1. You love to dance
2. You love to eat
3. So far the only thing you haven't been a fan of is fish
4. You smile and laugh easy
5. But your crying is ferocious
6. It is so obnoxious, yesterday while you and I were shopping at Winner's you started howling in your stroller so loudly, a manager actually pulled me out of line and opened a closed cash just so I could pay for my stuff faster (aka get you out of their store)
7. You hate riding in the car
8. You will have to learn to tolerate that better, because your father and I LOVE going for drives
9. You think Hudson is so funny
10. Your favorite toy is whatever he's playing with
11. This causes a lot of yelling (on both your parts)
12. You're not afraid of fighting with your big brother
13. You don't think you're 1 year old
14. You think you're 4, like Hudson
15. Your feet are the opposite of Hudson's
16. Thick and wide, like the Hulk
17. And your toes are straight
18. You have two birth marks
19. You have a double crown
20. This makes for the coolest Rockstar mohawk
21. Your favorite food is blueberries
22. And McDonald's frenchfries
23. You love baths
24. You don't mind getting your face wet or water in your eyes
25. But you hate having your nose wiped
26. You are walking 100% of the time now
27. Your first (and only) word so far is "Hi"
28. You love poking our belly buttons
29. You always have dirty fingernails
30. I hope that isn't a correlation
31. You love playing with remotes and cellphones
32. You once "hid" the TV remote at Nanny and Bob's, and they looked for it for HOURS (literally)
33. It was in the fridge :)
34. You like turning off the TV when we're watching it
35. You smile when we get mad
36. Stinkers apparently run in our family
37. You love kisses, both giving and receiving
38. You love being tickled
39. You're affectionate
40. You show your toys to Bosco
41. You love to brush your teeth...by yourself...which means you love chewing your toothbrush
42. You love holding tubes (lotions, creams, toothpaste)
43. You've fallen asleep holding these toiletries on numerous occasions
44. Whatever floats your boat, baby
45. You look around before doing something you know you're not supposed to
46. You are obsessed with sticking your finger in the electrical sockets
47. You test everything by putting it in your mouth
48. I have fished out some odd things from there
49. I bet you have swallowed many things I don't even know about
50. You give your tou-tous kisses
51. Even when you're by yourself, and don't know I'm secretly watching
52. You are a lover of Hudson's artwork and crafts
53. And by "lover", I mean "crumpler", "ripper", "destroyer"
54. I really don't think it's intentional, but it happens every time
55. You hate when I cut your nails
56. But I have to often, because you have the habit of digging your nails into our skin when you're tired
57. You pinch us hard over and over when you're falling asleep
58. This is kind of a weird quirk, Kid
59. You abruptly stopped sucking your thumb
60. All by yourself
61. Coincidentally this ended you sleeping through the night
62. Ugh.
63. You effectively communicate all your wants and needs by pointing your finger
64. Bossy little finger pointer
65. I have never had anyone look at me with such love in their eyes, as you
66. I have never seen eyes so joyful when they smile, as yours
67. You are a happy baby
68. I am so grateful for that
69. I am so grateful for you
70. I often whisper in your ear that you were exactly what I needed
71. I actually believe you were exactly what our family needed
72. I believe wholeheartedly that having you, saved me from a dark dark place
73. I regret almost everyday that you never got a chance to meet your Hadabogi
74. You like very boyish things
75. Like toy cars
76. And balls
77. And empty boxes
78. Out of all your birthday presents, you liked your balloons the best
79. You go get your own snacks from the cupboard when you're hungry
80. You almost always pick the cheesy crackers
81. Although you also often pick the Nesquick Chocolate Milk mix
82. Which is weird considering you've never tasted it
83. You pretend to talk on the phone
84. Your crying doesn't get progressively louder...you go from not crying to screaming your head off in 1 second
85. That is not cool
86. You like seeing yourself in pictures and videos
87. You smile when we smell your toes
88. You smile bigger when we pretend they're stinky
89. Sometimes we're not pretending
90. You watch TV with your brother
91. The parts you like best is always the singing/music
92. You like holding crayons
93. You wiggle and squirm every time you get your diaper changed
94. EVERY SINGLE DIAPER CHANGE SINCE YOU WERE BORN!!!
95. You experiment with gravity by trying to get off furniture headfirst
96. You sleep with your mouth open
97. Like your mama
98. You get the most snuggles out of anyone in our family
99. From me, daddy, and even Hudson (who cuddles YOU more than anyone else)
100. You may be suffering from Second Child Syndrome in terms of having less photographs and videos...but definitely NOT in LOVE and KISSES!
Devin...you were exactly what I needed. I can't stress that enough. I am so so lucky to be your mama. I am so so grateful for you. You completed our family. I love you Baby!
Monday, February 07, 2011
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Happy First Birthday Devin!
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My Rockstar Baby
I love his crazy hairdo
He LOVES bathtime
I could munch him all day long
Cuddling Halmonie
Birthday ballooons
My One Year Old Birthday Boy
In his Korean Birthday suit
With his Auntie Sue-Poo
With Mama
Happy happy birthday, baby
Sweet moment with Romy
My Rockstar Baby
I love his crazy hairdo
He LOVES bathtime
I could munch him all day long
Cuddling Halmonie
Birthday ballooons
My One Year Old Birthday Boy
In his Korean Birthday suit
With his Auntie Sue-Poo
With Mama
Happy happy birthday, baby
Sweet moment with Romy
Sunday, January 30, 2011
he's home
this post has been on my mind since i read it.
it continually pops back in my mind.
i don't know why.
i just can't imagine giving someone up for adoption at 18 months old.
moreso, i can't imagine being given up for adoption at 18 months old.
i stumbled aross this blog by fluke. i think i was actually googling "dining room banquette". weird how one thing leads to another.
weird how a complete stranger's story has haunted me since i read it.
i'm happy he's home.
it continually pops back in my mind.
i don't know why.
i just can't imagine giving someone up for adoption at 18 months old.
moreso, i can't imagine being given up for adoption at 18 months old.
i stumbled aross this blog by fluke. i think i was actually googling "dining room banquette". weird how one thing leads to another.
weird how a complete stranger's story has haunted me since i read it.
i'm happy he's home.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
smooch!
Hudson and Emma...
sitting in a tree...
K-i-s-s-i-n-g.
first comes love...
then comes marriage...
then comes baby in a baby carriage.
Hudson experienced his first kiss on the lips (from a non-family member) today. AND it was from the girl of his dreams...Emma!
He's learning early that girls are complicated. Sometimes Emma likes him (like today). Sometimes he says she doesn't want to play with him. She's already got the game figured out...play hard to get to keep 'em interested. It's working.
While we're talking about kissing...Hudson has melted our hearts lately with an expression he made up all by himself. After we kiss him, he'll lick his lips and say "I licked your kiss, so it goes all the way down to my heart" (and just so you get the full cuteness...he pronounces "heart" with a little bit of a Boston(?) accent - "hot").
And then we have Devin's kisses...kissing him is a little like playing Russian Roulette. Sometimes they are sweet, sometimes they are downright dangerous...and you just never know what kind it'll be until it's too late. He's a biter. Those 4 little teeth have made me cry out in pain. Which only makes the little Bugger smile a little bigger.
Now go kiss (or surprise/trick them with a bite instead) someone you love, and then lick it all the way down to your hawt.
sitting in a tree...
K-i-s-s-i-n-g.
first comes love...
then comes marriage...
then comes baby in a baby carriage.
Hudson experienced his first kiss on the lips (from a non-family member) today. AND it was from the girl of his dreams...Emma!
He's learning early that girls are complicated. Sometimes Emma likes him (like today). Sometimes he says she doesn't want to play with him. She's already got the game figured out...play hard to get to keep 'em interested. It's working.
While we're talking about kissing...Hudson has melted our hearts lately with an expression he made up all by himself. After we kiss him, he'll lick his lips and say "I licked your kiss, so it goes all the way down to my heart" (and just so you get the full cuteness...he pronounces "heart" with a little bit of a Boston(?) accent - "hot").
And then we have Devin's kisses...kissing him is a little like playing Russian Roulette. Sometimes they are sweet, sometimes they are downright dangerous...and you just never know what kind it'll be until it's too late. He's a biter. Those 4 little teeth have made me cry out in pain. Which only makes the little Bugger smile a little bigger.
Now go kiss (or surprise/trick them with a bite instead) someone you love, and then lick it all the way down to your hawt.
Sunday, January 09, 2011
new tricks for the new year!
This impressive feat (he just turned 11 months!) reminds me that I have JOY in my crazy life.
My New Years resolution: complain less, regret less, and find joy in my life everyday.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
The night before, the night before Christmas
One day I will be one of those moms who is organized and on the ball enough to dress my kids up in matching fancy clothes for their Santa pictures. One day. Still kinda cringing that Hudson is wearing sweatpants.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Hudson's first Christmas Concert
It was adorable. It was hilarious. It was strangely, all about Devin!
Nothing like interupting the teacher during the introduction to announce: "Miss Maria...Devin's laughing at me!"
@1min,46 seconds: Devin! Devin (stomp foot for emphasis)!
@ 21 seconds: Oh Devin! Oh Sweetie!
his face in this picture cracks me up. like he thinks Santa is a weirdo.
Zoolander - Blue Steel look
Nothing like interupting the teacher during the introduction to announce: "Miss Maria...Devin's laughing at me!"
@1min,46 seconds: Devin! Devin (stomp foot for emphasis)!
@ 21 seconds: Oh Devin! Oh Sweetie!
@40 seconds: Mommy call Devin!
@50 seconds: Devin!
My Joys
He has asked Santa for: a High Flying Adventures Backyardigans DVD, skates, a wallet (seriously?), sparkles (again...WTH?), new PJ's (I thought kids never asked for clothes?), and most recently walkie-talkies (the funny part is he asked for them before asking me what they are/do).
his face in this picture cracks me up. like he thinks Santa is a weirdo.
Zoolander - Blue Steel lookTuesday, December 14, 2010
20 months
is how long it's been since i've lived in my own house.
20 months since i've slept in my own bed.
20 months since i've drank out of my own favorite mug.
20 months since i've had all my clothes, shoes, jewellery, things, in one location.
20 months since i've eaten my breakfast in my underwear (i've tried to at my mother's house, and she yells at me to put on more clothes...not because she's a prude, but because she still believes that you can get sick from dressing too cold!)
it's these simple things that i miss the most. the things that make a house a home.
but if home is where the heart is...
then i guess i shouldn't complain...
because, look at these two...
20 months since i've slept in my own bed.
20 months since i've drank out of my own favorite mug.
20 months since i've had all my clothes, shoes, jewellery, things, in one location.
20 months since i've eaten my breakfast in my underwear (i've tried to at my mother's house, and she yells at me to put on more clothes...not because she's a prude, but because she still believes that you can get sick from dressing too cold!)
it's these simple things that i miss the most. the things that make a house a home.
but if home is where the heart is...
then i guess i shouldn't complain...
because, look at these two...
they make this situation bearable.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
November mishmash
Hudson turned 4!!! 
My beautiful big boy 
Second Birthday Celebration (and sorry about the picture quality, but lately this humble camera seems extra finicky) 
note to self...always remember to wear make up before family pictures are taken...blegh 
token silly picture 
My little Sweetie-Pie (91/2 months) 
Totally copied this picture from my sister! 
Bedhead mohawk 
To all of you who haven't yet cuddled him...you don't know what you're missing! He really is the sweetest baby. November seems to have flown by! The Kitty House is S-L-O-W-L-Y coming along. Move-in date is still years away...seriously...don't ask when, unless you want to see me cry. Hudson seems like he's gone from a 3 year old to a 13 year old, rolling his eyes and saying things like "Okay, okay, you don't have to freak out". And Devin has boycotted mushy baby food in favor of eating whatever we're having (amazing considering he still only has two bottom teeth).
Friday, November 05, 2010
I'm not as nice or good a mama...
as this mama.
As you can see from my Halloween post, Hudson was Shaggy from Scooby-Doo (in the Mystery Machine) this year.
He actually wanted to be Daphne.
Really really wanted to be Daphne.
He cried his eyes out (true temper tantrum) in the Halloween store when I told him I wouldn't buy him the Daphne costume. I said "no" because 1. the costume cost $39.99. 2. It's a girl's costume. 3. Rob would have divorced me, and I need him around to finish fixing the Kitty House.
I am absolutely not homophobic, nor would I be upset if Hudson was a cross-dresser when he gets older...as long as he is happy. BUT...at 3 years old (going on 4 in a few days)...I do NOT want anyone, ANYONE, making fun of him, and making him feel bad. He's already too sensitive, and I would not willingly put him in a position that he may be ridiculed. For Pete's sake, a "mean" boy in his class said he didn't like Hudson's orange shirt last week, and it hurt both of our feelings.
But doesn't that boy from Nerdy Apple Bottom look so so happy in that picture? Happier than Hudson does in any of HIS Halloween pictures.
As you can see from my Halloween post, Hudson was Shaggy from Scooby-Doo (in the Mystery Machine) this year.
He actually wanted to be Daphne.
Really really wanted to be Daphne.
He cried his eyes out (true temper tantrum) in the Halloween store when I told him I wouldn't buy him the Daphne costume. I said "no" because 1. the costume cost $39.99. 2. It's a girl's costume. 3. Rob would have divorced me, and I need him around to finish fixing the Kitty House.
I am absolutely not homophobic, nor would I be upset if Hudson was a cross-dresser when he gets older...as long as he is happy. BUT...at 3 years old (going on 4 in a few days)...I do NOT want anyone, ANYONE, making fun of him, and making him feel bad. He's already too sensitive, and I would not willingly put him in a position that he may be ridiculed. For Pete's sake, a "mean" boy in his class said he didn't like Hudson's orange shirt last week, and it hurt both of our feelings.
But doesn't that boy from Nerdy Apple Bottom look so so happy in that picture? Happier than Hudson does in any of HIS Halloween pictures.
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Not so subliminal message?
Hudson brought this home from preschool.Note: It's entitled "My Family"
Note: The guy in the door is Hudson (I asked).
Note: Ummmm...the rest of us are missing.
Note: I asked him where his mama, daddy, brother, and even dog are.
We were all apparently busy doing something or other.
What his teacher may be reading into this picture scares me a little.
Monday, November 01, 2010
An apology to the Kitty House squirrel
Sorry we had to evict you just as the weather turned freezing cold. But on the bright side, research suggested we poison you...so at least you got a second chance.
The Kitty House came with a surprise pet. A squirrel who took up residence in our roof. Then the bold little critter found his way into the house. A couple of neighbours reported seeing him sitting on the inside of our living room window. Just hanging around, looking out.
By fluke, Rob and a friend were at the house when Squirelly came home, and they managed to scare him out the front door...then Rob quickly sealed up the hole where the squirrel had access to.
Sadly, as an animal lover, I felt bad for the little guy. Rob said he came by a few days in a row...trying to find a way back in. I just kept imagining all his stored nuts up there in our roof, and the squirrel having to start gathering his food for winter all over again. In the cold. With no home. I know he's just a rat with a fancy tail...but...still tugs at my heartstrings.
I may have to accidently drop a package of Planters Peanuts in the yard.
The Kitty House came with a surprise pet. A squirrel who took up residence in our roof. Then the bold little critter found his way into the house. A couple of neighbours reported seeing him sitting on the inside of our living room window. Just hanging around, looking out.
By fluke, Rob and a friend were at the house when Squirelly came home, and they managed to scare him out the front door...then Rob quickly sealed up the hole where the squirrel had access to.
Sadly, as an animal lover, I felt bad for the little guy. Rob said he came by a few days in a row...trying to find a way back in. I just kept imagining all his stored nuts up there in our roof, and the squirrel having to start gathering his food for winter all over again. In the cold. With no home. I know he's just a rat with a fancy tail...but...still tugs at my heartstrings.
I may have to accidently drop a package of Planters Peanuts in the yard.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Happy Halloween!
"The Walrus and the Carpenter" aka Devin and the Kitty House Fixer
Starbucks break! It was COLD today...the hot chocolate was a necessity.
Beautiful Romy
Shaggy in the Mystery Machine
Mama asking him to show off my homemade creation
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Like a weed
He's been busy...
growing teeth...
one and a half to be exact...
just being cute...
learning funny faces...
growing his mohawk (all natural courtesy of his double crown).
growing teeth...
one and a half to be exact...
just being cute...
learning funny faces...
growing his mohawk (all natural courtesy of his double crown).and...being MOBILE!!!
Hudson has been busy too. Busy trying to give me a mental breakdown. He's testing his boundaries by doing the exact opposite of what we ask of him. I'm scared for the teenage years.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Murphy's Law
Your child will get sick at the most inopportune time.
Everyone warned me that once Hudson started school, he would get sick a lot the first year. It's not surprising, considering there are almost 20 kids in his preschool. 20 kids all playing with the same toys. 20 kids = a gazillion germs.
Anyway, to make a long story short, Hudson has been out of commission with a double ear infection since last week. He's been dealing with pain in both ears, an ongoing fever, the runs (side effect from his antibiotics), loss of appetite, loss of hearing, and body aches. Poor baby.
As a result...we missed:
1. MY volunteer day at his school (each student's parent is responsible to "help" the teachers once a month). I totally wanted to spy on Hudson flirting with Emma...the girl he can't stop talking about.
2. The Welcome Potluck Party at his school (who doesn't love a smorgasbord of free finger foods?!?)
3. And most of all...a weekend roadtrip to Toronto (for a wedding of an old family friend and getting to hang out with my two favorite boys over the age of 4, besides my husband). Note: this is the second time I haven't been able to wear this amazing green dress for a special occasion that got nixed.
He couldn't have gotten sick any other, typical week, when we've got nothing planned.
Look at the fun we missed!!! My beautiful niece, sister, and mama in all theirdrunkeness silliness.
Everyone warned me that once Hudson started school, he would get sick a lot the first year. It's not surprising, considering there are almost 20 kids in his preschool. 20 kids all playing with the same toys. 20 kids = a gazillion germs.
Anyway, to make a long story short, Hudson has been out of commission with a double ear infection since last week. He's been dealing with pain in both ears, an ongoing fever, the runs (side effect from his antibiotics), loss of appetite, loss of hearing, and body aches. Poor baby.
As a result...we missed:
1. MY volunteer day at his school (each student's parent is responsible to "help" the teachers once a month). I totally wanted to spy on Hudson flirting with Emma...the girl he can't stop talking about.
2. The Welcome Potluck Party at his school (who doesn't love a smorgasbord of free finger foods?!?)
3. And most of all...a weekend roadtrip to Toronto (for a wedding of an old family friend and getting to hang out with my two favorite boys over the age of 4, besides my husband). Note: this is the second time I haven't been able to wear this amazing green dress for a special occasion that got nixed.
He couldn't have gotten sick any other, typical week, when we've got nothing planned.
Like I've said before...kids are party poopers.
Look at the fun we missed!!! My beautiful niece, sister, and mama in all their
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
End of Summer
It's been a long time since I last blogged. A lot has happened, and since pictures say a thousand words...here's what we've been up to:
Sneak peak of the middle of reno's of our "Kitty House" (you won't believe what a difference there is since this picture was taken!) Blood, sweat, and tears have literally gone into this huge endeavor...Rob spent the entire day and night in emergency yesterday after sawing the tip of his thumb off. Ew, just the thought makes me queasy. HE HAD TO GET STITCHES THROUGH HIS THUMBNAIL. THROUGH THE NAIL!!! nasty.
Brotherly love. Devin adores Hudson. And vice versa...most of the time.
My mom turned 70!
Our Trio, but wishing we were a Quartet (MOVE BACK AUDREY!)
Family brunch in honor of my mother.
Devin turned 7 months! And strangely appears to have stopped sucking his thumb sometime after this picture was taken.
And most importantly...Hudson started preschool! That deserves a post all on it's own...so stay tuned.
Sneak peak of the middle of reno's of our "Kitty House" (you won't believe what a difference there is since this picture was taken!) Blood, sweat, and tears have literally gone into this huge endeavor...Rob spent the entire day and night in emergency yesterday after sawing the tip of his thumb off. Ew, just the thought makes me queasy. HE HAD TO GET STITCHES THROUGH HIS THUMBNAIL. THROUGH THE NAIL!!! nasty.
Brotherly love. Devin adores Hudson. And vice versa...most of the time.
My mom turned 70!
Our Trio, but wishing we were a Quartet (MOVE BACK AUDREY!)
Family brunch in honor of my mother.
Devin turned 7 months! And strangely appears to have stopped sucking his thumb sometime after this picture was taken. 
And most importantly...Hudson started preschool! That deserves a post all on it's own...so stay tuned.
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