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11 months – where did the time go?
We find it difficult to believe that 11 months has passed since we brought Matteo home. Wow. In just one month, he will celebrate his first birthday.
At this stage in his development, he crawls everywhere. Whether he crawls or cruises along the furniture, he gets around this house with the [...]
School days
Well, the walking stick insects did not do the trick today. Sadly, Christopher cried, calling for daddy as I walked away with Matteo. I called a bit later to check, and of course he had eaten a BIG breakfast, and was happily playing.
In the meantime, Matteo and I went to Peet’s for coffee [...]
My first day at preschool
Christopher went to school today. He was there for only two hours; this is the routine for transitioning new students. Though I was allowed to stay for the first hour or so, I need not. He began playing right after we walked in the door and greeted the teachers.
I took [...]
Happy New Year’s Eve
Today brings a close to 2009. What a great year this was for us… Let us reflect on some big accomplishments, a few met milestones, and one huge life-changing event.
1. 2009 would not be so special if it were not for the arrival of Matteo, the little boy who added more love [...]
Merry Christmas Eve
Today started just like any other day. Matteo awoke around 5:45; I changed his diaper, sat with him as he finished a bottle and then he went back to la-la land. Christopher awoke at 7 am – this is sleeping in for him and us. He drank his milk, watched an episode [...]
Up, up and away!
It’s Superman!
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How long should you wait before going in to check?
We are big fans of the Ferber method and the “cry it out” method. We used both methods – starting with Ferber and transitioning to “cry it out” – when training both boys to sleep at night. These methods have been extremely effective. We used them for naps, too.
Today was different. [...]
The potty diaries – December 4, 2009
When we began posting updates this week, we were hoping to have a potty-trained boy by week’s end. Well, today is the day. So, what you may ask, are the results of our endeavor?
Christopher wears underwear every day. He has accidents occasionally, but for the most part goes potty on [...]
