Grandbaby #2 is here
1 year ago
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Growing, growing, gone!
Okay, so my kids are no where near being gone yet. They're still under 2 years old, for heaven's sake! There are some days when I wish they were in school already, though. Especially after the nights when Aaron has not felt like sleeping. (Like last night.) But, I realize how fast time flies- these difficult times don't last forever. At the same time I am doing my best to enjoy this stage in their lives- they are so sweet and precious.
Today we all went to the pediatrician (no small feat), and here's how we made out: Aaron's 26" long (tall boy), 18.1 lbs. (big boy); Elena is 35" (really tall) and 24.6lbs. (50th percentile). They each did pretty well with the shots, then we went straight home and all took naps! (Thanks heavens!)
Elena's vocabulary continues to astound me. It used to be that we would be reading a book and I would ask her "What's that?" to the things that she knew. Now she points at everything herself and asks "what's that?" So I tell her everything she points at and if it's a word she doesn't know yet she repeats it. And usually remembers it. Her most advanced word right now is "giraffe". She's still so enthusiastic, and when she sees an object she knows, she still practically shouts it with glee. "La-lows!" (flowers) "MEOW!" (cat) I've been meaning to get it on tape because it's so darn cute! She's just so unpredictable. Just as an 18 month old should be!
Aaron is a cute little- I mean big- guy with an insatiable appetite. I swear, we go through a can of formula a week. He's laughing and cooing and grabbing everything to his mouth. No teeth yet, but I have a feeling he's working on it. Elena had hers by 4 1/2 months. That's about what he is now. I can't wait until he sleeps all through the night! I'm sure Jim can't either- he's still in our room in his bassinette.
Hope everyone is surviving the winter chill!
Today we all went to the pediatrician (no small feat), and here's how we made out: Aaron's 26" long (tall boy), 18.1 lbs. (big boy); Elena is 35" (really tall) and 24.6lbs. (50th percentile). They each did pretty well with the shots, then we went straight home and all took naps! (Thanks heavens!)
Elena's vocabulary continues to astound me. It used to be that we would be reading a book and I would ask her "What's that?" to the things that she knew. Now she points at everything herself and asks "what's that?" So I tell her everything she points at and if it's a word she doesn't know yet she repeats it. And usually remembers it. Her most advanced word right now is "giraffe". She's still so enthusiastic, and when she sees an object she knows, she still practically shouts it with glee. "La-lows!" (flowers) "MEOW!" (cat) I've been meaning to get it on tape because it's so darn cute! She's just so unpredictable. Just as an 18 month old should be!
Aaron is a cute little- I mean big- guy with an insatiable appetite. I swear, we go through a can of formula a week. He's laughing and cooing and grabbing everything to his mouth. No teeth yet, but I have a feeling he's working on it. Elena had hers by 4 1/2 months. That's about what he is now. I can't wait until he sleeps all through the night! I'm sure Jim can't either- he's still in our room in his bassinette.
Hope everyone is surviving the winter chill!
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Friday, January 4, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008!
At the new year, we find ourselves fortunate to have made it...life can be daunting, but even more so- we have to be grateful of what we do have as opposed to our difficulties. (Parenting two precocious children being an unspoken obvious challenge.)
Anywho, Elena is proving to be a very verbal child and a ball of energy. She loves words and learns at least two a day, repeating them with such enthusiasm and energy! Some of her favorite words are "Fly!!!" (butterfly), "Ba-ball!!" (ball), "Melmo!!" (Elmo), "Mouse!!!" (Mickey Mouse), "Whish!!" (fish), and one big sloppy raspberry which to her symbolizes a horse. She has started combing the fur on her stuffed animals to make them "pweety", yet is still learning to conquer her toothbrush and spoon. We think this is all very advanced for a 17-month old (almost 18 months on the 6th)! She is a joy.
Aaron is 3 1/2 months old and has a very flat back of his head. But his face sure is cute! He's reaching for objects now and is so proud of himself when he gets a hold of his goal. His little mouth gets all tied up into a tight "o", and usually a bit of drool ensues. He's getting to be more fun as his fussyness is becoming less and he's sleeping longer at night. He loves eating and it shows. He's been in size 3 months for over a month now. Big strong boy!
We had a great Christmas here at home (for the first time in 2 years). All the presents were for the kids, of course. I've never seen so much Dora the Explorer in my life! (One of Elena's paramount favorites.) We also took them to see Santa at the Mall this year- Elena sure loved that, as you can see. However, Monkey Boy couldn't have cared less. Classic.
Happy New Year to everyone and to all a healthy year!
At the new year, we find ourselves fortunate to have made it...life can be daunting, but even more so- we have to be grateful of what we do have as opposed to our difficulties. (Parenting two precocious children being an unspoken obvious challenge.)
Anywho, Elena is proving to be a very verbal child and a ball of energy. She loves words and learns at least two a day, repeating them with such enthusiasm and energy! Some of her favorite words are "Fly!!!" (butterfly), "Ba-ball!!" (ball), "Melmo!!" (Elmo), "Mouse!!!" (Mickey Mouse), "Whish!!" (fish), and one big sloppy raspberry which to her symbolizes a horse. She has started combing the fur on her stuffed animals to make them "pweety", yet is still learning to conquer her toothbrush and spoon. We think this is all very advanced for a 17-month old (almost 18 months on the 6th)! She is a joy.
Aaron is 3 1/2 months old and has a very flat back of his head. But his face sure is cute! He's reaching for objects now and is so proud of himself when he gets a hold of his goal. His little mouth gets all tied up into a tight "o", and usually a bit of drool ensues. He's getting to be more fun as his fussyness is becoming less and he's sleeping longer at night. He loves eating and it shows. He's been in size 3 months for over a month now. Big strong boy!
We had a great Christmas here at home (for the first time in 2 years). All the presents were for the kids, of course. I've never seen so much Dora the Explorer in my life! (One of Elena's paramount favorites.) We also took them to see Santa at the Mall this year- Elena sure loved that, as you can see. However, Monkey Boy couldn't have cared less. Classic.
Happy New Year to everyone and to all a healthy year!
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