Thanks Grandma!
Oct 30, 2007
sleeeeeeep
Last night Simon skipped his ten o clock wake up and eat time. He did not wake up until 2 am! (Sadly, he then woke up at 4am and 6am, but still)
One night fluke? Or the start of something beautiful?
One night fluke? Or the start of something beautiful?
Oct 26, 2007
Smile!
The picture is pretty blurry, and it's not the biggest smile he smiles, but he's still happy and cute!
Oct 25, 2007
These are a few of his favorite things
Simon is so much fun! He's already showing likes and dislikes, it's incredible. Things he likes (aside from the obvious food, clean diaper, etc):
Softy bear
Soft or fuzzy fabric on and in his mouth
Baths
Wally (the red sox mascot) mobile
Harlan's voice
Being sung to
Daddy's laugh
And some things he really does not like:
Being in a sling
Being held when he's playful
Softy bear
Soft or fuzzy fabric on and in his mouth
Baths
Wally (the red sox mascot) mobile
Harlan's voice
Being sung to
Daddy's laugh
And some things he really does not like:
Being in a sling
Being held when he's playful
and in this corner
Weighing in at 12 pounds and 26 inches long, it's Simon Ham!
The little guy handled his shots surprisingly well, is all around healthy, is right in the middle of the pack for weight, and above the little chart in height. I think they said he's in the 99th percentile. We have one long, skinny boy!
The little guy handled his shots surprisingly well, is all around healthy, is right in the middle of the pack for weight, and above the little chart in height. I think they said he's in the 99th percentile. We have one long, skinny boy!
Oct 24, 2007
Oct 23, 2007
9 weeks
Simon is nine weeks old today. It still feels like we've had him so much longer than we actually have. Those first few weeks feel like they were a year ago. It's hard to believe it's only been two months.
I feel so happy and confident now, I'm completely in love with my son, I feel really proud of him, and I'm delighted to be a mom.
In other news - we're moving the 3rd of November to the house on N Willamette. I'm excited to be in the new place, it will be great to have a house, a back yard, more room, a fireplace, and a new place to decorate and settle in to. I'll miss this place for sure, I really like this neighborhood, the apartment is really nice and looks fantastic, and Ron and Hettie are incredibly nice and caring people. But, on to new things and places.
I feel so happy and confident now, I'm completely in love with my son, I feel really proud of him, and I'm delighted to be a mom.
In other news - we're moving the 3rd of November to the house on N Willamette. I'm excited to be in the new place, it will be great to have a house, a back yard, more room, a fireplace, and a new place to decorate and settle in to. I'll miss this place for sure, I really like this neighborhood, the apartment is really nice and looks fantastic, and Ron and Hettie are incredibly nice and caring people. But, on to new things and places.
Oct 19, 2007
Oct 17, 2007
An incredible life
I just finished listening to a book on CD - Born on a Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant.
It's written by and about Daniel Tammet, a high functioning autistic with savant syndrome. His life is amazing and the book is a rich and interesting description of both his condition and his narrative life story. Not only he is autistic, a special kind of genius, but he is also gay and becomes a Christian later in his life. The way his mind and life is shaped is really incredible. I really recommend reading the book, it's fascinating and challenging. Seriously, a great book.
It's written by and about Daniel Tammet, a high functioning autistic with savant syndrome. His life is amazing and the book is a rich and interesting description of both his condition and his narrative life story. Not only he is autistic, a special kind of genius, but he is also gay and becomes a Christian later in his life. The way his mind and life is shaped is really incredible. I really recommend reading the book, it's fascinating and challenging. Seriously, a great book.
Oct 15, 2007
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Oct 8, 2007
Baseball!
I love baseball. I love it. And what is more exciting in baseball than play off baseball? Walk off homeruns, attack bugs, extra innings, untimely injuries, pink eye, hot bats, pitching duels, three series sweeps.... all in the first series! Fantastic.
Simon is well on his way to being a baseball fan. He really enjoys watching his mobile of Wally spin and play "take me out to the ball game."
And - Janaki is blogging again, find her in the list to right.
Simon is well on his way to being a baseball fan. He really enjoys watching his mobile of Wally spin and play "take me out to the ball game."
And - Janaki is blogging again, find her in the list to right.
Oct 5, 2007
Today
I have a serious caffiene withdrawal headache
I need a break
I remembered why I don't nap - it makes me feel awful
I am listening to awesome postseason baseball
I miss Cherise
Janaki gave me chicken for lunch (thanks for being so helpful after the baby was born)
I both love love love being home with Simon and really want someone else to take care of him. (see 'need a break' above)
I am very excited about our new house
I am glad it's Friday
I am glad we get to watch the office tonight
I need a break
I remembered why I don't nap - it makes me feel awful
I am listening to awesome postseason baseball
I miss Cherise
Janaki gave me chicken for lunch (thanks for being so helpful after the baby was born)
I both love love love being home with Simon and really want someone else to take care of him. (see 'need a break' above)
I am very excited about our new house
I am glad it's Friday
I am glad we get to watch the office tonight
Oct 3, 2007
baby advice?
So, anyone know how to get a baby to stay asleep at 3 am?
People claim babies need about 16 hours of sleep, but not Simon! He likes about 12. And he likes to have many of those hours during the day, leaving him wide awake and wanting to play at 3 or 4 am.
Any ideas how to keep him asleep then and/or awake more in the day in order to make him need more sleep in the early morning?
He does sleep well from 9ish until 3 or 4, waking up once at 12 or 1 to eat and falling right back asleep when he's done. But oh man, I really don't want to play at 4 am!
People claim babies need about 16 hours of sleep, but not Simon! He likes about 12. And he likes to have many of those hours during the day, leaving him wide awake and wanting to play at 3 or 4 am.
Any ideas how to keep him asleep then and/or awake more in the day in order to make him need more sleep in the early morning?
He does sleep well from 9ish until 3 or 4, waking up once at 12 or 1 to eat and falling right back asleep when he's done. But oh man, I really don't want to play at 4 am!
Life in abundance
To think that just a few months ago I was in the midst of one of the hardest and least favorite times of my life... and now here I am, sitting in a room I love, listening to the rain fall, next to my amazing son that I love more than I can express or understand, getting ready to move to a new house that I adore with a husband that I love, admire, enjoy, and am treated wonderfully by. I know I don't need to be happy with my life in order to have peace and joy, but it sure is nice to truly enjoy almost everything that's going on.
We have another change - Zarah isn't coming after all. We're still moving now, we would have done it in the spring anyway, and at this point it was easier to keep going forward with it than to go back. We get to move to a different house than planned because we have more time now - it's on Willamette, and it's great. Not perfect of course, but really great. I can't wait until we get moved in and I can show you all.
And here is Simon today, looking very grown up in his outfit of the day. I swear this kid has to be older than 6 weeks, it seems like we've had him for so long already.
We have another change - Zarah isn't coming after all. We're still moving now, we would have done it in the spring anyway, and at this point it was easier to keep going forward with it than to go back. We get to move to a different house than planned because we have more time now - it's on Willamette, and it's great. Not perfect of course, but really great. I can't wait until we get moved in and I can show you all.
And here is Simon today, looking very grown up in his outfit of the day. I swear this kid has to be older than 6 weeks, it seems like we've had him for so long already.
Oct 1, 2007
pretty fantastic
I really love being a mom. I love taking care of my baby, finding out what he needs, who he is, and how life works for us together. I love him so much and I love who I am with him. I've never felt so happy and fulfilled.
And we got see Cherise and meet Kiel! Hooray for friends.
And we got see Cherise and meet Kiel! Hooray for friends.
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