Catching up...

I have felt lately like there are so many things I want to write down because time seems to be slipping away. That and Lucca is rapidly changing and I don't want to forget some of the funny things he's doing. So, in an effort to preserve my memory until I can write something more eloquently on paper here it goes...




Lucca's new favorite word is Ooopsie. Tia Lulu started it and every time he laughs. Now we all do it, he was even crying in the car today and I said Oopsie and the cry went from cry to laugh to cry. I even played around with it to see if it was the word or the voice tone so I said oopsie about 20 times in about 20 different ways and he laughed every time.

Lucca loves to eat. On Sat. he ate a little bit of everything -- egg, crab, mango, tofu, pickle, yogurt, potato, french fries, sweet roll and strawberry. His current favorites are curry, mango, banana and yogurt. I don't know where it all goes.

Shan came downstairs the other night with this new story. Lucca had woken up crying so Shan went in his room to give him his binkie. While he was fumbling around trying to find Lucca's mouth in the dark with the binkie, Lucca reached out, grabbed his arm and shoved his binkie in himself. I can just hear him "imbeciles, why do I bother asking for their help."

Lucca and I share a morning snuggle while I try to catch a few more minutes of sleep. I surround him with pillows on the bed and give him some toys and usually it will buy me about 20 minutes. I know Lucca is done when he twists around, reaches out with both arms, grabs my face and kisses me good morning. Makes my day and melts my heart every time.

Oh, the chills. Lucca started getting the chills at two opportune times. When he tries something to eat he usually shivers at least once. He also shivers after each time he poops. I have been trying to get him on video because it's so funny. I feel really guilty when I stare and laugh hysterically at him when I hear him grunting and turn to find his face winced, wrinkled and bright red. Then it's all released, a big smile fills his face and he shivers. Just simple satisfaction.

At the doctors we were playing in the mirror and he went to reach for his binkie in the mirror. It was so pure to watch him try to figure out where his binkie was and how it was two places at once. I also started feeding him and he likes to grab the spoon. He kept swatting at the air when he trying to grab at the spoon in the mirror.

He really is just so much fun these days. Everyday is filled with new treasures and new memories. I know this is just the beginning so I'm trying to savor this time.

We love you Lucca!!

Visiting family and friends

We went to SLC last weekend to take family pics before Chels and Wyatt are off to Dominica. It was a good trip full of highs and lows. Here are some recaps.
As always, it was great seeing the family and spending time with my nieces!! They make my heart melt.

Lucca was sick most of the time although you can tell from these pics (bless his heart) so he was really fussy. How could you not smile though when playing in the park with Miss Tate.

We got to go to lunch with Gigi, Papa Jim, Jules, Britt, Boo, Chels and Tate at one of my favorite restaurants in SLC. That's where we heard the infamous nipple shirt story -- sorry Bank of Dad it's FUNNY!

An over the top dinner at Jody and Danielley's.

Brunch and mimosa's at Tamerin and Joe's. Shan got to swoon over his little button Ava.

Family pics were interesting. I think the kids did better than the adults. Chelsea sat in bird poop and poor Lucca had to wear clothes drenched in hairspray. To which he had hives for the next two days. Bad mom!

Like every year, I left feeling like we didn't have enough time. So sorry we could see Tim, Ang and Olivia and April. Ry, sorry we didn't have a lot of time for playing but thanks for having us over for a bit. Gigi and Papa Jim, we can't wait to spend more time with you in June. Deed and the boys, sorry we missed the concert! It's always the hardest part about going home, it means a lot to me to spend time with everyone so sorry to those we didn't get to see much of....we do our best.

Here are some of the pics from the trip. You'll notice a slight upgrade in our photos thanks to my new camera!!!

We had no idea Lucca knew what kisses meant...but he clearly does!

Chels you look so pretty!

I think this is my favorite pic of Tate off all time.

Giving lots of love to Gigi!!

Seriously!

Thanks everyone for a fun trip! We love you lots!!

Mothers Day!

Wikipedia defines Mother as a biological and/or social female parent of an offspring. Sound so sterile and robotic, doesn't it? Today, I pause to celebrate the two most important women in my life: Mallika and Heather. One gave life to me, and the other created life of my own.

I miss my mother. I wish she lived closer and not thousands of miles away. I wish I could kiss her good night. Sometimes I wish I could lay my head on her shoulders and just be. Happy mother’s day Mallika. I love you!

Becoming a parent opens up a brand new universe of awareness and admiration. I marvel at how Heather is Lucca’s rock. She was always my pillar of strength, but now she seamlessly supports two. She is encouraging and understanding with me just as much as she is caring and patient with Lucca. I couldn’t ask for a better wife. Lucca couldn’t have a better mother. We are both her kids. Lucca and I love you so much. Happy Mother’s Day Heather!

The following series of phone pix messages sent by "Momma P", brilliantly captures Lucca’s journey since his birth. These grainy 2 inch images have given me ten thousand watts of inspiration during an exceptionally challenging day at work or at hour #10 on a long training ride. Hope you enjoy seeing them as well.

(09-16-2008) - My two boys (Lucca - one day old)

(11-15-2008) - [no subject]

(12-02-2008) - Love you papa! (12-04-2008) - We love you!(12-05-2008) - I'm saving all my energy to play with you! (01-08-2009) - We love you!

(01-10-2009) - Go daddy go!

(01-13-2009) - [no subject]

(01-16-2009) - We cant wait for you to be home

(01-28-2009) - Happy hump day!

(01-29-2009) - Sorry i was such a pill this morning

(01-31-2009) - [no subject]

(02-01-2009) - Huge hit!

(02-04-2009) - Check out my blog

(02-04-2009) - Our little angel

(02-05-2009) - [no subject]

(02-08-2009) - Rad dude

(02-19-2009) - Love you!

(02-19-2009) - Love you!

(03-06-2009) - Hurry home papa

To my role model

I always loved to celebrate my mother. One of my best memories of Mothers Day was dressing taking her to brunch in the most hideous outfit we found at the Salvation Army. Why we ever thought that was honoring her I don't know. But she laughed, she played along and she ate her waffles like she was in name brand clothes. That's my mom. She is everything that's good about me. She's why I like clothes, she's why I can't ever eat just one cookie, she's why I cry a lot, she's why I have horrible bed head, she's why I work endlessly at my family, she's why I have patience, she's why I believe in happily ever after and she's why I'm a good mom.
Like I said, I always loved to celebrate my mother, but this year I have a new appreciation for how easy she makes it look!

Happy Mothers Day Mom...I love you!