Best January PLAYDATE EVER!

The last couple of months have been full of change.  Mommy started her new job at Crabtree & Evelyn as you know, so Natalie and I had to go to a new school.  While my teachers were very nice, I really missed my friends from my Reebok school.  So Mommy decided to arrange a playdate with some of my favorite friends at Reebok!

Olivia, Rae Rae, Jack, and Bella came.  Bella brought her big sister, Gianna which was extra cool.  We had so much fun.  We played with music instruments, my school bus tent, trucks and trains.  We gave each other lots of hugs and laughed so much.

My friends were really excited to see Natalie too!  They couldn't believe how big she had grown!

I told them about my new school called Lemberg.  I really love Lemberg, but I miss my Reebok friends.  The cool thing is that Mommy said that we can still visit with my friends so I can't wait for the next time that we can all see each other again.

I miss you Livia, Rae-Rae, Jack Taylor and Bella!

Can't wait to see you again soon!

Love,
Clive

We HEART You!

Mommy works at Crabtree & Evelyn.  She has been doing some fun things at work.   Today, we helped her out with a work project to show some fun ways to use her work picture.  I think we did a good job!  They thought so too and they featured our pictures on Facebook.

We heart you!

Love,
Natalie & Clive

First ER Visit

So I had my first trip to the ER on January 17th.

The timing wasn't exactly perfect since I was supposed to be starting my new school the next day, but that is how accidents go.


So, the story is kind of a funny one.  As you know, I love to use the vacuum.  I love helping vacuum up the house.  So it was like any other ordinary day after school.  I was playing and running around.  Daddy decided it was a good day to vacuum.    So, I was helping and started running around the corner and it happened....just....like...that...WHACK!  I ran smack into the vacuum!

I started to cry right away and then I started bleeding....a lot.  Daddy scooped me up right away and then Mommy gave me one look and said we needed to go to the hospital.

Daddy gave me a band-aid, we packed a bag and then we headed to Newton Wellesley Pediatric ER. 

I was a very good boy.  I was very patient and made some new friends while we waited. I also kept everyone entertained as well.

Everyone was really nice.  The doctor gave me a good look and said that I need to repairmy owie.  The doctor said that we would use some very special doctor glue to make it better.  Nurse Dina took very good care of me.  Then afterwards, she brought a treasure box and pick out a present.  I got an orange sugar free popsicle and a kitty kat.

By the time I got home, it was 11:30.  I never stayed up that late before!  Boy was I tired!  Mommy & Daddy were so proud of me and that I was very brave.

TTYL,
Christina

Happy New Year - Cold outside, but warm memories

Happy New Year to each of you and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Mommy!!

We hope you are  ready for an exciting 2013.  Natalie and I have so much to look forward to.  Before you know it, Natalie will be walking and talking and I will be a super big boy!

We always kick of the new year celebrating Mommy's Birthday!  The 3rd is Mommy's special day.  Daddy picked us up so we could get ready for Mommy's birthday.  We baked her a special cake, wore party hats and picked up dinner.

Mommy wasn't able to eat certain foods because it didn't agree with Natalie, so she was happy to have a yummy sushi and spicy noodle dinner!   We gave her a homemade cake and sang happy birthday!  I loved the candles and singing to her, so we did it twice!

We gave Mommy a beautiful plant for her new office and a relaxing day at the spa.  She was very happy.  We are so lucky to have such a cool and special Mommy.  She always makes us feel so loved and happy.

Happy Birthday, Mommy!  We love you!

Love, Clive & Natalie

Winter's First Snowfall

 

We finally got our first snowfall!  We were wondering if we were going to get any snow in December!  I really loved putting on my snowpants and getting bundled up to play.  Daddy likes the snow too and we went sledding!  We have the perfect hill in our backyard and went up and down.

You know who had more fun the me?  DERBY!?!?!  She LOVES the snow!!  She ran up and down the hill with us while we went sledding!  She was being so silly.

We couldn't stay out too long because it was really cold.  Once we went in, Mommy made us some hot chocolate.  It was yummmmmmmmmmy!

Until the next fun adventure....

Clive  

It's the 1/2 yearly Mark!

I am 6 months old Today!  A whole half a year.  What a great 6 months it has been!

I have grown so much.  I had a great doctor appointment and I didn't cry too much when I got my shots.  I was very brave.  Clive was there to hold my hand and make sure I was ok.  He always looks out for me.

I am currently weighing in at 14 lbs, 12 oz.  Mommy can't believe it!

I am really getting to be an expert in sitting up!  Mommy & Daddy still give me a Boppy pillow for extra support, but I really do a good job on my own.  I never really rolled over.  I just skipped right over that step.  There is too much going on and I much rather sit up and SEE it all! 

I am really starting to enjoy bath time and Mommy says that very soon I can start taking a bath with Clive in the big tubby!  I can't wait.

I started to eat real big people food!  Just like Clivey, I had peas as my first food!  I wasn't too sure what to do at first, but it was pretty good!

 

I am really getting into a good routine and I go to bed around 7:15 every night and wake up around 7am the next morning.  Now, we read books before bed and I love touching the books.  One of my favorite things is when Clive will act out the characters in the books or sit in Mommy's lap and read with us.  I love when Clivey spends time with me.

Daddy always talks about how happy I am.  Well, can you blame me?!?!  I have EVERYTHING to be happy about!  I have my Mommy, Daddy, Clivey and Derby!  Not to mention, we have our family, school friends and family friends!  I am one lucky girl!  

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Mommy set up my bouncy seat too!  I love sitting up and playing with my new toy.  Clivey likes it too!  He shows me how to play with my new toys!

Well, that wraps up my 6th month everyone!  I look forward to sharing more about my adventures with you soon!

Love,

Natalie

Tis the Season!

Hi Everyone!  Clive said that I could have a turn telling you what we have been up to!  Afterall, I'm getting to be a big girl and I have a lot to say!

The month started off with some BIG changes.

First, Mommy got a  new job at Crabtree & Evelyn.  Clivey thought she was working at "Christmas Tree!"  That is so silly.  It sounds almost the same, but not quite.  Mommy is really happy to  have a new job and now she gets to talk about soap, lotion and candles.  Sounds fun! 

Our school at Reebok was sad to see us go, but Mommy did a good job to make sure that we had a chance to say our good-byes.  Clive even had a special good-bye party.  Clive misses his friends and teachers, but we are going to try and stay in touch and visit with from time to time.

 

 

 

Now that Mommy got a new job, Clive and I go to a new school.  We did some practice visits at our new place.  Everyone is nice in welcoming us at school.  Our new school has a turtle named Franklin!  There are a lot of new friends and teachers, but soon it will become our home away from home.

We did some decorating for the holidays too!  We have new stockings, a beautiful tree and fun decorations and pictures of Clivey when he was little like me.    We also have a new friend.  His name is Ralph the Elf.  He makes sure that we are being good (especially Clivey).  He reports back to Santa Claus in the North Pole every night.  We want to make sure Santa comes to our house and brings us presents, so Clivey is really making sure he's a good boy!

Any other new things to report?  Well, I am 14 lbs., 12 oz!  I really LOVE to sit up and put things in my mouth.  Clive always gives me toys that I can play with too.  I am starting to make "Ma-Ma" and "Ya-Ya" sounds.

 

Clivey has been doing a lot of marching, playing with his guitar and singing B-I-N-G-O. I think he is going to be really good at playing music.  I love watching him play and sing.  He's the best big brother a sister could ask for.  He might take one of my toys from me, but he always "TRADES."

That's about it!  Mommy will be posting her annual letter about what we have been up to this year.  It's been a busy one!

Happy Holidays!

Love,
Natalie & Clive