I really wanted to include this in monthly newsletter, but it's taking me a REALLY long time to finish it... so here's the video on its own. I love how he always closes his eyes when he sings this song. Not every song, just this one... and should I be worried about how violently he drops the "baby"? I guess it's part of the song.
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Showing posts with label video. Show all posts
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Birthdays!
Callan and two of his best buds celebrated their second birthdays in the last month. Unfortunately Callan had to cancel his birthday party as the poor guy was sick with some bug (funnily enough he's pretty much never sick and this was one of the first times he's actually run a temperature for more than a day). However, nana and papa were here visiting for his actual birthday and we got to celebrate together. The most important part of a birthday is the cake (obviously), so nana and Callan got to work on that.
Callan loves to help out in the kitchen, especially when there are eggs to crack.
The second best part of helping with baking is getting to lick the spatula.
And with any good party, lots of dancing...
And of course cupcakes are a must at any party -especially those with bright colored frosting.
Can you believe these two hams are now two?!? Where has the time gone?
Callan loves to help out in the kitchen, especially when there are eggs to crack.
The second best part of helping with baking is getting to lick the spatula.
We sang happy birthday and Callan got to blow out the candles. He was a pro!
Then a week or so later, we got to celebrate Michael's 2nd birthday with his friends.
There was a special birthday hat that Callan got to wear.
And then finally last weekend we went and celebrated Luke's birthday.
One of the benefits of living in the suburbs is a driveway to play on. This motorized bike was a big hit.
And of course cupcakes are a must at any party -especially those with bright colored frosting.
Can you believe these two hams are now two?!? Where has the time gone?
Nora was less impressed with them turning two than I was.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Dear Callan -you're TWO!
Dear Callan-
This is of course late, but there originally was a good reason for it. Your birthday was last Monday, but we were supposed to have your party on Saturday (yesterday) and I was planning on including some pictures/anecdotes from it but, unfortunately we had to cancel because you came down with some bug that left you feverish and cranky. It's kind of funny because you rarely ever get sick and you did for your birthday party. Boo.
Anyway, you're officially TWO. That's crazy. When you're not driving me completely crazy with your independence, you're actually really entertaining and it's been so fun to see the kind of person you're becoming. You're this whole little person full of personality and your own ideas about E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G!
It still seems like yesterday you were this tiny peanut and now you're this kid that's funny, stubborn and so loving. This past year has brought about many changes -the biggest of course coming most recently with the arrival of your baby sister and seeing you with her and interacting with her reinforces how far you are from that peanut we first got to meet in 2011.
Happy second birthday munchkin. You continually amaze me and prove that a person's love can continue to grow exponentially. I love you and can't wait to see what this next year has in store for us!
Love,
Mama
This is of course late, but there originally was a good reason for it. Your birthday was last Monday, but we were supposed to have your party on Saturday (yesterday) and I was planning on including some pictures/anecdotes from it but, unfortunately we had to cancel because you came down with some bug that left you feverish and cranky. It's kind of funny because you rarely ever get sick and you did for your birthday party. Boo.
Anyway, you're officially TWO. That's crazy. When you're not driving me completely crazy with your independence, you're actually really entertaining and it's been so fun to see the kind of person you're becoming. You're this whole little person full of personality and your own ideas about E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G!
It still seems like yesterday you were this tiny peanut and now you're this kid that's funny, stubborn and so loving. This past year has brought about many changes -the biggest of course coming most recently with the arrival of your baby sister and seeing you with her and interacting with her reinforces how far you are from that peanut we first got to meet in 2011.
Happy second birthday munchkin. You continually amaze me and prove that a person's love can continue to grow exponentially. I love you and can't wait to see what this next year has in store for us!
Love,
Mama
Friday, January 25, 2013
Hidden agenda
Should I be worried that Huge is trying to brainwash Callan when I'm not around? If he starts singing Oh Canada instead of the Star Spangled Banner and wanting to celebrate Victoria Day I might have to intervene...
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Always time for a little dance
Argh, there's so much going on and I want to update you on everything... but until then, here's a little video shot last week. The kid's got moves and he likes to show them off!
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Friday, August 31, 2012
So behind!
Gah, I'm so behind in posting... So stay tuned... I have posts lined up including munchkin's 16 month newsletter, Huge's birthday weekend in Napa/San Fran and Luke's last day. In the meantime, here's a video of Callan to tide you over. He's a one-man band!
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
He's going to break, break, break, break, break your heart
This kid has got some moves! Adelia said he figured out how to turn on the radio -I guess when he wants to dance, he wants to dance.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Juilliard?
We know the kid loves to dance, but it looks like he has other (artsy) talents. Maybe I don't need to be stressing over the balance in his 529...
People have commented on how long his fingers are... guess they are good for piano playing!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
water baby
Adelia took Callan to the zoo one day and it was h-o-t. This was a great way to cool down. This kid loves the water!
Monday, June 11, 2012
New trick
Callan went to the zoo last week with Adelia and Luke... I think he picked up a new trick.
Over the last few days he'll be eating and then just put his face down to eat food directly off his tray. Then this happened yesterday, and although we aren't encouraging it, it is pretty darn cute (especially since he doesn't go to the same spot every time, he'll walk around and chose different places to put down his snack).
Over the last few days he'll be eating and then just put his face down to eat food directly off his tray. Then this happened yesterday, and although we aren't encouraging it, it is pretty darn cute (especially since he doesn't go to the same spot every time, he'll walk around and chose different places to put down his snack).
Friday, May 25, 2012
Dance, Dance Revolution
I've talked before about Callan's dance moves and I've been trying for awhile now to catch them on video. Unfortunately, as soon as you whip out the camera, the crazy kid wants it (and stops doing whatever it is that you're trying to film). So I finally was able to do it on the sly -so sorry for the weird side angle, but it's worth a watch. The kid's got moves and what he lacks technically, he makes up for in heart.
For Callan's birthday, his nana and papa got him music classes at Old Town
School of Music. They have a wiggle worms program geared at kids his age, where they sing, dance and play musical instruments. Callan is one of the few walkers in his group, but he loves it. He tends to be a little shy at the beginning, but by the end of class, he's up dancing and playing with some of the other kids. It's hilarious and he's definitely having a lot of fun. It's a shorter program for the summer, but I'm thinking we'll do it again in the fall. It's been nice to have an activity that Callan enjoys that both Huge and I can be a part of. I can take Callan on my own, when Huge is out of town, but when he's here we both like to go and the other kids/parents have all been great too. Now I just need to work up the nerve to see if any of the parents would be up for a play date!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
12 month update/review
I feel a little behind in my posting (I still have to update about Callan's first birthday party) and there definitely is a lot to update, but for some reason I've been dragging my feet on doing it. I can blame it on work and being busy, but I know it's more than that... maybe it's because once I post it becomes real and an indelible mark in history (however trite that might sound). But then it's almost like if you don't say it happened, and you don't remember, did it really happen? And since I have a terrible memory, this blog comes in handy to recall those little details.
Anyway, Callan is one. Yes, I realize he has been for over a week now, but I think it's only now sinking in. He's firmly entrenched in the toddler category and no longer teetering on the edge between baby and toddler. Although he still has dimples-for-knuckles, that may be one of the last pieces of babyhood he has (on a side note -I might cry a little when I wake up one day and find those gone) and he really is all toddler. He's starting to communicate more, and understands simple things we ask/tell him. And he knows what he wants, when he wants and is not afraid to let us know when something has displeased him. I like to say he's "willful" because he's so smart and knows what's going on, but honestly it is kind of just a pleasant way of saying when he's being b-r-a-t-t-y. I'm hoping that as he understands more and is able to communicate more, this will get better, but only time will tell. Speaking of communication, in the last month he has really picked it up a notch. Since he was little, we have used (somewhat inconsistently) a few signs with Callan and this past month, he has started to actually uses them to communicate with us. We started with the basic signs; more, eat, water. milk and all done, and now we're adding please, thank you, help, cheese, cracker and book. His favorite sign is more, since it usually is food related, but he'll also do it to signify again or to signal he wants more of whatever you have. He's also shaking his head no and pointing (and grunting) at things. It's amazing to see how his communication skills are improving and developing every day and although we can't really credit him with any real words, it seems like he's on the cusp of that too.
Callan has been walking for a little while, but all of a sudden, he seems like a real kid walking, and not just a baby learning how to walk. He loves moving around, climbing, and most of all dancing. I wish I could get a good video, because it may be one of the funnies, most adorable things ever. He's recently taken to dancing with his arms up, and he looks like he's ready for the clubs. His dance moves involve a lot of squats and bouncing, with an occasional twist thrown in. Callan is so entertaining and I love just watching him and interacting with him. I wish I had pictures and video of everything, because I know eventually I'm going to forget all these things and it's these small things that are so wonderful... like how he knows some of his body parts, but instead of pointing to his eyes, he'll squeeze them shut really tight and stick out tongue to show you, or how he'll put things in your hands when he wants you to open them or will take your finger and rub it on the books that teach babies about different textures, or how he'll take your hands and put them under his armpits when he wants to be picked up even though he's supposed to be lying down and sleeping, or how he likes to brush his hair or everything can be turned into a telephone and he'll just walk in circles while talking on the "phone"... There are a million of these little things that are so entertaining, but in and of themselves, unimportant, but things I don't ever want to forget.
Clearly we've had fun over the last year and I'm looking forward to the upcoming one to see what changes, challenges and adventures will come. I was hoping to have my video montage of the past year done by now, but I'm a little lazy, and getting photos from Huge proved to be more challenging than I thought. So instead I made a mini one with the pictures I had, which consisted of mostly iPhone pics... so it might not be the best, but it'll have to do (for now).
I still can't believe you're one... how the heck did that happen?
Anyway, Callan is one. Yes, I realize he has been for over a week now, but I think it's only now sinking in. He's firmly entrenched in the toddler category and no longer teetering on the edge between baby and toddler. Although he still has dimples-for-knuckles, that may be one of the last pieces of babyhood he has (on a side note -I might cry a little when I wake up one day and find those gone) and he really is all toddler. He's starting to communicate more, and understands simple things we ask/tell him. And he knows what he wants, when he wants and is not afraid to let us know when something has displeased him. I like to say he's "willful" because he's so smart and knows what's going on, but honestly it is kind of just a pleasant way of saying when he's being b-r-a-t-t-y. I'm hoping that as he understands more and is able to communicate more, this will get better, but only time will tell. Speaking of communication, in the last month he has really picked it up a notch. Since he was little, we have used (somewhat inconsistently) a few signs with Callan and this past month, he has started to actually uses them to communicate with us. We started with the basic signs; more, eat, water. milk and all done, and now we're adding please, thank you, help, cheese, cracker and book. His favorite sign is more, since it usually is food related, but he'll also do it to signify again or to signal he wants more of whatever you have. He's also shaking his head no and pointing (and grunting) at things. It's amazing to see how his communication skills are improving and developing every day and although we can't really credit him with any real words, it seems like he's on the cusp of that too.
Callan has been walking for a little while, but all of a sudden, he seems like a real kid walking, and not just a baby learning how to walk. He loves moving around, climbing, and most of all dancing. I wish I could get a good video, because it may be one of the funnies, most adorable things ever. He's recently taken to dancing with his arms up, and he looks like he's ready for the clubs. His dance moves involve a lot of squats and bouncing, with an occasional twist thrown in. Callan is so entertaining and I love just watching him and interacting with him. I wish I had pictures and video of everything, because I know eventually I'm going to forget all these things and it's these small things that are so wonderful... like how he knows some of his body parts, but instead of pointing to his eyes, he'll squeeze them shut really tight and stick out tongue to show you, or how he'll put things in your hands when he wants you to open them or will take your finger and rub it on the books that teach babies about different textures, or how he'll take your hands and put them under his armpits when he wants to be picked up even though he's supposed to be lying down and sleeping, or how he likes to brush his hair or everything can be turned into a telephone and he'll just walk in circles while talking on the "phone"... There are a million of these little things that are so entertaining, but in and of themselves, unimportant, but things I don't ever want to forget.
Clearly we've had fun over the last year and I'm looking forward to the upcoming one to see what changes, challenges and adventures will come. I was hoping to have my video montage of the past year done by now, but I'm a little lazy, and getting photos from Huge proved to be more challenging than I thought. So instead I made a mini one with the pictures I had, which consisted of mostly iPhone pics... so it might not be the best, but it'll have to do (for now).
I still can't believe you're one... how the heck did that happen?
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