"A portrait of Cash once a week, every week, in 2013"
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| Cash must finish off all my fruit (eating a nectarine) |
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
30/52 - July 26, 2013
There! Officially caught up. Until I fall behind again.. ha.
"A portrait of Cash once a week, every week, in 2013"
"A portrait of Cash once a week, every week, in 2013"
Monday, July 29, 2013
10 Months - July 15th
How is it possible that Cash is going to be ONE YEAR OLD in only two months?! I can't believe it.
Sleep
Not much is new in this category. He was doing really good at falling asleep happily on his own, in the crib, at the beginning of the night, and even for some naps! But still waking frequently during the night, and insisting on nursing.
I'm not sure if I've mentioned before, but he's quite the active sleeper. Sometimes he rolls around so much, I'm sure that he's waking up and going to cry any minute.. but usually he doesn't.
Physical Development
Cash learned to get from a sitting position to an (army) crawling position, without doing a nose dive every time. He's quite graceful now! He also started to walk along furniture, which is nice because then it gives me a break. Although he gets annoyed when he realizes he can't always get to where he wants, because his "walking path" runs out.
Does his hair curling count as a physical development? haha. Sometimes it's quite the mess after nap time.
Random Events
We've spent quite a bit of time outside and at the beach and whatnot. Sometimes the beach isn't so much fun, because he either wants to nurse the whole time, or wants to be walked around (not that this is unusual in general). We let him go into the water on his own terms, and usually after dipping his feet in a couple times, he beelines into it until he's armpit deep. I bought a floaty for him, but I think he's still a little too nervous to not be holding my hands. Oh well, he can use it next year too!
While Garrick was in the Kootenays, Cash and I took a very last minute flight to Edmonton to visit my mom and dad. Sorry, everyone else, for not letting you know!!! I feel bad.. but it was really a last minute decision, and we weren't in town very long. BUT Gar's mom will be visiting at the end of August, and his dad will be here for Cash's birthday... whereas my parents won't see him again until Christmas. Anyway, he slept great at their place! Even though he was in an unfamiliar environment, and in a play pen. That was probably his best sleep out of the whole month haha. Cash spent a lot of the time trying to feed Scootch his treats.. which then got Scootch in trouble. Sorry, buddy.
Oh Cash, you have noooo idea how much we love you!! You fill our lives with so much joy and entertainment every day. And even though night times can be frustrating for all of us, we're learning to get through it together. I like to think that our gentle night time parenting techniques are setting you up for a future of peaceful, pleasant sleeping. I know you've got a lot going on in that little mind of yours right now; who has time for sleep?!
It's so fun introducing you to new things, even if they seem so mundane. When we're camping, I like to walk around with you in my arms, and show you aspects of nature around us. We stroke and scratch the bark on treees, touch leaves and pine needles, and shake tree branches. I love seeing your face when you discover all these different textures.
Your personality is definitely shining through. I notice many differences in you and your little friends! You are more reserved and inquisitive about the people and things around you. You prefer other calm babies, and tend to avoid the more rambunctious ones. When we're out and about, you tend to be a little more quiet as you study your surroundings. At home, you're quite vocal! You've been doing a lot of babbling, and I'm trying to pay attention to see if your different sounds have any meaning yet.
Your dad loves taking you for early morning walks on the weekend. You walk all around our complex, and always return with a slug-count for me. Just wait until you're older when you'll be picking these slimey things up! During the week, dad is usually the one to get you when you wake up - you almost always wake up within minutes of him getting out of bed. He cheerfully greets you, then the two of you head downstairs to turn on the coffee machine and feed the cats. Then dad brings you into our room. Once you see me, you get super excited, knowing that we'll cuddly together for our first nursing session of the day. When you're done, I set you on the floor and you army crawl into the bathroom where dad is showering. You and I brush our teeth while he finishes getting ready, then we all head downstairs. You and dad share yogurt, which you LOVE. As soon as you see that container, you're all wiggly and talkative and demanding spoonfuls. We can't shovel it into your mouth quick enough!
We look forward to more summery days with you, little dude. Keep on being fun!
Love,
Mama
p.s. I look forward to camping again next year, when you won't be putting EVERY rock in your mouth!
Sleep
Not much is new in this category. He was doing really good at falling asleep happily on his own, in the crib, at the beginning of the night, and even for some naps! But still waking frequently during the night, and insisting on nursing.
I'm not sure if I've mentioned before, but he's quite the active sleeper. Sometimes he rolls around so much, I'm sure that he's waking up and going to cry any minute.. but usually he doesn't.
Physical Development
Cash learned to get from a sitting position to an (army) crawling position, without doing a nose dive every time. He's quite graceful now! He also started to walk along furniture, which is nice because then it gives me a break. Although he gets annoyed when he realizes he can't always get to where he wants, because his "walking path" runs out.
Does his hair curling count as a physical development? haha. Sometimes it's quite the mess after nap time.
Random Events
We've spent quite a bit of time outside and at the beach and whatnot. Sometimes the beach isn't so much fun, because he either wants to nurse the whole time, or wants to be walked around (not that this is unusual in general). We let him go into the water on his own terms, and usually after dipping his feet in a couple times, he beelines into it until he's armpit deep. I bought a floaty for him, but I think he's still a little too nervous to not be holding my hands. Oh well, he can use it next year too!
While Garrick was in the Kootenays, Cash and I took a very last minute flight to Edmonton to visit my mom and dad. Sorry, everyone else, for not letting you know!!! I feel bad.. but it was really a last minute decision, and we weren't in town very long. BUT Gar's mom will be visiting at the end of August, and his dad will be here for Cash's birthday... whereas my parents won't see him again until Christmas. Anyway, he slept great at their place! Even though he was in an unfamiliar environment, and in a play pen. That was probably his best sleep out of the whole month haha. Cash spent a lot of the time trying to feed Scootch his treats.. which then got Scootch in trouble. Sorry, buddy.
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| Cash at Ryder's birthday : Garrick & Saija are best buds Aria & I sharing snacks : Me & and the little dude! |
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| Motor & Cash checking out the toy box that Popz built : camping cups are much more fun than regular toys the two random objects that Cash is now scared of : signature "cute" move |
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| one of my fave pictures of my boys : summer time hang outs yelling on Canada Day : this face!!! |
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| Lounging on the couch at Gramz' : one of Cash's swim diapers love birds : signature move again |
Oh Cash, you have noooo idea how much we love you!! You fill our lives with so much joy and entertainment every day. And even though night times can be frustrating for all of us, we're learning to get through it together. I like to think that our gentle night time parenting techniques are setting you up for a future of peaceful, pleasant sleeping. I know you've got a lot going on in that little mind of yours right now; who has time for sleep?!
It's so fun introducing you to new things, even if they seem so mundane. When we're camping, I like to walk around with you in my arms, and show you aspects of nature around us. We stroke and scratch the bark on treees, touch leaves and pine needles, and shake tree branches. I love seeing your face when you discover all these different textures.
Your personality is definitely shining through. I notice many differences in you and your little friends! You are more reserved and inquisitive about the people and things around you. You prefer other calm babies, and tend to avoid the more rambunctious ones. When we're out and about, you tend to be a little more quiet as you study your surroundings. At home, you're quite vocal! You've been doing a lot of babbling, and I'm trying to pay attention to see if your different sounds have any meaning yet.
Your dad loves taking you for early morning walks on the weekend. You walk all around our complex, and always return with a slug-count for me. Just wait until you're older when you'll be picking these slimey things up! During the week, dad is usually the one to get you when you wake up - you almost always wake up within minutes of him getting out of bed. He cheerfully greets you, then the two of you head downstairs to turn on the coffee machine and feed the cats. Then dad brings you into our room. Once you see me, you get super excited, knowing that we'll cuddly together for our first nursing session of the day. When you're done, I set you on the floor and you army crawl into the bathroom where dad is showering. You and I brush our teeth while he finishes getting ready, then we all head downstairs. You and dad share yogurt, which you LOVE. As soon as you see that container, you're all wiggly and talkative and demanding spoonfuls. We can't shovel it into your mouth quick enough!
We look forward to more summery days with you, little dude. Keep on being fun!
Love,
Mama
p.s. I look forward to camping again next year, when you won't be putting EVERY rock in your mouth!
29/52 - July 19, 2013
Soooo close to being caught up with the weekly portraits! Only one more to go, YAY me haha.
"A portrait of Cash once a week, every week, in 2013"
"A portrait of Cash once a week, every week, in 2013"
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| SO. serious. |
Friday, July 19, 2013
28/52 - July 12, 2013
This picture absolutely cracks me up... Such concentration!
"A portrait of Cash once a week, every week, of 2013"
"A portrait of Cash once a week, every week, of 2013"
27/52 - July 5, 2013
Omigosh.. I know I am sooo behind!!! I've got two more weekly portraits to post after this one, and the 10 month update is on it's way too.
"A portrait of Cash once a week, every week, of 2013"
"A portrait of Cash once a week, every week, of 2013"
Monday, July 8, 2013
26/52 - June 28,2013
This picture is purposefully late.. it was during this week that Cash and I had a little photo shoot done with Carla-Jean Stokes Photography, so I wanted to use one of her images for that week's photo! Which meant that the week after got delayed as well...
"A portrait of Cash once a week, every week, in 2013"
"A portrait of Cash once a week, every week, in 2013"
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
9 Months - June 15
Here you are, three quarters of an entire year old! Your dad and I can't believe it. You are changing right before our eyes, learning something new every day. Currently, your favourite thing to do is walk. And walk, and walk, and walk. When you get in this mind set and we try to sit you down or put you on your tummy so you can army crawl, you get very upset.
Sleep
I swear, Cash is the most inconsistent baby ever, when it comes to sleep. We are so up and down with it!!! Right now, on a good day he'll only wake up two to three times during the night. On a bad day, it's anywhere from every 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. I'm not a fan of those nights. We went through an entire week where he was waking up at 5 am for the morning, wouldn't fall back to sleep, and would just cry and cry and cry if we left him alone in the crib. That was rough.
I feel like I shouldn't even mention this, in fear of jinxing it, but..
Napping has been going really well. 95% of the time he'll nap a solid 1.5-2 hours in the morning. And if we're home, he'll usually have a 1 hour nap in the afternoon.
Physical Development
We have teeth! His first tooth - bottom left-central - cut through on May 17, with the right-central following just a couple days later. A couple weeks ago, he began to nip once he got bored breastfeeding. A friend, who received advice from a lactation consultant, said that when he does that, tug on his ear lobe and end the nursing session immediately.. don't make a loud noise or say anything else to them. A lot of babies associate their ears with their mouths/teeth... many tug on their ears while teething. So by tugging on their ear, you're letting them know that biting while nursing is not okay. He got the hint so far.
As mentioned, all he wants to do is walk around.
Eating
Still loves meat! And a lot of red foods... red peppers, strawberries, watermelon. Really likes avocado. Oh, and zucchini.
There's nothing that he actually doesn't like!
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| reflections - family photo one of my faves of the two of us - teeth! |
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| my boy - loves watching laundry baby legs - eating strawberries |
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| enjoying the sun with Aunty - held for the first time! something isn't right here... - sisters |
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| trailer racing - rainbow play time - camping with friends |
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| Siaja & Cash - Cash & Motor Aria & Cash - Cash & Daddy |
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| Biting the table - trying to stand up. and failing Saija, Cash, Aria - Motor likes the Ergo too |
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