sleepy...
and ready to snuggle with blankets.
Our little lady was tired tonight - pj's on before 7 and ready for bed! She loves sleep as much as mama does. :o)
Friday, January 20, 2012
Typical Friday Feeling
By Friday, this reflects exactly how I feel...
sleepy...
and ready to snuggle with blankets.
Our little lady was tired tonight - pj's on before 7 and ready for bed! She loves sleep as much as mama does. :o)
sleepy...
and ready to snuggle with blankets.
Our little lady was tired tonight - pj's on before 7 and ready for bed! She loves sleep as much as mama does. :o)
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
New PJ's!!
Who knew that new PJ's could be so much fun?? :o)
Big smiles
RUNNING around
Showing off her muscles
So excited!
That girl LOVES Dora. :)
Big smiles
RUNNING around
Showing off her muscles
So excited!
That girl LOVES Dora. :)
Monday, January 16, 2012
Update on both little ladies :)
I had another appointment for baby girl #2 today, and tomorrow will start the last month countdown until Taylor is 2, so I thought I would do a quick update for both!
Baby girl #2 is looking good! I am 27 weeks along at this point (somehow I got on an odd week schedule for my appointments, but after my next appointment I will start going every two weeks - seems amazing that we are that far along already!). I was happy to find out that I passed the glucose tolerance test (for some reason that syrupy orange drink seemed even more hard to swallow this time around), and iron levels were okay. I was told I needed to eat more red meat when I was preggo with Taylor, but I am eating more spinach, oatmeal, and meat this time around which is obviously helping. I am measuring right on track at 27 weeks along, and her heartbeat was right around 158-160 bpm - loud and clear! Taylor tagged along with me, and was NOT so sure about the gel or the doppler, but seemed intrigued when the heartbeat came through. She was sitting right with me, and there was something about that moment that I loved. :)
A pic of the belly at 27 weeks
Onto little lady #1, little miss Taylor will be 23 months old tomorrow!
It will be fun to go to her 2 year check up and see how she has grown since we were there last (which, knock on wood, we have not had to go into our pediatrician's office since her 18 month appointment last summer! Praise for having a pretty healthy stretch. It is apparent that she has really built up her immunity by being around the other kids so much, this winter has been a lot different than last winter).
Favorite things going on with Taylor right now ~
* Her ability to string words together more
* Her kisses and hugs
* The way she snuggles right in during our bedtime routine - I LOVE that she out of the crib now!
* Reading her picture Bible (which she will grab off the shelf and say "Bible!"), and her interpretations of some of the pictures and stories - Ryan shared one of our favorite things that she does, but I had to document it on the blog, too. She loves the page with Moses and the burning bush. She will get all excited and say, "Ho-ho says hot!" Moses has a white beard in the picture and looks like Santa to her apparently. :o)
* Her transition to liking the snow more - she can NOT get enough of her sled :)
It is fun to be planning for her second birthday, and so nostalgic, too! It makes me think about her first birthday, and the actual day of her birth. And soon we will be starting this all over again with the next addition to the family. So curious and excited to find out how similar or different our two little girls will be!
Baby girl #2 is looking good! I am 27 weeks along at this point (somehow I got on an odd week schedule for my appointments, but after my next appointment I will start going every two weeks - seems amazing that we are that far along already!). I was happy to find out that I passed the glucose tolerance test (for some reason that syrupy orange drink seemed even more hard to swallow this time around), and iron levels were okay. I was told I needed to eat more red meat when I was preggo with Taylor, but I am eating more spinach, oatmeal, and meat this time around which is obviously helping. I am measuring right on track at 27 weeks along, and her heartbeat was right around 158-160 bpm - loud and clear! Taylor tagged along with me, and was NOT so sure about the gel or the doppler, but seemed intrigued when the heartbeat came through. She was sitting right with me, and there was something about that moment that I loved. :)
A pic of the belly at 27 weeks
Onto little lady #1, little miss Taylor will be 23 months old tomorrow!
It will be fun to go to her 2 year check up and see how she has grown since we were there last (which, knock on wood, we have not had to go into our pediatrician's office since her 18 month appointment last summer! Praise for having a pretty healthy stretch. It is apparent that she has really built up her immunity by being around the other kids so much, this winter has been a lot different than last winter).
Favorite things going on with Taylor right now ~
* Her ability to string words together more
* Her kisses and hugs
* The way she snuggles right in during our bedtime routine - I LOVE that she out of the crib now!
* Reading her picture Bible (which she will grab off the shelf and say "Bible!"), and her interpretations of some of the pictures and stories - Ryan shared one of our favorite things that she does, but I had to document it on the blog, too. She loves the page with Moses and the burning bush. She will get all excited and say, "Ho-ho says hot!" Moses has a white beard in the picture and looks like Santa to her apparently. :o)
* Her transition to liking the snow more - she can NOT get enough of her sled :)
It is fun to be planning for her second birthday, and so nostalgic, too! It makes me think about her first birthday, and the actual day of her birth. And soon we will be starting this all over again with the next addition to the family. So curious and excited to find out how similar or different our two little girls will be!
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Snow day and SNOW!!
First snow day of the school year - and on a Friday, too! Yay!!
We have had hardly ANY snow this season, so it was nice to finally get a taste of winter!
The day off was productive (more basement organization and cleaning), included lots of shoveling (since Friday morning, we've been out 5 times, and there is more to be shoveled tonight as it just keeps falling!), and Taylor and I just spent a lot of time hanging out and playing!
We painted (refusing to smile at the camera...little stinker :))
Played
And got to eat lunch together :)
Today, Saturday, we had to get out and play a bit in-between shoveling - the snow was just SO pretty!
We have had hardly ANY snow this season, so it was nice to finally get a taste of winter!
The day off was productive (more basement organization and cleaning), included lots of shoveling (since Friday morning, we've been out 5 times, and there is more to be shoveled tonight as it just keeps falling!), and Taylor and I just spent a lot of time hanging out and playing!
We painted (refusing to smile at the camera...little stinker :))
Played
And got to eat lunch together :)
Today, Saturday, we had to get out and play a bit in-between shoveling - the snow was just SO pretty!
Hello, blue eyes (and Taylor was probably thinking "mama, fix my hair!")
And the Ergo carrier I ordered came in at Tip Toes, so we had to make a little stop downtown to pick it up, and, of course, play in the tree house :)
It has been a pretty good three-day weekend so far!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The simple things
There are so many simple things that happen throughout the day that fill my heart with joy. I've said it and thought it so many times over the last 2 years - that nothing prepares you for all the ways that a having a little one around will make your life so much... fuller? richer? FUN?? It is so tough sometimes, but the good parts make EVERY part of parenting worth it. :o)
Scenes I love...
After putting away laundry, I peeked in Taylor's room to see what she was doing so quietly, and found her just like this... melt. my. heart.
Only one word to go with these expressions - Dora...she loves that little cartoon character (and is a pretty big fan of Boots, too :o))
Her little spot when she is helping me in the kitchen
Taking advantage of "spring" in January
With a little bubble blowing, too :o)
Scenes I love...
After putting away laundry, I peeked in Taylor's room to see what she was doing so quietly, and found her just like this... melt. my. heart.
Only one word to go with these expressions - Dora...she loves that little cartoon character (and is a pretty big fan of Boots, too :o))
Her little spot when she is helping me in the kitchen
Taking advantage of "spring" in January
With a little bubble blowing, too :o)
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Life lately...
Lots of little things - so it's the best title I could think of for this post! :o)
2012 is here! That means that we are getting closer to our family drastically changing and things getting a little crazy - two kiddos?! I still try to imagine what this transition will be like, but I am sure there is nothing we can do to fully prepare for the new addition. The plan? Take it all one day at a time, tag team this whole parenting thing, and look at it as just another one of life's major adventures together! :o)
I go in about a week for the next appointment for baby girl #2. We'll be 27 weeks along at that point, just shy of the third trimester. This baby moves a LOT. And it is becoming fairly predictable when I can expect her to be the most active - ironically, one of the periods is around 7:00ish when I am doing my goodnight snuggles with Taylor in her bed, I've usually got the other little girl moving and kicking away at the same time. :) Still jogging at this point - 20 minutes jog, then a couple minutes walk, repeat, repeat. The elliptical and the bike on the trainer are becoming much more comfortable ways to work out at this point. :) Baby girl has her own space cleared out in the room, a few new cozy outfits, my new Ergo carrier is on its way, and I want to get the crib mattress adjusted back up now that Taylor is officially transitioned to her own bed. Taylor also will point to my belly now when we ask her, "Where is the baby?" Hoping I can get her to feel her little sister kicking sometime soon!
Amidst all the holiday craziness, I overlooked Taylor's 22 month update - so this will really be a run down (for my own memories sake!) of her between 22-23 months old! We almost have a two year old - I am just getting used to telling people that she will be two NEXT month!
Bullet points are easiest...
* Up at 7:00ish (depending on weekend or weekday), down for a midday nap around 12:30 (maximum of two hours, usually an hour and a half), and in bed between 7:00-7:30 - sleeps GREAT at night!!!
* Wearing 2T-3T tops, and 18-24month bottoms
* Size 4 diapers during the day, and size 5 at night
* Loves letters and numbers - recognizing the number 2 and letters B, Y, U, O, T, and sometimes M and A.
* Is completely intrigued by anything with Dora or Boots - I bought her a Dora coloring book today, and she didn't put it down until we got home
* Has a favorite game in her new play area - running the length of the basement with both Ryan and I while we all push her little walking toy - "1, 2, 3, go!" - and she only wants to do it when we are ALL holding on together
* Playing in her new kitchen and at her new table is also a favorite activity - I love engaging in this kind of pretend play with her - she seems so grown up sometimes
(Silly smile :o))
* This huge coloring book was a Christmas gift from Bapa and Mem - and has gotten lots of use - I love being able to have this big space to color together on the floor
(Cozy Saturday morning spent coloring in our pj's - love it!)
* Taylor has really taken to wanting to pray during mealtimes - we will pray before we start, but then randomly throughout the meal she will say "mama, dada", fold her hands and start to bow her head to wait for one of us to say a prayer :o) Let's just say that we have to get creative with what we pray for after 3 or 4 times, ha!
* We have had very little snow this season, but after our first big snowfall at the beginning of the week, we finally got to take Taylor out in it to play...but she wasn't the biggest fan, which I think partly was just due to her not wanting to have to have all the winter gear on - hoping for more snow so we can get her more acclimated to Michigan winters!
(Not really sure that she wants to play in this white stuff at first)
(Feeling a little more brave from on top of her slide... taking it all in)
*And last, Taylor will be taking her first swim lessons this winter, which I am excited about! Quite happy that it is in the warm therapy pool, too, which will make it nice for all of us. Pictures to come once the lessons start for sure!
It has been a busy week back to school and work, and kicking off the New Year, but looking forward to all the good things that will hopefully come to be in 2012!
2012 is here! That means that we are getting closer to our family drastically changing and things getting a little crazy - two kiddos?! I still try to imagine what this transition will be like, but I am sure there is nothing we can do to fully prepare for the new addition. The plan? Take it all one day at a time, tag team this whole parenting thing, and look at it as just another one of life's major adventures together! :o)
I go in about a week for the next appointment for baby girl #2. We'll be 27 weeks along at that point, just shy of the third trimester. This baby moves a LOT. And it is becoming fairly predictable when I can expect her to be the most active - ironically, one of the periods is around 7:00ish when I am doing my goodnight snuggles with Taylor in her bed, I've usually got the other little girl moving and kicking away at the same time. :) Still jogging at this point - 20 minutes jog, then a couple minutes walk, repeat, repeat. The elliptical and the bike on the trainer are becoming much more comfortable ways to work out at this point. :) Baby girl has her own space cleared out in the room, a few new cozy outfits, my new Ergo carrier is on its way, and I want to get the crib mattress adjusted back up now that Taylor is officially transitioned to her own bed. Taylor also will point to my belly now when we ask her, "Where is the baby?" Hoping I can get her to feel her little sister kicking sometime soon!
Amidst all the holiday craziness, I overlooked Taylor's 22 month update - so this will really be a run down (for my own memories sake!) of her between 22-23 months old! We almost have a two year old - I am just getting used to telling people that she will be two NEXT month!
Bullet points are easiest...
* Up at 7:00ish (depending on weekend or weekday), down for a midday nap around 12:30 (maximum of two hours, usually an hour and a half), and in bed between 7:00-7:30 - sleeps GREAT at night!!!
* Wearing 2T-3T tops, and 18-24month bottoms
* Size 4 diapers during the day, and size 5 at night
* Loves letters and numbers - recognizing the number 2 and letters B, Y, U, O, T, and sometimes M and A.
* Is completely intrigued by anything with Dora or Boots - I bought her a Dora coloring book today, and she didn't put it down until we got home
* Has a favorite game in her new play area - running the length of the basement with both Ryan and I while we all push her little walking toy - "1, 2, 3, go!" - and she only wants to do it when we are ALL holding on together
* Playing in her new kitchen and at her new table is also a favorite activity - I love engaging in this kind of pretend play with her - she seems so grown up sometimes
(Silly smile :o))
* This huge coloring book was a Christmas gift from Bapa and Mem - and has gotten lots of use - I love being able to have this big space to color together on the floor
(Cozy Saturday morning spent coloring in our pj's - love it!)
* Taylor has really taken to wanting to pray during mealtimes - we will pray before we start, but then randomly throughout the meal she will say "mama, dada", fold her hands and start to bow her head to wait for one of us to say a prayer :o) Let's just say that we have to get creative with what we pray for after 3 or 4 times, ha!
* We have had very little snow this season, but after our first big snowfall at the beginning of the week, we finally got to take Taylor out in it to play...but she wasn't the biggest fan, which I think partly was just due to her not wanting to have to have all the winter gear on - hoping for more snow so we can get her more acclimated to Michigan winters!
(Not really sure that she wants to play in this white stuff at first)
(Feeling a little more brave from on top of her slide... taking it all in)
*And last, Taylor will be taking her first swim lessons this winter, which I am excited about! Quite happy that it is in the warm therapy pool, too, which will make it nice for all of us. Pictures to come once the lessons start for sure!
It has been a busy week back to school and work, and kicking off the New Year, but looking forward to all the good things that will hopefully come to be in 2012!
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