Yesterday Kaida found Baby's stunt double right before nap time. She said "More Babies, more Babies!" So she had two Babies for nap. And she's started calling it Baby Blankie. Which makes me sad. I hope she doesn't drop the "Baby" because I think that's adorable.
Colin is 18 pounds and 26.5 inches. The computers were all having issues when we got there so we didn't get a print out but he said that his head was right at 50%. I think everything else was around 50-75%. So, not quite so huge anymore.
Kaida really loves to play Ring Around the Rosey. We often play while Colin sits in the middle of the room, running in circles around him.
Tonight she asked Daddy to play "Ring a Rosey" with her and we made up new words to sing.
Ring around the Colin
Pocket full of pollen
Kaida in the sugar bowl
We all fall down!
Yesterday while I swept Kaida kept coming up to me.
Kaida: Watcha doin' Mommy?
Me: Sweepin'. What are you doing?
Kaida: Dancin'.
Kaida: Watcha doin' Mommy?
Me: Sweepin'. What are you doing?
Kaida: Nothing
Kaida: Watcha doin' Mommy?
Me: Sweepin'. What are you doing?
Kaida: Beepin' (sweeping)
The other night Colin started scooting on his butt very short distances at a very slow pace. And today he seems to have figured out creeping around on his belly. Mostly he grabs the carpet and pulls and pushes at the same time. I'd be happy except that means he's starting to be mobile. This is a very sad day.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Kaida's potty training!
Kaida has been wearing the same diaper for her naps for 4 or 5 days now. I'm impressed. She's stayed dry through her naps for more than a week. Eventually I'm going to have to wash it just because it gets a little sweaty but it's still pretty cool!
But backing up, Kaida is potty training! She had a dry diaper all morning one day last week. so I figured that was as good a time as any to give the potty thing another try. She's much better about sitting on the potty now. We still need to entertain her a little but she'll sit there.
She isn't a huge fan of actually using the little princess potty we bought her. Luckily the potty seat is multi function. The seat from it comes off and is a potty seat adapter for the big toilet. Then the lid comes down and it turns into a step stool. So she uses the toilet in the bathroom. If she's naked she can climb up on the toilet by herself but usually we help her. (We got a new toilet and it's very tall. It's almost uncomfortable for me it's so tall).
So now the princess potty is a step stool / success sticker repository.
It took a little while but it seems like she's figured out how to relax enough to actually pee when we put her on the potty. In the beginning I put the princess potty in the bathtub with her on it and ran the water a little. That made her pee and after that she seemed to catch on pretty quick about what she was supposed to do while sitting on the potty.
She gets a sticker and an M&M or gummi bear when she goes on the potty. If she pees on the floor she gets a reminder that we're supposed to pee on the potty, then changed, and then she helps clean up the puddle.
Where we need a lot more work is getting her to tell us when she needs to use the potty. She's very good about poop but I think pee still takes her by surprise sometimes. So right now I just make sure to ask her frequently and put her on the potty at least every hour depending on how much she's had to drink.
She's had two afternoons where there were no accidents and this morning she had no accidents too! I had her in a diaper to go to the Dr. yesterday. She told me "Pee" while Colin was being checked but I told her she could go in her diaper. After we were all done we stopped in the bathroom. She hadn't used the diaper and she went on the potty! It was pretty exciting!
But backing up, Kaida is potty training! She had a dry diaper all morning one day last week. so I figured that was as good a time as any to give the potty thing another try. She's much better about sitting on the potty now. We still need to entertain her a little but she'll sit there.
She isn't a huge fan of actually using the little princess potty we bought her. Luckily the potty seat is multi function. The seat from it comes off and is a potty seat adapter for the big toilet. Then the lid comes down and it turns into a step stool. So she uses the toilet in the bathroom. If she's naked she can climb up on the toilet by herself but usually we help her. (We got a new toilet and it's very tall. It's almost uncomfortable for me it's so tall).
So now the princess potty is a step stool / success sticker repository.
It took a little while but it seems like she's figured out how to relax enough to actually pee when we put her on the potty. In the beginning I put the princess potty in the bathtub with her on it and ran the water a little. That made her pee and after that she seemed to catch on pretty quick about what she was supposed to do while sitting on the potty.
She gets a sticker and an M&M or gummi bear when she goes on the potty. If she pees on the floor she gets a reminder that we're supposed to pee on the potty, then changed, and then she helps clean up the puddle.
Where we need a lot more work is getting her to tell us when she needs to use the potty. She's very good about poop but I think pee still takes her by surprise sometimes. So right now I just make sure to ask her frequently and put her on the potty at least every hour depending on how much she's had to drink.
She's had two afternoons where there were no accidents and this morning she had no accidents too! I had her in a diaper to go to the Dr. yesterday. She told me "Pee" while Colin was being checked but I told her she could go in her diaper. After we were all done we stopped in the bathroom. She hadn't used the diaper and she went on the potty! It was pretty exciting!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Pictures 7/26/12
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| He figured out the aquarium |
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| Last day in the 6 month clothes. The hat is hilarious. |
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| I made him a diaper. He's all set if he ever needs to go to Vegas. |
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| Mmm, feet. |
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| Eww, cereal! |
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| Hello Bear! |
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| This is beyond adorable |
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| And so is this. |
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| I guess he wants to taste test all the feet. |
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| So sweet. |
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| Perfect |
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| 6 Month Portraits |
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| She was watching one of her shows, in a box. |
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| Swiping the keys |
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| They really mean 3 and up on those board games. |
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| Testing out the new chairs! |
Letter to Colin - 6 Months
Colin,
Yesterday you turned 6 months old. I want to congratulate you on not being squashed, drowned, or smothered by your 23 month old sister. I think it really helps that you're only about 6 pounds lighter than her and too big for her to pick up.
When we brought you home from the hospital you were a tiny little thing swimming in your newborn clothes. Now you're a big chunky baby who can roll over, sit up, and grab Kaida's hair! You've changed so much so fast that I can hardly remember how tiny you were.
You like physical comedy, so if we can get Kaida to dance around for you you'll giggle and squirm around.
You sleep really well and almost always have (thanks!).
You love to jump in the jumper.
You just started to sleep on your tummy but usually you end up half on your side half on your stomach, sucking your thumb. You love that thumb!
All of that is fantastic but I've got bad news about your ears. It looks like you got Poppy's ears. Not Poppy's ears now, Poppy's ears when he was little. Don't worry, if that's the case, you'll grow into them when you're a teenager. In the meantime they'll stick out a lot but I still love them.
You just started eating cereal and so far you're not really impressed. Most of it just mushes out the same way it went in. We'll start some fruits and veggies soon and I'm sure you'll figure it out eventually.
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You like the bath, the cats (Tonic especially since he'll let you play with his ears and tail), your sister, sitting up, and being naked.
You don't like being alone, having your nose cleaned, and being stuck (in a too small shirt, leaned over in the high chair, between two pillows, or on your stomach).
I'm amazed with how quickly you've grown and I can't wait to see how you'll change and grow over the next 6 months and all the years after that.
I love you.
Mommy
Yesterday you turned 6 months old. I want to congratulate you on not being squashed, drowned, or smothered by your 23 month old sister. I think it really helps that you're only about 6 pounds lighter than her and too big for her to pick up.
When we brought you home from the hospital you were a tiny little thing swimming in your newborn clothes. Now you're a big chunky baby who can roll over, sit up, and grab Kaida's hair! You've changed so much so fast that I can hardly remember how tiny you were.
You like physical comedy, so if we can get Kaida to dance around for you you'll giggle and squirm around.
You sleep really well and almost always have (thanks!).
You love to jump in the jumper.
You just started to sleep on your tummy but usually you end up half on your side half on your stomach, sucking your thumb. You love that thumb!
All of that is fantastic but I've got bad news about your ears. It looks like you got Poppy's ears. Not Poppy's ears now, Poppy's ears when he was little. Don't worry, if that's the case, you'll grow into them when you're a teenager. In the meantime they'll stick out a lot but I still love them.
You just started eating cereal and so far you're not really impressed. Most of it just mushes out the same way it went in. We'll start some fruits and veggies soon and I'm sure you'll figure it out eventually.
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You like the bath, the cats (Tonic especially since he'll let you play with his ears and tail), your sister, sitting up, and being naked.
You don't like being alone, having your nose cleaned, and being stuck (in a too small shirt, leaned over in the high chair, between two pillows, or on your stomach).
I'm amazed with how quickly you've grown and I can't wait to see how you'll change and grow over the next 6 months and all the years after that.
I love you.
Mommy
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Tiny Updates
7/19/12
So I started saying "You have to be quiet, the baby's sleeping" as sort of a joke. Because I remember Mom and Dad saying that to us all the time. And I specifically remember them saying it once when all three of us were right there. So it carried over after there were no babies around. Now every time I say "Shhh" or "Be quiet please" she says "Baby seepin'" 'cause she knows that's what comes next. The best part is she does it even when he's not asleep!
7/20/12
I'm thinking of making some fitted diapers for Colin. Kaida is still in diapers so she usually wears the medium fuzzibunz (pockets) since they fit her best. So Colin wears the bumgenius (onesize pockets) and when we're out of those the grovia pods or a trifolded prefold with a cover. But pretty much everytime he poops in a two piece diaper I need to toss the cover in the laundry. His poop is very runny and just gets everywhere. He has one fitted diaper (they're used with a cover) that works really well. So I though I'd try my hand at making one. Need some velcro and elastic but it doesn't seem too hard. Of course I decide this right before he's getting ready to start solid food and his poop is going to change and we're planning to potty train Kaida so that will free up a whole bunch of diapers too. I'm a little late to the game.
7/22/12
We ordered a pink balance bike for Kaida's birthday. Today at Target she saw the bicycles and kept saying "Pease Mama!?" for all the pink ones. Hopefully she'll feel the same way in another month.
It's a surprise so shhh!
7/22/12
Colin started wearing his 9 month clothes today. He wore onesies and shorts but the second pair of shorts squashed his chubby little thigh really hard when he was sitting up. I'm not sure if it would do the same thing in a disposable diaper or not. But I'm still ok with him wearing just onesies when we go out so I don't really care if he wears them.
I think my shorts rule is an age thing. I wasn't sure if it's because he's a boy or because he's younger during the summer that I'm ok with him going out pantless. Last summer she always wore shorts with her onesies but she was 9+ months. I think once he's old enough to sit up in a shopping cart when we go out, or be carried on my hip rather than in the car seat I'll feel like he should have pants on.
So I started saying "You have to be quiet, the baby's sleeping" as sort of a joke. Because I remember Mom and Dad saying that to us all the time. And I specifically remember them saying it once when all three of us were right there. So it carried over after there were no babies around. Now every time I say "Shhh" or "Be quiet please" she says "Baby seepin'" 'cause she knows that's what comes next. The best part is she does it even when he's not asleep!
7/20/12
I'm thinking of making some fitted diapers for Colin. Kaida is still in diapers so she usually wears the medium fuzzibunz (pockets) since they fit her best. So Colin wears the bumgenius (onesize pockets) and when we're out of those the grovia pods or a trifolded prefold with a cover. But pretty much everytime he poops in a two piece diaper I need to toss the cover in the laundry. His poop is very runny and just gets everywhere. He has one fitted diaper (they're used with a cover) that works really well. So I though I'd try my hand at making one. Need some velcro and elastic but it doesn't seem too hard. Of course I decide this right before he's getting ready to start solid food and his poop is going to change and we're planning to potty train Kaida so that will free up a whole bunch of diapers too. I'm a little late to the game.
7/22/12
We ordered a pink balance bike for Kaida's birthday. Today at Target she saw the bicycles and kept saying "Pease Mama!?" for all the pink ones. Hopefully she'll feel the same way in another month.
7/22/12
Colin started wearing his 9 month clothes today. He wore onesies and shorts but the second pair of shorts squashed his chubby little thigh really hard when he was sitting up. I'm not sure if it would do the same thing in a disposable diaper or not. But I'm still ok with him wearing just onesies when we go out so I don't really care if he wears them.
I think my shorts rule is an age thing. I wasn't sure if it's because he's a boy or because he's younger during the summer that I'm ok with him going out pantless. Last summer she always wore shorts with her onesies but she was 9+ months. I think once he's old enough to sit up in a shopping cart when we go out, or be carried on my hip rather than in the car seat I'll feel like he should have pants on.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Little bits
7/12/12
I went in to get Kaida up from her nap but she wasn't quite ready. She laid back down so I grabbed a little blanket and pillow and laid down on the floor too. She thought that was funny. Then she got up and took Horton off the toy chest and gave him to me to sleep with. After that she laid down again. The next time I opened my eyes she was almost out of the crib. her feet were up off the mattress and she was leaning way over. I scared her when I yelled so we'll see if she tries it again or not.
7/15/12
Apparently Kaida is Sheriff of the Manners Police. She's very polite herself. She says Thank you, You're welcome, No thank you, Please, and sometimes Excuse me. Oh and Gesundheit and Bless You. The other night at dinner JR burped. So Miss Manners said "Daddy. Burp." JR said "Oh, sorry. Excuse me."
7/16/12
Kaida woke up last night. I went in and picked her up. Then she started saying "Daddy's bed, Daddy's bed." I have taken her into our room a couple times when she was really upset but she just rolls around and annoys the crap out of me until I take her back to her bed. So last night, since she wasn't all that worked up, I just said. No. It's the middle of the night. I'm going to sing to you and then you're going to go to sleep. And she did.
7/19/12
The activity table moved up to her room a while ago to make more space in the living room. She plays with it a little before her naps but the battery has been running down for a while and now it's completely out of juice. Today she pointed to the mouse that slides up and down and said mouse and wanted me to make it work. When I told her we needed to have Daddy change the batteries she went to the nursery and got the aquarium remote. She brought it to the table and put it opposite the mouse and started sliding it up and down "Mouse!"
It was very cute
And she's 23 months old today! One more month 'til the big 2!
I went in to get Kaida up from her nap but she wasn't quite ready. She laid back down so I grabbed a little blanket and pillow and laid down on the floor too. She thought that was funny. Then she got up and took Horton off the toy chest and gave him to me to sleep with. After that she laid down again. The next time I opened my eyes she was almost out of the crib. her feet were up off the mattress and she was leaning way over. I scared her when I yelled so we'll see if she tries it again or not.
7/15/12
Apparently Kaida is Sheriff of the Manners Police. She's very polite herself. She says Thank you, You're welcome, No thank you, Please, and sometimes Excuse me. Oh and Gesundheit and Bless You. The other night at dinner JR burped. So Miss Manners said "Daddy. Burp." JR said "Oh, sorry. Excuse me."
7/16/12
Kaida woke up last night. I went in and picked her up. Then she started saying "Daddy's bed, Daddy's bed." I have taken her into our room a couple times when she was really upset but she just rolls around and annoys the crap out of me until I take her back to her bed. So last night, since she wasn't all that worked up, I just said. No. It's the middle of the night. I'm going to sing to you and then you're going to go to sleep. And she did.
7/19/12
The activity table moved up to her room a while ago to make more space in the living room. She plays with it a little before her naps but the battery has been running down for a while and now it's completely out of juice. Today she pointed to the mouse that slides up and down and said mouse and wanted me to make it work. When I told her we needed to have Daddy change the batteries she went to the nursery and got the aquarium remote. She brought it to the table and put it opposite the mouse and started sliding it up and down "Mouse!"
It was very cute
And she's 23 months old today! One more month 'til the big 2!
Sunday, July 15, 2012
4th of July Weekend - ish
The last week in June Mom and Aunt B came down to watch Kaida and Colin while we went to the Jimmy Buffett concert. Long story short on that one, Colin refused to take a bottle for 10 hours but was much less horrible than he could have been for a super hungry baby.
The next day we went up to Buffalo. JR helped Dad with some projects around the house. There were big plans, HUGE plans. But they did get a couple projects done.
So we mostly hung out while they worked.
We went to Kim's to play in the pool. Kaida wore her life jacket without throwing a fit. She went in the water but she only wanted to be held rather than floating on her own.
Colin really likes the "boat". He kept trying to drink the water. Apparently we just need to put him in a tub of milk and we won't need to worry about him refusing a bottle.
We also went to see Owen. We got a couple pictures but then the battery ran out on the camera. So the pictures in the previous post are from JR's camera.
And Matt took us to the Bison's game. We had a pretty scary moment. The seats are right behind home plate but up really high. So if a ball gets tipped and comes up over the nets in goes right into this section. I had just finished nursing Colin, so he was down on my lap, when a ball came over the net. Matt yelled and I saw the ball, I looked down quick to try to figure out what to do and when I looked back up it was way closer and headed right for us. So I just ducked and covered. It hit the seat right between Dad and me. Luckily Kaida wasn't sitting in it at that moment, she didn't sit much at all actually. So, pretty exciting for Colin's first baseball game.
We left before the fireworks. Kaida has a good behavior time limit and the timer buzzed around the fifth inning. But it was fun!
So it was a pretty relaxing weekend for me. I had a helper every day at least so that was nice.
The next day we went up to Buffalo. JR helped Dad with some projects around the house. There were big plans, HUGE plans. But they did get a couple projects done.
So we mostly hung out while they worked.
We went to Kim's to play in the pool. Kaida wore her life jacket without throwing a fit. She went in the water but she only wanted to be held rather than floating on her own.
Colin really likes the "boat". He kept trying to drink the water. Apparently we just need to put him in a tub of milk and we won't need to worry about him refusing a bottle.
We also went to see Owen. We got a couple pictures but then the battery ran out on the camera. So the pictures in the previous post are from JR's camera.
And Matt took us to the Bison's game. We had a pretty scary moment. The seats are right behind home plate but up really high. So if a ball gets tipped and comes up over the nets in goes right into this section. I had just finished nursing Colin, so he was down on my lap, when a ball came over the net. Matt yelled and I saw the ball, I looked down quick to try to figure out what to do and when I looked back up it was way closer and headed right for us. So I just ducked and covered. It hit the seat right between Dad and me. Luckily Kaida wasn't sitting in it at that moment, she didn't sit much at all actually. So, pretty exciting for Colin's first baseball game.
We left before the fireworks. Kaida has a good behavior time limit and the timer buzzed around the fifth inning. But it was fun!
So it was a pretty relaxing weekend for me. I had a helper every day at least so that was nice.
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