Sunday, June 21, 2009

It's been forever...


Yes, we haven't posted in awhile because of the end of school, beginning of summer, 1st birthday, and just plain lazy. Here the quick update....

EG is dropping her first nap. The morning nap that used to occur around 8am is now gone. We are having her "rest" during the time, but she won't sleep. Her afternoon nap is sssslllooowwwllyy getting longer. Research shows that the morning sleep will either join her nighttime sleep or her afternoon nap. We are hoping for a little of both. She is in transistion. She may start with morning nap again, but we doubt it. It is another family adjustment to make.

The bottles. She is taking about 12ozs of formula a day. She has a short bottle prior to her afternoon nap and a big bottle at bedtime. Doctor said not to worry too much about it, but to keep making efforts to no formula. We are going to wait until her naps are settled and then work harder on the weaning.

She is walking, running, and today climbing on the furiture. She is tall, strong, and funny. She is also learning more words. I use the term "words" loosely. We can understand her, but I am sure no one else can. Today we confirm she can say "banana," but it comes out "nana." She also said "blankie" today.

Words (clearly said)
Ma-Ma
Mom
Bye-Bye
Done


Words we understand (Again, no one else would):
Summitt
birdie
blankie
belly button
bubbles
baby
Up
Help
Banana
hat
Night-night

There is the update!

Sunday, May 31, 2009

A few pics...

I love pasta!

My first cupcakes!
My rocker from my Ninna...

My birthday dress...

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Dear Miss Austin, Loyal Blog Reader

Yes, we have been tardy in our blogging lately. April seemed to fly right past us. I can't believe that tomorrow is May.

EG was sick, again. Second ear infection and then a reaction to the meds caused some drama at our house last week. She switched meds and seemed to heal quickly. She is now back on schedule and doing great!

Her first birthday is just 2 weeks away...amazing. One full year with her. This time last year I was as big as a house lying on the couch watching my belly, and M was so bored she was vacuuming the basement.

EG has some new skills that M has focused on over the past few days...
1. She now goes to her high chair when she is hungry.
2. She can climb down the stairs on her belly (thanks to M doing some guided practiced today).
3. She tries to "go potty" after each nap. She rarely does, but she thinks it is fun.
4. She knows when we hand her a bottle it is time for nap and she carries the bottle upstairs.

These four things have come together in the last week. She is learning so fast now. She is able to follow 1-step directions like, "bring me the ball" or "go find Summitt (the dog)."

So, there is the quick update. We hope to post more later.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Growth



This is a VERY long video made for our families. Enjoy.

E-