Hi Sweetie,

You had a pretty good day today. Your Morning started out kind of rough. Mommy tried to get you dressed and you were very upset about it, You also didn't want to brush your teeth or put pants on.

Jocelyn was going to bring Calyb over today, so we could all go for a walk, So I gave you lunch a little early, You had spaghetti O's and Grilled cheese, Then I made lunch for Nana, and you wanted me to hold you. So I turned on some music and We danced until you fell asleep, then I finished cooking and held you the whole time. Since you've moved into your big boy bed, I don't get to rock you to sleep as much. Then Jocelyn came over and fed Calyb, and Nana came over. Nana held you a little while you slept, and then brought you into your big boy bed.

Then Nana held Calyb for a little while and he fell asleep, So Nana put him in your play yard.

After Nana went back to work, Jocelyn and I took you and Calyb out to your strollers and we walked around the neighborhood. You woke up when I took you outside, but as soon as we started walking you fell asleep. You woke up about half way through our walk, but just sat patiently in your stroller. You are such a good boy.

Then we went home and Jocelyn had to leave, You gave Calyb a hug and said bye bye.

Later, we went outside and watched Daddy cut wood, And played in your little house. You also found a catapiller on your picnick table, You were so fascinated by it and said "Momma! Look! Catapiller, There it goes! Going Down!"

After that we brought our Neighbor Kevin the invitation to your Birthday party! and then Nana came and got Mommy and we went for a walk. When I got home, you were asleep on Mommy and Daddy's bed, and Daddy and Grampy were cooking dinner. I woke you up for dinner and you ate a little, then played with Grampy. You played with a pig that walks around and put him in your play yard that you had me turn upside down. Also, you and Grampy played in the play yard when it was on its side and you were pretending to sleep. Grampy loves to play with you before you go to bed. Then I brought you to bed, but you got up a little while after, and Daddy took you into the Great room to cuddle.

Hi Baby boy!

Well, Your not a baby anymore! Your almost 2!
We've had a lot going on recently. Your cousin David just turned 2, his birthday party was September 13th, and I made his Birthday cake. You love being around David, You love being around all of your cousins.
Speaking of cousins, You have a new one! Her name is Mackenzie, She was born in June. And Maddison's sister. And you have 2 more cousins on the way. Tyler is going to have a little sister named Megan. And David is going to have a younger sibling, we don't know if he/she is a boy or girl yet.
Mommy and Daddy are planning your Birthday party, We're throwing you a Halloween/Costume Birthday party! I think you're going to be a Dalmatian, and Mommy and Daddy are going to be Firefighters.

OH! and you're getting so big! You have an amazing vocabulary, You probably say over 700 words! Grandma always says that you speak like a 6 year old! One day you said "Bugaboo's turn to feed the baby duck". And sometimes you talk in third person, and call yourself Bugaboo.
And you love to be outside! We have a play area set up for you, with a little house, a Sandbox, Swings, and cars. Sometimes Grandma brings Tyler and David up and the three of you play outside together. You and David play peek-a-boo through the windows of the house. You and Ty like to drive the cars, Sometimes you get in and Tyler pushes you. The three of you are so cute, I hope that you stay close.

You also love to play with Daddy, You love to help him with whatever he's doing. Today, you went outside with your little chainsaw and helped Daddy cut wood.
Nana comes over for Lunch almost every day and shares her lunch with you, She brings you and apple, or a toy to play with. You get so sad when she leaves, saying "Nana! Carseat,....Please?" She always wants to take you with her.
You also get so excited when Grampy comes home, Grampy loves to play with you, You love to fix things with him.

Recently you've been into football, We go outside and play football, and you tackle mommy and Daddy. You love to watch the Patriots with Daddy.

18 month appointment

Hi baby,

You had your 18 month appointment today, So I had to drive Grampy to work so we could have the car. When I got back you were eating breakfast. You had French toast sticks. You told me you were done, So I picked you up and got you dressed. Then I called Nana, She said she was going to meet us at a store, so she could see you for a little bit.

We met her at a Walmart and went shopping for a little bit. She loves you so much, and loves to spend time with you. When we were leaving walmart, Nana got you a bag of M&M's! Then you rode in her car to Pizza hut, and Daddy and I followed. We had some Pizza and Nana, Daddy and I counted all the words you can say. You can say over 100 words!! Then we went to your doctors

When we got there you were sleeping. So we went inside and waited for them to call your name. When they did, we went into the room and you woke up. We had to bring you to the scale to see how much you weighed and see how tall you were.

Height: 31 1/2" ( 25%)
Weight: 29 lbs ( above 75%)
Head: above 97%

The doctor came in and looked in your ears, eyes, and mouth. He said "He looks great!" Then he left. Then the nurse came in to give you 2 shots. You cried a little, but you did so good! Daddy and I were so proud of you. Then we left, and Nana said bye and gave you a big hug and went home. Then we had to go get Grampy. We took you out of the car at Grampy's work so you could run a little bit. Then we got back in the car and you fell asleep. So we went home.

Here are some of the words you say:

Names:
Momma, Dadda, Nana, Grampy, Grandma, Grandpa, Nan, Pop, Auntie, Uncle, Chris, Ashlee, Glasses (Junelle), David, Haley, Jake, Tyler, Sean, Casey, Kevin, Tacoma, Lucy

Characters:
Bob (spongebob), Elmo, Oscar, Grover, Cookie

Opposites:
Up, Down, In, Out, On, Off, Open, Close, Hot, Cold, Yes, No, Hi, Bye

Body parts:
Knee, Eye, Mouth, Head, Bum, Hand, Piggies, Nose, Teeth

Food:
Grape, Lemon, Steak, Banana, Rice, Juice, Drink, Water, Snack, Cheese, Ice Cream, Chocolate, M&M's, Apple, Chips, Hot dog, "Dip Dip"

Letters:
A, B, C, D, E, I, N, O, S

Things:
Hat, Boots, Light, Flash light, Door, Clock, Bath, Gun, Bullet, Eat, Goof, Cook, Truck, Tractor, Car, Bus, Tree, leave, Green, Red, Slide, Ball, More, Please, Pee Pee, Diaper, Bed, Boy, Girl, Good, Gate, Uh-Oh, Cow, Cat, Fish, Rain, Pool, Help, Game, Sky, Roof, Boat, Bowl, Vacuum, Broom, Bug, Ashes, Book, Glass, Ouch, Boobies, Balloon, Pen, Trash

Animal Sounds:
Cow, Elephant, Dog, Cat, Bird, Fish, Pig, Chicken, Wolf, Moose, Owl, Horse

Phrases:
"I Love you", "Thank You", "Hold This", "In There", "Good Dadda"

Thats 150 words!!

Hi Sweet boy,

Sorry I haven't been posting regularly. The computer broke a few days ago, and I've had to use Grampy's. Daddy is fixing our computer. So hopefully it will be working tomorrow.

Mother's Day was last Sunday. We went out with Nana to the Mall, and got some Lunch. Then we went to a few stores and to a park called "Field of Dreams" You've been there before, but you normally don't like the tunnels. But this time you crawled through the smallest tunnels! I was so proud of you, you're getting so brave. You loved the swings, and the slide, and Looking at Daddy through a big tire. You also loved playing on the wooden train.

Monday we just hung out at home. Uncle Derek was home sick, So Grampy stayed home. You played outside for a little, then we went food shopping.

Tuesday, We went down to Grandma's house. You played outside for awhile, and Then we went to visit your Great Grandparents, Nan, and Pop. Nan wasn't home so you sat with Pop for while. He gave you a toy motorcycle that you played with all night when we got home. You also got to see Aunt Amy, Madison, and Logan.

Wensday, Nana came over for lunch, and Auntie Cherin, Ashlee, and Junelle came over that night. You had a lot of fun with them. You always make them laugh.

Today, we didn't do too much, We just played, and read books. But its always fun to watch you play and learn.

You learned a few new words this week, Like "Lemon" and "Grape". You're also getting very good at telling me what you want. Today you grabbed my hand, said "Come" and brought me to the fridge, I asked you what you wanted and you said "Drink" and I said "What do you want to drink?" and you said "Water" I can't believe how smart you are. You're an amazing little boy! and I love you so much!

SJ,

Thursday, Grandma brought David up to visit you. You were so excited to see them! You're always very quiet when you see David at someone else's house, So it was interesting to see how you acted at your own house. You showed off all of your toys, and took David around the house. You showed him your room, your fish, and your big boy bed.

Grandma asked Daddy to go with her to the store real fast, When he left, you cried and called his name the whole time he was gone.
When He got back you gave him a big hug, and he took you to watch Sponge bob.

I called Nana while you were crying, and she felt so bad, So she took her lunch break early to bring you McDonalds.

Yesterday, We went to Best Buy to get my mothers day present. You got me a hard drive for all the pictures I take. Thank you!! I love it!

and Today, We're going Yard Saleing with Nana.
Love you!

Hi baby boy,

Yesterday, when you woke up, I wasn't home. I went to drive Grampy to work, so we could go visit Grandma. Daddy got you dressed, and when I got home, we all got in the car and drove to Nana's work. She had a present to give you. It was a remote control doggy that walks and barks. You played with it in the car all the way to Grandma's.

Grandma was going to be watching little David, but he wasn't there yet. You were very excited to see her. Then Uncle chris came down, you love seeing him. You followed him around everywhere saying his name. David's Nana (auntie Di) brought him to Grandma's at about 10:30am. When you saw auntie Di you started saying Auntie, and she gave you a big hug. You and David played on the drive way. You both rode your quads, and David's big power wheels. Grandma ran up the street with the two of you in the powerwheels. You both had so much fun.

Then we went and got lunch at Papa Gino's. You sat next to David, and shared your pizza with him. Uncle Chris tried to win you and D a stuffed animal, but the machines are very difficult to win. Then You, Daddy, and I went and visited Uncle John, Aunt Amy, and Madison, while grandma picked up Auntie Amanda from school. Mady had just gotten out of the bath. Madison is your Cousin, she is just about 11 months old, and She will be a big sister in a little over a month. Her sisters name will be Mackenzie.

You and Mady played with her toys, You weren't very sure of Mady, but she seemed to love playing with you. Aunt Amy gave you your easter basket, There were lizards, Cookies, Cars, Juice and Fruit snacks in it. You and Mady played with the lizards together. Then we had to leave and go back to Grandma's.

By the time we got to Grandma's you had fallen asleep, So daddy brough you inside and you napped on the couch. David fell asleep in Grandma's car, So Daddy, Grandma, Auntie and I sat outside. When the two of you woke up, Daddy and Auntie played with you in the drive way. Then We went for a walk. Auntie Carried you on her shoulders, and I carried David on my shoulders. We went to a field so you and David could play.

In the field you followed David around and then tackled him. After you played for awhile we walked back to Grandma's. When we got back Grandpa was home. You said Hi and Bye to him then said by to David, Grandma, and Auntie. And You, Daddy, and I went home. Then I had to leave to get Grampy from work.

That night you and Grampy played and watched Sponge bob. Then we said goodnight and you went to bed.

Hi Sweetie,

Not too much has gone on the last couple days, We've just been hanging around the house.

Yesterday morning, You said "yay! Good Dada!" and you said your name. Today we went out and played in some puddles in the rain.

Tomorrow I'm driving Grampy to work so we can go out.

Love,
Mommy

Hi Sweetie,

You turned 18 months today! You're officially 1 1/2!!

You woke up this morning, and played with Daddy, and he have you breakfast. Then I woke up and we got dressed and got your diaper bag ready. Then Nana came to get us, and we went out. Auntie Di was watching your cousin David today, So we went to visit them. When we got to Auntie's house You and D played on your quads and looked for bugs. You always follow David and copy what he does. You both learn so much from each other.

Then we went to your Great Grampy's house, and had subs for lunch. You and David loved playing outside, you both loved the water and looked for fish and ducks. Then You, David, and Auntie Di went and looked at the flowers. You and D kept smelling them, and every time David would smell a flower he would giggle. Then we went in Nana's car and went yardsaleing.

In the car, Auntie Di was singing "Old McDonald" and David did the "EIEI-O" part. after awhile you started copying him. We only found one yard sale, and you got a little axe and David got a toy dog. Then we got back in the car and went to get some Ice Cream. That was probably your favorite part of the Day. You shared an Ice Cream cone with Nana, but you ended up eating the whole thing. David shared a Sundae with his Nana too. He gave you a bite of his Ice cream and you gave him a bite of yours. You both go so messy. Then you and D ran around in a Field, and kept going over a little bridge. You both had so much fun. I'm so glad you both get along and I hope you stay close.

We had a very good day today baby boy!! I love you!!

Hi Baby boy!!

Last night you watched Spongebob with Grampy before bed, and you had a stuffy nose, So you slept in the bed with Daddy and I. and Then you woke up at 6 am and had waffles for breakfast. Grandma and Uncle Chris suprised us this morning to bring you your easter basket. They brought Little David with them, and you were so excited to see him, You kept poking him and saying "Day Did" And you loved seeing Uncle Chris, and were constantly trying to get his attention.

Then we came inside, and played for awhile. You love to drive cars on the arm rest of Tacoma's couch. Tacoma doesn't like when you drive cars on his head, but he puts up with it because he loves you. Then you had Dinasaur chicken Nuggets for Lunch. You made such a mess I had to give you a bath! You kept showing me how you could wash your face, and accidentaly licked the soap, crazy boy. While you were in the tub, we talked about what sounds animals make. You know what sounds a Dog, Cow, Elephant, Chicken, Birdy, Cat, Fish, Pig, And Tiger make. Now your learning what a Wolf, Owl, and Moose say. You had so much fun in the bath that you cried when I took you out. But then Daddy took you outside to play with the baseball. There were so many bugs outside that you came in early.

Right now you're taking a nap. You've been sleeping in your big boy bed for about 2 months now. And you have a Patriots theme room.

Later on tonight, Ashlee, Junelle, and Auntie Cherin are coming over. You always have so much fun when they play with you. You call Ashlee "ahh-eee", Auntie Cherin "aun-di" and Junelle "Glasses"

First post

Dear Sean,

I decided to create a journal for you, So you can read how your life was when you were little. I guess I'll start off with when you were born,
You were born on November 2, 2007, at 3:22am, at Holy Family Hospital. and You are named after Daddy. I had you when I was 18 and your Dad was about to turn 17. You weighed 8 lbs 2 oz and were 21 1/4 inches long, you had brown hair and blue eyes. After you were born you spent a few hours in the nicu because your APGAR score was 2. You had lots of visitors in the hospital,
-Grampy, Nana, Grandma, Great Nan, Uncle Derek, Auntie Amanda, Uncle Chris, Uncle David, Auntie Kristene, Little David, Tammy, Ryan, Mason, Auntie Cherin, Auntie Di, Ashlee, Junelle, Auntie Chandra, Uncle John, Aunt Amy, Bobby, Lauren, Tyler, Aunt Helen, Fred, Sarah, Teddy, and a few more.
we went home on November 4th, and we Lived with Grampy and Uncle Derek. and had 2 dogs, Maggie (a beagle) and Tacoma (a great dane) and 2 cats (Blizzy and Pumpkin) You slept in bed with Daddy and I until you were about 11 months old.

You turned 1 on November 2, 2008 and we had 2 birthday parties. The first was on November 1st, with Grampy's side of the family, and The second was on November 2nd, with Nana, and Daddy's sides of the family. Both parties were Elmo Themed, and You had a lot of fun. I made your birthday cake, with help from Junelle. You got a lot of presents, Like, a Horse video game from Nana, and a Cozy coupe from Grandma.

This Saturday you will be 1 1/2. That is 18 months old, and You are getting so big! You say so many different words, and are learning new ones every day. You love to watch any cartoon, but your favorite is Spongebob Squarepants. We still live with Grampy, and have 1 dog, Tacoma. and the same 2 cats. You love to spend time with your Grandparents, and Aunts and Uncles. You have 1 cousin named David, He is 6 weeks older than you. and a lot of second cousin *but they are more like cousins* Eva (3 yr), Alexis (2 yr), Dannielle (2yr), Teddy (2yr), Tyler (2 yr), Madison (10 mo), Nathan (6 mo), Autumn (2 mo), Sam (2 mo), and Daniel (1 mo).

Your a very active little boy, you love going outside and going for walks. You also love the water. Your favorite Dinner is steak and stuffing. And you love having a Popsicle with Grampy and Daddy after dinner. You are so outgoing but still a little shy sometimes. and You love to figure everything out and You'll do anything to get a laugh.

I love being your Mommy, and watching you grow up. I love you baby boy

Mommy