Weight: 13 pounds, 1 ounce
Height: 23 3/4"
Way to go Kai man!
Kai at 4 months:
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Kai at 4 months
Kai had his 4 month check up today and Dr. Ortiz called him, "Perfect!" He is meeting ALL the milestones of a full-term baby - even a little bit early. Doc said one would never know that he was a preemie. Kai was showing off for Dr. Ortiz too - laughing, babbling, and even rolling over for her. She was in awe of how great his verbal and motor skills are already.
Weight: 13 pounds, 1 ounce
Height: 23 3/4"
Way to go Kai man!
Kai at 4 months:
Weight: 13 pounds, 1 ounce
Height: 23 3/4"
Way to go Kai man!
Kai at 4 months:
Friday, December 25, 2009
White Christmas 2009
Sage playing Chess
Daddy and Kai watching the snow fall
Sage "vacuuming" with his new toy
Even though I'm 30 years old, I felt like a kid waking up to a white Christmas this morning! It was the icing on the perfect Christmas cake.
The boys slept late because they had a rough night - both up coughing nearly all night. I couldn't sleep because I was so excited! When Sage finally woke up and walked into the living room, he looked a little shocked, slam-dunked on his new basketball goal, and started vacuuming the whole house (with "Dusty" the talking vacuum). Too bad that "Dusty" doesn't actually suck anything up because Sage was "vacuuming" all morning. All the other toys were chopped liver compared to Dusty. Santa must know how obsessed Sage is with vacuums and swiffers.
Jared got me good this year. A few weeks ago, I found some jewlery catalogs on the passenger seat of his car and some business cards from jewlers in his pants pocket when I was doing laundry. I was SURE he was going to give me something sparkly with the boys' birthstones. When I opened my last present, I was surprised, it was not jewlery - it was a Blackberry! Woo hoo! I was pleasantly surprised to find exactly what I wanted in a new phone.
After the four of us opened presents here, we drove cautiously (due to icy roads) to Darla's house for breakfast. Justin and Cora were there too and we had Keisha on speakerphone while we opened gifts. I think Darla really enjoyed spending time with Sage today. Kai, bless his heart, slept ALL day today - must be catching up from yesterday and last night. Darla made us breakfast and lunch - mmmmmmm! Then, we had a brief visit to Chad's family's house and now we're home. I'm updating the blog and trying to figure out my new phone. Jared is playing his new game - DJ Hero. Sage and Kai are sleeping - hopefully for the rest of the night!
Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight!
Daddy and Kai watching the snow fall
Sage "vacuuming" with his new toy
Even though I'm 30 years old, I felt like a kid waking up to a white Christmas this morning! It was the icing on the perfect Christmas cake.
The boys slept late because they had a rough night - both up coughing nearly all night. I couldn't sleep because I was so excited! When Sage finally woke up and walked into the living room, he looked a little shocked, slam-dunked on his new basketball goal, and started vacuuming the whole house (with "Dusty" the talking vacuum). Too bad that "Dusty" doesn't actually suck anything up because Sage was "vacuuming" all morning. All the other toys were chopped liver compared to Dusty. Santa must know how obsessed Sage is with vacuums and swiffers.
Jared got me good this year. A few weeks ago, I found some jewlery catalogs on the passenger seat of his car and some business cards from jewlers in his pants pocket when I was doing laundry. I was SURE he was going to give me something sparkly with the boys' birthstones. When I opened my last present, I was surprised, it was not jewlery - it was a Blackberry! Woo hoo! I was pleasantly surprised to find exactly what I wanted in a new phone.
After the four of us opened presents here, we drove cautiously (due to icy roads) to Darla's house for breakfast. Justin and Cora were there too and we had Keisha on speakerphone while we opened gifts. I think Darla really enjoyed spending time with Sage today. Kai, bless his heart, slept ALL day today - must be catching up from yesterday and last night. Darla made us breakfast and lunch - mmmmmmm! Then, we had a brief visit to Chad's family's house and now we're home. I'm updating the blog and trying to figure out my new phone. Jared is playing his new game - DJ Hero. Sage and Kai are sleeping - hopefully for the rest of the night!
Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight!
Christmas Eve 2009
Everyone playing games around the table - what Christmas Eve is all about...
A very special gift found under the tree...
Cline/Kelly family 2009
Kai with his cousin Anthony
Sage hugging his cousin Bri
All the kids with Grandma
What a day! We spent the morning hanging out at the house enjoying each other's company. Then, we started the festivities at Kevin and Yvonne's house with great friends and family. Sage was very into all of Anthony's toys and hardly even noticed his presents. Kai spent the afternoon being passed around and jabbering away to anyone who would listen. =) He did stop talking long enough to pass out underneath the Christmas tree though...
Then, we drove through the pouring rain to Granny and PaPa's house. It felt good to be back at their house this year. Last year, at the hospital, just wasn't the same. Their house was crowded with our family that has grown by at least 5 members just this year... Lots of little kids running around. Even though, everytime we turned around, we were literally running into someone or tripping over kids, it was so much fun! Granny and PaPa went a little overboard on gifts for the youngest kids - but they loved it! Sage and Brianna (10 months) enjoyed each other's company the most - playing side by side. At one point Sage even gave Bri Bri a hug and kiss. Awwwww!
I know that this Christmas Eve will always be one I remember because the boys are here, because we spent it with family and friends, and becasue we were back at Granny and PaPa's house. Anytime spent with Granny and PaPa is always special and the fact that a lot of our family was there too just makes it even better. I truly hope that there are many more Christmas Eves at Granny and PaPa's house.
A very special gift found under the tree...
Cline/Kelly family 2009
Kai with his cousin Anthony
Sage hugging his cousin Bri
All the kids with Grandma
What a day! We spent the morning hanging out at the house enjoying each other's company. Then, we started the festivities at Kevin and Yvonne's house with great friends and family. Sage was very into all of Anthony's toys and hardly even noticed his presents. Kai spent the afternoon being passed around and jabbering away to anyone who would listen. =) He did stop talking long enough to pass out underneath the Christmas tree though...
Then, we drove through the pouring rain to Granny and PaPa's house. It felt good to be back at their house this year. Last year, at the hospital, just wasn't the same. Their house was crowded with our family that has grown by at least 5 members just this year... Lots of little kids running around. Even though, everytime we turned around, we were literally running into someone or tripping over kids, it was so much fun! Granny and PaPa went a little overboard on gifts for the youngest kids - but they loved it! Sage and Brianna (10 months) enjoyed each other's company the most - playing side by side. At one point Sage even gave Bri Bri a hug and kiss. Awwwww!
I know that this Christmas Eve will always be one I remember because the boys are here, because we spent it with family and friends, and becasue we were back at Granny and PaPa's house. Anytime spent with Granny and PaPa is always special and the fact that a lot of our family was there too just makes it even better. I truly hope that there are many more Christmas Eves at Granny and PaPa's house.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
'Tis the Season
It finally feels like the holiday season. We've been so busy with the boys and battling sickness, that it hasn't really felt much like the holidays. Until yesterday, that is...
Our morning started with a trip to see Santa Claus at the mall. The Santa at the South County mall is a friend who has known me since I was a little girl. ;) We waited about 30 minutes in line and ended up with one of those pictures. Sage's shirt is pulled up so his diaper and belly are sticking out, Kai has his hands in front of his face, and Santa's tongue is sticking out! It's a good thing we weren't expecting a perfect picture, knowing that would likely be impossible with a 15 month old and a 4 month old. It's all about the memories!!!
We came home from the mall and all 4 of us took a long nap! Hooray. I've really missed napping since I've been back at work.
After the boys went to bed, Jared and I worked side-by-side in the kitchen making cookies while listening to holiday music. I think that was the first time in our 7 year marriage that we have made cookies together. Loved it! It doesn't even matter that the first two batches of cookies are a little dry. Less flour next year...
Afterwards, Jared and I watched a Christmas movie while snuggled on the couch. And, amazingly, enough, I stayed awake for the whole movie!!!
Today, Jared is working while I do laundry and take care of thing 1 and thing 2. I might even attempt to let Sage decorate the cookies with frosting and sprinkles. When Jared gets home, I'm going to finish my shopping. Then, we will tackle the monstrous task of wrapping all the presents.
Our morning started with a trip to see Santa Claus at the mall. The Santa at the South County mall is a friend who has known me since I was a little girl. ;) We waited about 30 minutes in line and ended up with one of those pictures. Sage's shirt is pulled up so his diaper and belly are sticking out, Kai has his hands in front of his face, and Santa's tongue is sticking out! It's a good thing we weren't expecting a perfect picture, knowing that would likely be impossible with a 15 month old and a 4 month old. It's all about the memories!!!
We came home from the mall and all 4 of us took a long nap! Hooray. I've really missed napping since I've been back at work.
After the boys went to bed, Jared and I worked side-by-side in the kitchen making cookies while listening to holiday music. I think that was the first time in our 7 year marriage that we have made cookies together. Loved it! It doesn't even matter that the first two batches of cookies are a little dry. Less flour next year...
Afterwards, Jared and I watched a Christmas movie while snuggled on the couch. And, amazingly, enough, I stayed awake for the whole movie!!!
Today, Jared is working while I do laundry and take care of thing 1 and thing 2. I might even attempt to let Sage decorate the cookies with frosting and sprinkles. When Jared gets home, I'm going to finish my shopping. Then, we will tackle the monstrous task of wrapping all the presents.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
An Enlarged Heart
My heart has grown.
When we were expecting Kai, I often wondered how I could possibly love someone as much as I love Sage. I wondered how there would be room in my already-full heart for another baby. Well, I guess my heart has grown because I do love Kai as much as Sage.
Often times, I feel like my heart is overflowing with love for all 3 of my boys. Last night, for instance, Sage, Kai and I were snuggled on the couch reading books for almost an hour. We read the same 3 books (some of Sage's favorites) over and over again. Sage smiled and laughed at the same page everytime (a picture of a little girl waving bye-bye). Kai acted like he was reading right along with me, babbling the entire time. At one point, during "Is Your Mama a Llama?" Sage and Kai were both laughing out loud. I don't know if it was the "moo" sound I was making or that they were tickling each other with their elbows as we sat squished together. Either way, it was a special moment.
The more the two interact, the more I realize how Kai's arrival - while unexpected and sometimes daunting - turned out to be quite the blessing for us all. He is already full of personality at only 4 months old. He talks - a LOT! He smiles, coos, and giggles all the time. Such a joy to be the mother of two adorable baby boys.
When we were expecting Kai, I often wondered how I could possibly love someone as much as I love Sage. I wondered how there would be room in my already-full heart for another baby. Well, I guess my heart has grown because I do love Kai as much as Sage.
Often times, I feel like my heart is overflowing with love for all 3 of my boys. Last night, for instance, Sage, Kai and I were snuggled on the couch reading books for almost an hour. We read the same 3 books (some of Sage's favorites) over and over again. Sage smiled and laughed at the same page everytime (a picture of a little girl waving bye-bye). Kai acted like he was reading right along with me, babbling the entire time. At one point, during "Is Your Mama a Llama?" Sage and Kai were both laughing out loud. I don't know if it was the "moo" sound I was making or that they were tickling each other with their elbows as we sat squished together. Either way, it was a special moment.
The more the two interact, the more I realize how Kai's arrival - while unexpected and sometimes daunting - turned out to be quite the blessing for us all. He is already full of personality at only 4 months old. He talks - a LOT! He smiles, coos, and giggles all the time. Such a joy to be the mother of two adorable baby boys.
Friday, December 11, 2009
More brotherly love
Kai loves when Sage is around, even if Sage is climbing on top of him! Here is Kai laughing out loud at Sage.
Here's Sage "feeding" Kai...
Here's Sage "feeding" Kai...
Brotherly Love
As Kai grows bigger and less fragile, we are letting the boys interact a bit more. Sage likes to play peek-a-boo with Kai as well as help feed him. Kai loves Sage and laughs out loud when Sage is nearby. Here are some pictures of the two... 
I love Kai's face in this picture...
I love Kai's face in this picture...
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