Mackenzie started in the big girl room at school today (upstairs). It was great! It was PJ day and they made pancakes so it was a nice introduction to the big kid room. I am really excited. Bill and I reminissed about bringing you in at 6 months old - so much has happened since then!
Mac you are such a good kid! As of now, you go to bed well around 8:00. Usually a little rocking and a little back rubbing. We sometimes count how many rocks...you don't totally understanding the counting concept because you only ask for 10 or less "rocks".
In terms of what you know - it always amazes us (well really it amazes other people!). You speak in full sentences and are clear with your needs. You have a lot of little words and big words - like "privacy". You tend to really reinforce some conversations over and over like "we don't call them boobs mommy, we call them breasts" to which I reply yes mackenzie. You go potty by yourself and can wipe yourself (for the most part). You help me make things in the kitchen which is sometimes hard because the mess is bigger and the time is multiplied by two but I know it is the best for both of us. You know the rules - even when you don't follow them "Cameron that is not for you" "Cam we brush out teeth in the bathroom" "Cameron that binkie is just for bed time". We crack up when you tell Cam the rules that you don't even allow to apply to you - - yet they still apply to Cameron. You are a good sister - very loving and giving with hugs and kisses. You don't share very well with her yet and take toys from her often. This is the biggest reason you find yourself in time out.
You and Camilicious have the most fun in the tub together I think. She loves to splash and you both laugh these belly laughs that I don't really see any other time. Cameron babbles so much in the tub and you look and her and say "Cameron what you say?".
Meals are a little harder these days as you are getting fussier. It is very hard to resist the tempation to put mac & cheese in front of you every night. Some nights we do better than others but you like fruit and some choice - stand by veggies!
Christmas was a blast but you were a bit overwhelemed with all the toys. You are really liking your doll house the best I think. You enjoy the tool bench also but of all the gifts I think the doll house is getting the most airtime.
Lately you haven't been hearing too well and have gotten in the habit of asking WHAT a lot. We go back to the Dr. on Monday and I hope that they have gotten better.
Love you, Teri
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Santa is Busy
Today at the mall, Mackenzie saw Santa. My mother told her the line was very long.
When we checked in with her later in the day we asked:
"Did you sit on Santa's lap"
"No, he was too busy"
Santa, too busy? That's ridiculious!
:-)
When we checked in with her later in the day we asked:
"Did you sit on Santa's lap"
"No, he was too busy"
Santa, too busy? That's ridiculious!
:-)
Christmas Time
We have tried, without success, to have Mackenzie sit with Santa for a photo. She will watch from a distance and wave at him but she doesn't want to get too close. It is strange because she asks random people (e.g., waitresses) to pick her up.
For months she has said she wants santa to bring her a camera...and then quickly asked for binkies. Binkies? "Yes, for Cameron" Then when we asked if she would ask for something for Jake she said "Yes, Ernie"
Today talking to her on the phone we asked if she was going to see Santa with Nana and Papa and if she would sit on his lap "I like him, but I do not want to sit on his lap"
For months she has said she wants santa to bring her a camera...and then quickly asked for binkies. Binkies? "Yes, for Cameron" Then when we asked if she would ask for something for Jake she said "Yes, Ernie"
Today talking to her on the phone we asked if she was going to see Santa with Nana and Papa and if she would sit on his lap "I like him, but I do not want to sit on his lap"
Monday, December 8, 2008
So Little Time
The girls are great, just not enough time to write.
Cameron has been walking a little over a week. Thanksgiving weekend she took about 5 steps -9 days later she is walking all the way down the hall without any issues. It is great! She is getting a little personality - a strong one!!! She is very verbal and very strong willed. Her vocab now includes please (pees) and thank you (ank ou) and some version of Mackenzie. She says Papa, nany, TT, KT, Mama, Dada...it is really cool to see her develop and see how Mackenzie enjoys her talking.
Mackenzie, as soon as she uncovers a new word Cameron knows - - she will create a little skit
"Cameron you say me"
"me"
"Good girl Cam, you say me"
"me"
Mackenzie continues to be a delight - except when she is in terrible twos mode. She likes to dig in her heels about certain things - like not getting into her car seat - but she is very bright and very loving.
We have been trying to clean her ears as she is having some hearing issues (I think) and she has been receptive to using the baby oil every night. I really thought it was going to be a hassle but it hasn't been at all.
can't remember more - will write more soon
Cameron has been walking a little over a week. Thanksgiving weekend she took about 5 steps -9 days later she is walking all the way down the hall without any issues. It is great! She is getting a little personality - a strong one!!! She is very verbal and very strong willed. Her vocab now includes please (pees) and thank you (ank ou) and some version of Mackenzie. She says Papa, nany, TT, KT, Mama, Dada...it is really cool to see her develop and see how Mackenzie enjoys her talking.
Mackenzie, as soon as she uncovers a new word Cameron knows - - she will create a little skit
"Cameron you say me"
"me"
"Good girl Cam, you say me"
"me"
Mackenzie continues to be a delight - except when she is in terrible twos mode. She likes to dig in her heels about certain things - like not getting into her car seat - but she is very bright and very loving.
We have been trying to clean her ears as she is having some hearing issues (I think) and she has been receptive to using the baby oil every night. I really thought it was going to be a hassle but it hasn't been at all.
can't remember more - will write more soon
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Wordsmith
Cameron has an insane vocab. She has at least 8 to 12 words: mama, dada, TT, papa, nana, owl, alligator, me, sister (her mom can probably add others) that she uses appropriately and consistently.
The really amusing thing is, she points and wants you to tell her the name for everything, as if she's taking it all in and later will write a dictionary.
When Cam and Jake were about 6 months old, I was worried that Cam was going to get steam-rolled. She was very content, and happy, kind of passive; And there was Mac, all demanding and verbal and mobile; and there was Jake the boy, with two mommmies fawning, the only nephew of Cam and Mac's parents, etc. But lately, Cam has shown she can advocate for herself. She has found her voice literally and figuratively and usually uses it to get the attention she desires.
I don't hear her shouting or screaming for personal attention as much as to get you to tell her what things are...
Typical example: Last night we went to Cheshire to play, eat dinner, and have "cousin joint bath time." I had Cam and Jake in the tub together and Katy got her dried and dressed, while I got him dried and dressed. Then there was a brief period of chaos where Jake was fussing, Mackenzie was demanding her share of the attention, and Cam was just screeching. As sometimes happens, I was attending to the other two saying to Cam, "one minute honey," but her screeching, turning to shouting and yelling at fever pitch. Finally I turned to see her with her hand outstretched, showing me a red shoe, telling me, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH AAAAHHHGGGGGHHHHHH AAAAHHH, AAAAAGGGHGGH."
I replied in all caps: "A SHOE. YES, CAMERON, THAT'S A SHOE."
Immediately, she was silent. She gave a half shrug and tilt of the head as if to say, "That's all I wanted to know," and put the shoe back in the closet.
Most of Cam's noise in my experience is associated with her trying to get you to tell her the names of things. She seems to like words.
The really amusing thing is, she points and wants you to tell her the name for everything, as if she's taking it all in and later will write a dictionary.
When Cam and Jake were about 6 months old, I was worried that Cam was going to get steam-rolled. She was very content, and happy, kind of passive; And there was Mac, all demanding and verbal and mobile; and there was Jake the boy, with two mommmies fawning, the only nephew of Cam and Mac's parents, etc. But lately, Cam has shown she can advocate for herself. She has found her voice literally and figuratively and usually uses it to get the attention she desires.
I don't hear her shouting or screaming for personal attention as much as to get you to tell her what things are...
Typical example: Last night we went to Cheshire to play, eat dinner, and have "cousin joint bath time." I had Cam and Jake in the tub together and Katy got her dried and dressed, while I got him dried and dressed. Then there was a brief period of chaos where Jake was fussing, Mackenzie was demanding her share of the attention, and Cam was just screeching. As sometimes happens, I was attending to the other two saying to Cam, "one minute honey," but her screeching, turning to shouting and yelling at fever pitch. Finally I turned to see her with her hand outstretched, showing me a red shoe, telling me, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH AAAAHHHGGGGGHHHHHH AAAAHHH, AAAAAGGGHGGH."
I replied in all caps: "A SHOE. YES, CAMERON, THAT'S A SHOE."
Immediately, she was silent. She gave a half shrug and tilt of the head as if to say, "That's all I wanted to know," and put the shoe back in the closet.
Most of Cam's noise in my experience is associated with her trying to get you to tell her the names of things. She seems to like words.
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