I've been playing around with a new webpage and after a few days got it launched and working. It's what I'll be using for now as it just seems to better suit my needs at the moment. Please check it out.
The photo and video pages are username and password protected. I don't want to deter followers, but at the same time I like the feeling of having some control over who sees our little man in action. So, I have included an "email" page with a form that can be filled out if you wish to gain access to these sites. Please do!
The new site: www.nicholsoncubed.com
Monday, November 7, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Wild Child
P has been practicing his jump stops lately. He will jump a few times and then keep his legs straight and come to a quick stop. I find it amusing to watch. He certainly isn't timid when it comes to bouncing. He goes full throttle like this whenever he is awake...you would think he would crash hard at night...
P already likes to play rough. Today in his crib he decided to arch his back and lift his little arms as high as he could reach in an attempt to pull down on the animals on his mobile. The next minute he was grabbing at the bumpers and a short while later was attacking the sound machine. It is hard to hold on to him because he just wants to go. He is bound and determined to get moving. I can't believe this kid is only 3 months. How quickly one learns! When he does get his wheels I will need to be on high alert.
He also loves to use his voice. When playing with his dad the house is seldom quiet. I'm sure he can't wait to yell with Grandpa in the entrance and listen to the echoes. Grandpa will be in his glory with the vocals on this little guy.
P already likes to play rough. Today in his crib he decided to arch his back and lift his little arms as high as he could reach in an attempt to pull down on the animals on his mobile. The next minute he was grabbing at the bumpers and a short while later was attacking the sound machine. It is hard to hold on to him because he just wants to go. He is bound and determined to get moving. I can't believe this kid is only 3 months. How quickly one learns! When he does get his wheels I will need to be on high alert.
He also loves to use his voice. When playing with his dad the house is seldom quiet. I'm sure he can't wait to yell with Grandpa in the entrance and listen to the echoes. Grandpa will be in his glory with the vocals on this little guy.
This weekend we are going on our first getaway with the family. A trip to Grand Forks is in the plans. I'm certain the ride will be somewhat of a nightmare, but remain optimistic that eventually he will fall asleep. This is our first trip outside a 50 km radius. It's probably a good thing we are taking along some support...Grandma wakes up at about the same time as P, so maybe we can have a few extra minutes of sleep. Callie will also be a source of entertainment for all of us. It will be awesome family time, and I can't think of a better way to spend my dad's birthday weekend.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
And in the morning...I'm makin' waffles!
He must think we are crazy! P experienced his first Halloween yesterday and I'm sure he's still trying to figure out why his parents decided to dress him as some crazy looking creature. What must be even more mind boggling is that his already wacky folks took on a whole new appearance. P's first Halloween was obviously more about fun for his parents. All three of us got suited up and made appearances at a few select locations. All things considered P did awesome and was a trooper. After a trip out to the farm he needed a little recharge, but then stayed tough for the final two destinations. Our little donkey was a treat to share...and the treats he gathered are being enjoyed by his mom and dad!
Things have been a little tiring around here as of late. P has developed a dislike for sleep. He has definitely regressed, which makes the nights a little longer. We had a stretch where he seemed accepting of the fact that he had to nap...that too has been lost. He physically fights and screams during those dreaded times. When he wakes up he's such a happy boy with huge smiles...hopefully one day he will realize that it is the sleep that makes him feel this good. We are all hanging in there, and although his energy level seems unaffected, his mom has moments where she struggles to keep up! I'm hoping it's just a phase that will pass shortly.
The little guy is going to be busy. You can see it in his eyes that he's often thinking about his next move and how he's going to accomplish it. He is using his hands to manipulate the world around him. He likes the things he sees his mom and dad using, such as our phones, the keyboard, the washer and dryer knobs and buttons, and food containers. These are always much more interesting than the toys that surround him.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
3 Month Photos
It's nice to have someone in the family who is awesome at taking pictures. Yesterday Vera came down to take a few 3 month shots of P. He was a well rested, happy, relaxed boy who went along with anything and everything. I love how each picture captures a different expression. He has so many looks about him.
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| Playful, Curious and Looking for Trouble! Time to hit the books big guy! |
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| Serious! |
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| Deep in Thought! |
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| Relaxed and Cuddling! |
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| Exploring! |
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Crazy Boy
P turns 3 months and gets a little bit crazy. I find it hard keeping up with him now, and he isn't yet able to move around on his own. I do love his energy. He spent the day rolling (he can make it from his back to his tummy on his own now), jumping, and doing whatever he could to avoid sleep. In fact I thought I had him sound asleep and down for a nap. 30 minutes later I check on him and he's wide awake, smiling, and kicking in the crib. He doesn't make a peep just gets to playing. What a funny kid.
Sometimes P gets angry when we go out, and today was one of those days. I'm pretty sure people must think he's a bitter little boy, when really he is generally happy and full of smiles and laughs. That's why it's important we catch moments like these on video. Proof for all those non-believers!!
P - I love it that you love being home with your mom and dad. You are awesome! Keep jumping big guy. (Maybe you'll tire yourself out!!)
Monday, October 17, 2011
3 Months
This week our little guy is three months. He continues to grow and change in what seems to be a blink of an eye. At the beginning he was keeping right on pace with his dad's size when he was a baby, but now P has taken the lead and developed quite a margin. I'm guessing this growing will slow down...eventually. I am happy he occasionally tolerates being rocked instead of bounced. It's a little easier on this mom's upper body. It also allows for me to better breathe in that addicting baby head smell. I love it.
Grunting is one of P's newest hobbies. He stiffens up his whole body and lets out a not so cute growl. It's his way of telling us he's bored. At least I think. I'm still trying to decipher his sounds, noises, and body language. When he's sleepy he lets out these guttural moans that sound just like his dad when he is sick. Sometimes he continues this for at least 20 minutes before letting himself drift off. He has also found a new love for his mobile. He will lay in his crib smiling at the animals that are swinging and spinning above him. He is especially drawn to the monkey. I love that he plays in his crib. He enjoys his own space, and I think this is important as we begin trying to get him to fall asleep on his own.
P continues to sleep well at night. Lately he's been falling asleep while eating between 7 and 8, and goes down without any further effort (except the nights his dad is gone for hockey...of course). He wakes up around 3 to eat, and then goes back into his crib without any fuss. He will wake up a couple of hours later, and it's often not to eat, but rather to cuddle in bed. This is where he sleeps till he is ready to begin the day. There is something special about those moments where the house is silent, and I can look down and see such a beautiful baby peacefully snuggled in beside me.
I think that daddy is going to get his wish in that his boy will enjoy wrestling with him in the basement. P is tough and strong. He loves using his legs and often tries to accomplish more than he should. Lately his focus has been to try to pull himself into a sitting position when he is reclined. He is working on those abs. He is also close to rolling over.
Alright - I wrote the first four paragraphs of this post before I took P for his teaching debut. He is the Seeds of Empathy baby at the daycare and today was his first day as the teacher. He did great and as a mother I will brag! The program is designed to teach kids empathy, and P gets to be the teacher at the daycare, West Park, and Parkside. He loved looking at all the little kids today and was a bit of a showoff! I layed him on his back so the kids could measure how many blocks tall he was...well he then decides to roll from his back to his side. It was awesome! So I guess what I said in the previous paragraph was true...I just didn't realize he would do it in the next hour! Way to go big guy! You made your mom proud...and I love that you are the cutest little teacher ever.
We didn't have a seat for Peyton around the house, so this is what I used last night!
Grunting is one of P's newest hobbies. He stiffens up his whole body and lets out a not so cute growl. It's his way of telling us he's bored. At least I think. I'm still trying to decipher his sounds, noises, and body language. When he's sleepy he lets out these guttural moans that sound just like his dad when he is sick. Sometimes he continues this for at least 20 minutes before letting himself drift off. He has also found a new love for his mobile. He will lay in his crib smiling at the animals that are swinging and spinning above him. He is especially drawn to the monkey. I love that he plays in his crib. He enjoys his own space, and I think this is important as we begin trying to get him to fall asleep on his own.
P continues to sleep well at night. Lately he's been falling asleep while eating between 7 and 8, and goes down without any further effort (except the nights his dad is gone for hockey...of course). He wakes up around 3 to eat, and then goes back into his crib without any fuss. He will wake up a couple of hours later, and it's often not to eat, but rather to cuddle in bed. This is where he sleeps till he is ready to begin the day. There is something special about those moments where the house is silent, and I can look down and see such a beautiful baby peacefully snuggled in beside me.
I think that daddy is going to get his wish in that his boy will enjoy wrestling with him in the basement. P is tough and strong. He loves using his legs and often tries to accomplish more than he should. Lately his focus has been to try to pull himself into a sitting position when he is reclined. He is working on those abs. He is also close to rolling over.
Alright - I wrote the first four paragraphs of this post before I took P for his teaching debut. He is the Seeds of Empathy baby at the daycare and today was his first day as the teacher. He did great and as a mother I will brag! The program is designed to teach kids empathy, and P gets to be the teacher at the daycare, West Park, and Parkside. He loved looking at all the little kids today and was a bit of a showoff! I layed him on his back so the kids could measure how many blocks tall he was...well he then decides to roll from his back to his side. It was awesome! So I guess what I said in the previous paragraph was true...I just didn't realize he would do it in the next hour! Way to go big guy! You made your mom proud...and I love that you are the cutest little teacher ever.
We didn't have a seat for Peyton around the house, so this is what I used last night!
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| P can't wait for movie nights and popcorn! |
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Monday, November 7, 2011
Something New
I've been playing around with a new webpage and after a few days got it launched and working. It's what I'll be using for now as it just seems to better suit my needs at the moment. Please check it out.
The photo and video pages are username and password protected. I don't want to deter followers, but at the same time I like the feeling of having some control over who sees our little man in action. So, I have included an "email" page with a form that can be filled out if you wish to gain access to these sites. Please do!
The new site: www.nicholsoncubed.com
The photo and video pages are username and password protected. I don't want to deter followers, but at the same time I like the feeling of having some control over who sees our little man in action. So, I have included an "email" page with a form that can be filled out if you wish to gain access to these sites. Please do!
The new site: www.nicholsoncubed.com
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Wild Child
P has been practicing his jump stops lately. He will jump a few times and then keep his legs straight and come to a quick stop. I find it amusing to watch. He certainly isn't timid when it comes to bouncing. He goes full throttle like this whenever he is awake...you would think he would crash hard at night...
P already likes to play rough. Today in his crib he decided to arch his back and lift his little arms as high as he could reach in an attempt to pull down on the animals on his mobile. The next minute he was grabbing at the bumpers and a short while later was attacking the sound machine. It is hard to hold on to him because he just wants to go. He is bound and determined to get moving. I can't believe this kid is only 3 months. How quickly one learns! When he does get his wheels I will need to be on high alert.
He also loves to use his voice. When playing with his dad the house is seldom quiet. I'm sure he can't wait to yell with Grandpa in the entrance and listen to the echoes. Grandpa will be in his glory with the vocals on this little guy.
P already likes to play rough. Today in his crib he decided to arch his back and lift his little arms as high as he could reach in an attempt to pull down on the animals on his mobile. The next minute he was grabbing at the bumpers and a short while later was attacking the sound machine. It is hard to hold on to him because he just wants to go. He is bound and determined to get moving. I can't believe this kid is only 3 months. How quickly one learns! When he does get his wheels I will need to be on high alert.
He also loves to use his voice. When playing with his dad the house is seldom quiet. I'm sure he can't wait to yell with Grandpa in the entrance and listen to the echoes. Grandpa will be in his glory with the vocals on this little guy.
This weekend we are going on our first getaway with the family. A trip to Grand Forks is in the plans. I'm certain the ride will be somewhat of a nightmare, but remain optimistic that eventually he will fall asleep. This is our first trip outside a 50 km radius. It's probably a good thing we are taking along some support...Grandma wakes up at about the same time as P, so maybe we can have a few extra minutes of sleep. Callie will also be a source of entertainment for all of us. It will be awesome family time, and I can't think of a better way to spend my dad's birthday weekend.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
And in the morning...I'm makin' waffles!
He must think we are crazy! P experienced his first Halloween yesterday and I'm sure he's still trying to figure out why his parents decided to dress him as some crazy looking creature. What must be even more mind boggling is that his already wacky folks took on a whole new appearance. P's first Halloween was obviously more about fun for his parents. All three of us got suited up and made appearances at a few select locations. All things considered P did awesome and was a trooper. After a trip out to the farm he needed a little recharge, but then stayed tough for the final two destinations. Our little donkey was a treat to share...and the treats he gathered are being enjoyed by his mom and dad!
Things have been a little tiring around here as of late. P has developed a dislike for sleep. He has definitely regressed, which makes the nights a little longer. We had a stretch where he seemed accepting of the fact that he had to nap...that too has been lost. He physically fights and screams during those dreaded times. When he wakes up he's such a happy boy with huge smiles...hopefully one day he will realize that it is the sleep that makes him feel this good. We are all hanging in there, and although his energy level seems unaffected, his mom has moments where she struggles to keep up! I'm hoping it's just a phase that will pass shortly.
The little guy is going to be busy. You can see it in his eyes that he's often thinking about his next move and how he's going to accomplish it. He is using his hands to manipulate the world around him. He likes the things he sees his mom and dad using, such as our phones, the keyboard, the washer and dryer knobs and buttons, and food containers. These are always much more interesting than the toys that surround him.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
3 Month Photos
It's nice to have someone in the family who is awesome at taking pictures. Yesterday Vera came down to take a few 3 month shots of P. He was a well rested, happy, relaxed boy who went along with anything and everything. I love how each picture captures a different expression. He has so many looks about him.
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| Playful, Curious and Looking for Trouble! Time to hit the books big guy! |
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| Serious! |
|
| Deep in Thought! |
|
| Relaxed and Cuddling! |
|
| Exploring! |
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Crazy Boy
P turns 3 months and gets a little bit crazy. I find it hard keeping up with him now, and he isn't yet able to move around on his own. I do love his energy. He spent the day rolling (he can make it from his back to his tummy on his own now), jumping, and doing whatever he could to avoid sleep. In fact I thought I had him sound asleep and down for a nap. 30 minutes later I check on him and he's wide awake, smiling, and kicking in the crib. He doesn't make a peep just gets to playing. What a funny kid.
Sometimes P gets angry when we go out, and today was one of those days. I'm pretty sure people must think he's a bitter little boy, when really he is generally happy and full of smiles and laughs. That's why it's important we catch moments like these on video. Proof for all those non-believers!!
P - I love it that you love being home with your mom and dad. You are awesome! Keep jumping big guy. (Maybe you'll tire yourself out!!)
Monday, October 17, 2011
3 Months
This week our little guy is three months. He continues to grow and change in what seems to be a blink of an eye. At the beginning he was keeping right on pace with his dad's size when he was a baby, but now P has taken the lead and developed quite a margin. I'm guessing this growing will slow down...eventually. I am happy he occasionally tolerates being rocked instead of bounced. It's a little easier on this mom's upper body. It also allows for me to better breathe in that addicting baby head smell. I love it.
Grunting is one of P's newest hobbies. He stiffens up his whole body and lets out a not so cute growl. It's his way of telling us he's bored. At least I think. I'm still trying to decipher his sounds, noises, and body language. When he's sleepy he lets out these guttural moans that sound just like his dad when he is sick. Sometimes he continues this for at least 20 minutes before letting himself drift off. He has also found a new love for his mobile. He will lay in his crib smiling at the animals that are swinging and spinning above him. He is especially drawn to the monkey. I love that he plays in his crib. He enjoys his own space, and I think this is important as we begin trying to get him to fall asleep on his own.
P continues to sleep well at night. Lately he's been falling asleep while eating between 7 and 8, and goes down without any further effort (except the nights his dad is gone for hockey...of course). He wakes up around 3 to eat, and then goes back into his crib without any fuss. He will wake up a couple of hours later, and it's often not to eat, but rather to cuddle in bed. This is where he sleeps till he is ready to begin the day. There is something special about those moments where the house is silent, and I can look down and see such a beautiful baby peacefully snuggled in beside me.
I think that daddy is going to get his wish in that his boy will enjoy wrestling with him in the basement. P is tough and strong. He loves using his legs and often tries to accomplish more than he should. Lately his focus has been to try to pull himself into a sitting position when he is reclined. He is working on those abs. He is also close to rolling over.
Alright - I wrote the first four paragraphs of this post before I took P for his teaching debut. He is the Seeds of Empathy baby at the daycare and today was his first day as the teacher. He did great and as a mother I will brag! The program is designed to teach kids empathy, and P gets to be the teacher at the daycare, West Park, and Parkside. He loved looking at all the little kids today and was a bit of a showoff! I layed him on his back so the kids could measure how many blocks tall he was...well he then decides to roll from his back to his side. It was awesome! So I guess what I said in the previous paragraph was true...I just didn't realize he would do it in the next hour! Way to go big guy! You made your mom proud...and I love that you are the cutest little teacher ever.
We didn't have a seat for Peyton around the house, so this is what I used last night!
Grunting is one of P's newest hobbies. He stiffens up his whole body and lets out a not so cute growl. It's his way of telling us he's bored. At least I think. I'm still trying to decipher his sounds, noises, and body language. When he's sleepy he lets out these guttural moans that sound just like his dad when he is sick. Sometimes he continues this for at least 20 minutes before letting himself drift off. He has also found a new love for his mobile. He will lay in his crib smiling at the animals that are swinging and spinning above him. He is especially drawn to the monkey. I love that he plays in his crib. He enjoys his own space, and I think this is important as we begin trying to get him to fall asleep on his own.
P continues to sleep well at night. Lately he's been falling asleep while eating between 7 and 8, and goes down without any further effort (except the nights his dad is gone for hockey...of course). He wakes up around 3 to eat, and then goes back into his crib without any fuss. He will wake up a couple of hours later, and it's often not to eat, but rather to cuddle in bed. This is where he sleeps till he is ready to begin the day. There is something special about those moments where the house is silent, and I can look down and see such a beautiful baby peacefully snuggled in beside me.
I think that daddy is going to get his wish in that his boy will enjoy wrestling with him in the basement. P is tough and strong. He loves using his legs and often tries to accomplish more than he should. Lately his focus has been to try to pull himself into a sitting position when he is reclined. He is working on those abs. He is also close to rolling over.
Alright - I wrote the first four paragraphs of this post before I took P for his teaching debut. He is the Seeds of Empathy baby at the daycare and today was his first day as the teacher. He did great and as a mother I will brag! The program is designed to teach kids empathy, and P gets to be the teacher at the daycare, West Park, and Parkside. He loved looking at all the little kids today and was a bit of a showoff! I layed him on his back so the kids could measure how many blocks tall he was...well he then decides to roll from his back to his side. It was awesome! So I guess what I said in the previous paragraph was true...I just didn't realize he would do it in the next hour! Way to go big guy! You made your mom proud...and I love that you are the cutest little teacher ever.
We didn't have a seat for Peyton around the house, so this is what I used last night!
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| P can't wait for movie nights and popcorn! |
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