We had a good play date today with the neighbors (Irwins). Kyle, Sienna, Mackenzie and Cameron played really well. We had pizza and enjoyed a little bit of conversation with adults which was nice too.
The cutest thing was when Kyle went to play with Cameron. He walked up to her and patted her head and talked to her. Mac, I read your lips from across the room "you need to be gentle with my sister" and he was!
Mac, you are continuing to get more independent each day. This week you decided you didn't want to use the potty chair anymore or the insert. You also prefer not to use the step stool to get on the potty. Therefore it is a bit of a sport for you to get your leg up enough to lift your bum, hold onto the counter and shimmy up onto the pot. You have this smile ear to ear "I do it myself mommy". Yes, you are doing it all yourself Mackenzie.
You went to dance again today and truly seem to like it - which makes me happy. I can't wait to see you in the show, it will really make me happy to see you up there and I think you will enjoy it. In the summer we can try some other activities and sports so we make sure you have other things to keep you busy as well and that mommy doesn't direct you to the things that I am comfortable with but that you choose for you!
xoxo
Mommy
Saturday, September 27, 2008
5 Teeth
We are at five teeth right now. They are coming in at a snails pace. Three on the bottom including the middle two. Two on the top - middle right and the one to right of that one.
Your smile has changed very much. It is much more gummy but you need to really look to see the teeth as they still haven't fallen yet.
You are a great baby. Your sleeping isn't that great - going to bed around 9 (sometimes with a nap after school and sometimes just becuase we want to snuggle you a little extra) and then waking by 6. They are transitioning you at school so you only have one nap now (most days). It is tough for you but it will be nice when both of you go to take a nap at the same time.
You continue to be a very happy and playful baby. You are getting around super fact by foot. Can go up and down the step in the playroom and are cruisng on the furniture. For toys you still really like your leap frog table and LOVE legos. You obviously aren't really building things but you race to them if they are out. Next in line would be blocks. You are also faciliated by remotes (like most kids).
We are convinced you are talking. You say things like Elmo, Dora, Baby, Kenzie, Hello - - strange since you don't make a conscious choice to say Mama or Dada yet - maybe we are hearing things but truly you make noises for Elmo, Dora, Baby, Kenzie, Hello that seem in line with those words and in the right context. Only time will tell I guess.
You are eating more table food now and so far so good. You are also switching to milk and we are planning to only send in one bottle to school and will give you a bottle before bed - otherwise you are prompted to sippie cups.
XOXO
Your smile has changed very much. It is much more gummy but you need to really look to see the teeth as they still haven't fallen yet.
You are a great baby. Your sleeping isn't that great - going to bed around 9 (sometimes with a nap after school and sometimes just becuase we want to snuggle you a little extra) and then waking by 6. They are transitioning you at school so you only have one nap now (most days). It is tough for you but it will be nice when both of you go to take a nap at the same time.
You continue to be a very happy and playful baby. You are getting around super fact by foot. Can go up and down the step in the playroom and are cruisng on the furniture. For toys you still really like your leap frog table and LOVE legos. You obviously aren't really building things but you race to them if they are out. Next in line would be blocks. You are also faciliated by remotes (like most kids).
We are convinced you are talking. You say things like Elmo, Dora, Baby, Kenzie, Hello - - strange since you don't make a conscious choice to say Mama or Dada yet - maybe we are hearing things but truly you make noises for Elmo, Dora, Baby, Kenzie, Hello that seem in line with those words and in the right context. Only time will tell I guess.
You are eating more table food now and so far so good. You are also switching to milk and we are planning to only send in one bottle to school and will give you a bottle before bed - otherwise you are prompted to sippie cups.
XOXO
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Bed time ritual
Last night, Nana and I picked up the girls, fed them, and put them to bed because Mommy was out of town, and Daddy was working late. The babies (JB and Cam) went down first, and Mac was very sweet and listening well as I was trying to get her to bed without any crying or screaming that would wake the kids.
"Let's go brush your teeth," I whispered
"Okay." she responded quietly. We put tooth gel on her brush and she brushed for about 30 seconds and then offered me the brush, "Your turn."
"My turn?" I took the brush and pretended to polish my pearly whites.
"No silly," Mac giggled, "You brush my teeth, TT."
"Oh." I was glad I was awake enough to not have actually put the brush in my mouth! It was a page out of Amelia Bedelia.
"Let's go brush your teeth," I whispered
"Okay." she responded quietly. We put tooth gel on her brush and she brushed for about 30 seconds and then offered me the brush, "Your turn."
"My turn?" I took the brush and pretended to polish my pearly whites.
"No silly," Mac giggled, "You brush my teeth, TT."
"Oh." I was glad I was awake enough to not have actually put the brush in my mouth! It was a page out of Amelia Bedelia.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Toddler Talk
Jack not was there
Bandie (for band-aid)
Banda (for bandana)
Nola bar (for granola bar)
I'm naked girl! (just what she likes to be, her true identity)
Bandie (for band-aid)
Banda (for bandana)
Nola bar (for granola bar)
I'm naked girl! (just what she likes to be, her true identity)
Teeth
Yesterday I felt a second tooth pop. If you are looking at you, it is the bottom one to the left. Then to the right a gap, and to the right again another tooth that appeared about a week ago. I have to think the one in the middle is coming soon. You are going to look even cuter with teeth, they seem to be like you, petite but adorable.
You are talking up a storm. At day care they are convinced you said apple "aaa ple". It sounds like it but it is more mimic that true word association. Today, Aunt Katy was convinced you said Sister.
We had a good day today helping TT and KT get their house ready to sell. The cousins played pretty well together. You rarely fussed, only when Jacob or Mackenzie took your toy away (well probabaly only 1/4 of the times they took it away). It won't be long before you are grabbing things away like the others!
You haven't been sleeping well lately. You go down between 7-8 and go to bed easily BUT then in the middle of the night you are waking up. It is as you within your "da" you are saying "hay, let's go play legos". It is a struggle for us especially because your sister isn't sleeping great either and you are beginnign to wake each other up on a daily basis.
We will hope for a full night of zzzzs tonight!
You are talking up a storm. At day care they are convinced you said apple "aaa ple". It sounds like it but it is more mimic that true word association. Today, Aunt Katy was convinced you said Sister.
We had a good day today helping TT and KT get their house ready to sell. The cousins played pretty well together. You rarely fussed, only when Jacob or Mackenzie took your toy away (well probabaly only 1/4 of the times they took it away). It won't be long before you are grabbing things away like the others!
You haven't been sleeping well lately. You go down between 7-8 and go to bed easily BUT then in the middle of the night you are waking up. It is as you within your "da" you are saying "hay, let's go play legos". It is a struggle for us especially because your sister isn't sleeping great either and you are beginnign to wake each other up on a daily basis.
We will hope for a full night of zzzzs tonight!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Cameron
You got your first tooth 3 days ago. You have been a bit fussy so we thought your teeth were finally coming. It is actually on the bottom not one of the center tooth but to the right of center. It is so petite, just like you.
Hopefully a few more will appear so you can be back to your old self again!
You also have begun a phase we call Mommy Mania. Not so much that it is just Mommy you desire but anyone that puts you down, even for a second you fuss. You really want all eyes on Cameron and I do not blame you one bit.
You and Mac play really well together. She looks out for you "No Cameron iron hot" and you smile and laugh when she attempts to tickle you. You tolerate her well and she is learning to share more and more each day.
Your voice and volume are changing everyday with more sounds and noises. I am half certain your first words were Elmo and Dora...well not really...but you will repeat those sounds even more than Mama and Dada. I can't wait for you and Mackenzie to talk to each other and see what you will call your sister.
You are already very interested in everything. Pointing and saying "Da?" as if to ask "What is that". You are also a bit of an adventurer (most of the time) but struggle with the step between the family room and kitchen as it hurts your knees. You will come up but it takes you a great deal of thinking as if you are contemplating "is this really worth it"
Love you,
Hopefully a few more will appear so you can be back to your old self again!
You also have begun a phase we call Mommy Mania. Not so much that it is just Mommy you desire but anyone that puts you down, even for a second you fuss. You really want all eyes on Cameron and I do not blame you one bit.
You and Mac play really well together. She looks out for you "No Cameron iron hot" and you smile and laugh when she attempts to tickle you. You tolerate her well and she is learning to share more and more each day.
Your voice and volume are changing everyday with more sounds and noises. I am half certain your first words were Elmo and Dora...well not really...but you will repeat those sounds even more than Mama and Dada. I can't wait for you and Mackenzie to talk to each other and see what you will call your sister.
You are already very interested in everything. Pointing and saying "Da?" as if to ask "What is that". You are also a bit of an adventurer (most of the time) but struggle with the step between the family room and kitchen as it hurts your knees. You will come up but it takes you a great deal of thinking as if you are contemplating "is this really worth it"
Love you,
Barack Obama
We have been listening to NPR a lot lately. Not sure if we are just aging quickly or perhaps I can blame it on the election but either way it is our reality.
The other morning we got into the car and the radio was on 90.5 WNPR. Mackenzie announces, "that guy is going to say Barack Obama".
The other morning we got into the car and the radio was on 90.5 WNPR. Mackenzie announces, "that guy is going to say Barack Obama".
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