Joy

Today while sitting watching Klive play in the front room I had an overwhelming feeling of Joy come over me.   It pretty much came out of nowhere and was so strong that it brought tears to my eyes.  I have been a terrible blogger lately.  Maybe because we haven't had a ton of super exciting things going on... but we have experienced a lot of moments that will make great memories!  You know the kind of memories made when you're going about your daily duties, cleaning, folding laundry, changing dirty diapers, feeding a baby and so on and so forth.  It seems like life lately has been super busy now that we have entered the holiday season and sometimes it feels like I can barely find time to do anything, but I just wanted to write about this stage of my life and say that I am enjoying it!

I feel extremely blessed to be able to stay at home with Klive and see all the silly things he does all day.   The mischief he seems to be able to get into even though he isn't fully crawling yet.  I feel so grateful that I get to be the one to pick him up when he tries to kneel and tips over and bumps his head, that it is me who gets to get him out of is crib after his naps and when he wakes up in the morning.  I feel so overhwelmed with gratitude for these blessings.

I also wanted to say that I am so grateful for these two

My life would not be nearly what it is without them!  So to my boys I love you both very much.  I feel truly blessed that I get to spend the eternities with you!

6 Months Old

Happy Birthday buddy!  I can't believe you have already been here on this beautiful Earth for six months.  When I think about it the time has flown by...  Must be because we are having so much fun being your parents!  I couldn't ask for a better boy.  You really are the sweetest most huggable and cute baby out there.  Ever since you've chunked up I find myself squeezing your chubby legs and cheeks and kissing your very round face all over!  I adore being your mom and thank my Heavenly Father daily for trusting me with the the large responsibility of raising you.  You bring so much joy into my life and even though your Dad and I were married for almost 5 years before you came along I sometimes find it hard to remember what our life was like without you.

In your short life you have been privy to many experiences. You have been on a diet (by accident), flown on a plane, rolled off the couch, tasted ice cream, almost choked on a raspberry chunk, rubbed the hair on your head and grown it back, and during all of these things you have found time to nap and play!

Buddy we love you so much!  We hope you had a great day today on your half birthday!

PS.   Thanks for hamming it up during your photo session today!

PPS.  Here are a few of my favorites

 

 

A note from your Dad -
Hey pal - I can't even tell you how much we love you.  It's so crazy, your mom and I are just blown away every day at how we can love you more and more all the time.  You are the sweetest little guy, you're just so patient and lovey and just plain stinkin' cute!


We have experienced so much more joy in our lives ever since you've come along.  We think we're starting to see some little personality traits coming out and we love it.  One think is for sure, we know you're a wild man!  You're just soooo busy all the time.  Everyone always tells us that we're really in for it when you become mobile, because, they say, most kids your age just kinda' sit and hang out, but you have to have your hands on something or be looking at something - you just have to be doing something (you're kind of like your dad that way), and we get such a kick out of it.


From the day you were born we knew you were a smart little whipper-snapper.  I always remember how you hadn't pooped after 24 hours or something, so the nurse said she was going to get something to make you poop (a thermometer they would've had to put up your poor bum).  By the time the nurse got back, you had done it yourself - as if to say "No thanks, I don't need your stinkin' thermometer..."


We love that you're so much like your mom - always interested in ALL the people around you.  This week while we were in Phoenix with you was sooo fun, and it was hilarious to watch you look at everybody.  We would be in a restaurant feeding you, and every time somebody would walk by, you would push your bottle out of your mouth and make sure you watched somebody go by, until you couldn't see them anymore.  Then, whenever someone would be talking to you or your mom and dad, you would always give them your full attention... usually followed by a big 'ol gummy grin!  People LOVED you and always talked about how cute it was that you were so attentive.


Anyway, I just wanted to tell you, as your old man, that I love you more than anything in the whole world (except for your mom of course, I love her as much as I love you)!  You're the best - so fun, so happy, so lovey, so sweet, so cute.  Your mom and I just can't get enough of you and your cutest laugh and smiles.  Thanks for being the best little guy that parents could ask for.  Happy half-a-year!

Happy Birthday Little Man

It's hard to believe that just 5 short, but seemingly long months ago you joined are family.  Since then our life has been filled with the joys of first time parenthood.  Learning the ropes, while trying not to damage you in the long run.  You truly are such a blessing to our little family and it feels like you have been with us always.  We love you so much and love watching you learn and progress.  Even though my days are filled with changing poop filled diapers, getting spit up on, and listening to you cry while trying to fall asleep for you naps. I WOULDN'T CHANGE IT FOR ANYTHING!  I absolutely LOVE being YOUR MOM.

So since you are 5 months old I thought it would only be fitting to list 5 things I love about you

1.  You are a very somber baby and you really make people work to get a smile.  As a matter of fact this is the expression you have on your face most of the time.

2.  You have recently found your toes and love to suck on them.  I think it is super cute, but your Dad thinks it's a little bit gross.  If you are still sucking on your toes when you are walking around on them I might have to put a stop to it, but for now it a okay with me.

3.  You have really grabby hands that are pretty quick.  It keeps us on our toes.  There have been a few times you have snatched your Dad's glasses and it makes us laugh.

4.  Smiles are hard to come by, but when you get one they are big, gummy, and so darn cute!

5.  And last but not least you still sleep in a swaddle.  When you are sleeping you constantly grab at your eyeballs and wake yourself up.  I worry that if I let your arms stay free you might not be able to see when you get up from your nap and your nap will be all of 5 minutes.

 

My Name is Klive and I Like Rice Cereal

Yesterday I took Klive in for his 2nd and final weight check.  He did awesome!  Our little buy tipped the scales at a whopping 13 lbs. 1/2 oz and is now 25 inches long.  He is now in the 4th percentile for his weight and the 25th percentile for his height.  Not only did we find out that he is growing like he should, but we also got the go ahead to start him on stage 1 solid foods and that he now can go 6-8 hours a night without eating.  I left the Doctors office energized and ready to start baby boot camp right away!  (This waking up ever 4 hours in the night to feed my sweet little one has really taken a toll on my sanity)

Last night once we got home from family night we got our little man ready for bed and his first taste of rice cereal, and to my surprise he seemed to like it!

As far as waking up every 4 hours to eat last night Klive went 6 1/2 hours before he woke up so we didn't even have to start bootcamp.  I'm not sure if he slept so well due to the cereal or a sleep sounds cd that I bought.  But whatever the change is from I'm crossing my fingers and hoping that it sticks!

What do you do in the summertime?

Lay in the grass

Suck on my lip

Laugh a little

Eat my bumbo

and play in the grass

Ready for Church

Sunday we headed up to the Stake Center for church, but since the our little Klivesicle was looking so adorable I thought I would take some pics so everyone who reads this blog can see how handsome he looked before he drooled all over himself and covered the front of his shirt with spit up.

There you have it, our little guy is one handsome devil!

Just Because

Today I took pictures of you just because I think you are the cutest thing ever.  Today I took a minute to enjoy the sound of your little cry, and to laugh at how tight you grab my hair and pull it when you are giggling.  I realized today that in the blink of an eye you will not longer be my little baby, but will soon be a boy so I better enjoy and savor the time I have with you right now.  So here is a list of the things I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE about you:

your gummy smile
the way you grin at me in the middle of the night when I go in your room to feed you
the way you drool all over everything and everyone
that most times you poop a little when you fart and it makes me laugh
how you love to try and hold your bottle
your grabby hands
your ears and how they poke out a little at the top
your long skinny legs
your huge skinny feet
the tuft of hair on the top of your head
your teeny tiny bum cheeks
how your hair flips up at the back of your neck when you lay down
how you love to play with your toes
when you pull your binky out of your mouth and try to put it back in
watching your face when you roll over from your belly to your back, you always look surprised
how your tiny chin pokes down from your newly chubby cheeks
when you grab at your ears when you get tired
your pretend cry
how you burry your head in my chest when you're tired
your blue eyes
your dimple when you smile, it's just like your Dad's
how you cry when I try to suck out your nose
and last but not least how you love to kick your legs like crazy when I'm trying to change your diaper

You are such a cutie pie and we feel so blessed to be your parents.  You bring so much joy and happiness into our lives and we wouldn't be complete without you.  I love you always and forever!