Day 197: Tumble Bears Fun

Maya woke up today with no fever. I had already told my boss I wasn't coming in today and we slept in until 7. I checked her temperature and she was back down to normal. She started complaining about having to go to the doctor. I asked her if she wanted to go to school or the doctor. She said "school!" So I started getting ready. I still had bottles from last night to wash. Somehow I managed to get to work by 8:35. She was still fever free when I picked her up this afternoon. Hopefully last night was just a fluke - but we will see.

Day 196: Happy Valentine's Day

Thank you for my beautiful flowers, honey. You're the best! Even better that they came with chocolate!

Looks like I'll be home tomorrow. I sent Maya to school today with a fever of 99.7. It was over 100 when we got home. Even though her teacher said "she had a great day," I know she feels bad and needs to go to the doctor tomorrow. I really hope it's not strep again - I could be home all week if that's the case!

Day 195: Early Valentine's Day

We did our Valentine's Day presents tonight. Nightgown from Mimi and Papa.

Monster Book for Mitchell from Mommy and Daddy.

Mermaid book and leotard from Mommy and Daddy.

Wow - that's some good form! Dance lessons must be paying off.

Tiger from Mimi and Papa.

Day 194: Shoes

Mitchell wore shoes for the first time today. Maya was so excited - she has been waiting for this moment for six months!

Some things I was too tired to type last night:

We finally got iPhones! It is so exciting to say goodbye to the flip phones with antennas we have had since 2006. Perfect timing too since mine broke Wednesday night. We went to the Apple Store last night and when we told Maya where we going she kept calling it the "fruit store." She was very insistent on buying lemons at the fruit store. She was pretty mad when we told her we weren't going to be able to buy lemons at the Apple Store.

More doctor updates on Mitchell - he is now able to eat any stage 2 foods. So we won't be buying stage 1 anymore. The doctor said once he tries all the stage 2 flavors he can start trying food off our plates. This will be fun because I have high hopes for him being a much better eater than Maya. He had three meals for the first time today and it went really well. Bottle at 7:30, breakfast at 8:45, lunch at 11:15 (food plus bottle), bottle at 2, dinner at 5:30, and bottle/bed at 7:45. This is a pretty good schedule I can live with if he can stick to it.

Day 193: Surprise!

Surprise - Maya and Mitchell got Christmas presents tonight from people we haven't seen in a while. Maya got baby dolls from Aunt Susie and doll accessories from Sam and Gabe. She was super excited to start playing. Mitchell got new clothes from Aunt Susie and Sam and Gabe and a gift card from aunt Mary. We really appreciate all the generosity.

We got another surprise at Mitchell's six month appointment. He was running a fever of 100.4 and found out he had an ear infection. He wasn't able to get his shots. We did get his six month stats: 18lbs 12 oz and 21 1/4 inches - ranking in the 75th percentile!

Day 192: A Very Productive Day

Day 191: 46 Months

You are two months away from four. You decided you did not want to cooperate for this month's photo shoot. These three pictures depict your behavior and refusal to listen. This first one is you refusing to get dressed like a big girl in the morning. You did finally get dressed after several warnings. You no longer get your first sticker of the day if you don't dress yourself in the morning. You are also very motivated by getting to go to Mitchell's room at daycare. If we have a good morning, then we drop Mitchell off before going to your room. If you are a big girl when I leave daycare, I pick you up first and then you get to go to Mitchell's room again. This has cut down on a lot of screaming, crying, and fighting. We still have a major problem with your listening. We have gotten a lot more firm with you and if you don't listen right when told to do something, you don't get your sticker.

We have a major problem with your sleeping habits. You always sleep with mommy and daddy. We will be doing some major cry it out when we move to new house.

You take a dance/gymnsatics combination class now. You take it with Addison and you love it.

You never stop asking questions.

You still love playing with your baby dolls and pretending to be a mommy.

Funny things you said this month:

To Mitchell: "I love you, I love you, you just took a bath, you smell so good, you are so great, you are the greatest super baby ever!"

To Mommy: "When I grow up, will I have to wear your panties?"

About Moving: "How will all our stuff fit in the trunk to go to our new house? Like our cups, clothes, and toys?" (good to know where her priorities are)

Disturbing Comment: "I really like The Wizard of OZ, but it sucks that there is a witch in it." -not good that she uses "sucks" correctly

Day 190: A New Leotard

Day 189: Holding His Own Bottle

Day 188: 6 Months

Half a year already! Here's how you're changing... You still think your big sister Maya is the best thing ever.

You are a very smiley baby -when you are getting enough attention.

You are a needy boy - still wanting to be held a lot.

You can sit up by yourself for a very brief amount of time.

Your favorite pieces of equipment are the swing and the jumperoo.
You like to watch TV, especially Sesame Street.
You are starting to show less interest in your paci.
You make a really high-pitched screeching sound when you aren't getting enough attention.

You are showing more interest in toys.
You seem to like puffs, but can't feed them to yourself yet.
You are getting very close to being able to hold the bottle all by yourself.
Not much has changed with your sleeping habits. You wake up several times a night for your paci.
You are still calmed by soft blankets on your face.
White noise also calms you down at night.
You are still eating a fruit for breakfast and vegetable for dinner. We haven't introduced lunch yet.
The most exciting thing to happen is that I don't think I'm going to have to throw out my 300 oz of frozen breastmilk. You have had it a couple times with no gas or stomach pains. Yay! I think you will be able to drink it!

Day 187: Still A Swinger

But good thing he is strapped in. He still loves the swing movement, but loves sitting up in it and playing with his feet.

Day 186: National Wear Red Day

Day 185: Visit from Kaycee

Day 184: Return Of The Smile

Day 183: Celebration - Back To School!