After kids started opening gifts there were bows and wrapping paper all over the floor, so you began picking up each piece and putting them one by one into the garbage can. It was adorable to see you helping with clean up. You had so much fun, and it was a great night, but now you are exhausted and still fighting bedtime. It is time to lay down and read a book with Mommy and Daddy, so we can all go to sleep here soon. Goodnight Sweetpea, I love you Leon!

 

~Love, your Mama

Big Boy Leon

December 18th 2012 8:42pm,

Drinking water from a big cup!

Leon,

        This evening you were very proud of yourself as you mastered drinking from a big cup! You have figured out how to drink from a cup without spilling it all over your shirt. Daddy and I were so proud of you, and again so amazed at how fast you are learning new things and becoming more and more independent. I love you Leon!

 

~Love, your Mama

Family Fun

December 17th 2012 8:15pm,

Dizzy Leon, after spinning in circles with Daddy!

Leon,

       There is nothing better than playing together as a family. Tonight Daddy and I were tickling you, spinning in circles, laughing and playing. Now we are curled up in bed watching The Tigger Movie before bedtime. I feel so blessed, so happy and so full of love. Thank you God for my family! I love you Leon!

 

~Love, your Mama

Counting!

December 16th 2012 9:22pm,

Bath Time Learning

Leon,

       This evening during your bubble bath you suprised me with how smart you are. You began by lining up your toys and all the shampoo bottles. You do this all the time so I thought nothing of it. Then you stood up and pointed at the first bottle, then the second and so on, all while counting "1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2..." Shocked I realized you now understand the concept of counting objects! I felt so proud of you and amazed at how smart you are becoming. I love teaching you new things and watching you learn! I love you and I am so proud of you Leon!

 

~Love, your Mama

A Great Day

December 15th 2012 9:49pm,

Dancing like no one is watching.

Leon,

       What a great day! We slept in late today as a family, which was really nice. Then you spent the afternoon at Nana and Papa's house while Daddy and I went on a date. It is good for mommies and daddies to go out on dates every once in a while. You had a lot of fun playing with Nana and Papa. I could tell, because when we came back Papa had fallen asleep on the couch, toys were everywhere and you and Nana were laying on your favorite soft rug reading a book.

 

       After a long nap at home we got you all dressed up and went to your Uncle Abe's suprise birthday party. When we got their and you saw the dance floor and heard the music you had to dance! You danced like no one was watching, although everyone was watching. After some good food and a slice of cake we said goodbye and headed home. After a long and fun day it feels great to relax at home. Sweet dreams Leon! Mommy and Daddy love you!

 

~Love, your Mama

Outside Play

December 14th 2012 10:02pm,

Leon,
       Today your Daddy and I took you to the park to play. It was a cold, almost freezing day, so we bundled you up in warm clothes and went for a walk. You had so much fun sliding down the slide and swinging on the big swing set! After a while Mommy started to get really cold, so we put you back in your stroller and walked home where it is nice and warm. You didn't want to leave because you were having so much fun! It is fun to play outside and see you run, laugh and play, but it is so nice to come back into a warm home. We are blessed beyond imagining. I love you Leon!

~Love, your Mama

"Night Night"

December 13th 2012 11:03pm,

My Little Snuggle Bug

Leon,
       You are a snuggler, you have always been that way. You also love to take over Mommy and Daddy's bed. I love how you lay your head on my shoulder saying "Mama, night night." I cherish those sweet moments. I heard this song tonight and the lyrics are so true.

"I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand
Felt so good in it, no bigger than a minute
How it amazes me, you're changing with every blink
Faster than a flower blooms they grow up all too soon

So let them be little 'cause they're only that way for a while
Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day
Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle
Oh just let them be little."

 

 

~All my love, your Mama



My Baby Forever

December 12 2012 9:46pm,

The Day You Were Born

Leon,

       My baby, who has become a toddler and is getting bigger and more independent each day, you will always be my baby. From the moment I first held you I knew I would love you forever. I still remember you being a tiny newborn in my arms, and it feels like just yesterday Daddy and I brought you home. Now you are a walking, talking and very opinionated toddler learning new things every day. I am so blessed and so proud to call you my son. No matter how old you get, you will always be my baby. I love you Leon!

I Love You My Son







p.s. I also have to add the super cute thing you did this evening that made me smile. Tonight we went to our Christmas Choir Party at church. We ate yummy treats and watched the video of our Christmas Choir performance. When the song that I sang came on you got excited and pointed at the screen saying "Mama!" and clapping! Then when Nana's song came on you got excited again and pointed and kept repeating "Nana! Nana!" I think that made both mine and Nana's night. You are such a sweet little boy. :)

 

~Love, your Mama

I Love You

December 11th 2012 11:09pm,

Handsome Boy

Leon,

       You are an adorable little boy and you know it! Whenever you want attention you come up to me with this cute little pouty face saying "Mama? My Mama?" usually followed by "Night night." if you are sleepy and want to snuggle. Needless to say I am powerless against this cuteness, but that is alright, because I love you and I love being your Mama! I love you Leon!

Night Night, Sweet Dreams.

 

~Love, your Mama

Family Christmas Tree Decorating

December 10th 2012 11:15pm,

Admiring The Christmas Tree

Leon,

       Tonight we took the evening to decorate our Christmas tree as a family. We watched classic Christmas cartoons and listened to Christmas music. You liked trying to take the ornaments off more than putting them on. We finished decorating and turned off the lights. Staring up at the tree you said "Wow!" in awe of all the lights and pretty things. This Christmas will be lots of fun, everything being so new and exciting for you. I love all the wonderful memories we are making together as a family. I love you Leon!

 

~Love, your Mama

A Long Weekend

December 9th 2012 11:50pm,

Christmas Musical

Leon,

       The last three days were long and busy, but a wonderfuly weekend. We performed our Christmas Musical at church the last three nights in a row, and it was wonderful! We sang beautiful music praising the Lord for giving us Jesus on Christmas day, which is the true meaning of Christmas. You had so much fun playing in the nursery with all your little friends, that you didn't want to leave tonight! I am so proud of you for this step of independence! It may be a few weeks early, but Merry Christmas my sweet boy! I love you Leon!

 

~Love, your Mama

My Little Man

December 8th 2012 10:20pm,

Wearing Daddy's Hat

Leon,

       Today while playing in the living room you came across Daddy's hat. You picked it up and said "Dada" and patted the top of your head. You wanted to wear Daddy's hat, so I put it on your head and you smiled. You proudly wore that hat for the rest of the afternoon, every once and awhile patting your head saying "Dada" with a smile on your face. I love to see how much you love your Daddy, it makes me smile. I love you, my little man!

 

~Love, your Mama

My Adventerous Eater

December 7th 2012 9:49pm,

Happy Boy At Lunch Time

Leon,

       You love to eat, you always have. Today at lunch you ate a bowl of minestrone soup, a mandarin orange and a cup of milk. You still seemed hungry and wanted more, so you began eating Mommy's chips and salsa! You were very insistant on dipping each bite of chip in the salsa. I was suprised you liked it, since it was a spicy salsa. I am glad you are an adventerous eater and like to try knew things. I knew you were loving the chips and salsa, because with each bite you would say "Mmmmmm, yum!" I love you, my silly boy!

 

~Love, your Mama

Classic Cartoons

December 6th 2012 10:31pm,

Watching Cartoons at Snack Time

Leon,

       Early this evening while I was getting dinner ready you wanted a snack. I sat you down at the table with some cheerios and milk and put on some cartoons for you to watch. I wanted to show you some of my favorite cartoons I grew up watching, so we watched the Chip and Dale Christmas Tree Cartoon, a Christmas classic. You loved it and wanted to watch it three times! I love all the old Mickey Mouse cartoons, and I love watching them with you. It brings back memories and reminds me of being a kid. The innocence of a child on Christmas, full of wonder and excitment. The simple joy of laying under the Christmas tree, imagining Chip and Dale running around the branches and playing with the ornaments. Now it is your childhood and I am so blessed to be your Mommy. I hope to make your childhood full of happy memories that you will look back on and cherish someday. I love you Leon!

 

~All my love, your Mama

Visiting Family

December 5th 2012 10:58pm,

I Love You!

Leon,
       We spent today out of town visiting your Great Grandma and Great Grandpa, (your Grami and Papi). Tomorrow is Grami's birthday so we drove up with my Mom to visit. You had so much fun playing and running around Grami and Papi's house. I love days like today, when we get to spend time with family, enjoying eachother's company. We are very blessed to have such a big and diverse family. I am thankful for our family, and even more thankful that you are in it, my sweet little boy. I love you with all my heart Leon!

~Love, your Mama

My Big Boy

December 4th 2012 8:05pm,

Reading Time

Leon,

       Every night before bed Daddy and I read you a book. Lately I have been reading you the book "The Berenstain Bears, New Baby." I am hoping to teach you in the coming months that we will be having a new baby and that you will be a big brother. Having a little baby in the house will be a big change, but I know you will be a wonderful big brother. In Febuary we will find out if you are going to have a baby brother or sister, and in July the baby will arrive. I am so excited to see our little family growing! You are growing up to be an amazing little boy and I am so proud to be your Mommy. I love you Leon!

I love you forever, my son. :)

 

~Love, your Mama





Check Up

December 3rd 2012 9:49pm,

Waiting Patiently

Leon,

       Today we took you to your doctor's appointment at the ear specialist to see how your ears were doing since you got your tubes put in. We got to the doctor's office early and they were closed for lunch. You were tired of being in the car so we played outside and patiently waited for the office to open. After waiting 30 minutes we went inside for your checkup, which took less than 5 minutes. You got the all clear that your ears looked good, and your hearing is great! Hopefully this means no more ear infections! You are such a good boy, and you did a great job today. I am proud of you and I love you Leon!

 

~Love, your Mama

Christmas Tree Fun

December 2nd 2012 11:00pm,

Creative Decorating

Leon,

       With a small burst of energy Mommy decided to get the Christmas tree out of the box and set it up in the living room. You thought it was really cool! We are going to decorate it later with Daddy. I was in the other room cleaning when I noticed it got quiet, too quiet. I knew you were up to something, so I came out to the living room to find you standing by the tree. It took me a moment to notice, but then I saw it! You had decorated the entire bottom section of the tree with little toys from your room! Stuck inbetween branches are your blocks, little animals, and even a sock! You seemed very proud of what you did so I left them all there. You decorated the tree for the first time, and in a very creative way. I love you Leon, my silly boy!

 

~Love, your Mama

A Love For Music

December 1st 2012 8:11pm,

Dance Leon, Dance!

Leon,

       From the time you were just a tiny baby growing in my tummy you have been surounded by music, and you love it! If there is music playing you have to dance. You especially love it when Daddy plays his guitar. I love to watch you dance, sing and play.

 

       Today we got out some Christmas decorations and started to decorate. We set up your very own Christmas tree in your bedroom with pretty white lights. After plugging it in and turning off the lights you stood looking up at the tree saying "Wow! Wow!" I think you really like your little tree. Soon we will get the big Christmas tree put up in the living room, and we can decorate it together as a family. Christmas is almost here! I love you Leon!

Leon's Christmas Tree :)

 

~Love, your Mama



Leon, My Opinionated Toddler

November 30th 2012 10:53pm,

I Love You

Leon,

       You are a very opinionated little boy, from your facial expressions to your frequent use of the word "no." It amazes me how such a small little person can have a very big attitude. Most of the time you are a sweet boy, but you have moments when your true toddler attitude shines through. Lately we have been working on saying sorry when you do something to hurt someone. We tell you that you can say sorry or go to your room. Usually you will pout and slowly walk to your room, trying to get sympathy. After a few minutes of pouting in your room you will come back out and say sorry with a sad little hug. Every day you are learning. You are a sweet boy with a loving heart and I love that about you. I love you Leon!

 

~Love, your Mama

December Is Almost Here

November 29th 2012 10:38pm,

It's Starting To Look A Lot Like Christmas!

Leon,

       As you grow up you will learn that our family loves this time of year. Thanksgiving has come and gone, and Christmas is fast approaching. I love Christmas and everything that comes with it. Being together as a family, singing Christmas songs at church, hearing Christmas music on the radio, decorating the house, and setting up the Christmas tree. This year since you are a big boy you can help Mommy and Daddy decorate the tree! We just got all the decorations out and soon we will start decorating. Last year was your first Christmas and it was very fun and special. Every Christmas we spend together as a family will be special and full of memories. I can't wait to see your face on Christmas morning as we sit by the tree and give gifts to eachother. I am so blessed and thankful to have my wonderful family. I love you Leon!

 

~Love, your Mama



I Love My Little Boy

November 28th 2012 10:42pm,

My Son



Leon,
       You are such a great kid. Even though you have mastered the tantrums and especially like saying "No" lately, you are a wonderful little boy. I am blessed to have you as my son. You are a sweet and loving little boy with a big heart. When you do something that makes Mommy or Daddy sad or upset, you immediately feel remorseful for what you did, and give us a big hug to say sorry. Right now is such an important time in your young life, learning what is right from what is wrong. I pray every night that I am doing everything right for you. I am your Mommy and that is my job, the best job in the world. I love you Leon!

~Love, your Mama

The Sound of Laughter

November 27th 2012 8:51pm,

And The Pitter Patter of Little Feet



Leon,

       This evening you were full of energy, so Daddy and I thought of how we could make you tired. We set up your tent in the living room and the games began! Soon we were chasing you all over the house playing peeka-boo and tickle monster. This went on until Daddy and I were exhausted. Then it was time for your bubble bath and bedtime.

       I love the sound of your energetic laughter and the pitter patter of your little feet as you run up and down the hall way. I love watching Daddy chase you around the house as you giggle and play. I love your happy smiles and your big hugs. I love how you bring me your blanket and say "My Mama" when you want to snuggle. I love that we are your Mama and Dada. I love you Leon!

 

~All my love, your Mama

Nap Time With You

November 26th 2012 8:40pm,

I Love You!

Leon,

       This afternoon around 2 o-clock you started to get really tired and a little cranky, so we layed down for a nap. After reading the same book to you three times you started to fall asleep. I realized just how tired I was too, so I closed my eyes. You fell asleep with your little head on my shoulder. I treasure those moments I have with you. We drifted off to sleep and didn't wake up until 4 o-clock this evening. I guess we both really needed that nap. I love you Leon, my little Snuggle Bug!

 

~Love, your Mama

A Beautiful Fall Day

November 25the 2012 10:54pm,

Playing In The Leaves

 

Leon,

       Today was a beautiful day. The sun was shining, and even though it was chilly, it was a perfect day to go for a walk. I bundled you up in your stroller with a warm blanket and we walked to Nana and Papa's house. While we were there you decided to help Papa rake up all the leaves in the grass. You had a lot of fun stomping through the piles of leaves smiling and laughing. When it was time to head home, and also your nap time, you did not want to leave. You were having way too much fun playing, but Mama could tell you were getting tired. As soon as we got home and layed down for nap time, you fell asleep and took a well earned nap. It was a beautiful and chilly fall day today, and I am so happy I got to spend it with you little man. I love you Leon!

 

~Love, your Mama