Sunday, January 30, 2011
Just some photos
No real exciting news, just wanted to post a few pictures. Riley had a busy weekend of Kindermusic, and a friend's birthday party, and then a play date while we went out with some friends for a much needed adult night. She is definitely showing her independent spirit, and still exploring everything she can get her hands on and get into. You'll see below, that now includes my jewelry and accessories. I have managed to get a ponytail into her hair a few times, which I consider a major accomplishment. She says, "pretty, pretty," and points to it, then tries to yank it out until I get her distracted by something else. Maybe I should have started her on bows much earlier. Oh well, she'll learn to love it.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
18 month checkup
Riley had her 18-month checkup today and her stats are as follows...50th percentile for weight (23lbs), 50th percentile for height (31") and 75th percentile for nugget circumference. All in all, the doctor said, "she's perfect." The doc, nurse, and people at immunizations were all impressed by her poise during the visit. They said every other kid in today was screaming and fussing. She was on her best behavior and actually had a lot of fun tearing up the crinkly paper on the exam table and staring out the office window at everyone passing by. What a funny sight it must have been for everyone on the outside looking in at a diaper only clad, blond peanut tangled up in the blinds, cracking herself up.
We started her winter swim lessons tonight and she seemed really excited to be back in the water. We haven't done any swimming since summer, but she took right to it again. She was even more comfortable floating on her back and let me dunk her under the water. Other than the fact that the pool is like tepid bath water, it should be a fun series. Hopefully TJ can make it to some of the lessons too and then I can watch from the sidelines and stay much warmer.
On Saturday, we took her to get some studio photos to mark her 18-month milestone. Cheesy portraits are my least favorite kind of photo, but I wanted to get it done before time just gets away from me. She really wasn't into following any sort of directions, but we managed to get a few nice poses. The lolly pop actually wasn't supposed to be a prop. I was using it as a bribe, and it ended up working for the shot so we went with it. I find myself astounded lately when I look at her how big she's gotten and how quickly the time has gone. It's a good thing there's another one on the way because I'm already going through baby withdrawal. Since my baby is really a toddler who is really looking more like a little kid every day. It makes my heart ache in the most bittersweet way.
We started her winter swim lessons tonight and she seemed really excited to be back in the water. We haven't done any swimming since summer, but she took right to it again. She was even more comfortable floating on her back and let me dunk her under the water. Other than the fact that the pool is like tepid bath water, it should be a fun series. Hopefully TJ can make it to some of the lessons too and then I can watch from the sidelines and stay much warmer.
On Saturday, we took her to get some studio photos to mark her 18-month milestone. Cheesy portraits are my least favorite kind of photo, but I wanted to get it done before time just gets away from me. She really wasn't into following any sort of directions, but we managed to get a few nice poses. The lolly pop actually wasn't supposed to be a prop. I was using it as a bribe, and it ended up working for the shot so we went with it. I find myself astounded lately when I look at her how big she's gotten and how quickly the time has gone. It's a good thing there's another one on the way because I'm already going through baby withdrawal. Since my baby is really a toddler who is really looking more like a little kid every day. It makes my heart ache in the most bittersweet way.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
On to the New Year
Hard to believe that it's 2011 and that there's so much on the horizon this year. After spending a nice Christmas at home, we headed out on a long road trip to SC. It was great to see friends and family and I'm so glad we made the trek. Riley was a trooper and we are just so blessed to have such a flexible child. I hope that number two takes it as easy on us as she has.
Riley has her 18-month checkup in about a week, so it will be interesting to see how much she's grown since her 1-year visit, and what the doctor has to say about her development. One thing I know for sure is that she has some impressive verbal skills. We had a pizza play date last night with two of her friends, another little girl, who is fairly talkative, and a little boy who didn't say anything. I've heard that the boys start talking later, but given her vocabulary and ability to repeat back just about any word these days, I think she'll be putting real sentences together soon. She loves to go through picture books, especially about animals, and point out their names and sounds. She also loves to run around the house and play in crazy ways with her "dada." Things I would never think of to do, like break dancing and spinning in circles while lying on the floor. I guess that's what Dad's are for. We are practicing how to "be gentle" with baby using the cradle and baby doll that came back from SC (thank you Deb). We still have some work to do, but the instinct is there, and Bauer has survived her love so far, so I think we'll be okay.
The job of parenting is still full of wonderful surprises, challenges and laughter, and is by far the most important thing I've ever applied myself to. Just last night, TJ woke me up at 2:30 when he came to bed by saying, "I think Riley puked in her crib." Sure enough, I walked in, gagged, and found her asleep with the pizza from dinner covering her hair, jammies, giraffe, crib, sheets and floor. We woke her up for a middle of the night bath, cleaned up the mess, gave her water and a saltine, had a little dance party (at her request) and then she went right back to bed. It could have been such a nightmare if she was feeling worse or wouldn't settle back down. She just amazes me and I feel so lucky and thankful for her special little personality. Anyhow, below are a few recent pictures. Enjoy and Happy New Year to all.
Riley has her 18-month checkup in about a week, so it will be interesting to see how much she's grown since her 1-year visit, and what the doctor has to say about her development. One thing I know for sure is that she has some impressive verbal skills. We had a pizza play date last night with two of her friends, another little girl, who is fairly talkative, and a little boy who didn't say anything. I've heard that the boys start talking later, but given her vocabulary and ability to repeat back just about any word these days, I think she'll be putting real sentences together soon. She loves to go through picture books, especially about animals, and point out their names and sounds. She also loves to run around the house and play in crazy ways with her "dada." Things I would never think of to do, like break dancing and spinning in circles while lying on the floor. I guess that's what Dad's are for. We are practicing how to "be gentle" with baby using the cradle and baby doll that came back from SC (thank you Deb). We still have some work to do, but the instinct is there, and Bauer has survived her love so far, so I think we'll be okay.
The job of parenting is still full of wonderful surprises, challenges and laughter, and is by far the most important thing I've ever applied myself to. Just last night, TJ woke me up at 2:30 when he came to bed by saying, "I think Riley puked in her crib." Sure enough, I walked in, gagged, and found her asleep with the pizza from dinner covering her hair, jammies, giraffe, crib, sheets and floor. We woke her up for a middle of the night bath, cleaned up the mess, gave her water and a saltine, had a little dance party (at her request) and then she went right back to bed. It could have been such a nightmare if she was feeling worse or wouldn't settle back down. She just amazes me and I feel so lucky and thankful for her special little personality. Anyhow, below are a few recent pictures. Enjoy and Happy New Year to all.
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