Friday, December 28, 2012
Can't believe he's 2!!
Happy Birthday baby boy! We love you so much!! Cannot believe how much you have grown and changed in two short years!
TWO
I cannot believe my little Landon man is two - where or where has the time gone. Some days it has felt like the longest two years and some days I still picture him as a little newborn so helpless in my arms. Landon surely gives us a run for our money some days - this kid can be such a pistol - but a pistol we love with all of our might. Our two boys could not be any more different than if they were from totally different families...but we love that - it definitely keeps it interesting and keeps us on our toes...always waiting to see what is next!
A little about Landon at the age of TWO:
Speech: Landon is a little behind (in my opinion) in talking. I keep hearing from people that this is totally normal for the 2nd child etc - but it still is a little concerning to me. We will see what his doctor says at his two year appt next week. Here are a few things (some are words) that he says: 'nana (banana), wawa (water, milk or waffle - up to you to figure out which at the time it is), weeoooweeooo (siren sounds for: firetruck, police car, ambulance - sometimes a school bus or taxi), mommy, daddy, eat, beep-beep (car), beeeby (baby), Izeeedit (I did it), Z (Zane), Papa, Mama (Grandma), I want dat (I want that), ooo-ooo-ah-ah (monkey sound), doggy (for any animal with 4 legs), teetal (turtle), mi-meeen (Lightening McQueen), ba (ball), bar (means Nutrigrain Bar) and he signs "please".
Obsession: This kid is OBSESSED with firetrucks and Hotwheels. He is obsessed with watching Firetruck videos on YouTube - we pulled them up once to keep him occupied for a few mins and now he grabs one of our tablets and brings it to Josh or I all of the time saying "weeoooweeooo" and won't stop until we pull up videos.
Cuddler: Not so much! If he's not feeling well or if its right before bed, he will sit on your lap and cuddle no problem...but any other time of any day, he is running wild!
Personality: Oh boy, where do I start!! I used to judge parents who couldn't control their children, would think to myself that the parents were not very attentive or forceful enough with their kids...couldn't believe how some children were allowed to behave in public or at home. Well, karma my friends...it'll bite you everytime! I am now that parent! Don't get me wrong, Landon can be so sweet and playful...but those times sometimes feel like they are far and few between! He loves to throw things...anything, but Hotwheels are his favorite. He loves to throw them across the room, at me while I'm driving (hence why he doesn't get them in the car anymore), throws them at Zane or anyone just because. You tell him "no throw" and he picks up another one, smiles at you a very defiant smile and chucks it again! Remove the Hotwheels you say??? Tried that...he finds something else, anything else. I've tried ignoring the behavior, it does nothing, he just continues...I've tried re-directing...showing him what cars do "they go vroom, vroom on the floor", I've tried time-outs (he takes himself out in about .5 seconds), I've tried yelling at him (he just smiles at me), I've tried putting whatever said toy he is misbehaving with in "time-out", he goes to find another one...I'm still trying to figure out "the thing" that will work for him! As much as that stuff drives me insane and how lost I feel on how to deal with it at times...he is so much fun at the same time. He never ceases to crack me up everyday, he just does the silliest things and at such random times - definitely keeps us on our toes. And who knows...maybe he'll grow up to be a famous baseball pitcher and help his mommy and daddy retire early!
This kid is TOUGH too! He is so opposite of Zane in this department. Zane is tough in his own ways for sure. But Landon has a very high pain tolerance. He rarely ever cries out of pain - he will hit his head...grab his head, make a little whining noise and just keep going.
Sleep: He sleeps like a total champ! During the first 6 mos of his life, I wasn't sure I'd ever say that...but its true, he is a serious sleeper! You lay him down and he is asleep within minutes and sleeps until I wake him up for daycare on the weekdays. On the weekends, he usually sleeps until around 8 - which is perfectly fine by me! He naps a good 2-3 hours everyday and is pretty flexible on when he goes down for his naps...but not so flexible on if he takes a nap...he definitely needs one!
Eat: I used to brag about how much easier he was to feed than Zane was as a toddler - Landon would eat almost anything you put in front of him. Well, times have changed...or karma bit me again! He is a lot pickier now to feed and its getting harder. He gets tired of food too...so if you find something he likes and you over-do it, he won't eat it anymore (which is probably normal for most of us). He will not try anything new you put on his plate or his tray. He also gripes about having to feed himself. He should be very proficient in using a fork and spoon by now, but isn't. If I load the utensil for him, he'll take it to his mouth, but he won't even attemp (most times) to load it himself. Definitely need to get to working on that. His foods of choice right now are: Mac-n-Cheese, Chicken Nuggets, Yogurt, PB&J sandwiches, quasedillas, toast and waffles. He won't touch fruit or veggies - he does get a vitamin everyday, but I know that's not enough...we are working on the fruits and veggies. He drinks milk and water or Danimal yogurt drinks - we tend not to give him juice except on very rare occasions.
Potty: He will let you know as soon as he's gone poop...so that's nice :) But we are no where near thinking about potty training yet and to be honest...aside from not wanting to buy diapers anymore, I don't care. I have a feeling he will be a challenge to potty train unlike his brother, so I'll just put that off awhile!
Smarts: He will point to all of his body parts when asked. He recognizes Josh's car, my car and Josh's parents car on the road...no matter the color, he knows the car types. He will say "mommy" (over and over and over if you don't answer him) and he will point to the car and say "Papa Beep-beep" or whoever's car it looks like. He knows as soon as we are getting close to Zane's school and gets really excited and starts to yell "Z, Z, Z".
Helper: He loves to help! He loves to help unload the dishwasher and knows which things are down at his level that he can put away and will do so without even being asked. As soon as I open the dishwasher to empty it, he grabs what he can and puts it away! When we get home from anywhere, he goes straight to the stairs and takes off his shoes and takes off his coat (do not try to help him on this!!) and then goes over to the coat hook to try and hang it up. If he finds any sort of scrap paper or garbage on the floor he will pick it right up and go put it in the garbage all on his own. When he finishes eating/drinking something that is in a disposible container, he will go throw it away right after. He is great at helping to pick up the toys when asked. I always give him a high-five after he helps with something and he loves that - he gets a big smile on his face and runs over for the high-five! His favorite job of all is when we walk into Zane's daycare, he runs right over to the desk and grabs Zane's pump-bag off of it and runs it back over to me. He takes this job very seriously and gets very upset if the ladies behind the desk try to hand it to me before he gets there or if I try to grab it myself. Everyone has learned that this is Landon's job!
No matter the challenges this kid poses to us from time to time - we love him so much and cannot imagine life without him. He makes life so interesting and brings such a spark to our lives. It helps he is so darn cute too!!!
Cannot believe my baby is 2!
A little about Landon at the age of TWO:
Speech: Landon is a little behind (in my opinion) in talking. I keep hearing from people that this is totally normal for the 2nd child etc - but it still is a little concerning to me. We will see what his doctor says at his two year appt next week. Here are a few things (some are words) that he says: 'nana (banana), wawa (water, milk or waffle - up to you to figure out which at the time it is), weeoooweeooo (siren sounds for: firetruck, police car, ambulance - sometimes a school bus or taxi), mommy, daddy, eat, beep-beep (car), beeeby (baby), Izeeedit (I did it), Z (Zane), Papa, Mama (Grandma), I want dat (I want that), ooo-ooo-ah-ah (monkey sound), doggy (for any animal with 4 legs), teetal (turtle), mi-meeen (Lightening McQueen), ba (ball), bar (means Nutrigrain Bar) and he signs "please".
Obsession: This kid is OBSESSED with firetrucks and Hotwheels. He is obsessed with watching Firetruck videos on YouTube - we pulled them up once to keep him occupied for a few mins and now he grabs one of our tablets and brings it to Josh or I all of the time saying "weeoooweeooo" and won't stop until we pull up videos.
Cuddler: Not so much! If he's not feeling well or if its right before bed, he will sit on your lap and cuddle no problem...but any other time of any day, he is running wild!
Personality: Oh boy, where do I start!! I used to judge parents who couldn't control their children, would think to myself that the parents were not very attentive or forceful enough with their kids...couldn't believe how some children were allowed to behave in public or at home. Well, karma my friends...it'll bite you everytime! I am now that parent! Don't get me wrong, Landon can be so sweet and playful...but those times sometimes feel like they are far and few between! He loves to throw things...anything, but Hotwheels are his favorite. He loves to throw them across the room, at me while I'm driving (hence why he doesn't get them in the car anymore), throws them at Zane or anyone just because. You tell him "no throw" and he picks up another one, smiles at you a very defiant smile and chucks it again! Remove the Hotwheels you say??? Tried that...he finds something else, anything else. I've tried ignoring the behavior, it does nothing, he just continues...I've tried re-directing...showing him what cars do "they go vroom, vroom on the floor", I've tried time-outs (he takes himself out in about .5 seconds), I've tried yelling at him (he just smiles at me), I've tried putting whatever said toy he is misbehaving with in "time-out", he goes to find another one...I'm still trying to figure out "the thing" that will work for him! As much as that stuff drives me insane and how lost I feel on how to deal with it at times...he is so much fun at the same time. He never ceases to crack me up everyday, he just does the silliest things and at such random times - definitely keeps us on our toes. And who knows...maybe he'll grow up to be a famous baseball pitcher and help his mommy and daddy retire early!
This kid is TOUGH too! He is so opposite of Zane in this department. Zane is tough in his own ways for sure. But Landon has a very high pain tolerance. He rarely ever cries out of pain - he will hit his head...grab his head, make a little whining noise and just keep going.
Sleep: He sleeps like a total champ! During the first 6 mos of his life, I wasn't sure I'd ever say that...but its true, he is a serious sleeper! You lay him down and he is asleep within minutes and sleeps until I wake him up for daycare on the weekdays. On the weekends, he usually sleeps until around 8 - which is perfectly fine by me! He naps a good 2-3 hours everyday and is pretty flexible on when he goes down for his naps...but not so flexible on if he takes a nap...he definitely needs one!
Eat: I used to brag about how much easier he was to feed than Zane was as a toddler - Landon would eat almost anything you put in front of him. Well, times have changed...or karma bit me again! He is a lot pickier now to feed and its getting harder. He gets tired of food too...so if you find something he likes and you over-do it, he won't eat it anymore (which is probably normal for most of us). He will not try anything new you put on his plate or his tray. He also gripes about having to feed himself. He should be very proficient in using a fork and spoon by now, but isn't. If I load the utensil for him, he'll take it to his mouth, but he won't even attemp (most times) to load it himself. Definitely need to get to working on that. His foods of choice right now are: Mac-n-Cheese, Chicken Nuggets, Yogurt, PB&J sandwiches, quasedillas, toast and waffles. He won't touch fruit or veggies - he does get a vitamin everyday, but I know that's not enough...we are working on the fruits and veggies. He drinks milk and water or Danimal yogurt drinks - we tend not to give him juice except on very rare occasions.
Potty: He will let you know as soon as he's gone poop...so that's nice :) But we are no where near thinking about potty training yet and to be honest...aside from not wanting to buy diapers anymore, I don't care. I have a feeling he will be a challenge to potty train unlike his brother, so I'll just put that off awhile!
Smarts: He will point to all of his body parts when asked. He recognizes Josh's car, my car and Josh's parents car on the road...no matter the color, he knows the car types. He will say "mommy" (over and over and over if you don't answer him) and he will point to the car and say "Papa Beep-beep" or whoever's car it looks like. He knows as soon as we are getting close to Zane's school and gets really excited and starts to yell "Z, Z, Z".
Helper: He loves to help! He loves to help unload the dishwasher and knows which things are down at his level that he can put away and will do so without even being asked. As soon as I open the dishwasher to empty it, he grabs what he can and puts it away! When we get home from anywhere, he goes straight to the stairs and takes off his shoes and takes off his coat (do not try to help him on this!!) and then goes over to the coat hook to try and hang it up. If he finds any sort of scrap paper or garbage on the floor he will pick it right up and go put it in the garbage all on his own. When he finishes eating/drinking something that is in a disposible container, he will go throw it away right after. He is great at helping to pick up the toys when asked. I always give him a high-five after he helps with something and he loves that - he gets a big smile on his face and runs over for the high-five! His favorite job of all is when we walk into Zane's daycare, he runs right over to the desk and grabs Zane's pump-bag off of it and runs it back over to me. He takes this job very seriously and gets very upset if the ladies behind the desk try to hand it to me before he gets there or if I try to grab it myself. Everyone has learned that this is Landon's job!
No matter the challenges this kid poses to us from time to time - we love him so much and cannot imagine life without him. He makes life so interesting and brings such a spark to our lives. It helps he is so darn cute too!!!
Cannot believe my baby is 2!
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Christmas 2012
Merry Christmas!!
Once again we were blessed with a wonderful Christmas! The boys were in heaven this morning tearing through their gifts and wanting everything opened to be played with immediately! It is so fun to watch their faces light up. We love that Landon is old enough to actually partake in more of the Christmas fun this year...he just couldn't get enough of it!
As much as I absolutely love the excitement and build-up to Christmas - I am always almost just as excited to de-clutter my house from Christmas! I cannot wait until this weekend and I can take it down, pack it up and then get excited November of next year to do it all over again!
We hope you all had a Merry & Bright Christmas as well.
Once again we were blessed with a wonderful Christmas! The boys were in heaven this morning tearing through their gifts and wanting everything opened to be played with immediately! It is so fun to watch their faces light up. We love that Landon is old enough to actually partake in more of the Christmas fun this year...he just couldn't get enough of it!
As much as I absolutely love the excitement and build-up to Christmas - I am always almost just as excited to de-clutter my house from Christmas! I cannot wait until this weekend and I can take it down, pack it up and then get excited November of next year to do it all over again!
We hope you all had a Merry & Bright Christmas as well.
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| Santa treated the boys very well this year. |
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| I love this picture...I love the look of mayhem with wrapping paper and toys strung all over the place! |
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| Daddy's turn to open his stocking - Landon was sure to be there to help. |
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| Zane's much anticipated Dream Lite thanks to G&G Alexander! He was actually asking to go to bed tonight! |
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| This kid cannot get enough of firetrucks!!! |
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| A giant sized "Ellie" for Landon - he's in love! Now where to put this thing, thanks G&G Alexander :) |
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| Landon figured out that Santa was Papa this year in about 5 seconds - this was the first year (in 3) that Zane has figured it out! |
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| 11 years ago today - this man asked me to be his wife...I'm pretty sure I made the right decision in saying "yes"! |
Monday, December 24, 2012
Christmas Eve
How in the world is it already Christmas Eve?? This month went by way too fast.
The boys are nestled all snug in their beds - Josh is sound asleep in the recliner (he was up for over 24 hours). I am Santa this year...and I love it!
Merry Christmas to you and yours. For unto us a Savior is born!
The boys are nestled all snug in their beds - Josh is sound asleep in the recliner (he was up for over 24 hours). I am Santa this year...and I love it!
Merry Christmas to you and yours. For unto us a Savior is born!
Day 24 - 1 Day until Christmas
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| Gone Fishin'! |
{Christmas PJ's and Brother's Gifts}
I wonder how many more years I can get away with buying them matching PJ's?!
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Day 23 - 2 More Days until Christmas
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| Sitting on Zane's {very dusty} Lego shelf. |
{Look at Christmas Lights}
I have always wanted to see one of those houses that has their lights synched up with a song and the lights dance to the "beat" of the song. As luck would have it while I was online looking for a good place to go look at lights, I stumbled upon this place which didn't seem too far from my mom's (although, it did end up being quite the little trek). The boys and I headed out after our celebration and I'm so glad we did - it was a bit of a drive for one house, but totally worth it.
Christmas w/Grandma & Grandpa Hansen
After celebrating with my dad - we headed over to my mom's and celebrated with her and her-side of the family. Again, Landon was totally into ripping open his gifts, yelling "WOW" after every tear!! As per my pictures - it looks like Landon was the main focal point...but I promise Zane was there too and having a great time with his new toys and stuffing his face with junk food! Landon went without a nap yesterday and that made me very nervous...but he did wonderful. Definitely tired, but mood was great!
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| Dancing to the Christmas music! |
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| Snuggling with Grandma - he was so tired, he drug the blanket over to her to be picked up and snuggled. |
Christmas w/Grandpa Hay
My bio-dad came over to celebrate Christmas with the boys. He looks forward to this day every year - he said its the highlight of his year and that his Christmas is fulfilled after watching them open his gifts! The boys were spoiled...as per the usual.
Every time Landon would rip off a piece of paper he'd yell "WOW", it was so cute! I love that he is old enough to start to enjoy the holiday!
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Day 22 - 3 Days until Christmas
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| Kept an eye on daddy while he slept all day! |
{Bake Christmas Cookies}
Friday, December 21, 2012
Day 21 - 4 Days until Christmas
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| Made friends with Sock Monkey in Landon's room. |
We headed to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium with our friends the Wieser's and checked out the Zoo Lights! We have been one other time when Zane was a baby - so it was fun to go back and see them again.
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