And in order to keep plowing through babyhood while I sit back fighting tears, I bring you a sneak peak into what appears to be lying not far ahead.
I.Can't.Handle.It!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Such astute blog readers! Y'all figured her out. She is sitting pretty as of about a week ago! It has opened up the doors to a whole new world now that she can play with her toys in an upright position vs. lying down or plunked in the Jumperoo or Exercauser. It must feel so liberating! Now she can reach all her favorite toys, like the TV remote, my sunglasses, the camera and the Wii remotes. Teething rings are for sissies.
And in order to keep plowing through babyhood while I sit back fighting tears, I bring you a sneak peak into what appears to be lying not far ahead.
I.Can't.Handle.It!
And in order to keep plowing through babyhood while I sit back fighting tears, I bring you a sneak peak into what appears to be lying not far ahead.
I.Can't.Handle.It!
Monday, July 13, 2009
"My penguin!"
"My penguin, my penguin, my penguin!"
"Enough of the penguin."
"What next?"
"That camera looks fun, Mommy."
"I'm coming to get you."
"I'm almost there."
"Got it!"
"If I can't have the camera, these sunglasses look tasty."
"Mommy takes away all my fun toys."
"That's OK, though. I still love you!"
Did you notice anything different about these pictures???
"My penguin, my penguin, my penguin!"
"Enough of the penguin."
"What next?"
"That camera looks fun, Mommy."
"I'm coming to get you."
"I'm almost there."
"Got it!"
"If I can't have the camera, these sunglasses look tasty."
"Mommy takes away all my fun toys."
"That's OK, though. I still love you!"
Did you notice anything different about these pictures???
Sunday, July 12, 2009
7.12.09
Despite what you are about to see, Lilly has been an absolute angel over the last couple weeks. We've been traveling a lot and she just goes with the flow, smiling at everyone she sees, giggling at the mere sight of her daddy, napping like a champ (1.5-2 hour naps!) and barely makes a fuss. We were in Lakeside, OH for the weekend for Matt's sister's wedding shower and people kept asking "Has she cried since she's been here?" She was sooo happy! She definitely thrives around lots of people-- especially other children. The other kids adored her! Our cousin's daughter is 3 and Matt overheard her tell Lilly "Lilly? Together? We could be the best ballerinas ever." HAHA!
So back to why our darling angel COULD be making our lives a living h-e-double-hockey sticks...
(Sorry about the boog. Lilly's #1 teething symptom is a constant runny nose.) It may be hard to tell, but every space is occupied by a tooth upstairs. I can't believe it. Downstairs we have 2 full teeth and the beginnings of 2 more.
I need another baby. I can't stand it!
So back to why our darling angel COULD be making our lives a living h-e-double-hockey sticks...
(Sorry about the boog. Lilly's #1 teething symptom is a constant runny nose.) It may be hard to tell, but every space is occupied by a tooth upstairs. I can't believe it. Downstairs we have 2 full teeth and the beginnings of 2 more.
I need another baby. I can't stand it!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
7.9.09
Gosh, July?? How is time going so fast?
Today Lilly and I went shopping while Matt stayed home to get more homework done. Some days we go out and have such a fun time together, others??? Well, outings are NOT always fun-filled, googly eyed, look-how-cute-my-baby-is adventures.
Today, for instance.
A quick stop at the UPS store, followed by a swing through the mall to return a dress at Gymboree and then pick out something very unsecretive from Victoria's Secret for my friend's bachelorette party and a couple new bras for myself. Of course the regular old Plain Jane Body By Victoria bras are so outdated, which shows how long it's been since I've been bra shopping, that they are housed in a tiny little half-corner of the store that should be labeled "Frumpy Women Who Don't Even Know Their Bra Size". Since this sign didn't exist I had to ask the salesgirl where I could find them, which led to her asking when the last I was fitted was. Well, that would be never, Sapphire. (Yes, her name was Sapphire.) As I pushed Lilly's stroller back and forth, back and forth, Sapphire whipped the tape measure around the girls and declared I was an ungodly size. I thought to myself "Oh God, I'm one of those women on Oprah who *think* they're one size only to be secretly filmed and then bum rushed on the street to be told she's 4 sizes off and wearing the wrong style socks with her heels.
Heh, that was a joke.
I would never wear socks with heels. All one pair that I own.
So one thing led to another and Sapphire has me in the handicapped fitting room with a Bra Box containing 10 different bras in my gigundo size. I lifted Lilly out of the stroller to squelch the fuss bombs that were about to erupt and as Sapphire explained the technology behind the E42 Fort Ticondoroga Demi Plie Bra I caught a familiar whiff of poo seeping from my daughters southern side.
Great.
Somewhere between the Boring Old Body By Victoria and the most popular something-or-other, I blurted out "Those things are huge." She looked at me and realized she'd made a bustly mistake. I continued to bounce Lilly on my knee praying I wouldn't waft the stench of last night's prunes and apples with each squishy bounce. Sapphire never seemed to notice.
But I realized this is what motherhood is. No longer can I take a leisurely stroll through the mall, pop into Victoria's Secret on a whim to browse their newest panty selections and walk out with a coordinated bra and panty set... or two... feeling sexy, put together, and confident. Nope, motherhood is rejoicing in the fact that I tackled the UPS store, Target AND the mall WITH a poopy diaper, a bottle on a bench next to the Wireless kiosk, and even picked a booger all without any measurable meltdowns from myself or the Lil.
Today Lilly and I went shopping while Matt stayed home to get more homework done. Some days we go out and have such a fun time together, others??? Well, outings are NOT always fun-filled, googly eyed, look-how-cute-my-baby-is adventures.
Today, for instance.
A quick stop at the UPS store, followed by a swing through the mall to return a dress at Gymboree and then pick out something very unsecretive from Victoria's Secret for my friend's bachelorette party and a couple new bras for myself. Of course the regular old Plain Jane Body By Victoria bras are so outdated, which shows how long it's been since I've been bra shopping, that they are housed in a tiny little half-corner of the store that should be labeled "Frumpy Women Who Don't Even Know Their Bra Size". Since this sign didn't exist I had to ask the salesgirl where I could find them, which led to her asking when the last I was fitted was. Well, that would be never, Sapphire. (Yes, her name was Sapphire.) As I pushed Lilly's stroller back and forth, back and forth, Sapphire whipped the tape measure around the girls and declared I was an ungodly size. I thought to myself "Oh God, I'm one of those women on Oprah who *think* they're one size only to be secretly filmed and then bum rushed on the street to be told she's 4 sizes off and wearing the wrong style socks with her heels.
Heh, that was a joke.
I would never wear socks with heels. All one pair that I own.
So one thing led to another and Sapphire has me in the handicapped fitting room with a Bra Box containing 10 different bras in my gigundo size. I lifted Lilly out of the stroller to squelch the fuss bombs that were about to erupt and as Sapphire explained the technology behind the E42 Fort Ticondoroga Demi Plie Bra I caught a familiar whiff of poo seeping from my daughters southern side.
Great.
Somewhere between the Boring Old Body By Victoria and the most popular something-or-other, I blurted out "Those things are huge." She looked at me and realized she'd made a bustly mistake. I continued to bounce Lilly on my knee praying I wouldn't waft the stench of last night's prunes and apples with each squishy bounce. Sapphire never seemed to notice.
But I realized this is what motherhood is. No longer can I take a leisurely stroll through the mall, pop into Victoria's Secret on a whim to browse their newest panty selections and walk out with a coordinated bra and panty set... or two... feeling sexy, put together, and confident. Nope, motherhood is rejoicing in the fact that I tackled the UPS store, Target AND the mall WITH a poopy diaper, a bottle on a bench next to the Wireless kiosk, and even picked a booger all without any measurable meltdowns from myself or the Lil.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
7.5.09
We've been away a lot lately, which means blog updating takes a backseat. We're back at my parents' house for a few days and while Matt and my parents are out on the boat enjoying the fireworks, I stayed home with my sleeping Lil. Which means I had lots of time to upload photos and update the blog! I had lots of videos to upload too and got lots of laughs out of watching them, especially all the ones of Lilly's giggling fits! There's nothing better than the sound of a baby's belly laughs. Hopefully I can eventually edit them down so they're short enough to share on here.
Matt and I are going away for a night tomorrow... about 10 minutes down the road:) I'm really looking forward to being alone for a little bit. Sometimes I forget how much fun we used to have when it was just the 2 of us. Less than 2 weeks until we leave for Jamaica!!
Enjoy the pics!
My darling little flower child:)
Look, my two front teeth!
Conked out with Marissa after a hard day of playing at school
Hanging out in my mom's office before school. Do you think anyone would notice if I stayed here all day? (Please ignore the unfinished paint job in the background!)
Kickin' back with a good read, y'all
My first sippy cup trial. (Midas stays close by at feeding time!)
Peek-A-Boo!
Tickling the ivories
Uncle Mike tossing me up high
Hurry up and take the picture. We want to play!
Catching some rays in the baby pool
Isn't my cousin cute?!!!
We love each other
What'dya mean, no margaritas in the baby pool?
"Hold up, your birthday is December 19th too?"
Matt and I are going away for a night tomorrow... about 10 minutes down the road:) I'm really looking forward to being alone for a little bit. Sometimes I forget how much fun we used to have when it was just the 2 of us. Less than 2 weeks until we leave for Jamaica!!
Enjoy the pics!
My darling little flower child:)
Look, my two front teeth!
Conked out with Marissa after a hard day of playing at school
Hanging out in my mom's office before school. Do you think anyone would notice if I stayed here all day? (Please ignore the unfinished paint job in the background!)
Kickin' back with a good read, y'all
My first sippy cup trial. (Midas stays close by at feeding time!)
Peek-A-Boo!
Tickling the ivories
Uncle Mike tossing me up high
Hurry up and take the picture. We want to play!
Catching some rays in the baby pool
Isn't my cousin cute?!!!
We love each other
What'dya mean, no margaritas in the baby pool?
"Hold up, your birthday is December 19th too?"
Monday, June 29, 2009
6.29.09
Teeth... that's the name of the game around here! Our days are full of rosey red cheeks, runny noses, a little fussing here and there, and gnawing at anything Lilly can fit into her mouth (and then some, like my knee).
She may not roll from belly to back... ever... and who knows when she'll sit, crawl, walk and say "Mom rocks!" but she'll have a mouth full of teeth, that's for sure.
Pink: Teeth already in
Aqua: Teeth broken through the gums
Purple: Teeth right below the gums
We're really banking on those purple ones being close behind. Otherwise, we're going to have a little Jack-O-Lantern on our hands!
She may not roll from belly to back... ever... and who knows when she'll sit, crawl, walk and say "Mom rocks!" but she'll have a mouth full of teeth, that's for sure.
Pink: Teeth already in
Aqua: Teeth broken through the gums
Purple: Teeth right below the gums
We're really banking on those purple ones being close behind. Otherwise, we're going to have a little Jack-O-Lantern on our hands!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
6.25.09
Lilly has been very clingy lately, not wanting to be put down to play on her tummy, not even wanting to go in her beloved Jumperoo! She just wants to be held. And she is only eating about 20 oz a day, which is about 2 bottles less than normal. Her doctor told us as she eats more solids, she'll probably show less interest in formula, so we thought maybe that was what was going on.
Then tonight I pinned her down, lovingly, and lifted her top lip and discovered the king of all new teeth hangin' out! It's wide and flat and was totally NOT what I was expecting to see. And, friends, it's not in the middle. Nope, it's off to the left. And I've had my eye on a white spot off to the upper right... which means if they both come in together, she's going to be Mommy's Little Snaggletooth!
The good news is that with all 3 teeth, so far, she is only in the clingy/painful phase for a day or 2 and then she's happy again. Go ahead and hate me. One word-- Colic.
Then tonight I pinned her down, lovingly, and lifted her top lip and discovered the king of all new teeth hangin' out! It's wide and flat and was totally NOT what I was expecting to see. And, friends, it's not in the middle. Nope, it's off to the left. And I've had my eye on a white spot off to the upper right... which means if they both come in together, she's going to be Mommy's Little Snaggletooth!
The good news is that with all 3 teeth, so far, she is only in the clingy/painful phase for a day or 2 and then she's happy again. Go ahead and hate me. One word-- Colic.
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