I told you this is the only way I can make sure I have all these little milestone's documented and written down. :)
Lucy's 4th tooth broke through yesterday, Feb 25th (Front top right). She now officially has her two top and two bottom teeth. Thankfully, she wasn't in as bad of a mood over this tooth as she was the top left front tooth.
How long does teething last? I'm over it already. Lucy is grown up too fast - but I think I have now found the first thing I can't wait to be done with...okay maybe second...I forgot about diapers :)
Friday, February 26, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Almost 10 months!
I feel as if I say this every time I write...sorry for the delay. I have great intentions of writing every few days, but recently I've been cramming every minute into work/freelance projects/house projects/visiting friends/etc. Time just seems to get away with me. Heck...for that matter...this year seems to have gotten away from me...I can't believe Lucy is two months away from her 1st Birthday Party. (oh yeah some of my time is planning that too!)
So, to prove I'm not lying, I'm making this short to get back to my list of things. I've gotten a lot done this week and it is only Tuesday. That is a good sign. Maybe that means I'll be able to write a real update later this week/weekend. I think we actually have a weekend without plans! Looking forward to some good family time with our bundle of fun.
Until next time...
So, to prove I'm not lying, I'm making this short to get back to my list of things. I've gotten a lot done this week and it is only Tuesday. That is a good sign. Maybe that means I'll be able to write a real update later this week/weekend. I think we actually have a weekend without plans! Looking forward to some good family time with our bundle of fun.
Until next time...
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
10 on Tuesday
1. Lucy has crawling totally mastered. She started crawling a little over a month ago and now is ridiculously fast!
2. She is getting more and more vocal. She also has the cutest little voice I've ever heard. It will be fun when she says words, but I am totally in love with her little sounds.
3. She can work her Daddy. We went to Toys R us last week (to get more gates to contain her) and within a matter of 5 minutes (while I was checking out) she was able to convince her Dad that she needed a stuffed monkey. He couldn't say no to her adorable little face and cute laugh every time she showed it to her. Even he said she should start thinking of what kind of car she wants...as he knows she has him wrapped around her little finger.
4. She loves her walker. Just in the last few days she has become obsessed with pushing her little walker. The only problem is, she hasn't mastered the turning thing so she only gets to go from one side of the room to the other.
5. She is into every . single . thing. I know people tell you it is going to happen, but I don't think you realize how it is until it actually happens to you. She looks inside, behind, above, below, on top of, underneath every single thing in our house. Takes every book out off the shelf, every last thing out of the cupboard, picks up every tiny piece of nothing on the floor - you get the idea. She's at a very cute age, but it makes it hard to keep the house picked up.
6. We went to West Palm Beach with the Jacoby family at the end of last month. It was a great time. A little bit of swimming, nice weather, and a visit with some old friends. Lucy and her cousin Maggie also got of time to play together. Boy are those two a handful. They are sure to be the best of friends. Lucy lights up with excitement every time she sees Maggie and Maggie affectionately calls Lucy "Baby Ooocee." I'm glad they have each other.
7. She's hit the dreaded 9 month old "separation anxiety" phase. And although it has made me learn how to do just about anything with one hand, I'm savoring these sweet little moments where she wants her Mommmy. She'll be an independent teenager soon enough.
8. Lucy and I are both ready for winter to be over. We need some fresh air. I bought a used jogging stroller at a sale a few months back - and it needs some use! (Even if I don't jog).
9. I joined a mom group in Peoria last month. I'm really excited about being a part of this group especially as she gets older. There are lots of fun play dates and fun activities for Lucy and even a few Mom events for me! Our first event was a Kid's sing-a-long in Peoria. Lucy loved watching the other little kids and squealed and clapped right along. I think our next event is going to be a Baby Signing class.
10. I've already started planning her birthday party. A little early? Yes. But my time is limited these days...and I have a lot of little things I want to do. If I don't start now, they won't get done! After all - it is her 1st Birthday - it has to be done right!
2. She is getting more and more vocal. She also has the cutest little voice I've ever heard. It will be fun when she says words, but I am totally in love with her little sounds.
3. She can work her Daddy. We went to Toys R us last week (to get more gates to contain her) and within a matter of 5 minutes (while I was checking out) she was able to convince her Dad that she needed a stuffed monkey. He couldn't say no to her adorable little face and cute laugh every time she showed it to her. Even he said she should start thinking of what kind of car she wants...as he knows she has him wrapped around her little finger.
4. She loves her walker. Just in the last few days she has become obsessed with pushing her little walker. The only problem is, she hasn't mastered the turning thing so she only gets to go from one side of the room to the other.
5. She is into every . single . thing. I know people tell you it is going to happen, but I don't think you realize how it is until it actually happens to you. She looks inside, behind, above, below, on top of, underneath every single thing in our house. Takes every book out off the shelf, every last thing out of the cupboard, picks up every tiny piece of nothing on the floor - you get the idea. She's at a very cute age, but it makes it hard to keep the house picked up.
6. We went to West Palm Beach with the Jacoby family at the end of last month. It was a great time. A little bit of swimming, nice weather, and a visit with some old friends. Lucy and her cousin Maggie also got of time to play together. Boy are those two a handful. They are sure to be the best of friends. Lucy lights up with excitement every time she sees Maggie and Maggie affectionately calls Lucy "Baby Ooocee." I'm glad they have each other.
7. She's hit the dreaded 9 month old "separation anxiety" phase. And although it has made me learn how to do just about anything with one hand, I'm savoring these sweet little moments where she wants her Mommmy. She'll be an independent teenager soon enough.
8. Lucy and I are both ready for winter to be over. We need some fresh air. I bought a used jogging stroller at a sale a few months back - and it needs some use! (Even if I don't jog).
9. I joined a mom group in Peoria last month. I'm really excited about being a part of this group especially as she gets older. There are lots of fun play dates and fun activities for Lucy and even a few Mom events for me! Our first event was a Kid's sing-a-long in Peoria. Lucy loved watching the other little kids and squealed and clapped right along. I think our next event is going to be a Baby Signing class.
10. I've already started planning her birthday party. A little early? Yes. But my time is limited these days...and I have a lot of little things I want to do. If I don't start now, they won't get done! After all - it is her 1st Birthday - it has to be done right!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Sorry, Sorry Sorry!
I get so behind on posting!
I need to keep up on it not only for anyone who reads this (is there anyone out there?) but to keep track of all of Miss Lucy's milestones! Then I can add them to the baby book later! :)
Here is a few more...
Lucy's second tooth came in a day after the first! They aren't fully in yet, but boy are they cute! :)
I know I already told you she can pull herself up - but now she is a pro! Before she needed something to be the perfect height for her to pull herself up with, but now she'll use anything - pile of clothes, slats on her crib, anything. This morning when I went in her nursery to get her she was just standing there looking at me like "I've been waiting for you..." Here is a picture of her showing how good she is at standing - look one hand!
Lucy was a great sleeper from birth through about 5 months. (great being defined as - as good as expected) But we've been struggling with her sleeping well ... for a number of months now. I know it is my fault, I'm sure I held her too much and babied her more than I should have, but what can I say - she's my first baby and she's just too sweet. I've heard people say to hold your baby as much as you can, because by the time you have baby #2 you just don't have the time to cuddle! :) (That is going to be my excuse)
Anyhow, she didn't like sleeping in her crib, didn't like her being in her nursery all alone, wouldn't fall asleep without someone right next to her, couldn't stay asleep longer than a few hours at a time, wouldn't take naps longer than 30 minutes in her crib - the list goes on and on - but I think (knock on wood) we have success! After a long few nights and nap times of practicing a sleep training routine that involves a pick-up/put down method - I think we are on the right track. A lot of people do the "cry-it-out" method, but it just wasn't for us. I didn't like the idea of her screaming herself to sleep until she finally was so tired that she gave up. Oh don't get me wrong - she still screamed and cried and was not a happy camper, but the theory behind the method is you are training/teaching them that it is time to sleep, but that you aren't deserting them. It did become a bit harder, as she now can sit up/stand up on her own - so it was pretty much just a "put down" method - but I think she finally has the hang of it!
Now she pretty much goes to sleep on her own after I set her in the crib, around 7:30 or 8, and sleeps until 6am! Every once and a while she'll wake up in the middle of the night take her paci and then go right back to sleep - but hey even that isn't too bad! And she goes to sleep in her crib for two naps per day too. The best part is - she doesn't look at her crib as torture anymore. I actually think she is starting to like it! (or tolerate it) Hoorah!
She is also starting to show the first signs of really wanting to take steps. She will hold onto her walker and if I let it go a few inches forward she will start taking baby steps! I can't believe she is only a few weeks/months away from being a walking/talking toddler!
Anyhow, here are a few pictures...oh and Christmas was great - she had a great time, (as did her parents) - she was definitely spoiled by Santa and her grandparents!
I need to keep up on it not only for anyone who reads this (is there anyone out there?) but to keep track of all of Miss Lucy's milestones! Then I can add them to the baby book later! :)
Here is a few more...
Lucy's second tooth came in a day after the first! They aren't fully in yet, but boy are they cute! :)
I know I already told you she can pull herself up - but now she is a pro! Before she needed something to be the perfect height for her to pull herself up with, but now she'll use anything - pile of clothes, slats on her crib, anything. This morning when I went in her nursery to get her she was just standing there looking at me like "I've been waiting for you..." Here is a picture of her showing how good she is at standing - look one hand!
Lucy was a great sleeper from birth through about 5 months. (great being defined as - as good as expected) But we've been struggling with her sleeping well ... for a number of months now. I know it is my fault, I'm sure I held her too much and babied her more than I should have, but what can I say - she's my first baby and she's just too sweet. I've heard people say to hold your baby as much as you can, because by the time you have baby #2 you just don't have the time to cuddle! :) (That is going to be my excuse)
Anyhow, she didn't like sleeping in her crib, didn't like her being in her nursery all alone, wouldn't fall asleep without someone right next to her, couldn't stay asleep longer than a few hours at a time, wouldn't take naps longer than 30 minutes in her crib - the list goes on and on - but I think (knock on wood) we have success! After a long few nights and nap times of practicing a sleep training routine that involves a pick-up/put down method - I think we are on the right track. A lot of people do the "cry-it-out" method, but it just wasn't for us. I didn't like the idea of her screaming herself to sleep until she finally was so tired that she gave up. Oh don't get me wrong - she still screamed and cried and was not a happy camper, but the theory behind the method is you are training/teaching them that it is time to sleep, but that you aren't deserting them. It did become a bit harder, as she now can sit up/stand up on her own - so it was pretty much just a "put down" method - but I think she finally has the hang of it!
Now she pretty much goes to sleep on her own after I set her in the crib, around 7:30 or 8, and sleeps until 6am! Every once and a while she'll wake up in the middle of the night take her paci and then go right back to sleep - but hey even that isn't too bad! And she goes to sleep in her crib for two naps per day too. The best part is - she doesn't look at her crib as torture anymore. I actually think she is starting to like it! (or tolerate it) Hoorah!
She is also starting to show the first signs of really wanting to take steps. She will hold onto her walker and if I let it go a few inches forward she will start taking baby steps! I can't believe she is only a few weeks/months away from being a walking/talking toddler!
Anyhow, here are a few pictures...oh and Christmas was great - she had a great time, (as did her parents) - she was definitely spoiled by Santa and her grandparents!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
A few Milestones!
We have a few new milestones to report...
Lucy can now pull herself up! (12.13.09) Once she's up she seems to be confused/scared on what she is suppose to do, but I know it is only a matter of time before she is on the move!
And today, December 15th, Lucy's first tooth came in! (Or a tiny bit started to!) She's almost 8 months, so she was due, but I kept thinking she would start to drool or fuss when it was about to pop through. She proved me wrong - NOTHING! Not one drop of drool. (and not fussy either) Hopefully, the rest of her teeth are just as easy!
I'm a little sad to see the toothless smile disappear, but I know it has to happen! She is so fun right now! I can't wait to see her personality develop as she becomes more of a toddler!
Lucy can now pull herself up! (12.13.09) Once she's up she seems to be confused/scared on what she is suppose to do, but I know it is only a matter of time before she is on the move!
And today, December 15th, Lucy's first tooth came in! (Or a tiny bit started to!) She's almost 8 months, so she was due, but I kept thinking she would start to drool or fuss when it was about to pop through. She proved me wrong - NOTHING! Not one drop of drool. (and not fussy either) Hopefully, the rest of her teeth are just as easy!
I'm a little sad to see the toothless smile disappear, but I know it has to happen! She is so fun right now! I can't wait to see her personality develop as she becomes more of a toddler!
It's beginning to look alot like Christmas!
I've been pretty busy the last few weeks, shopping for Christmas (which is not as easy with a baby), some work projects (my favorite co-worker left last week! ::tear::), Christmas parties, Christmas cards...the list goes on an on...but we have been enjoying every minute with Lucy. She is getting such a fun personality.
Here are a few things she's been up to...
I decided to enroll her in a 4-class swim session at the Peoria Riverplex. They have a really awesome facility and a warm water pool for the baby class! (it is basically bath water - I think last class it was 96 degrees!) Anyhow, other than the fact I have to get myself in a swimsuit in December - it is going great! Lucy loves all the fun songs we sing and is really getting into splashing in the water. We have been working on counting to 3 and then sprinkling water on her head during bathtime - which is suppose to "train" them to hold their breath. She has been a pro at it so the teacher thought she was ready for a dip in the pool (head underwater and all). She did great!
And how cute is she in her little swimsuit! :)
Lucy has seen Santa three times this season. The first time was at the beginning of November at the Holiday Walk I planned for work. Santa didn't even phase her...
The second time we saw Santa we were at the mall and apparently Santa didn't have anyone to talk to so he was soliciting children to take pictures outside. I of course had my camera on hand so we took a quick snapshot. She did okay, but wasn't super excited to see him.
The last time was last week at a Storytime with Santa at my work again. Needless to say, Lucy's shirt lies. She does NOT love Santa! :)
Here are a few things she's been up to...
I decided to enroll her in a 4-class swim session at the Peoria Riverplex. They have a really awesome facility and a warm water pool for the baby class! (it is basically bath water - I think last class it was 96 degrees!) Anyhow, other than the fact I have to get myself in a swimsuit in December - it is going great! Lucy loves all the fun songs we sing and is really getting into splashing in the water. We have been working on counting to 3 and then sprinkling water on her head during bathtime - which is suppose to "train" them to hold their breath. She has been a pro at it so the teacher thought she was ready for a dip in the pool (head underwater and all). She did great!
And how cute is she in her little swimsuit! :)
Lucy has seen Santa three times this season. The first time was at the beginning of November at the Holiday Walk I planned for work. Santa didn't even phase her...
The second time we saw Santa we were at the mall and apparently Santa didn't have anyone to talk to so he was soliciting children to take pictures outside. I of course had my camera on hand so we took a quick snapshot. She did okay, but wasn't super excited to see him.
The last time was last week at a Storytime with Santa at my work again. Needless to say, Lucy's shirt lies. She does NOT love Santa! :)
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