New Year...New Resolutions...

It has been far too long since my last blog entry....and there has been ALOT going on for the Bowens!  A first birthday, a big move, a new baby on the way, and the holidays have kept us very busy.  So, with the new year comes new resolutions and I have decided to make a commitment to myself to keep up with this blog.  Chase is growing up way too fast and is changing every day.  I hate to think that I won't remember the little cute things that he does each day to make his Mama smile.  Like this morning when he was watching Sesame Street and imitated Cookie Monster eating cookies....it was too adorable!  So, keeping up with this blog will be a perfect way to capture and remember all those moments.


But first....a letter to my son..


Dear Chase,


   It is too hard to believe that you are almost a year and a half old.  I watch you running and laughing or carry all thirty pounds of you around and I am amazed that you were once that little newborn I snuggled.  You are such a joy to your Daddy and me and I can't wait to see you as a big brother!  Big changes are coming this year...your little baby brother or sister will be here in July, right before you turn two. 


  You started to walk in October and are now running all over the place.  You LOVE to wrestle with your Daddy...you are 100% boy!  You love to be outside, I think you would spend all day outside if you could.  You are a big boy, people think that you are two already! 

  This is typical you right now.  Holding tight to one of your lovies, big open smile, trying to avoid bedtime.  You give big open mouth sloppy kisses (which are the best!) and hugs by laying your head on our shoulder.  Melts a Mama's heart....

  You are talking up a storm these days.  Your favorite word is "bubbles", all toys are "bubbles" :)  But you also say nite nite, mama, dada, doggie, and nana (banana).  I was a little worried that you weren't saying too many words about a month ago....no need to worry now!   You are a good little eater too.  You love bananas, scrambled eggs, oranges, happy meals (our special weekly treat:),goldfish, cheese...pretty much anything!  You aren't picky at all...thank goodness!   


  You have 5 lovies that you rotate through...a raccoon (Ricky), a frog, a giraffe, a cow, and a puppy.  I have taught you what the cow says...although you say "ooooooo" instead of moo.  I keep waiting for you to decide that one lovie is your favorite but you don't seem to mind which one you have.  We are trying to limit your time with your lovies...since we don't want you to be 6 years old carrying one around...and you really seem to only want/need it when you are tired or upset.  You still LOVE your thumb! 

  You tell us where your tummy and nose are now....you are such a smart little guy!  And observant too...you don't miss a thing!  With our move to South Carolina this year, you started at a new school and are doing great.  You seem to really love it and enjoy playing with the other children.  When I pick you up each afternoon, you always show me what you are playing with. 

  You are such a sweet, easy going, loving little boy and we just love you so much.  Somedays you wear me out but I am so thankful to be your mother.  I can't wait to keep watching you grow.....just don't grow up too fast.

I love you,
Mama