Last night was day two in your big girl toddler bed and after a few extra hugs and kisses you continued to handle the transition well. You are very flexible from changing rooms, to sharing your room, giving up your binkie, switch to a toddler bed - the potty is next.
You picked out a Dora bed, we compromised on Dora sheets with a white bed...you like to put your head right on Dora's (on the pillow).
You are amazing to watch - beautiful, smart, funny. You listen well (when you want) and understand everything.
A few funny stories:
- You have come to understand numbers a bit better...When I used to ask how many X do you want...you would say one. This week you said five. One day last week you said you wanted two crackers so I took one out of the box and broke it in half. Your response "ok. but you brok that one."
Most days you play well with Cameron and I smile with pride at the interaction especially those you do not think I see [although you did bite her once...which we hope you don't repeat]. This morning I closed my eyes in the chair and Cam began to fuss slightly...you said to Cam "Mom's sleeping Cam. It's alright."
You are afraid of the unknown including places and people and are not an animal lover...not yet anyway. It is almost as if at times you talk yourself down which is impressive for a two year old "it's ok. doggie just talking (to barking dog)."
About a week ago, Cameron was babbling in the car. You laughed and said "Cameron, what you saying". It was the cutest!
You have become a fussier eater or maybe just less into food. Most dinners you push more around than you eat, but you still love breakfast foods especially oatmeal, chese and yogurt.
Don't get me wrong you have your moments of fits and tantrums - - mostly in the evening and you test us a lot which causes tears and timouts but you are so loving.
We love you Mac Attack!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Mac - Training Cam?
We are trying to potty train you, but you aren't very interested.
Oh you get it. "Mommy I don't want to use the potty...I not done pooping...I need more time...Mommy you change my diaper..."
Yesterday I was frustrated that you didn't tell me you needed a diaper change because you have a rash and we are trying as hard as we can to keep you dry and clean to make it go away. So I said "Mackenzie, you had poop? Why didn't you tell me so I could change you?"
About an hour later I hear the following from the kitchen "Cameron you did poopie? Yuck. Why didn't you tell me. That not nice."
You are smart as a whip!
Oh you get it. "Mommy I don't want to use the potty...I not done pooping...I need more time...Mommy you change my diaper..."
Yesterday I was frustrated that you didn't tell me you needed a diaper change because you have a rash and we are trying as hard as we can to keep you dry and clean to make it go away. So I said "Mackenzie, you had poop? Why didn't you tell me so I could change you?"
About an hour later I hear the following from the kitchen "Cameron you did poopie? Yuck. Why didn't you tell me. That not nice."
You are smart as a whip!
The new face of Cam
Tonight Cam, you looked so peaceful sleeping in your crib and so familiar...then I noticed it was because this was the first time I looked at you and saw features similar to Mac. Your face is filling out and you are growing longer and overnight you seem to have developed the Weber/Lewis combo that were used to see in your sister. I know you are your own person and I cannot wait to see you grow and change but tonight at least for a split second I was able to marvel at the similarities between you.
Chop Sticks - Mackenzie
Tonight we went to the playground after school. After about an hour a storm was about to break. I had brought dinner and thought it would be good to eat it at the park and enjoy the rain (from under cover) but once the thunder and lightening came. And a plate with BBQ spare ribs hit you in the head we figured it was time to head out.
So upon arrival home we continued our meal. When you saw others using chop sticks I opened ones for you. I had purchased them about a year ago when I saw them in a childrens' store in Watch Hill, RI. I thought to myself one day Mac (and our unborn Cameron) would want to use chop sticks but be too young.
Well tonight was the night!
You asked to use them and I pulled out the kid friendly ones I purchased (still with the $6.95 price tag on them). You tested them out a big - open/close - open/close - and then reached for your first bite of chicken. Between the sticks - lift to your mouth. YOU DID IT ON THE FIRST TRY. I was so proud of you.
So upon arrival home we continued our meal. When you saw others using chop sticks I opened ones for you. I had purchased them about a year ago when I saw them in a childrens' store in Watch Hill, RI. I thought to myself one day Mac (and our unborn Cameron) would want to use chop sticks but be too young.
Well tonight was the night!
You asked to use them and I pulled out the kid friendly ones I purchased (still with the $6.95 price tag on them). You tested them out a big - open/close - open/close - and then reached for your first bite of chicken. Between the sticks - lift to your mouth. YOU DID IT ON THE FIRST TRY. I was so proud of you.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Mackenzie Reading
Tonight you had your first "real" bath with your sister - Cameron was sitting up, with toys and splashing and everything. You shared your toys well in the tub but you get so excited around your sister that it is hard to control you. I tried to take pictures but you are not into the camera right now (which is really a bummer!)
You have been sleeping in a big girl bed for about a week now. It has prompted some struggles at bed time which is difficult for everyone. Almost every night there are tears and the process takes about 30 minutes. But one good thing is that you are brushing your teeth everynight and saying your prayers now too.
Tonight as we were reading "Max" (where the wild things are) for the 100th time you actually READ some of the pages. Before I could say some of the words you said them for me. You definately understood it and most pages you had it word for word. My mother had you "reading" the butterfly book at her house last week but it was smaller phrases...it was so cute
You have been sleeping in a big girl bed for about a week now. It has prompted some struggles at bed time which is difficult for everyone. Almost every night there are tears and the process takes about 30 minutes. But one good thing is that you are brushing your teeth everynight and saying your prayers now too.
Tonight as we were reading "Max" (where the wild things are) for the 100th time you actually READ some of the pages. Before I could say some of the words you said them for me. You definately understood it and most pages you had it word for word. My mother had you "reading" the butterfly book at her house last week but it was smaller phrases...it was so cute
Cameron on the move
Today you crawled!
Well frankly it was more of a backward slither but you were clearly moving your arms and legs and trying to move yourself. It was great to see it, especially since you still aren't into rolling over.
Tonight you had your first "real" bath with your sister - sitting up, with toys and splashing and everything. You grabbed for toys and enjoyed the splashing and even tolerated Mackenzie being a little loud and rough. She get so excited when she is playing with you it is hard for her to keep herself calm.
Tonight daddy had you "walking" all around the house, Mackenzie loved it. She kept saying "Cameron wants to walk more". We made you chase her and she just laughed and laughed.
You have moved onto fruits over the past few weeks and still enjoying everything you eat. Still eating about the same amount of food but you are growing well. Filling out your 6 month clothes.
Well frankly it was more of a backward slither but you were clearly moving your arms and legs and trying to move yourself. It was great to see it, especially since you still aren't into rolling over.
Tonight you had your first "real" bath with your sister - sitting up, with toys and splashing and everything. You grabbed for toys and enjoyed the splashing and even tolerated Mackenzie being a little loud and rough. She get so excited when she is playing with you it is hard for her to keep herself calm.
Tonight daddy had you "walking" all around the house, Mackenzie loved it. She kept saying "Cameron wants to walk more". We made you chase her and she just laughed and laughed.
You have moved onto fruits over the past few weeks and still enjoying everything you eat. Still eating about the same amount of food but you are growing well. Filling out your 6 month clothes.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Cameron Update
You are such a great little girl.
You are enjoying fruit this week with bananas being the first of many. So far you have enjoyed everything we have fed you but it didn't take long to know that you will over-eat if we let you.
You are sleeping good too. You and your sister aren't waking each other (most nights) which is really good and you will usually sleep until 6 (which is late for Mackenzie).
You are such a joy to be around. I still cannot go anywhere without being stopped for everyone to marvel at you and tell me how wonderful you are and how much you look like a perfect doll. You are my perfect doll (one of them at least).
Mackenzie loves you to pieces and when she is around you laugh from your belly this cute, adorable belly chuckle. She will run away from you and then run back...every time (whether 1 or 100 times) when she comes back to you, you smile and laugh. I love to watch that ~ my girls loving each other ~ it is the best!
Right now you are fitting into 6 month clothes - so you are still quite a peanut but growing quickly. You are starting to get engaged with your toys and seems to love music and rocking back and forth to any kind of rhythum. It seems you may be our adventure girl - - I can't wait to see if that is the case.
Love you Cammy -
Teri
You are enjoying fruit this week with bananas being the first of many. So far you have enjoyed everything we have fed you but it didn't take long to know that you will over-eat if we let you.
You are sleeping good too. You and your sister aren't waking each other (most nights) which is really good and you will usually sleep until 6 (which is late for Mackenzie).
You are such a joy to be around. I still cannot go anywhere without being stopped for everyone to marvel at you and tell me how wonderful you are and how much you look like a perfect doll. You are my perfect doll (one of them at least).
Mackenzie loves you to pieces and when she is around you laugh from your belly this cute, adorable belly chuckle. She will run away from you and then run back...every time (whether 1 or 100 times) when she comes back to you, you smile and laugh. I love to watch that ~ my girls loving each other ~ it is the best!
Right now you are fitting into 6 month clothes - so you are still quite a peanut but growing quickly. You are starting to get engaged with your toys and seems to love music and rocking back and forth to any kind of rhythum. It seems you may be our adventure girl - - I can't wait to see if that is the case.
Love you Cammy -
Teri
So Much To Tell - Mac
A few quick updates:
Mackenzie, this week you moved into a big girl (toddler bed). You have Dora sheets and pillow and really are enjoying it. You now have stahl tactics when it is bed time but you do pretty well compared to other kids your age. One day this week you "fell" out of the bed (more woke up with your legs on the floor and body on the bed). You were scared but you went back to bed without incident.
You are so smart knowing most of your letters and getting concepts.
Tonight at dinner Nana didn't give you any pasta salad becuase you had other pasta. Your response to her was in question form "Nana, that adult?" You assumed since she didn't give you any that it was an adult food - we mostly use that for adult beverages like soda or alcohol but sometimes with food too.
One bad thing that happened was over the weekend you bit Cam. It was kinda tramatic - you left teeth marks and everything. I am not sure why you did it and you cried after seeing Cameron cry (even before I vocalized my frustration with you - which I did in a very calm way!). I am not sure if you were curious or what but I hope it doesn't happen again.
Lately you have become a little more adventerous at gym class - going into the pit and walking on the beam. You are still a little bit afraid of slides at the park but enjoy the swings. I love seeing you interact with other kids you are so shy around them and pensive - - but then once you are comfortable you are unstopable and slightly bossy :-)
I miss you this week as I am in CA with work, but I have been talking wiht you on the webcam in the mornings with is a nice treat. You like to talk and dance to the camera and blow kisses too.
I love you!
Mommy
Mackenzie, this week you moved into a big girl (toddler bed). You have Dora sheets and pillow and really are enjoying it. You now have stahl tactics when it is bed time but you do pretty well compared to other kids your age. One day this week you "fell" out of the bed (more woke up with your legs on the floor and body on the bed). You were scared but you went back to bed without incident.
You are so smart knowing most of your letters and getting concepts.
Tonight at dinner Nana didn't give you any pasta salad becuase you had other pasta. Your response to her was in question form "Nana, that adult?" You assumed since she didn't give you any that it was an adult food - we mostly use that for adult beverages like soda or alcohol but sometimes with food too.
One bad thing that happened was over the weekend you bit Cam. It was kinda tramatic - you left teeth marks and everything. I am not sure why you did it and you cried after seeing Cameron cry (even before I vocalized my frustration with you - which I did in a very calm way!). I am not sure if you were curious or what but I hope it doesn't happen again.
Lately you have become a little more adventerous at gym class - going into the pit and walking on the beam. You are still a little bit afraid of slides at the park but enjoy the swings. I love seeing you interact with other kids you are so shy around them and pensive - - but then once you are comfortable you are unstopable and slightly bossy :-)
I miss you this week as I am in CA with work, but I have been talking wiht you on the webcam in the mornings with is a nice treat. You like to talk and dance to the camera and blow kisses too.
I love you!
Mommy
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