Dear Noah ...

You really love your bassinet. Whenever you get tired or overwhelmed by what is going on around you, you just want to lay down in it. Usually we walk with you for a bit to get you calm and comfy (and to steal some cuddles), then we lay you down. It doesn't really matter HOW sleepy or fussy you are: When it is time for you to sleep, you just want to lay down in your bassinet and get some shut-eye. If you have already drifted off to sleep during the walking phase (or are very close to it), you just get comfy and keep sleeping. If your eyes are still wide open but you are obviously tired, you almost always close your eyes instantly when we put you into the bassinet. Even in the evenings, when you tend to be fussier than at any other time of the day and our need to comfort you is greatest, you insist on being put into your bassinet. As soon as we do you calm down, sometimes with the help of a few gentle strokes on your head/cheeks. Then you go to sleep.
You make things so easy for us, little guy! This comes in real handy when your dad is at school and I have to get you and your brother Evan to bed on my own.

I hope that you will find your crib to be just as comforting to you when the time comes. Evan always has. Your crib will be put exactly where you are sleeping already. This should make the transition easier. Your field of vision, however, will expand tremendously, so I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if you won't be drifting off to the magical land of nod every time your head touches the mattress.

Part of me is looking forward to the switch simply because it will be the final step in setting up your room as YOUR room. Then we can be done with this your bedroom/our bedroom situation. At the same time I will miss having the bassinet around. It is so convenient, and seems so comfortable to you. I guess it is good thing that I won't have a choice in the matter. You are already almost too big to fit in it comfortably.

In the last few weeks it has also become apparent that it is necessary for you to have your own quiet space when it is time to take a nap. Things around here are simply too noisy. You have a hard time finding any peace and rest when the volume levels of the dishwasher, washer and dryer can match that of a jackhammer. In addition to that, your brother Evan insists that all his trains have the loudest whistles or that they HAVE to crash into a big pile of broken wood and metal for the umpteenth time. This, of course, wouldn't be realistic enough unless it was accompanied by an insane amount of extra-loud crashing sounds as the trains go smash. So at the tender age of two months you are already being taught something of value by your big brother; you are being taught how to become a sound sleeper!

"Happy Christmas to all...

... and to all a good night!" Evan loves the story "The night before Christmas", and keeps on repeating the last sentence of the book! Soo cute! I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas!

More Sweet Baby Smiles

Here are more of Noah's sweet baby smiles for you to see! Have fun!

Sweet Baby Smiles

Noah has been smiling for the last week or two. He also started rolling over not too long ago. Batting at toys hanging over him is another new hobby of his. I just wonder who allowed him to grow up that fast, because it wasn't me! It sure is fun having the little guy around! I love all the baby snuggles I get from him! At that age you don't have to fight them for the cuddles yet!

Evan & Noah

Getting ready to go out for a bit. Evan always rocks Noah when he starts crying! So sweet!


Sometimes we like to let Noah hang out with Evan in his room while he is playing. They both seem to enjoy it!



And here is a cute one of Evan that I took last week while we were out and about! Have fun!

Pumpkin Patch 2007

Picking a pumpkin at the pumpkin patch at Bi-Zi Farms was another highlight of October. Evan had so much fun, and so did we! We went on the first day that they were open, and it was rather empty. Also, for a change, it was not raining (which is why we went in the first place). I took a ton of cute pictures (see below), and we had a chance to do everything they offer there without being run over or having to wait in line. We went to the petting zoo, hay bale maze, pumpkin launch, corn maze, hay pyramid, and tractor ride to the pumpkin patch to pick pumpkins. In addition to that they had an old fashioned corn grinder that would let you take the corn kernels of the stalk, then let you grind them to chicken food. There were also chickens walking around for Evan to feed the corn to after he ground some of it. There were also all kinds of tractors for him to sit on and look at, and we got a free hot drink, which is included in the entrance fee. We had a great time! Evan picked a dark green pumpkin for himself, and Charles picked a huge, bright orange one. Evan had fun sitting in the wheel burrow, and also washing off the pumpkins with a brush and hand pump. Going to Bi-Zi Pumpkin Farms has also been made an annual event! Have fun!