tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10785853960705925892024-03-19T14:32:34.636-04:00Connor and MaeveJoseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.comBlogger213125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-11409644612626134622013-12-17T11:59:00.003-05:002013-12-17T11:59:35.611-05:00Autumn FestFor a little Fall fun, we met up with the Curtis Family one Saturday and went to <a href="http://www.autumnfest.net/">Autumn Fest</a> in Bridgewater. This was the first year we went, and it was great! They have a ton of food from local restaurants (including our favorite, <a href="http://www.thechattabox.com/">The Chatta Box</a>), and a lot of activities for the kids. We decided to eat first, since hungry kids are grouchy kids. The kids ate yummy pizza from Cape Cod Cafe, while Mommy had Thai food from the Chatta Box. After lunch, we visited the reptile display. Joe's Crazzy Critters was the name of the company, and they had a bunch of reptiles that everyone was very fascinated with. They had the biggest bullfrog I'd ever seen, and a very large tarantula. The biggest attraction was the snake, and we caught them just as they were taking the snake out of the enclosure. Connor was able to touch all three reptiles and thought it was pretty cool. It was too crowded to take Maeve out of her stroller, so she didn't get to touch anything. I'm sure the reptiles are thankful for that!<br />
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After the reptiles, we played some lawn games, and then went to see all the rescue vehicles. They were open so the kids could explore inside, and our crew seemed to like it. Maeve liked it so much that when it was time to leave, she threw herself under the ambulance in protest. <br />
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There were many business that had tents set up, and many of them had activities for the kids. They spent some time being creative and taking a break from the bright sun. It was a very fun day! </div>
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We took every advantage of the beautiful Fall weather this year. We were very spoiled with the good weather, and were happy to be outside enjoying the fresh air! We'll be sad to see Autumn end. </div>
Joseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-32849130458712694632013-12-10T08:32:00.002-05:002013-12-10T08:46:24.350-05:00PlayhouseFor Maeve's first birthday, Grammy and Grampy gave us money to buy an outdoor playhouse. We FINALLY bought it in the fall, only five months after her birthday. We decided on a neutral color because we knew that Connor would love to play in it as well, and we didn't want it to be too "girly". The kids immediately loved it, especially the "doorbell" that actually rings. Connor set up two of his mini beach chairs inside the house so they could sit together. It was nice to see them play so well together (well, for five minutes, anyway). One of the best parts of the playhouse was the GIANT box that it came in. We only recently threw it away (two months later). It was a great box to hide in for the big and little kids alike. It was sad when we had to throw it out, but it was soaked by rain, so it had to go. <br />
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We're sure that they will have lots of fun with their new house for a long time to come!<br />
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<br />Joseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-86409495174743498162013-12-06T11:31:00.001-05:002013-12-06T11:31:27.187-05:00Fall FunEarly in the fall, I took the kids to CN Smith's Farm in Bridgewater, MA. It's an orchard, farm stand, petting zoo, and pumpkin patch all in one. We opted not to pick apples, but to take a hayride and visit the animals instead. We were early enough that it wasn't incredibly crowded, and we were the first people on the hayride! Maeve absolutely LOVED the hayride. She was quiet and focused the entire time. When it ended she even got mad that it was over. The ride goes through the entire CN Smith property, taking you through the orchards, and then through the pumpkin patch, and then back to the store. The driver played a game of "move the pumpkin" - we passed around the little pumpkin until he stopped the tractor. Whomever has the pumpkin when he stops gets to keep it. Luckily for us, Mr. Connor was the big winner! He was SO excited to win! <br />
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After the hayride we visited the animals, scared the chickens and turkeys that were roaming free, and even took a pony ride. I haven't been able to get Connor on a horse in years. He loved it when he was little, but then developed a fear of them for some reason, and I couldn't get him to ride a horse for the life of me. I may have possibly <strike>bribed</strike> encouraged Connor to ride the horse for $1.00. It worked! He got right on, rode the horse around, and then decided that he loved riding horses. Go figure. Maeve, of course, had to have a ride, too. This child has no fear, so she was right up on the horse like she'd been riding for years. <br />
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We had a lot of fun spending the morning at the farm, with the best part being the cider donuts and cider to wash them down. Delicious!<br />
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<br />Joseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-40378928607476791062013-12-05T14:07:00.001-05:002013-12-05T14:08:20.213-05:00A Day in ScituateOur good friend, Cam, turned one in September, and we were invited to celebrate with him and his family in Scituate, MA. It was a beautiful afternoon, complete with cupcakes and a pinata! Connor absolutely loved the pinata. He collected quite a lot of candy, and even got some help from his little sister. <br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Connor's friend Jackson was at the party, too, so they got right to reading their Star Wars book!</span></div>
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Maeve decided Cam's chair was hers:</div>
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After the party, Mommy called up her friend, Maria, who lives just down the street from where the party was. It turns out that Maria and her family were on their boat and invited us to come by. So, we did!</div>
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We didn't take the boat out, but Maria's kids found a jellyfish and let Connor hold it (it's very hard to see, but it's there):</div>
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Joseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-31929971126690432742013-12-05T13:52:00.002-05:002013-12-05T13:52:23.636-05:00First day of First Grade!On September 4th, 2013, Connor began his first day of first grade. He was a little apprehensive about going back to school, but only because he got to spend the two months prior hanging out with Mom and doing fun stuff. Even teachers have a hard time going back the first day, so I can't say I blame him. His teacher's name is Miss Hodges, and I've heard nothing but great things about her. I'm sure she'll be great and Connor will have a wonderful time! I can't believe my baby is already in first grade! Honestly, where does the time go?<div>
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Joseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-74650869209142350222013-12-05T13:45:00.003-05:002013-12-05T13:45:40.104-05:00End of SummerAs summer quickly came to a close, we made sure to have as much fun as we could. I took Connor to the Manning Pool, which is a public pool located at the high school. It's a great place for kids - it has a splash area and a shallow pool for the kids. Connor loved it because he didn't have to go underwater (well, until he was jumping up and down, lost his footing, and slipped underwater, but you get the idea...). We left Maeve at daycare that day so it could just be a nice outing for Mommy and Connor. We'll take Maeve next summer. <br />
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We did go to the mall play area one day while we were waiting for the car to get an oil change. Maeve loved climbing through the play structures, and Connor met a few boys his age and were playing for quite a while. It's hardly much of a play area, but Connor always talks about it and how he wants to go back. I guess it doesn't take much to entertain kids!<br />
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We're sad that summer is at an end, but we know that Fall will have just as much to offer as far as family fun goes, so we're excited for that. We had a wonderful summer and had spectacular weather. I'm fortunate that I get to spend the summers with my children, and hope that the memories we share together will be remembered for years to come!Joseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-36076066935174327142013-12-05T13:32:00.000-05:002013-12-05T13:32:26.818-05:00Duck ToursAfter Connor's surgery, we wanted to take advantage of the beautiful summer weather, but needed an activity that was low-key as well. Papa came up with the great idea of going on a Duck Tour! We met Meme, Papa, and Paige at the Museum of Science on a beautiful, sunny day. It was absolutely perfect for duck touring! When it was time to get on the boat, Connor made it very clear he did not want to sit in the sun, so we made sure we were inside where it was shady. Both Maeve and Connor loved the ride, in and out of the water. I've been living in this area for 19 years, and I learned some things about Boston I never knew before. It's a very informative tour! The most exciting part, of course, was going in the water. The kids loved it, and Paige even got to steer the boat. There may have been a small incident when she almost hit two kayakers, but the boat Captain turned the wheel just in time! Paige took it in stride, even laughing at herself afterward. It was a great day, and a great way to get to know Boston. It's such a great city!<br />
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<br />Joseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-56310685266335846712013-11-05T10:52:00.000-05:002013-11-05T10:55:37.819-05:00The Big DayAfter what seemed like an eternity, the day of Connor's surgery finally arrived, August 6, 2013. We had explained to him that he was missing part of his bone on his skull, and that he needed to have an operation to fix it. If you haven't seen the scan, it's pretty amazing. This was his skull before the surgery:<br />
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Connor, surprisingly, took everything very well. He asked a lot of questions, several of them many times, but we made it out to be a fun and exciting adventure, and I think he bought it. <br />
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Since Connor's surgery was scheduled for 7:00 a.m., we had to be at the hospital by 6:00. It was a very early wake-up call, especially for Meme and Papa who drove down from Tewksbury to stay with Maeve while we were gone. Papa came with us to keep us company, and we were at the hospital in no time (it's amazing how fast we can get there when there is no traffic). We got Connor all registered and into pre-op. They gave him the hospital ipad to play with, and you would have thought that he'd never seen one before. He was glued to that thing and hardly paid us any attention. When they were ready to wheel him into surgery, Mommy took the trip to the OR with him and gave him lots of love and kisses as the anesthesia kicked in. <br />
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While we were waiting for the surgery to be finished, Meme had dropped Maeve off at daycare and joined us in the hospital. A little while later, Auntie Heather, Grammy, and Grampy showed up. Connor is one very loved little boy and had a lot of support in the waiting room that day. After about two hours, the surgeons came out and said that everything went beautifully, and that they were very pleased with the outcome. We went to see our brave boy in the post-op prepared for a LOT of swelling. The nurses and doctors all warned us that there would probably be a lot of swelling and to be prepared. We were a bit nervous walking into the recovery room, not knowing what Connor would look like. To our surprise, he looked the same, just with a bandage on his head. He looked so peaceful. <br />
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After a few hours, we were moved to Connor's room. Connor slowly woke up, and was very groggy for a while. He had two IVs, one in his hand and one in his foot, as well as a drain in his head. The drain was the most annoying part because we thought we had to be super careful or else we'd pull it out. Little did we know that it was the longest drain known to man, and went from the base of his head all the way to the top, and that the chances of us pulling it out were slim. <br />
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Connor spent a LOT of time watching cartoons on the ipad. There was a TV in his room, but Daddy had put old episodes of Spider-Man on the ipad, and that was much more interesting!</div>
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We rested a lot, and Mommy finagled her way into Connor's bed so we could cuddle. Connor is a cuddler by nature, so this made him feel much better. Plus, it allowed Daddy to sleep on the fold-out bed. We didn't get a lot of sleep, but we got more than expected. </div>
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The next day Connor was able to walk around a bit, and we even made a trip to the play room down the hall. He didn't play much - it was very difficult to navigate the IVs and the drain, but at least he was able to walk around a little. </div>
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The second day is when the swelling began. All that swelling that everyone told us to expect immediately after surgery? It was making it's way down Connor's face on day two.<br />
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The doctors told us that by the next morning we should expect his eyes to be swollen shut, and sure enough they were. I could see before he even tried to open his eyes that they were swollen shut. The poor kid was so upset. He kept saying "somebody HELP me! I can't SEE" over and over. It broke my heart. There was nothing we could do, of course, except wait it out, but that's not much relief to a scared little boy. <br />
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Once he was upright, he was able to open his left eye just the tiniest bit, enough to play a game on Daddy's phone. </div>
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At this point, there was talk of us going home because (despite the swelling) he was healing very well. We were told we would be there for 3-5 days, and it had only been two. His head wrap had been removed, and the scar looked great. </div>
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They removed the drain from the head, and despite a little discomfort when that happened, Connor was managing his pain very well. We were a little concerned that they were sending us home with his eyes swollen, but they assured us that it would subside within a day or so. Since Connor had been asking to go home anyway, we agreed that we were ready to be discharged. Discharging Connor went fairly well. There was a slight issue taking out his foot IV and he ended up bleeding all over the floor, but it was quickly dealt with and we were ready to go. </div>
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Connor lived on Jell-o in the hospital, and that's exactly what he wanted when he got home, too. His eyes started to get better the next day, and he went from this:</div>
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to this:<br />
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in just a day and a half. <br />
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This kid amazed me with his resilience. He only took one dose of his prescription medicine when we got home, and only asked for Tylenol after we would take off his shirt (because the neck holes were too small and would squeeze his head). He was jumping and playing within a couple days like nothing had ever happened. The hardest part of the surgery was after - keeping him "low key and calm" for six weeks! Needless to say, Connor played a LOT of video games during those six weeks!<br />
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We were very fortunate to have an incredible team of doctors and nurses at Boston Children's. They took amazing care of our boy, and for that we are truly grateful. We had an even more incredible group of grandparents (and a very special Auntie). Without their help taking care of Maeve, we wouldn't have been able to stay with Connor at the hospital the entire time. It was very important to both Joey and I that we be at the hospital at all times with him, and we are truly thankful for everyone who helped us (and to those who offered to help us). Thank you all! <br />
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Joseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-40774208858115483262013-11-04T13:31:00.001-05:002013-11-04T13:33:09.245-05:00Maine 2013Our annual Maine vacation was during the last week in July. My parents rented a new cabin this year, which was a further walk from the beach, but had more space and a little more privacy as far as sleeping arrangements go. Nathan and Erica stayed the entire week, and Andrew most of the week. It was fun to watch the James and Maeve play together, but not so fun when they would have screaming matches back and forth during nap/bedtimes. <br />
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The next day it was cloudy and a little cool, but I had to take Miss M to the beach for the very first time, even if it was only for a few minutes.<br />
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Mr. James enjoyed all the activity from his older cousins!<br />
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Poolside beach? Why not! Cousins sharing a cool dip. Who wants to walk ALL the way down to the water, anyway?<br />
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Who isn't a fan of fake teeth? Connor picked these out at a store in York Beach, and we may have had a little too much fun with them!<br />
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Our good friends the Hickok's joined us for a day of sun!</div>
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Joseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-28889019594786288792013-11-01T10:45:00.001-04:002013-11-01T10:47:47.341-04:00The IslandThe annual Vermont trip for the 4th of July was made just a bit more special when my cousin, Kate, invited us to spend the day with her family at the lake house they were renting. The best part about the lake house was that it was on an island! We met Kate's husband, Darrin, at the boat access to the lake, and we all piled in for the ride to the house. Connor was in his glory! He talked about the boat ride for weeks afterward. Once we arrived at the lake house, Connor was so happy. Not only was his cousin, Sarah, there, but the entire island was shaded. If you know Connor, you know he doesn't like bright sun shining on him. There were so many trees on the island, that he didn't have to worry about that at all. <br />
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The kids spent the day fishing off the dock, running back and forth between the two ends of the island, and playing in the loft. Mommy even got to have a little fun and went tubing for the first time since high school, I think. Later in the afternoon, Kate's brother and his family joined us, so there were LOTS of little kids running all around. We did have one minor incident when the boat stopped working. We were all jokingly trying to figure out where we would all sleep if we couldn't get off the island. Luckily, Kate's parents were making their way to the island as well, and they stopped to pick up an extra battery for Darrin. Darrin and Greg used the paddle boat to get to the access road, then used the row boat that was there to transport everyone back to the island. Darrin managed to fix the boat motor, and we were all able to get home without having to swim to shore. <br />
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We LOVED spending time with our cousins. We had a delicious dinner and were able to enjoy each other's company since the kids occupied themselves. Thanks to the Heath's for such a fun day! It even made me think that perhaps the Estee's should rent a lake house one summer. Connor had SO much fun that I know he'd just love it. Maybe one day...<br />
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<br />Joseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-33584656294697556352013-11-01T10:33:00.003-04:002013-11-01T10:33:42.812-04:00Beginning of Summer FunThe summer started late, thanks to Hurricane Sandy and several snow days, but we packed in the fun just the same. The end of school was June 28th, the latest we could legally go, so by the time our first week of summer was upon us, it was already Daddy's birthday! So we left Maeve with a sitter and took Connor, Joe, and Penny to the North End for lunch. Connor tried (and LOVED) calamari, and we had delicious cannoli's from Mike's. <br />
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We also took a day to go to the Brockton Fair. We try to go every year. The kids love it, and you can't beat the people watching experience! We talked Heather, Mark, and Paige into going with us, and we had a ton of fun! The kids were adorable to watch, and Connor was old enough this year to go on rides by himself, so we didn't have to pay an arm and a leg for an adult to go with him each time. We ate lots of junk food and loved watching the kids have fun with each other. </div>
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Joseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-44428285790404919162013-11-01T10:29:00.001-04:002013-11-01T10:29:18.008-04:00Field TripBacktracking a bit, I wanted to post a little bit about Connor's very first field trip! The entire Kindergarten at his school went to the Roger William's Zoo in Rhode Island. I volunteered to be a chaperone, and let me tell you- all of those kids on the bus was insane! Since I work in a school, I've been on many trips before in my life, but they're with middle school kids. They most often keep to themselves, perhaps sing, but they aren't bad on a bus. The kindergarten kids were LOUD. Once we were close to the zoo, they started chanting. It was cute at first, but then they wouldn't stop. I took a video, but just recorded the back of the seat so I wasn't recording other people's kids (I didn't want to be that creepy Mom). It's not like I could get a video of my own child, since he didn't even sit with me...<br />
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<br />Joseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-13755077837615091152013-10-25T11:27:00.001-04:002013-10-25T11:27:20.726-04:00Last DayIn the fastest ten months on record, my little boy finished Kindergarten! As I've stated before, deciding to send Connor to Kindergarten before he was allowed to start in Stoughton was one of the best decisions we've made. We knew Connor needed to be in school. This kid is smart. And I'm not just saying that because I'm his mother and I'm supposed to. I mean, he's really smart. So keeping him in daycare was going to do him a disservice. Socially he needed to be where there were other kids his age, all learning to follow rules. The first few weeks were nerve-racking, since the teacher told me that he'd wander away from the lunch table, or the classroom. After thinking about it, I decided that it was because he'd never had to "ask" to go anywhere before. He never had to ask permission to use the bathroom, or go to the next room, so all of that was an adjustment for him. Once he adjusted, however, he was a super star. He became a model student, and his teacher would often tell me how much she loved having him in class. We noticed a definite change in our boy. He became much more confident, and WAY more social. He was invited to birthday parties, and actually participated in SINGING "Happy Birthday" to his BFF (for those of you who know Connor well, you know this is no small thing. He HATES the song being sung. It shows how much he loves his friend that he was willing to sing with the other kids). Connor was well-known throughout his school, and teachers, office staff, and custodians would often tell me how funny he was. He truly enjoyed his Kindergarten year, and I am so happy we made the choice to send him early. What a little man he's become!<div>
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Joseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-76560304674544149232013-10-25T10:55:00.001-04:002013-10-25T10:55:20.670-04:00Memorial DayI know... it's been a LONG time since I've posted anything. But in my defense, it was a very hectic summer. A summer where my kids needed me more than my blog, so it was put on hold. I'll try my best to play catch-up!<br />
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For Memorial Day, we watched the Brockton Parade with our friends Layla, Quincy, and Brady. The kids were adorable in their red, white, and blue outfits. We even made the local paper, too! Sadly, they butchered our names, and apparently sold Connor to the Curtis family since he had the last name "Curtis" in the caption. And the only picture I could get was a screen shot of the paper, so that's what you see! <br />
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It was a fun morning, and the kids always have fun when they get together! <br />
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Joseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-57227682845341340282013-06-17T10:27:00.003-04:002013-06-17T10:29:11.645-04:00OneIt must have been the fastest year on record, because it doesn't seem like a whole year has passed since our Diva entered the world. In one short year, she went from this:<br />
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Just five days before her birthday, Maeve started walking. For good. She gained her confidence and once that happened, there was no stopping her. She's a force to be reckoned with. It's hysterical to watch her, because she walks like she's been hitting the bottle. She wobbles and bumps into the wall. Often. She'll still crawl if she has to get someplace in a hurry, but she's walking more and more every day. </div>
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Maeve is also trying REALLY hard to talk. She babbles all the time, and has mastered the art of saying "Mama!". Apparently it must ALWAYS be said with an exclamation point. She'll sometimes say it like she's Greek, almost like she's saying "Opa!" She also says "Dada", "Thank-you" (which often sounds like Dada, but it's most definitely a "thank-you"). She's very close to saying "Doggie", and if you ask where the dog is, she will point to him. She also tries to say "Connor", and "Janet" (her daycare provider). Now if I could just get her to say "More" instead of a blood-curdling scream when she wants more food, I'll be happy. </div>
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At one, Maeve is very interested in whatever her brother is doing. She will follow him around like a puppy, grabbing at anything he's holding. She loves playing with his toys - cars, trucks, action figures, and any type of a ball. So far doesn't have much interest in dolls or girly toys. Maeve loves to be outdoors - either in the stroller or swing. She's very content when she's outside. I think she's going to be a bit of a tom boy. </div>
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For her actual birthday, I bought her a cupcake from White's bakery. I figured she had to have a cupcake on her actual birthday instead of waiting for her party. She had no idea what to do with it at first. The girl who puts anything in her mouth didn't think to actually eat the cupcake. Joey had to show her how. Once she figured out that it was frosting goodness, she devoured it. It was pure cupcake heaven! </div>
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Joseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-45282576618414741342013-06-11T11:49:00.001-04:002013-06-11T11:49:04.972-04:00BaptismIt only took 11 months, but on April 14, 2013, Maeve was finally baptized! Joey and I knew we wanted the ceremony to be in Vermont, since both Godparents (my youngest brother, Andrew, and my cousin, Becky) lived in Vermont. The summer and fall were just too busy, and we made the executive decision not to plan anything in the winter (and after two giant snowstorms, a decision we were glad we made!). At that point, Erica and Nate had asked if we wanted to do a double ceremony with our nephew, James, who is 5 months younger than Maeve. Joey and I also had the honor of becoming James' Godparents. Once we pinpointed a date in the Spring, it was just a matter of showing up! We were lucky enough to have a private ceremony at my old church, St. Ambrose, which was nice. The babies were very well behaved during the ceremony, although when it came time for pictures afterward, Maeve was getting tired and grouchy. <br />
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After the ceremony, my mom hosted a brunch for the family. She did an amazing job (as usual), and it gave everyone a chance to visit and for the babies to nap. It's a rare occasion that both my parents and Joey's parents have a chance to see each other and visit, and I think everyone was grateful for the opportunity. <br />
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Maeve is very blessed to have so many people who love and care about her. We are so thankful that we were able to spend a beautiful day celebrating with our families. <br />
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Joseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-35150444171486235602013-06-11T11:09:00.002-04:002013-06-11T11:52:51.764-04:0011 MonthsI'm a bit behind on the blogging, so we'll quickly recap so I can try to play catch-up. Maeve turned 11 months old on April 7th, 2013. The same day, as it turns out, as Wrestlemania, one of Joey's favorite events of the year. So, of course, she had to hold the wrestling belt we own to commemorate the occasion.<br />
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She's very independent, but always comes back for hugs and cuddles quite frequently. She loves to be outside, especially in the swing, and loves the water. She adores the dog and follows her big brother around like a puppy. She has even started to annoy him by touching his stuff. I hear "Mooooooommmmmmm, Maeve's bothering me!" several times a day now. Connor is still an excellent big brother, but he doesn't want his stuff touched, and he gets very upset when she comes along and tears up his school work or artwork he's done. I can't say I blame the guy! </div>
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We love our little spitfire! Happy 11 Months!</div>
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Joseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-29446396802216223832013-05-10T11:23:00.000-04:002013-05-10T11:27:45.813-04:00EasterEaster in March doesn't really <i>feel </i>like Easter, but despite the cold weather, we still were able to have a nice day with the family. The annual Easter egg hunt took place, and it was Joey and Heather vs. Paige and Connor. Paige and Connor won by one egg, so it was a close contest this year. Connor had a great time playing with everyone that I barely got any pictures of him. I have one that I took before we left for the day, and he looks a bit scared in the picture. I'll take what I can get, I guess. <br />
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We had a delicious dinner, and Maeve made it known that she was not about to be left out. She had corn, broccoli, and cauliflower just like everyone else. She was a chow hound! I can't complain, I'm happy she's a good eater. It's just shocking to see such a peanut wolf down the amount of food that she does. <br />
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We hope everyone else had a great Easter, too!<br />
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<br />Joseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-13855820168229266762013-04-29T11:45:00.000-04:002013-04-29T14:11:34.318-04:00Double DigitsFaster than we could blink an eye, Miss Maeve turned 10 Months old on March 7th. The past ten months have gone by in a blur. My little baby girl has now turned into a very spirited, fast-moving little girl. She doesn't realize she's only ten months as she's crawling around the house like a beast. She loves to follow her people everywhere, which is starting to get on big brother's nerves a little bit. I'm hearing "MOM, Maeve's bothering me" more and more. The poor girl just wants to do what her brother is doing, and usually that means messing up whatever he's playing at the time. I want to say to him "get used to it, kid, it's only the beginning", but that's not so motherly, so we're working on focusing Maeve on a different toy so she'll leave Connor alone. He is still an amazing big brother, with so much love for his little sister. We love them both to pieces!<br />
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<br />Joseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-82887383699811162572013-04-11T12:06:00.000-04:002013-04-11T12:06:00.611-04:00The Calm After the StormAs I stated in an earlier post, Snowstorm "Nemo" dumped a ridiculous amount of snow in Massachusetts. After being snow-free in 2012, this storm reminded us that we still live in New England, and that Mother Nature is no joke. We hunkered down for two days as the storm stalled over us, avoiding school, daycare, and work because of it. Once Daddy had shoveled us out, we took the kiddos outside to play. Maeve had never been in her sled before, and I was pretty happy that I remembered to take the sleds out of the shed before the storm hit. Otherwise, we'd be walking in knee-deep snow to get to them. Both kids had loads of fun as we sprinted up and down the street with them in tow. We even used the snowbanks as a sledding hill. It was nice to be able to enjoy the snow before it melted from the street. The amount of snow made it impossible to play in the backyard. It was over my knees, and about up to Connor's chest - that's a LOT of snow!<br />
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Little Miss Independent turned 9 Months on February 7th - just as a huge snowstorm was moving into our region. It's a new thing, apparently, to name snowstorms, and this storm was called "Nemo". It began the night of the 7th and continued for two days, dumping two feet of snow at our house. Our little girl, however, came down with the stomach bug just a few hours after I took her 9 month pictures. She couldn't keep anything down, so Mom called the doctor's office. They want to see any baby who has vomited more than 4 times in a certain amount of time, and Maeve had exceeded that, so off we went; just as the heaviest of the snow was rolling in. Once we were there, the doctor thought she might be dehydrated, so she sent us to the hospital, just to be safe. We spent about four hours at the hospital, which is good for ER standards. They gave her some Zofran to stop vomiting, which worked wonders. After a little nap, she was ready to drink some milk. The doctor had originally said she didn't want Maeve drinking milk, only Pedialyte, but ... well... if you've ever met Maeve, you know that she's very stubborn and pretty relentless when it comes to something she wants. She made it very well known that she wanted milk and not Pedialyte, so the doctor finally gave in. Maeve kept the milk down, so the doctor discharged us - just as the "no driving" order set in for the state of Massachusetts. So off we went - two little lawbreakers - moving at a snails pace in horrible conditions. Thankfully we made it home safely, and settled in for two days of snow. </div>
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<li>Feels the need to hold a toy in one hand while crawling</li>
<li>Furniture surfs like a pro</li>
<li>Feeds herself. </li>
<li>Eats everything that's put in front of her</li>
<li>Hates bedtime and puts up quite a battle to avoid it</li>
<li>Slept through the night for only a few days in a row (until she got sick, when she decided she didn't want to do that anymore)</li>
<li>Still wakes up several times per night to be comforted </li>
<li>Loves her brother and thinks he's pretty funny</li>
<li>Loves her Dad and laughs when she sees him</li>
<li>Is a bit of a Momma's girl</li>
<li>Thinks her brother's toys are her own</li>
<li>Loves music and dancing</li>
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We love our little peanut more than words can say. These past 9 months have just flown by, and before we know it she'll be a year old! Happy 9 months, Maevey Baby!</div>
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<br />Joseph "Connor"http://www.blogger.com/profile/07030553364340872585noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1078585396070592589.post-84818704632494687382013-03-26T11:55:00.003-04:002013-03-26T12:00:53.597-04:00In a FRENZY!Our friends Tara and Matt invited their friends and kids to join them at an indoor bouncy house called Frenzy. It was a perfect activity for a wintry day. Connor was a blur the entire time there, running from one bouncy house to another. I could barely get any pictures of him. He did take a time out from all of his bouncing to play his first game of air hockey, which he loved. I think he'll have a great time in Maine this summer - the "new" beach house we're renting has an air hockey table in the basement! <br />
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Miss Maeve was not one to be cooped up in a stroller all day. She was itching to get out and see what everyone else was doing. I did let her go on one of the bouncies when there were no other kids on it, and she LOVED it. She crawled all around this thing like a pro, and it didn't look very easy to navigate. She definitely thinks she's older than she is, and proves it quite often. She wanted to do everything the big kids did. <br />
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We had a great time, and it sufficiently tired out the kiddos. Always the sign of a good afternoon!<br />
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She's 8 months old, but thinks she's 2. </div>
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She's already furniture surfing and trying to climb out of her pack and play. </div>
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Someone needs to remind her that she's still a baby, not a toddler. </div>
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She has a brother she idolizes who walks and runs and has fun toys. </div>
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But I still want her to be a baby for just a little while longer.</div>
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She tries to get her brother's matchbox cars:</div>
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She watches Friends like Mommy:</div>
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She enlists her brother hold her sign because she can't be near it without eating it:</div>
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She tries to look all innocent:<br />
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She dances to Michael Jackson:</div>
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She pulls herself up:</div>
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She furniture surfs:</div>
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She idolizes her big brother:</div>
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She tries to climb out of her Pack n' Play:</div>
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But we love her tons. </div>
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She laughs and smiles everyday. </div>
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We love watching her learn and grow. Even if it is happening at warp speed. </div>
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Miss Maeve, Happy 8 months. We love you more than chocolate (which is a whole, whole lot). </div>
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