I couldn't help but post today after reading Autumn's debate about getting out of bed. Seems like her son really takes after her. I'm not sure though if Matt was as eloquent in his reasoning about leaving the bed...
1. The bed is warm
2. Waking up means getting dressed
3. When venturing outside he'll need the diaper bag and all the necessary gear and supplies
4. Leaving the crib means getting a diaper change
5. There are a few funny smells inside the crib - usually these are coming from Matt though.
Thus, he ultimately decides to get up and of course go to the dining hall, excuse me kitchen. The high chair is Matt's second favorite place besides the bed.
As a new mom myself, I must admit I'm jealous of how well Matt takes naps and sleeps through the night. But now I know where he gets it. Sorry Autumn, I just couldn't help myself today.
From everything that I've gathered from all of Matt's caretakers he has been thriving in his new digs in Glendora despite of course the absence of mom and dad. And please no offense to mom and dad, I think Matt is really beginning to enjoy himself here. I heard that Matt is especially enjoying his time with Grandma. He looks forward to her visits and why not, he IS the first grandson. I can only imagine what he gets away with! Although I doubt Grandma and Grandpa Rabe let him wreak havoc.
Matt is very well loved by his cousins, Kaitlin and Ashley. Aunt Tonya said that they have gone to the park multiple times and the girls dote on him like a little brother. These girls have the best manners I've ever seen. Maybe Matt's first word will be "please"? A mother can only hope... :)
Hugs and kisses to mom and dad from Matt.
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Believe it or not, I am the LESS slovenly of Matt's parents. (Sorry James - the truth had to come out!) And James gets it from guess where? His dad, of course!
ReplyDeleteWe are all truly lucky that Matt is such a good sleeper. It was a hard-fought battle. He's probably making up for the first 6 months of his life in which he refused to sleep through the night and only took 15 min naps during the day!
Thanks for the post, Shannon! :)
I never deny my slobbery, but you can't deny the early riser in Matt is probably from YOUR side of the gene pool - if he got his sleeping habits from me he would have slept through the night and half the day from the beginning!!
ReplyDeleteWith all due respect...Autumn & James, you both can sleep the day away. If Matt gets his sleep pattern from any where, it's either from Kate (who never could sleep through the night until preschool) or mom (who never sleeps at all.) As for slovenly, James actually could have held the world record. Now, in his defense, I have seen such great improvement. Soon, he may be in the running for cleaniest parent.
ReplyDeleteWHAT?!? James, slovenly? We know him as a germophobe! (I know there must be an actual word for that but I can't recall it right now). I guess though, one can be a slob without being a dirty slob. Obviously, John and I haven't known him as long as others posting comments here.
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