Okay where to even begin...
Let's start with Brynna turning 8 months old! You saw the pics (although I still think I am going to take new ones because she wouldn't sit still... such is my life these days)
So Seattle got B to hit some amazing milestones! Hooray!
She finally rolled over from back to tummy. And she just did it like it was no big deal. There was no prodding, no coercing, no help. She just did it. For my little brother. He was playing XB.ox in his room and watching her and just just did it!
Then, she got her first tooth! It finally popped Thursday June 10th! I'm not sure if it really bothered her though because while she was a little cranky in the days leading up to its eruption, we also WAY off our normal schedule. So who knows? I guess we will see with the next one- which doesn't seem far behind!
Then she started crawling! She took her first true crawling "steps" June 12th- again while we were in Seattle! (Apparently a trip to Seattle is what it takes to get her motivated... or maybe its her Nana and Papa?)
She became an official crawler and on the move just days before she turned 8 months.
How's that for progress?
She can get herself back to sitting up from any position now.
She's pulling herself up to anything she can with NO help at all. No cruising yet but she seems determined. I haven't found her standing in her crib yet, but to be safe I think we may lower it this coming weekend.
We weighed her at my mom's office (have I mentioned she works for BEST ped in the Seattle area? She does) and she was just under 18 lbs. We didn't measure her but she seems to have grown a tiny bit since her 6 month appt.
She has almost outgrown all of her 6 month clothes and is mostly in 6-9 month and 9 month, although the 9 month stuff has plenty of room. I am kind of sad about some of her 6 month clothes because some of my FAVORITE outfits are in that size. I will be sad when I can't dress her in them anymore :( Haha! Such a silly thing to be sad about! I'm sure I will have new "favorites" with the next size...
She's eating puffs! And banana slices and cooked carrot pieces! I think we are going to try whole green beans next. Or maybe asparagus (Since Batman likes his asparagus cooked so much it's falling apart).
We found a new line of baby food (for when we are traveling or out and about) that we LOVE! And we still love Earth's Best too!
I also found some new baby food books at the library (of all places) and am excited to try out some new recipes! I will let you know if they are any good.
Brynna LOVES other kids and I have been trying to get her out more and more for social visits. A friend of mine has a 18 month old so we have been trying to set up play dates once a week. They don't really play, but I know she enjoys the interaction. And so does this mama, since his mama is a good friend :)
Our walking buddies moved back to California so we no longer have those play dates :( We were sad to see them go, but know it's for the best for them.
Brynna LOVES playing outside and thinks the grass is a very interesting surface. We have finally been having good weather so we take advantage of it as much as possible. She loves picking it and throwing it. Such a fun game :)
She's getting more and more personality each day and I love watching her discover new things!!
Have you gotten this far? Whew!
Novel #2 coming later with more updates about our trip and what we have been up to the last month!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Pics!
I have some unexpected visitors in my niece and nephew (FUN!) so I have no time to post anything other than some pics I took this morning...
As you can see Brynna is NOT very cooperative when it comes to snapping a good picture these days...
Will update soon. I know I keep saying that, but it WILL happen! I think I may need to try getting better pictures too...
Enjoy!
As you can see Brynna is NOT very cooperative when it comes to snapping a good picture these days...
Will update soon. I know I keep saying that, but it WILL happen! I think I may need to try getting better pictures too...
Enjoy!
Anyone still out there?
I know it's been a while for a good post from me so I'm wondering if you have all abandoned ship...
Taking B's 8 months pics this morning. Will post her update later today along with a recap of the last month.
Sheesh I'm a terrible blogger!
Taking B's 8 months pics this morning. Will post her update later today along with a recap of the last month.
Sheesh I'm a terrible blogger!
Friday, June 25, 2010
mobile
I've finally gotten my phone connected to the blog... Sweet! Blogging on the go!
Maybe you will hear from me more now?
Okay, update coming... B turned 8 months!
Maybe you will hear from me more now?
Okay, update coming... B turned 8 months!
Friday, June 18, 2010
3 Weeks! Eek!
Yes, it's been 3 weeks since I last updated...
And 3 weeks since I've ready anything going on in the blog world...
But I have a good excuse!
I had a guest (my sister)
and then we were out of town (Seattle)
and then I've been busy (catching up with reality)
So there.
Updates soon.
Lots of stuff to share.
B had some major milestones while we were in Seattle.
Apparently all it takes is going to visit family?
More later.
Much love.
T.
And 3 weeks since I've ready anything going on in the blog world...
But I have a good excuse!
I had a guest (my sister)
and then we were out of town (Seattle)
and then I've been busy (catching up with reality)
So there.
Updates soon.
Lots of stuff to share.
B had some major milestones while we were in Seattle.
Apparently all it takes is going to visit family?
More later.
Much love.
T.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Welcome to the sick house
It's been a doozy of a week so far. First Batman was sick. Then Brynna was (still is) sick (and on her 7 month birthday! Yikes!). Now I'm sick. Sickety, sick, sick, sick!
It's just a bad head cold, nothing more. But WOW! No one ever tells you how difficult it will be to take care of your child while you are sick. Seriously, all I wanted to do all day yesterday was curl up in a ball and cry, my head hurt so bad. And all B wanted to do was play and scream (in happiness) and stand... Needless to say, yesterday I was NOT a great mom... probably not even a good mom. She spent a lot of time on the floor playing by herself :(
Batman was nice enough to come straight home, grab Little Miss and head off to Great Grandma's for a couple hours.
Oh blessed sleep! It's amazing what an hour of solid, uninterrupted sleep will do for a cold and head ache (and a little ibuprofen too!).
And how it's possible, I don't know, but I missed my girl while they were away. Like- had to smother her with kisses and hugs when they got home- missed her (which probably wasn't the best idea seeing as, well I'm sick- the spread of germs and all).
I missed Batman too, but my girl... it's just different. I have a feeling I have a problem.
We were supposed to go visit Batman's brother and his family this weekend. I hope I feel well enough to go by tomorrow. I miss seeing them and I know they miss seeing us (especially Little Miss- she's their only cousin, you know). I'm feeling tons better today, so keep your fingers crossed that tomorrow is even better!
Bummer deal, this sick business.
It's just a bad head cold, nothing more. But WOW! No one ever tells you how difficult it will be to take care of your child while you are sick. Seriously, all I wanted to do all day yesterday was curl up in a ball and cry, my head hurt so bad. And all B wanted to do was play and scream (in happiness) and stand... Needless to say, yesterday I was NOT a great mom... probably not even a good mom. She spent a lot of time on the floor playing by herself :(
Batman was nice enough to come straight home, grab Little Miss and head off to Great Grandma's for a couple hours.
Oh blessed sleep! It's amazing what an hour of solid, uninterrupted sleep will do for a cold and head ache (and a little ibuprofen too!).
And how it's possible, I don't know, but I missed my girl while they were away. Like- had to smother her with kisses and hugs when they got home- missed her (which probably wasn't the best idea seeing as, well I'm sick- the spread of germs and all).
I missed Batman too, but my girl... it's just different. I have a feeling I have a problem.
We were supposed to go visit Batman's brother and his family this weekend. I hope I feel well enough to go by tomorrow. I miss seeing them and I know they miss seeing us (especially Little Miss- she's their only cousin, you know). I'm feeling tons better today, so keep your fingers crossed that tomorrow is even better!
Bummer deal, this sick business.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Following the crowd
Alright, I've seen it going around so I'm going to jump on the band wagon and do it too-
99 Things About Me (Everything that I have accomplished is in bold)
1. Started your own blog - Uh... duh!
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disney World- want to go BACK!
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped- probably will never do this. I'm a scaredy cat
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables- they died though
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch-hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill- haha too many times
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie- do home movies count? Haha!
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma- all 3!
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check- Oops!
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar- No way!! Hate anything from water!
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been a passenger on a motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Year’s Eve
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox- twice! Yikes!
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous- does Lisa Loeb count?
92. Joined a book club
93. Got a tattoo
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit- someone bashed in our mailbox... wasn't that nice?
98. Owned a cell phone- who hasn't?
99. Been stung by a bee Youch!
99 Things About Me (Everything that I have accomplished is in bold)
1. Started your own blog - Uh... duh!
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disney World- want to go BACK!
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped- probably will never do this. I'm a scaredy cat
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables- they died though
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch-hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill- haha too many times
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie- do home movies count? Haha!
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma- all 3!
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check- Oops!
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar- No way!! Hate anything from water!
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been a passenger on a motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Year’s Eve
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox- twice! Yikes!
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous- does Lisa Loeb count?
92. Joined a book club
93. Got a tattoo
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit- someone bashed in our mailbox... wasn't that nice?
98. Owned a cell phone- who hasn't?
99. Been stung by a bee Youch!
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