Abby has been having some separation issues. Mostly with me leaving her. It can be anything from a small whimper or a total meltdown. Even if I just go around the corner to the bathroom or the kitchen.
So, to appease her one day, I set her on the kitchen floor while I was cooking with a pot and some spoons. She loved it, and the new toys moved over to her playplace in the living room. Well, one day last week, she was waving the heavier wooden spoon around and conked herself in the head. Resulting in epic tears. No biggie, some hugs and kisses and all was good. She still plays with the spoon.
Last night, she was playing with the smaller, plastic spoon, putting the handle end in her mouth. Well, I'm not really sure what happen, but the epic of all epic meltdowns happened. I think she poked herself in her mouth. She was so dramatic that she couldn't even catch her breath to cry. I scooped her up and hugged her and kissed her. I gave her a teething toy to put in her mouth, hoping the coolness would help subdue the tears.
She eventually settled down and we put that spoon away.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Monday, July 15, 2013
La-Z-Boy
This weekend I decided it was time to put the convertible car seat in the car. I've had the seat for a couple months. Thanks to sale on Amazon and Amazon mom free shipping. Abby has not outgrown the infant bucket, but I hate carrying that thing around. Its so heavy and awkward! Plus, she hates getting shoved in and out of it.
I thought about just keeping it in the car, but Gene sometimes picks her up from daycare, so I would have to shlep it in everyday, just in case. Now, he can keep that one in his car and she can ride in style in my car
So far she seems to like it. It really is like a baby La-z-boy. Its plush and soft. Its got padded pillows and straps. She's more upright, so she can see beter out of the window.
The seat was sort of a a bear to install. Not as easy as I would have thought. The base did clip in nicely in to the latch system, but then it came with some tethering cord that you had to anchor. Of course that was optional, but if you didn't attach it the seat flopped around. It took a little finagling from Gene to get it just right. But its install and its not going anywhere!
Baby Girl seems happy, so I'm happy. No more sore arms or bruised shins from the baby bucket!
I thought about just keeping it in the car, but Gene sometimes picks her up from daycare, so I would have to shlep it in everyday, just in case. Now, he can keep that one in his car and she can ride in style in my car
So far she seems to like it. It really is like a baby La-z-boy. Its plush and soft. Its got padded pillows and straps. She's more upright, so she can see beter out of the window.
The seat was sort of a a bear to install. Not as easy as I would have thought. The base did clip in nicely in to the latch system, but then it came with some tethering cord that you had to anchor. Of course that was optional, but if you didn't attach it the seat flopped around. It took a little finagling from Gene to get it just right. But its install and its not going anywhere!
Baby Girl seems happy, so I'm happy. No more sore arms or bruised shins from the baby bucket!
I like to move it move it...
Blogger is being an ass, and I can't figure out why. So I'm behind on posting. But I've got big news, so I'm working around the troubles.
Abby is on the move.
She started crawling last night. Its the cutest thing ever! She does the army crawl with her arms and she tries to move her legs back and forth on the floor. JJ has declared that he taught her. I don't know what they were doing downstairs on the floor, but they were playing and whatever he did made it click for her. Off she went. Scooted across the floor to the toy.
She even did it this morning, so she hasn't forgotten.
Again, I can't believe my baby is getting so big. I know this isn't an advancement that you want to occur. Now we need to baby proof and be on our guard at all times. But its really exciting to see her learn something new.
Abby is on the move.
She started crawling last night. Its the cutest thing ever! She does the army crawl with her arms and she tries to move her legs back and forth on the floor. JJ has declared that he taught her. I don't know what they were doing downstairs on the floor, but they were playing and whatever he did made it click for her. Off she went. Scooted across the floor to the toy.
She even did it this morning, so she hasn't forgotten.
Again, I can't believe my baby is getting so big. I know this isn't an advancement that you want to occur. Now we need to baby proof and be on our guard at all times. But its really exciting to see her learn something new.
Friday, July 5, 2013
8 is GR8
Eight months... wow...I know I say that every month... but wow! Where has the time gone. I can not believe it.
At 6:13 this morning Abby, you were snuggled up next to me in bed. You little mouth purring away. Your arm flung over the cover. Your face smashed in the bed. You were a little antsy last night, so at 5, I brought you to bed with me, so I could sleep!!! This past month, you've gotten sooooooooo much better with your sleep. You've even transition to sleeping in your crib, in your room! I couldn't believe it was so easy. I still wake up a couple of times a night and listen close to the monitor. I feel so relieved when I can hear your quite snoring.
Another big transition this month, is we are no longer breastfeeding. Over the month, we weaned off. You didn't seem content anymore. I felt like you weren't getting enough. Vacations messed us up. But you are happy with it. I think it was your choice. I'm ok with it, but I already miss it. I told myself that we would continue the early morning and bedtime feeds, but you didn't want those. I just think there wasn't anything for you to get. You go nuts when you see a bottle. Particularly if you can't have a bottle. You take the bottle good and you love it.
You also continue to eat well. You love all the fruits and veggies. Your new favorite snack is yogurt bites. You can pinch and pick them up really well. You immediately put it in your mouth and "chew".
You still don't have any teeth. Maybe soon. I'm having a hard time guessing what "teething" looks like. Some days I think you are, and then some days not. They will come when they come.
You also aren't on the move yet, but you are sooooooo close. You push up when you are on your belly. You just haven't figured out what to do with your legs yet. I'm not rushing for you to be mobile, but I think watching you try is precious. You can easily pull up though. With minimal support you can get to standing. You haven't figured out how to pull up on your own though, but I know it won't take long. Its already time to lower the crib.
You still are quite curious at everything. You still love people, although you are extra clingy to me at times. You have a smile that lights up the room and you are not afraid to flash it.
You still are a little petite peanut. 6 month ones are still long. You have no bum, so 3 month pants are a good fit. 3-6 month pants have a little extra room. 6 month pants almost fall off. You have so many clothes right now, its shameful. I try to rotate through everything so you get a chance to wear it all.
You are still in size 2 diapers. You've become a wiggle worm on the changing table. You get mad that you can't sit up. We try to sing songs or be silly at that time to help distract you.
You love the water, except the shower. You love the pool and the bath. You like to splash with your hands. You laugh when it gets you in the face.
You've really discovered Woody this month. You like it when he licks you in the face, although I don't like it when he does that. You like to "pet" him. Which means you like to pull his hair. He is becoming more patient with you, but I think that will take time from both of you. I think he's a little overwhelmed with all the attention you receive (and he does not).
I know it seems fast to me and slow to every one else, but I can't believe its been 8 months already. I still feel blessed every day. I still hug you and squeeze you and thank God everyday for gifting me with you.
At 6:13 this morning Abby, you were snuggled up next to me in bed. You little mouth purring away. Your arm flung over the cover. Your face smashed in the bed. You were a little antsy last night, so at 5, I brought you to bed with me, so I could sleep!!! This past month, you've gotten sooooooooo much better with your sleep. You've even transition to sleeping in your crib, in your room! I couldn't believe it was so easy. I still wake up a couple of times a night and listen close to the monitor. I feel so relieved when I can hear your quite snoring.
Another big transition this month, is we are no longer breastfeeding. Over the month, we weaned off. You didn't seem content anymore. I felt like you weren't getting enough. Vacations messed us up. But you are happy with it. I think it was your choice. I'm ok with it, but I already miss it. I told myself that we would continue the early morning and bedtime feeds, but you didn't want those. I just think there wasn't anything for you to get. You go nuts when you see a bottle. Particularly if you can't have a bottle. You take the bottle good and you love it.
You also continue to eat well. You love all the fruits and veggies. Your new favorite snack is yogurt bites. You can pinch and pick them up really well. You immediately put it in your mouth and "chew".
You still don't have any teeth. Maybe soon. I'm having a hard time guessing what "teething" looks like. Some days I think you are, and then some days not. They will come when they come.
You also aren't on the move yet, but you are sooooooo close. You push up when you are on your belly. You just haven't figured out what to do with your legs yet. I'm not rushing for you to be mobile, but I think watching you try is precious. You can easily pull up though. With minimal support you can get to standing. You haven't figured out how to pull up on your own though, but I know it won't take long. Its already time to lower the crib.
You still are quite curious at everything. You still love people, although you are extra clingy to me at times. You have a smile that lights up the room and you are not afraid to flash it.
You still are a little petite peanut. 6 month ones are still long. You have no bum, so 3 month pants are a good fit. 3-6 month pants have a little extra room. 6 month pants almost fall off. You have so many clothes right now, its shameful. I try to rotate through everything so you get a chance to wear it all.
You are still in size 2 diapers. You've become a wiggle worm on the changing table. You get mad that you can't sit up. We try to sing songs or be silly at that time to help distract you.
You love the water, except the shower. You love the pool and the bath. You like to splash with your hands. You laugh when it gets you in the face.
You've really discovered Woody this month. You like it when he licks you in the face, although I don't like it when he does that. You like to "pet" him. Which means you like to pull his hair. He is becoming more patient with you, but I think that will take time from both of you. I think he's a little overwhelmed with all the attention you receive (and he does not).
I know it seems fast to me and slow to every one else, but I can't believe its been 8 months already. I still feel blessed every day. I still hug you and squeeze you and thank God everyday for gifting me with you.
Monday, July 1, 2013
I've gone Granola
I'm becoming one of those crunchy, granola moms.... the ones who breast feed, and baby wear, and make their baby clothes, and...
This weekend, I made my own baby food.
I never had intentions of making all of Abby's food. I think the Gerber containers are just fine. She loves them. They have a wide variety of fruits and veggies. They are easy to store and carry on the go.
I purchased a box of produce that came with a mix of things. I planned out meals for each. But I was lost at a few items. Sweet potatoes. We don't really ever eat sweet potatoes. But Abby does, and she loves them. So I thought, how hard could it be? Its just mashed up potatoes, right.
Right! I peeled and steamed all 3 pounds of potatoes. The simmered in the steamer for 20 minutes. I poured them in a bowl and went to town with the immersion blender. I added some water to thin it out, but in a few minutes, it looked just like the things that come in the container. It even tasted good.
I ended up with two and half ice cube trays of sweet potatoes. I really don't know how much that converts too. I would think she would eat 3 cubes at a time. So it will last a while. I also got a whole tray of carrots.
I don't know what other foods I will try. I just did those because I didn't want them to go to waste, and they came in the box, I couldn't choose something else. If the opportunity comes up again, I will give it a whirl. Saving a few pennies here and there can't hurt can it!!!
This weekend, I made my own baby food.
I never had intentions of making all of Abby's food. I think the Gerber containers are just fine. She loves them. They have a wide variety of fruits and veggies. They are easy to store and carry on the go.
I purchased a box of produce that came with a mix of things. I planned out meals for each. But I was lost at a few items. Sweet potatoes. We don't really ever eat sweet potatoes. But Abby does, and she loves them. So I thought, how hard could it be? Its just mashed up potatoes, right.
Right! I peeled and steamed all 3 pounds of potatoes. The simmered in the steamer for 20 minutes. I poured them in a bowl and went to town with the immersion blender. I added some water to thin it out, but in a few minutes, it looked just like the things that come in the container. It even tasted good.
I ended up with two and half ice cube trays of sweet potatoes. I really don't know how much that converts too. I would think she would eat 3 cubes at a time. So it will last a while. I also got a whole tray of carrots.
I don't know what other foods I will try. I just did those because I didn't want them to go to waste, and they came in the box, I couldn't choose something else. If the opportunity comes up again, I will give it a whirl. Saving a few pennies here and there can't hurt can it!!!
Friday, June 28, 2013
Big Girl Bed
Abby has always slept upstairs with us in the pack and play. First, in our room. That lasted a night and Gene kicked her out for making too much noise. So we moved her into the upstairs den. Close enough, but yet far enough we couldn't hear her. Perfect.
After coming home from the beach, we moved her even further, into the book nook. Hoping the noise and temperature would be different and she would sleep better. Well, she has. For two nights in a row, she didn't wake up wanting to eat. She would whimper for a paci, and we would shuffle over and soothe her, but that's all it took.
Last night she feel asleep while we were downstairs watching tv. I carried her to her bed to let her sleep there. When it came time for us to go to bed, I contemplated moving her. I typically would pick her up and carry her upstairs to the PNP. I asked Gene, What should we do?
We decided to leave her and see how it goes. We took the monitor upstairs with us. Just and audio monitor, man would I love to have a video monitor. She made a few peeps, but soothed herself back to sleep. Around 3:00 Gene woke up and realized the monitor was out of batteries. Whoops!
I went to retrieve the charger and check on Abby. She was sound a sleep, snoring away in her crib like a big girl.
I heard a few more peeps out of her again before I woke up, but it wasn't a cry for help. Just her trying to get comfy.
She looked so peaceful in her big girl bed when I left for work this morning. I'm so proud of her for learning to sleep on her own. Sleep training is hard and I'm not sure I ever had the patience to go through with it. Why would I let her cry when I know all she needs is the paci? But then again, are we building a dependency on the paci?
For now, its just one night at a time. We still don't have teeth, so I'm sure when those start to come in, sleep might get a little shaky. But for now, every one is enjoying being more rested.
After coming home from the beach, we moved her even further, into the book nook. Hoping the noise and temperature would be different and she would sleep better. Well, she has. For two nights in a row, she didn't wake up wanting to eat. She would whimper for a paci, and we would shuffle over and soothe her, but that's all it took.
Last night she feel asleep while we were downstairs watching tv. I carried her to her bed to let her sleep there. When it came time for us to go to bed, I contemplated moving her. I typically would pick her up and carry her upstairs to the PNP. I asked Gene, What should we do?
We decided to leave her and see how it goes. We took the monitor upstairs with us. Just and audio monitor, man would I love to have a video monitor. She made a few peeps, but soothed herself back to sleep. Around 3:00 Gene woke up and realized the monitor was out of batteries. Whoops!
I went to retrieve the charger and check on Abby. She was sound a sleep, snoring away in her crib like a big girl.
I heard a few more peeps out of her again before I woke up, but it wasn't a cry for help. Just her trying to get comfy.
She looked so peaceful in her big girl bed when I left for work this morning. I'm so proud of her for learning to sleep on her own. Sleep training is hard and I'm not sure I ever had the patience to go through with it. Why would I let her cry when I know all she needs is the paci? But then again, are we building a dependency on the paci?
For now, its just one night at a time. We still don't have teeth, so I'm sure when those start to come in, sleep might get a little shaky. But for now, every one is enjoying being more rested.
Monday, June 24, 2013
Hiya Dada
We've got ourselves a chatty one folks. She it part parrot, I'm sure. She's gotten really good a mimicking sounds. Her favorites are hey, or hiya. And dada. She still doesn't say dada with any direction, meaning she doesn't know the association between dada and Dada.
Its really cute listening to her talk. Especially when she's playing by herself. Its like she's talking to her toys. She also likes to talk in the car seat.
I can't wait to hear what words come out next. We are working on mama, doggy and joe joe. But it's not rush, she will be coherent soon enough and I'm worried she won't ever be quiet!
Its really cute listening to her talk. Especially when she's playing by herself. Its like she's talking to her toys. She also likes to talk in the car seat.
I can't wait to hear what words come out next. We are working on mama, doggy and joe joe. But it's not rush, she will be coherent soon enough and I'm worried she won't ever be quiet!
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