Sick Kid!

My Noah,

You have been one sick kid these past two months....it seems like you just get over one cold and get another one. Then, we took you to see Santa (which you LOVED..you ran right to him, hopped on his lap, talked to him for 5 minutes, gave him a hug, high five and knuckles, and jumped off and ran to Daddy) and that night you woke up throwing up. Darn Santa and his germs : ) We asked you later what you and Santa talked about and what you told him you wanted for Christmas and you said, "toys and candy". WHAT??? Do you even know what candy is? Too cute! Anyway, as I type this, you are waking up from a nap coughing...poor thing.

You are doing so well adjusting to life with a little brother! You don't seem to mind when he cries and have only told mommy and daddy a few times to put him down : ) I'm so excited for when you and Max can play together...it will be so much more fun for you then.

You are also doing so well at school these days. Ms. Shannon and Ms. Edna tell me how much you and Lilly are getting along and that you are SO smart....you know everyone's names and talk all the time (oh how I know this)! How proud I am!

Love you bunches,

Momma..

Big Brother!

My Noah,

You are officially the best big brother (so far)! Your little brother, Max, was born 10 days ago and things have been so fun with the 2 of you! You've had the greatest time with your DADDY (who is officially the BEST Dad ever)...you guys have decorated the house for Christmas, put up the tree and the ornaments (he even got you a miniature tree for your room and you picked out a Cookie Monster ornament, Elmo ornament, Golden Retriever ornament, and a Santa Clause Ornament to decorate your tree), played in the snow, built two snowmen, went sledding, and rough housed. We are sad to see his week off come to an end, but it's time for you, me, and Max to learn how to manage the days on our own (luckily Gramma Marcia and Grampa Paul are here for a few days so Mamma can ease into it).

You've enjoyed seeing all your family and playing with your cousins....you and Reese seem to have a bit of beef with each other (she growls at you and you make sure she doesn't get any of your toys), but you'll work it out!

You love Max...you always ask to see him or hold him, call him "little brother", and love to kiss him on his head and pet him! You also like to push him in his swing...not sure how much he likes all of this (you usually wake him up), but once again, you guys will work it out!

Thanksgiving was so special this year. We stayed home, had some friends and neighbors visit for a bit, enjoyed a delicious store made turkey lunch and dinner (lunch didn't go so good..you were tired and went down for your nap half way into it) in the dining room, took naps, went for our first family of 4 walk, and put up the Christmas tree! What a day!

I'm so proud of you and love (and hate) seeing you "grow" up!

Love you,

Mommy