October 28, 2013

Trying to be more consistent here... life is so crazy lately.

My new goal is to post weekend summaries on Monday.  This gives me something positive to focus on and to keep track of all of the little things more consistently (hopefully).

This past weekend was gorgeous.  Weather was perfect.  We planned another trackside picnic.  Had a relaxing Saturday morning at home and got ready to go on time, were out the door as planned, which is huge accomplishment, makes me feel proud of us.  Of course Enzo started crying as we got in the car- he hates his car seat, but chilled out and both kids were napping 1/2 hour in.  Got to spot, laid out blanket, food.  Enzo really didn't seem to mind the train horns at all.  Never cried, nursed in car because there was some set up for a fall festival outside and wanted privacy, napped on my lap.  Lucia had a blast.  It was really nice, made me think we should try to squeeze in a few more picnics while it's warm and light out.  Lucia has a blast and Enzo loves being outside.  And Chris obviously enjoys the trains.

Baked a ghost cake for Lucia on Sat night.  She saw the ghost cake pan and has asked about it like 20x a day since.  She was so excited for it and lived up to her end of the deal by eating her dinner, two bowls of soup last night.

Sunday we all slept in a bit.  It's been hard to get up and go because we had such a busy day on Sat and all of us are kind of fighting colds at the moment.  We had a nice morning, Lucia even helped me make soup for dinner while Enzo took his morning nap. She had such a blast - standing on the chair next to me, chopping the veggies in the chopper, and telling me how she loves these vegetables, even stealing pieces off my cutting board, narrating it as she went "i'm taking a piece of this yummy celery.  mmmmm, i love celery, mommy don't i"  She did get tired while the veggies sauteed, so she took a plate of celery and carrots and hummus to the table to sit and snack.  Enzo really has taken short naps and has been very hungry - another growth spurt perhaps?  He got up as soup was being prepared and was excited to sit and watch football.  Lucia loves reading all of the food, design magazines lately, even telling me every time she sees a meat recipe, that she doesn't eat meat, she eats vegetables and tofu.  She always picks the same 2-3 magazines, loves reading to and showing Lorenzo as well.  We took pictures of them on the couch and in most shots, Enzo is looking off to the football game while Lucia poses with silly faces.

Turns out Lucia and Chris had another impromptu train trip to see the Lackawanna heritage unit (I think) and she was in heaven.  They had a really nice afternoon together, the two of them.  I didn't want to get Enzo up and had someone coming over who I donate breastmilk to.  I had accumulated a lot in the freezer to pass on.  I'm so glad Lucia has such a loving dad and that they have such a sweet bond.  She had a great time.  I had some quiet time with Enzo, and he and I took a long walk with him in the Beco.  It was lovely - 70's and sunny.  I had a relaxing time with him.  We came home, cuddled and laughed and just had some baby time.

For dinner, Lucia loved her soup and ghost cake, got to try on her pink princess Halloween costume which looks adorbs but I think it's a bit itchy so she'll need to wear something underneath.  I hope she doesn't fight me on that and we have a fun time.  Also hope Enzo is awake/cooperative - my little Batman baby.

October 18, 2013 (just a little bit late...)

Lorenzo is 4 months old.  Holy wowzers.

His monthly little letter below:

October 18, 2013

Dear Lorenzo,

You are 25.25” and almost 15 lbs!  You are growing so fast.  I need you to slow down.  You have such a hearty appetite.  My milk supply is very high and this is probably from your nonstop feeding all weekend.  Your hair was thinning on the top except for your little Mohawk and now it’s coming back in, fuzzy, brand new dark hair.  We still can’t tell what color your eyes are – sometimes hazel, sometimes green, gray.  Your lashes are so long and your smile is contagious.  You are so giggly, so vocal lately, cooing all the time.  I hear you just laying there talking, making sweet baby sounds.  You nap less and less and are awake and alert.  You love to sit up on the couch, pull yourself forward to practice sitting by yourself.  You have excellent head/neck strength.  Lucia is so happy to see you, and your face lights up when you hear her voice.  You look for her.  you look for Daddy too.  You are so interested in all that is going on.  You love being outside and looking all around, taking it all in.  you have so much to say and can’t wait to tell us all about it.  You are healthy, you’ve had a few sniffles, but nothing major.  You are strong and seem to fight off any small colds easily.  I love watching you and lucia together, such cute little brother and sister pair.  You are such a joy, and I can’t believe it’s been almost one year since my positive pregnancy test confirmed you were on the way.  Love you so much!!

September 18, 2013 (a little delayed)

Dear Lorenzo,

You are already 13lbs 9oz!  You are growing so big, so fast.  I can’t keep up.  You are finally, now as of this past weekend, much less of the tiny baby who nuzzled and ate and slept and pooped.  You are alert more and more, discovering your hands and feet.  You love to grab at things – toys, necklaces, Lucia’s hair.  You are my healthy, growing boy.  Your smiles are so beautiful, they light up your whole face.  You smile with every muscle in your face.  You glow.  You make anyone smile back at you even wider.  You are rolling side to side, can’t wait to be mobile.  Lucia loves to show you toys, dangle them in your face for you to grab.  You love your activity mat, getting down on the floor.  You love to use the floor gym at Miss Cassandra’s.  You are laughing, giggling, starting to make more sounds.  You had your first ear infection, which was awful.  You were obviously in pain, had low fevers.  I hated to see you suffer.  Your first round of antibiotics, I hope this isn’t the start of a trend here.  Lucia had chronic infections and had to have tubes put in her ears at 18 months.  I hope you don’t but if you do it’s ok, too.  You are generally happy and easygoing if you are healthy.  We are still breastfeeding, you have a healthy appetite.  I’m pumping at work and always have more than enough milk for you to enjoy the next day.  Your hair is so cute, you still have your little Mohawk, all the way down the back of your head, so thin in front but big puff of Mohawk on the top.  You are such a cute baby, so full of giggle and cuddles.  I miss you all day and adjusting to being back at work has been so sad.  I am always so happy to see you and Lucia after a long day.

I love you, my little boy!

Love, mama