Cobb Family Memories: January 2012

Saturday, January 7, 2012

To soothe or not to soothe

From the very beginning, Cameron has loved his soother. It was definitely named appropriately. I don't even know how much money went into soothers, thanks to them getting lost or Cameron just sucking the life out of them.

I thought when he turned two that would be a good time to wean him. Two came way to quickly! And I wasn't ready yet. I heard all sorts of opinions on, he's too big and just cut the nipple etc. I think sometimes the soothers are more for the parents than the child. And in this case it was mutually beneficial. I dreaded the day that I would have to wean him. I rationalized at two that a new baby was coming who would have a soother and Cameron wouldn't understand why Tommy gets one and he doesn't. So I let it be. However since 18months I only let him have it at bedtime. No harm in that right? I didn't think so. But right after Tommy was born, I was too tired to really enforce my own rules and things slipped. Cameron was sucking his soother the better part of the day. He also chewed on them which decreased their lifespan by a lot. So I would have to throw them out. So back to the store to buy more. He was also becoming more whiny and dependent on them. The brand that I bought came in packs of two, one blue one green. For some reason Cameron favoured the blue ones. Two weeks ago we were down to 2 green and 1 blue and he had just chewed his way through the blue one so I had to throw it out. He reluctantly took the green. I guess green is better than no soother. The next night he cried for his blue soother, and refused the green. He fell asleep clutching the green one in his hand. The same the next two nights. And after that it sat on his night stand and the 2 remaining green soothers have been there ever since.

He doesn't ask for them any more and he's actually going to bed better (but that could be because he's decided to give up naps and is dog tired by the time evening rolls around. But that's a whole other story).

We've been soother free for two weeks with no fighting involved. This is what I win/win!

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Christmas is my Favourite Holiday! All the different festivities and Traditions! The Food, The Family and Friends but most importantly the Spirit. Cameron soaked up the excitement and loved every minute of it. We enjoyed every moment of the season.

(I apologize for the poor quality of the pictures, sadly my sister doesn't follow me and my family around with her camera. I do not have her talent)

Decorating the tree

I thought that Cameron had been so good not touching the tree and taking the ornaments off like most toddlers... until we took the tree down. As we're taking the tree apart random toys kept surfacing deep in the branches. Instead of taking away, he was adding to.

Making a Gingerbread house

Playing in the snow

shoveling the walk with Daddy

Making cookies

This part he was unsure of. Santa was great to read about in books.....
"you want me to sit on his lap....I don't think so"

And the real reason for the Season, The birth of our Saviour. The greatest gift to Mankind.
All the cousins on my side of the family dressed up to portray that Christmas Night thousands of years ago.

Handsomest Shepherd around!

My two wonderful boys in their Christmas Pajamas

Christmas Eve before going to bed.

Cameron loved setting out the milk and cookies.

Why can't we all believe like the little children!

For family home evening the Monday before Christmas we went to the Nativity at Heritage park. Cameron sat and watched the entire scene in wonder. As we loaded back up into the car he cried "I want to see baby Jesus again!"

As the Saviour said "Behold, your little ones"

The most wonderful Part of our Year

Cameron was a week early so I fully expected Tommy to do the same. No such luck. I was so tired of being pregnant but my little guy was comfortable and not going to come out until he was good and ready despite all the labour inducing activities that I tried. From going to the Gym and doing Zumba classes to drinking some nasty concoction that my midwife had given me, all this did was increase my braxton hicks. I did have a few nights of false labour which made me play horrible mental games. I was just ready and nature was playing tricks on me.

Despite wondering that I may be pregnant forever, It did finally happen nearly a week late on November 10 at 8:39 in the morning, When he did decide to come he came quick. My first contraction was just after 5:00am and less than 3 1/2 hours later he arrived. We had a home birth which I am so grateful for! It was an amazing experience! I would recommend it!
We named our little miracle Thomas Jay, and are calling him Tommy. He was 8lbs and 12oz. A whole pound and a half bigger than Cameron. 20 3/4 inches long. He's just perfect and such a good baby.

When Michael brought Cameron home from being with Omi.
I said "Look who came out of Mommy's Tummy"
His face lit up and said "Tommy" and has loved him ever since.
He constantly wants to look at him, or lay with him, he reads Tommy books,
and constantly wants to hold him. He's also very possessive. This is his baby!

Cameron wanted to be wrapped up like Tommy.

Proud big brother and sweet little brother

Our First Family Picture together.

Tommy we welcome you with ALL our hearts and love you to pieces!

Goblins, and Ghouls and Ghosts, Oh my.....

Our Autumn was great! Cameron was fascinated by Pumpkins and Ghosts and witches and skeletons etc. And once the Costume came out there was no taking it off. Even as I'm writing this two months later he's asleep in his bed wearing his costume. We have to bribe him to get it off so we can wash it!
He makes a really cute monster!

At the Pumpkin Patch

He didn't want to take pictures, he wanted to play

Pumpkin carving

Cameron loved Trick or treating.
At first he was a bit shy but after a few houses he was an old pro!
And when we joined up with cousin Joseph there was no stopping him.
The Two cutest Monsters around

Cameron turned Two!

As it is Every year the summer never lasts long enough. The Leaves change colour, The days get shorter and the air feels cooler. And Cameron turned Two.

Photo shoot in Fish Creek
With my super talented sister!
I'm a bit biased, but I must say that I have the cutest 2 year old in the world!

Oink, Baa, Moo,
Cameron's turning Two!
To Celebrate Cameron's Birthday
We had a Barnyard Bash with Family and Friends.
A hayride (with hay in our little tikes wagon),
A pumpkin patch (with mini pumpkins)
A few scarecrows, a piggy pinata and a barnyard cake.
On the way home Cameron kept saying "I want to go back to my big party".

Oh, What do you do in the Summertime?

Our Summer was wonderful and warm with very little time spent at home. We went camping, to the Zoo, Heritage Park, the Beach, and many different playgrounds. And even spent a little time in our own Backyard. And the crowning event of the Summer was Potty Training Cameron in 3 days. Since August 31 we have been Diaper Free. The summer was so fun for Cameron and for me watching Cameron as he is really growing up and finding joy, excitement and adventure in everything we do.

Here are a few of the highlights......

Camping
The Beginning of Our weekend