Here's an example of how kids take us so literally. Tim was getting ready to go to the store to pick up a few items for dinner. Emma wanted to go back outside to play.
Tim said, "We can't go back outside right now. I'm going to run to the store."
"You're not going in the car?" asked Emma.
"Oh, yes I am going to drive to the store," replied Tim.
When Tim said he was running to the store, Emma took him literally and thought he was going to run instead of drive in the car. I just had to share that with you!
The Nold Family 4!
May 28, 2008
May 18, 2008
A Beautiful Day
Wow! It's amazing what the beautiful, warm, sunny weather does for a mood. The last few days of sunshine and warmth has lifted my spirits and made my already smiling face a little brighter! I have been looking forward to this kind of weather for some time. True, yesterday was a bit warm at 91 degrees, but I won't complain since we had blue skies and beautiful sunshine! God sure has given us a beautiful place to live!
Jacob had his 4 month checkup and vaccines this week. I can't believe it's been more than 4 months since he joined our family. Like I've said time and again, time sure does fly! He weighed in at 14 lb. 14 oz. and was 25.25 inches long. He's actually only in the 46th percentile for weight and 59th for height. It's nice having a 'little guy' since Emma was always in the 90th percentile for height and weight. Our pediatrician is pleased that he is growing well and so healthy. I still say we have a beautiful, sweet little boy and have been blessed time and time again! Jacob can roll over from his tummy to his back and from his back to his tummy. He doesn't do it all the time, but he's probably just stubborn like his sister. Jacob has been working hard at cutting his first tooth. Teething is proving to be a little harder on him than it was on Emma, but I'm looking forward to seeing that first tooth pop through. These days, jake enjoys sitting in his exersaucer, eating rice cereal while sitting in his Bumbo seat and being outside (in the shade of course) with the family!
Emma has only two more months as a two year old. I can't believe my first baby will be 3 years old. She is growing into such a wonderful little girl but the sad thing is, my 'baby' has been left behind. She's outgrown the baby look, the baby face, the baby words. I'm glad she still has chubby little hands and feet, they're my last bit of baby left in her. Emma has really been enjoying play dates with her best friend, Addy (who is only 2 days older), being a big sister and a great helper to Mommy and Daddy. Emma loves helping us in the yard, playing with the dogs outside, drawing with chalk on the sidewalk and causing mischief right and left. This week we will start ballet lessons and a local community center. We'll see what she thinks and whether this is something she will enjoy or not. This summer she will also run in a track meet, just like her Mommy, Auntie and Papa did for many years! Yet another outlet for her energy and maybe something she'll enjoy...we'll see.
This blog could probably go on and on. You know Tim and I, we're busy people and enjoy being out and about. We're looking forward to our first camping trip (coming up at the end of May) and many more fun activities in the beautiful weather. Stay tuned to see what we do next and how the kids grow and change. We love you guys!
Jacob had his 4 month checkup and vaccines this week. I can't believe it's been more than 4 months since he joined our family. Like I've said time and again, time sure does fly! He weighed in at 14 lb. 14 oz. and was 25.25 inches long. He's actually only in the 46th percentile for weight and 59th for height. It's nice having a 'little guy' since Emma was always in the 90th percentile for height and weight. Our pediatrician is pleased that he is growing well and so healthy. I still say we have a beautiful, sweet little boy and have been blessed time and time again! Jacob can roll over from his tummy to his back and from his back to his tummy. He doesn't do it all the time, but he's probably just stubborn like his sister. Jacob has been working hard at cutting his first tooth. Teething is proving to be a little harder on him than it was on Emma, but I'm looking forward to seeing that first tooth pop through. These days, jake enjoys sitting in his exersaucer, eating rice cereal while sitting in his Bumbo seat and being outside (in the shade of course) with the family!
Emma has only two more months as a two year old. I can't believe my first baby will be 3 years old. She is growing into such a wonderful little girl but the sad thing is, my 'baby' has been left behind. She's outgrown the baby look, the baby face, the baby words. I'm glad she still has chubby little hands and feet, they're my last bit of baby left in her. Emma has really been enjoying play dates with her best friend, Addy (who is only 2 days older), being a big sister and a great helper to Mommy and Daddy. Emma loves helping us in the yard, playing with the dogs outside, drawing with chalk on the sidewalk and causing mischief right and left. This week we will start ballet lessons and a local community center. We'll see what she thinks and whether this is something she will enjoy or not. This summer she will also run in a track meet, just like her Mommy, Auntie and Papa did for many years! Yet another outlet for her energy and maybe something she'll enjoy...we'll see.
This blog could probably go on and on. You know Tim and I, we're busy people and enjoy being out and about. We're looking forward to our first camping trip (coming up at the end of May) and many more fun activities in the beautiful weather. Stay tuned to see what we do next and how the kids grow and change. We love you guys!
May 5, 2008
Things I Want to Remember...
...about Emma: the way she looked at me with her big, dark eyes right after she was born; the way she felt so safe in my arms; how peaceful she is while she is sleeping; the softness of her little, chubby hand touching my face; the way she would say "peas" (for please) and slide her hand across her chest with such enthusiasm when she really wanted something; the way I felt when I saw her first smile, heard her first laugh, saw her crawl for the first time and take her first steps; the unbelieveable joy I feel just watching her be a kid, blowing bubbles, drawing with chalk on the sidewalk, playing with friends; the way she sits, looking at books and recounting the stories, with toddler-like accuracy; he tiny, chubby little feet, how soft and precious they are; her innocence; the sound of her saying, "I love you too Mommy", "I sure do love you", "Mommy what can I do to help?" and "I love Jacob, he's my best friend"; watching her read a book to her newborn brother; the sound she makes while sucking on her 'nana' right after falling asleep; her honesty and curiosity; listening to her sing "tinkle tinkle little tar, how I wonder what you ahh..."; listening to her sing "you are my sunshine"; the feeling of her sleeping soundly, peacefully, in my arms;
...about Jacob: the quiet peacefullness he had when he was born; his big, dark eyes when he was born and finally opened them; the way he chews on his hands like there is nothing better; his first gummy smile; his first little laugh that I just couldn't get him to repeat, but that brought happy/sad tears to my eyes; his snorting, snoring and loud breathing; the peacefulness he exhibits while he is sleeping; his smell; his skinny, tiny little feet; his skinny little butt; the 'mmm, mmm' sound he makes when he is eating, like he was starving; the monkey-like screach he would make when he was a newborn (I lovingly nicknamed him Monkey because of this and his long fingers and toes); the newborn curiosity and awe he exhibits when he watches Emma play; the joy I feel when I think of how blessed I am to have my little boy, when every fiber in me thought we would have a girl and thought I wanted another girl.
Time passes so quickly and memories slowly fade. My children are precious and my heart so wants to hold onto these memories, for them to never fade. I can only take so many photos, not every memory can be recalled as if it just happened. Maybe noting these will help them remain vivid in my mind, as the hours, days, years pass, new events take place. I can only hope that I will never forget these little things that bring me such joy.
...about Jacob: the quiet peacefullness he had when he was born; his big, dark eyes when he was born and finally opened them; the way he chews on his hands like there is nothing better; his first gummy smile; his first little laugh that I just couldn't get him to repeat, but that brought happy/sad tears to my eyes; his snorting, snoring and loud breathing; the peacefulness he exhibits while he is sleeping; his smell; his skinny, tiny little feet; his skinny little butt; the 'mmm, mmm' sound he makes when he is eating, like he was starving; the monkey-like screach he would make when he was a newborn (I lovingly nicknamed him Monkey because of this and his long fingers and toes); the newborn curiosity and awe he exhibits when he watches Emma play; the joy I feel when I think of how blessed I am to have my little boy, when every fiber in me thought we would have a girl and thought I wanted another girl.
Time passes so quickly and memories slowly fade. My children are precious and my heart so wants to hold onto these memories, for them to never fade. I can only take so many photos, not every memory can be recalled as if it just happened. Maybe noting these will help them remain vivid in my mind, as the hours, days, years pass, new events take place. I can only hope that I will never forget these little things that bring me such joy.
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