On a lighter note, she has figured out that my name is Sarah. If I am not responding to her quick enough when she is calling "Mommy", she has started yelling "Sarah" to really make her point.
How grown up does she look these days???
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Oh my word
I think I have posted before about Maya gaining her independent streak - at the time, I had no idea what was in store for us. Every time I turn around she is yelling, "Maya do it" or "all self" (all by myself in Maya speak). If there is a button involved, she needs to be the one to push it. She must be allowed to climb in and out of the car on her own. She needs to take the diaper out of the drawer. If you move something, she will put it back and move it again (even if you just moved it an inch) just so she can be the one to do it. We have had our fair share of tantrums when you unknowingly do something that she felt she needed to be involved in. We try to include her in most things, but I am quickly learning that it isn't enough for her. She wants to do it all. This sure has been a test in patience... and patience is not one of my strengths.
On a lighter note, she has figured out that my name is Sarah. If I am not responding to her quick enough when she is calling "Mommy", she has started yelling "Sarah" to really make her point.
How grown up does she look these days???
On a lighter note, she has figured out that my name is Sarah. If I am not responding to her quick enough when she is calling "Mommy", she has started yelling "Sarah" to really make her point.
How grown up does she look these days???
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
4 Months!!
Wow, has Laurel changed in the last month. You forget how quickly they grow and develop. It was a bit delayed due to our vacation, but we had her four month appointment this week and she is right on track, weighing in at 13lbs 9oz (50%) and is 24.25 inches (50%).
Big developments for Laurel:
- She has become an expert at rolling from her back to her tummy. A few weeks ago she rolled from tummy to back, but seems to have forgotten how because she gets pretty frustrated once she is on her tummy. We spend an awful lot of time rolling her back over.
- She is officially in her crib in her own room at night. The transition was fairly seamless and it is nice to have our room back. So far the fans we have in the each of the girl's rooms has provided enough white noise to prevent any wake ups. Hopefully, it stays that way! Sleep has been a bit tough due to the rolling, but hopefully that will pass. We are also in a bit of a transition with the swaddle, she gets frustrated with it on but can't quite sooth herself with it off. It will come in time, I am sure.
- She started up at daycare last week and although I haven't officially started working yet, she was there most of the week as I recovered from strep throat and went to interviews and meetings. She did great! My horrible napper decided that she would take two two hour naps while she was there. Not sure why I can't get the same at home. She has been all smiles when we pick her up so seems to enjoy it there. She has already had lots of visitors and attention as all the other teachers want to meet Maya's little sister.
-She is chatty like her sister and I am often woken up in the morning by her squealing to herself instead of crying.
Big developments for Laurel:
- She has become an expert at rolling from her back to her tummy. A few weeks ago she rolled from tummy to back, but seems to have forgotten how because she gets pretty frustrated once she is on her tummy. We spend an awful lot of time rolling her back over.
- She is officially in her crib in her own room at night. The transition was fairly seamless and it is nice to have our room back. So far the fans we have in the each of the girl's rooms has provided enough white noise to prevent any wake ups. Hopefully, it stays that way! Sleep has been a bit tough due to the rolling, but hopefully that will pass. We are also in a bit of a transition with the swaddle, she gets frustrated with it on but can't quite sooth herself with it off. It will come in time, I am sure.
- She started up at daycare last week and although I haven't officially started working yet, she was there most of the week as I recovered from strep throat and went to interviews and meetings. She did great! My horrible napper decided that she would take two two hour naps while she was there. Not sure why I can't get the same at home. She has been all smiles when we pick her up so seems to enjoy it there. She has already had lots of visitors and attention as all the other teachers want to meet Maya's little sister.
-She is chatty like her sister and I am often woken up in the morning by her squealing to herself instead of crying.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Roessler Reunion
Despite some pre-travel anxiety, we took our first trip as a family of four and headed to Isle of Palms, South Carolina for the Roessler reunion. Turns out the girls are much better travelers than we expected. They did great on the long airplane rides, slept well for the most part and had such a great time playing with the extended family. Here are some pictures of the trip.
Beach Time...
Pool Time...
And other fun...
Lots of stories were read throughout the week.
Bath time. These two were inseparable and by the end of the week acted just like siblings - bickering, hugs and all.
A first pedicure.
Washing machine and balloons - what more do you need to entertain a couple toddlers.
Games with Granny Pat.
Popsicles! A quick way to keep the three of them quiet and still. They spent a whole lot of time chasing each other in circles around the house.
The girls.
Playing with Kevin.
And a BIG, HUGE thank you to Grandma and Grandpa who were a great help the entire week. As well as a thank you to everyone else who watched one kid while we attended to the other. Family is a pretty amazing thing.
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