Thursday, December 24, 2015
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
14 months
Since your party so much has happened, you have grown like a weed! Your mouth is full of teeth which is the biggest change. They are so silly because they have a slant to them like a jack-o-lantern, it's a good thing they were coming in around Halloween! We have spent the Fall going to Uncle Eric's football games, parties, and having as much fun family time as we can. It was a tough start to your second year of life when sadly your GG went to Heaven just a few weeks after she celebrated you turning one. I think one of the last things she said was, "I love you Danica." Oh how she would light up when we'd say yours or Charli's name, and when you were around her I truly believe those were the most perfect moments in her life. She loved you so very much and I know she is an angel watching over you. Your GG was so very special and I want you to know just how much joy you and Charli brought to her and just how proud she was to be your GG. We will miss her very much.
Much to the meaning of your middle name, we continued to "Liv" and count our blessings daily. You continue to change every day and at about 12.5 months were an official walker and runner, and have received the new nickname of Danicane; as you very much resemble a hurricane!!! I know Kathy has a field day with you whether you are trying to hog all her attention, push down Maria, or take someone's toy, you are always on a mission with a different facial expression that goes with your next move. My favorite being how you yell at kids to "off" when they try to pick you up, or the "p-u"" plugging of your nose for poopies. You also know to point to your nose on cue, so smart!
Your weekdays are filled with stimulating interaction playing with multiple kids at Kathy's, or going on outings to the library, shopping, the park, or out to eat just to name a few. Then every Friday night you and Charli get very excited to see Uncle Eric and the Bartlett Hawk. Your vocabulary continues to grow and even consists of communicating with the Hawk by yelling at him and laughing. A 13 month old not afraid of a mascot, unheard of, and better yet you are friends with him! You love to walk up and down the ramps and back and forth down the fence of the games so it is definitely a workout for your Dad, Grandma, and I. Charli likes to encourage you so we watch 2 little girls all bundled up run and fall and run and fall. It's a perfect Friday night. The Hawks went back to the play-offs this year, I'd say they have 2 very lucky charms... Not to mention lucky charms for the Cubbies who went to the NLCS and in that vocabulary you have is, "Go Cubs!" It is beyond cute! You love when Charli sings the song, she is an awesome sister!
Eric and I both celebrated our birthdays and we shared a family dinner at Rosebud where you and Charli both helped to blow out our candles and eat the dessert! There was also the great holiday of Halloween to celebrate and we did that for many days. This year you were dressed as a poodle and Charli as a poodle girl, what an adorable combo. We started the festivities at the high school where you colored, ran around, pushed a tricycle around an obstacle course and road on an indoor train! It was the petting zoo that caused us distress when you didn't not want to leave the animals especially the giant turtle. Just like the horse at your party, I think you think any new animals we see become yours :) We also went trick or treating at the strip mall and you got to sit on the front seat of a real firetruck, so cool. They gave away free ice cream so that was a real treat sharing cones with Daddy and your sister. Everywhere we walked I could hear people say "those are the most beautiful girls I have ever seen."
You are following in Charli's footsteps with your fashion sense, as you love to try to put headbands on and clothes over your clothes. You are so cute with your purse that you put around your neck and walk around the house, all while carrying your baby. How sweet! We are beyond blessed to have two such beautiful and smart girls.
You are very intelligent when it comes to problem solving....so Charli taught you to open the oven of the toy kitchen, climb on it, up and on to the play kitchen, and then bang on the windows....oh yeah that happened! You have figured out stairs as well and though you take precautions you are a Danicane, so limited precautions if that. We have had no major injuries but somehow you and the door hit one another and you ended up with the biggest goose-egg on your forehead, I cannot believe it didn't split open and get this it healed within a week. You are such a strong girl. Thinking of strength you were very brave at your Doctor appointment where you received 3 more shots, but the stranger danger has begun and you had it with Dr. Mike and you have now started it with others as well. We had Charlee babysit and you cried for the 2 hours we were gone! No more babysitter while you are awake unless its Grandma! And in Dr. Mike's defense it might have been the shots that got your riled up as I never left your side. You continue to top the chart at 70% for height and wow have you evened out on your body, but your thighs are still the cutest and your little boob. Your hair has maintained a light brown color and we have yet to give you a haircut as it has given itself its own adorable style. Let's not forget those blue eyes they continue to melt hearts.---Speaking of Grandma, you are in love with her, sometimes you just sit on her lap the eintre time we are at a restaurant without even a squirm! What is that all about, it gives her a big head that she has the magic touch...shh don't tell her she really does :)
Your Feet! This deserves its own paragraph. They are huge! I'd say a size 4! And get this you are coordinated enough to kick a soccer ball over and over while picking up your pace. Now that's quite a feat, pun intended!! #proudmomma and don't forget the USA Women won the World Cup this year!
Last but not least you are such a terrific eater! You either like something or you don't and there isn't really much you don't like, you even suck on lemons!! Oh and the faces you make, priceless. I'd say you are a 70% greens eater, you love greeny beanies as I call them and you love peas. Good girl honey, and you even have helped with the dog's diets by feeding them from your high-chair. Don't tell but sometimes I watch daddy try to put you in the chair and boy do you extend your legs straight out to resist it and it is FUNNY!!! What until you are a teenager!
Oh and I forgot to mention...sleeping arrangements have still not been finalized in regards to a set place but we do have a set time. We have kept you and your sister on the pre-daylight savings time and its working! Eat, bath, play, bed...prayers....Thank God for you and Charli and God Bless us ALL, I love you!
Much to the meaning of your middle name, we continued to "Liv" and count our blessings daily. You continue to change every day and at about 12.5 months were an official walker and runner, and have received the new nickname of Danicane; as you very much resemble a hurricane!!! I know Kathy has a field day with you whether you are trying to hog all her attention, push down Maria, or take someone's toy, you are always on a mission with a different facial expression that goes with your next move. My favorite being how you yell at kids to "off" when they try to pick you up, or the "p-u"" plugging of your nose for poopies. You also know to point to your nose on cue, so smart!
Your weekdays are filled with stimulating interaction playing with multiple kids at Kathy's, or going on outings to the library, shopping, the park, or out to eat just to name a few. Then every Friday night you and Charli get very excited to see Uncle Eric and the Bartlett Hawk. Your vocabulary continues to grow and even consists of communicating with the Hawk by yelling at him and laughing. A 13 month old not afraid of a mascot, unheard of, and better yet you are friends with him! You love to walk up and down the ramps and back and forth down the fence of the games so it is definitely a workout for your Dad, Grandma, and I. Charli likes to encourage you so we watch 2 little girls all bundled up run and fall and run and fall. It's a perfect Friday night. The Hawks went back to the play-offs this year, I'd say they have 2 very lucky charms... Not to mention lucky charms for the Cubbies who went to the NLCS and in that vocabulary you have is, "Go Cubs!" It is beyond cute! You love when Charli sings the song, she is an awesome sister!
Eric and I both celebrated our birthdays and we shared a family dinner at Rosebud where you and Charli both helped to blow out our candles and eat the dessert! There was also the great holiday of Halloween to celebrate and we did that for many days. This year you were dressed as a poodle and Charli as a poodle girl, what an adorable combo. We started the festivities at the high school where you colored, ran around, pushed a tricycle around an obstacle course and road on an indoor train! It was the petting zoo that caused us distress when you didn't not want to leave the animals especially the giant turtle. Just like the horse at your party, I think you think any new animals we see become yours :) We also went trick or treating at the strip mall and you got to sit on the front seat of a real firetruck, so cool. They gave away free ice cream so that was a real treat sharing cones with Daddy and your sister. Everywhere we walked I could hear people say "those are the most beautiful girls I have ever seen."
You are following in Charli's footsteps with your fashion sense, as you love to try to put headbands on and clothes over your clothes. You are so cute with your purse that you put around your neck and walk around the house, all while carrying your baby. How sweet! We are beyond blessed to have two such beautiful and smart girls.
You are very intelligent when it comes to problem solving....so Charli taught you to open the oven of the toy kitchen, climb on it, up and on to the play kitchen, and then bang on the windows....oh yeah that happened! You have figured out stairs as well and though you take precautions you are a Danicane, so limited precautions if that. We have had no major injuries but somehow you and the door hit one another and you ended up with the biggest goose-egg on your forehead, I cannot believe it didn't split open and get this it healed within a week. You are such a strong girl. Thinking of strength you were very brave at your Doctor appointment where you received 3 more shots, but the stranger danger has begun and you had it with Dr. Mike and you have now started it with others as well. We had Charlee babysit and you cried for the 2 hours we were gone! No more babysitter while you are awake unless its Grandma! And in Dr. Mike's defense it might have been the shots that got your riled up as I never left your side. You continue to top the chart at 70% for height and wow have you evened out on your body, but your thighs are still the cutest and your little boob. Your hair has maintained a light brown color and we have yet to give you a haircut as it has given itself its own adorable style. Let's not forget those blue eyes they continue to melt hearts.---Speaking of Grandma, you are in love with her, sometimes you just sit on her lap the eintre time we are at a restaurant without even a squirm! What is that all about, it gives her a big head that she has the magic touch...shh don't tell her she really does :)
Your Feet! This deserves its own paragraph. They are huge! I'd say a size 4! And get this you are coordinated enough to kick a soccer ball over and over while picking up your pace. Now that's quite a feat, pun intended!! #proudmomma and don't forget the USA Women won the World Cup this year!
Last but not least you are such a terrific eater! You either like something or you don't and there isn't really much you don't like, you even suck on lemons!! Oh and the faces you make, priceless. I'd say you are a 70% greens eater, you love greeny beanies as I call them and you love peas. Good girl honey, and you even have helped with the dog's diets by feeding them from your high-chair. Don't tell but sometimes I watch daddy try to put you in the chair and boy do you extend your legs straight out to resist it and it is FUNNY!!! What until you are a teenager!
Oh and I forgot to mention...sleeping arrangements have still not been finalized in regards to a set place but we do have a set time. We have kept you and your sister on the pre-daylight savings time and its working! Eat, bath, play, bed...prayers....Thank God for you and Charli and God Bless us ALL, I love you!
One YEAR Old!
Danica Roo you are already one year old.... WHAT, when did that happen??? It is an absolute true statement when they say time flies when you have kids and they grow up so fast; honestly it is almost surreal that you are ONE! On August 8th you began taking your first steps and what silly ones they were, with every step you laughed and giggled and when you fell down you crawled as fast as you could to your destination. Charli is so helpful holding your hands to help assist you in walking but it ends up looking like you are pushing a football sled and you both are moving so fast until one or both of you fall down. With each passing day you continue to take more and more steps but honestly you are all about speed and what will get you there faster, whether it be to walk, crawl, or roll---but all with a smile on your face. You are a true Houdini who can finagle out of anything and in a moment you are gone. Your mobility has made for tired parents that is for sure. With four teeth coming in you continue to be such a happy girl; but may I add they are really nice big chompers and seeing as you are such a terrific eater it is the perfect match. At your one year Doctor Appointment, one in which Charli repeatedly reminded everyone in the office that it is " Danica's Day," you weighed in at 22lbs and continue to top the charts in height. What a healthy big girl you are and how brave you were receiving 3 shots. Like appointments in the past you really don't miss a beat once the appointment is over and your smile just continues on. Oh Danica, that smile, those cheeks, those teeth, you are something else. Speaking of something else....let's discuss TOT Rock. We had our first class and let's see... you hate sharing, you hate clean up, you don't want to sit where you are supposed to, you scream to get your way, and you are too smart for your own good- I think that sums it up. I had the best time, it was hard not to laugh. We have a lot to work on, but your high fives and being nice to the other kids and smiling are on point. Oh and you know when you are bad--you know.
Let's talk birthday celebrations. On your birthday we went to the German restaurant and you were serenaded by a duo playing the accordian at September fest-- everyone in the place was given bells including you, and we all sang Happy Birthday. How awesome that was! Then we went to see Uncle Eric's football game where you would scream and yell- the perfect environment for you. Then next day was your party which was a party for the ages, ponies, petting zoo, and pool party at Grandma's and it was awesome! Once you got on the pony you did not want to get off- you weren't afraid for a second. The weather was on the cooler side as opposed to the heat we have been dealing with and the rain held off, I know Grandpa was there especially when you were riding the pony "Ice" and "Keen Ice" beat American Pharoah at the wire-- no one saw that coming. We had over 100 people there to celebrate your day and everyone had such a great time. It is wonderful to have such a great group of people celebrate and love you. You did an amazing job with the smash cake Grandma made and you smeared it all over my face, thanks honey! Charli helped blow out your candle and was more then happy to help open your presents and play with them and what terrific presents you received. I'd say a great year was topped of with a wonderful party for an amazing girl! We love you honey!
Let's talk birthday celebrations. On your birthday we went to the German restaurant and you were serenaded by a duo playing the accordian at September fest-- everyone in the place was given bells including you, and we all sang Happy Birthday. How awesome that was! Then we went to see Uncle Eric's football game where you would scream and yell- the perfect environment for you. Then next day was your party which was a party for the ages, ponies, petting zoo, and pool party at Grandma's and it was awesome! Once you got on the pony you did not want to get off- you weren't afraid for a second. The weather was on the cooler side as opposed to the heat we have been dealing with and the rain held off, I know Grandpa was there especially when you were riding the pony "Ice" and "Keen Ice" beat American Pharoah at the wire-- no one saw that coming. We had over 100 people there to celebrate your day and everyone had such a great time. It is wonderful to have such a great group of people celebrate and love you. You did an amazing job with the smash cake Grandma made and you smeared it all over my face, thanks honey! Charli helped blow out your candle and was more then happy to help open your presents and play with them and what terrific presents you received. I'd say a great year was topped of with a wonderful party for an amazing girl! We love you honey!
Thursday, August 6, 2015
11 months
WOW Danica does time fly and each day you change. How is it even possible??? I feel like I miss something if I blink. One thing remains the same you are the happiest baby. Your smile is so contagious with those big blue eyes, double dimples, and two teeth! Did I mention your little boobies? We went to see Dr. Charles and he said not to buy you a sports bra, you just have a little extra estrogen and no problems. So let me tell you, it is quite a physique you have, you are curvy in all the right places-- or should I say a chubba wubba in all the right places! You are definitely starting to thin out with the amount of activity you do from crawling so fast to scaling all the furniture and tables, getting yourself in trouble with the toilet (with Charli's help)and you can already stand up on your own unassisted; I know walking will be here before we know it! You are quite the communicator and a such people person. You love to be around people and are so very nosy, I think your picture could be in the dictionary next to rubberneck! If you are not within reach of someone you are not a happy camper. You love to be stimulated and giggle and laugh and you sound like the Pilsbury dough boy. When music is on you just dance and you can keep the beat with your head and your body and have a permanent smile. What a little entertainer! You scream for things and I am talking blood curdling scream which then Charli imitates and then you both laugh, this is not a good habit but at home it sure is funny--at restaurants not so much. You also have quite the little temper when you want something which makes for a household of hotheads- oh boy that includes the dogs! Your words increase everyday as you copy what we say and it is amazing. Hi, Bye, Mom, Dad, Doggy, baby, dolly, no, kiss... this are all words you attempt and come close to saying. You even know when the dogs next door are barking you want to say "no barking doggy" you curl your lips and you get a very serious face, oh you are too much! You intelligence is quite astounding for 11 months whether it be communicating, playing with your toys, your alertness while out and about; you have such an understanding of what is going on it really is amazing. Whenever I tell you "Danica is so silly" you laugh on cue and just love it, we could do that for hours. Another love of yours is to swing at the park and go in the pool. Grandma had the hot tub filled up and you floated around in your princess floatation device just kicking your feet and laughing. What a great time we had, Charli was so proud to be in the water with you and she is so excited for you to get "bigger," especially next summer at the "play pool."
There is not enough room in the pack n play for you both we have learned. We have also learned to not turn our back for a minute- Charli thinks she can pick you up and carry you and if she could she would take you outside and just play. We have had a few talks with Charli this month you can imagine, but she is the greatest big sister and loves you so so much. This is why morning walks have been a daily summer activity with you both in your stroller and you kicking your feet the whole time. The dogs go on the walk with us and you have taken such a liking to them both and want to pet them and crawl all over them and although you don't understand personal space they too are trying to understand you. Boy is it cute watching you pet River and just giggle, he just wags his tail trying to figure you out.
I have watched you problem solve ways to get out of the rigged areas of the house which is crazy smart, but nothing more than when you were in a baby mobility seat at Grandma's walking all around and you wanted to pick up a toy, you were able to move the toy with your foot up to your hand to pick it up. This is something kids at soccer camp can't do until age 5. I was shocked and very proud! I think you are definitely an athlete and like your sister fearless when it comes to doing and trying new things. We went to see the Pietrowski family and you were up their stairs in the blink of an eye!
As far as strangers you are in the stranger danger mode and definitely cannot have Daddy or I out of your sight. This still makes for sleepless nights as you are up about two times a night. I am hoping in the next 3 weeks when we start you on real milk that will fill up your belly and you will sleep "like a baby" through the night. Otherwise I think your Dad and I will still agree there is nothing like rocking you to sleep. Although once you are in the car it is magic you are out like a light. ---You are just so sweet honey.---As I mentioned starting you on milk it reminds me of just how much you eat and I think at this point you are in love with green beans over any other food. You ate an entire can and wanted more! Nice work! When it comes to baby food whatever you don't eat Charli wants to so I guess it is a win-win. You are not very fond of your high-chair but we make it work and when you have had enough food without fail you hit our hand and the food flies everywhere- nice reflexes Danica!
You and Charli are in love with each other and I hope it lasts, she can fit in your clothes and you can't---does that make any sense? You are so tall and about 22 lbs. I mean that makes for beyond cuteness and more of a reason when Charli tries to hold you and pick you up its not a very safe idea. Thinking of you while writing this makes me smile and just want to grab you and give your kisses. You love kisses right on your cheeks and you lean right in, that is the best feeling Grandma can agree! You are so loved by everyone who lays an eye on you- and I know Grandpa's heart would have grown a million times if he was here to see you, he wouldn't even know what to do with you and Charli. I know wherever he is he is smiling. We are truly blessed for you to be born in August and to help heal all of our broken hearts, I think you were the greatest gift for all of us. We love you more than words...
There is not enough room in the pack n play for you both we have learned. We have also learned to not turn our back for a minute- Charli thinks she can pick you up and carry you and if she could she would take you outside and just play. We have had a few talks with Charli this month you can imagine, but she is the greatest big sister and loves you so so much. This is why morning walks have been a daily summer activity with you both in your stroller and you kicking your feet the whole time. The dogs go on the walk with us and you have taken such a liking to them both and want to pet them and crawl all over them and although you don't understand personal space they too are trying to understand you. Boy is it cute watching you pet River and just giggle, he just wags his tail trying to figure you out.
I have watched you problem solve ways to get out of the rigged areas of the house which is crazy smart, but nothing more than when you were in a baby mobility seat at Grandma's walking all around and you wanted to pick up a toy, you were able to move the toy with your foot up to your hand to pick it up. This is something kids at soccer camp can't do until age 5. I was shocked and very proud! I think you are definitely an athlete and like your sister fearless when it comes to doing and trying new things. We went to see the Pietrowski family and you were up their stairs in the blink of an eye!
As far as strangers you are in the stranger danger mode and definitely cannot have Daddy or I out of your sight. This still makes for sleepless nights as you are up about two times a night. I am hoping in the next 3 weeks when we start you on real milk that will fill up your belly and you will sleep "like a baby" through the night. Otherwise I think your Dad and I will still agree there is nothing like rocking you to sleep. Although once you are in the car it is magic you are out like a light. ---You are just so sweet honey.---As I mentioned starting you on milk it reminds me of just how much you eat and I think at this point you are in love with green beans over any other food. You ate an entire can and wanted more! Nice work! When it comes to baby food whatever you don't eat Charli wants to so I guess it is a win-win. You are not very fond of your high-chair but we make it work and when you have had enough food without fail you hit our hand and the food flies everywhere- nice reflexes Danica!
You and Charli are in love with each other and I hope it lasts, she can fit in your clothes and you can't---does that make any sense? You are so tall and about 22 lbs. I mean that makes for beyond cuteness and more of a reason when Charli tries to hold you and pick you up its not a very safe idea. Thinking of you while writing this makes me smile and just want to grab you and give your kisses. You love kisses right on your cheeks and you lean right in, that is the best feeling Grandma can agree! You are so loved by everyone who lays an eye on you- and I know Grandpa's heart would have grown a million times if he was here to see you, he wouldn't even know what to do with you and Charli. I know wherever he is he is smiling. We are truly blessed for you to be born in August and to help heal all of our broken hearts, I think you were the greatest gift for all of us. We love you more than words...
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
10 Months
Wow! What a month. You are weighing in at 21 lbs. 9 oz and continue to be in the top percentiles for height and weight per our 10 month appointment with Dr. Mike. You also received a shot and were so brave, Charli made sure you were okay the entire time. An amazing feat is that the Doctors always have to do a movement with the hips where every baby cries, not even a peep out of you. I can't even tell you how strong you are it is really quite exceptional. As far as being happy you take the cake with your double dimples you are just so cute! You have been styling a Pebbles hairstyle which only adds to the cuteness. . Your hair remains a light brown but those eyes, they are a piercing blue which seems to keep getting bluer.You also have another bottom tooth, wow two teeth already. You are everywhere crawling, standing, walking along tables, along couches and are sooooo fast. I couldn't imagine that you and your sister could already be playing tag at this age! Now lets talk about your favorite thing to do in the house....ummm the air vents. You flock to the air vents and love to remove them as well as the plug to the wrestling scale or any cord you can find. You even love the vacuum cleaner. You could amuse yourselves with those items for hours. Like I mentioned with your strength you are able to lift things and open things that no 10 month old should be able but we already know you are extra special. You are completely in love with Charli especially when she is dancing around and acting out movies, you keep the beat right up with her bouncing up and down and moving your head to the beat, gosh is it ever cute. We went to the park the other day and you just giggled and screamed in the swing, I think that was your perfect day. It is so fun when you scream out noises it not only amuses you but everyone else. You have added "bye" to your list of words which consist of a "mom mom dadadada" and screams and grunts. You bye is also in connection with waving your hand, I think you have that one down. You are quite the conversationalist. We got the okay for table food so you are quite the foodie as well. I don't think such a fan of spaghetti like Charli but you like everything from chicken to noodles, to puffs and yogurt. Oh my gosh I have forgot to mention your woobie, can't go anywhere without it. Sleeping is still a bit of a stretch at night. Occasionally you are in the swing, occasionally in your crib...and I have to admit I don't know the last time you slept through the night, but we will get there sooner than later I hope. Oh and Danica the cutest part of this past month is your little nose. Uncle Eric takes his hands and makes it look like he is going to steal your nose but he stops just a little bit shy of it and you finish the task putting your nose right in there and then you squish your face and giggle. It is the cutest funniest expression with your little squished up face and nose. Oh you are just too cute. We had some great times with Daddy's birthday and Father's Day. You and Charli bought Daddy a card and cologne and we had dinner with Grandma and Uncle Eric out on our deck on the most glorious day. You joined us in you little seat with you squished up nose just giggling and asking for more food. You continue to fill up my heart I didn't know it could get this big. With school being out and the more family time we have it makes Daddy and I realize that we have something really special going on and can only pray it continues. Love you you little tooky. Oh and one more thing your huge feet, Danica you kick them together, you tap them on the ground, you prop them up in strolley rides. You and your feet are something else. Just keep growing honey! Can you even get any cuter???! I think the lady at the photo shoot couldn't even believe how beautiful you and your sister are, we get stopped everywhere, just look at those eyes. What's in store for us next?!!!
Monday, June 1, 2015
9 MONTHS
Oh my little nugget how you are growing! This month has been the big change from baby to a big girl baby. First off we started with our first tooth. Yep, your bottom tooth has popped through and boy is it cute. There is a lot of drooling going on and everything you can grab is going in to your mouth but that is to be expected.You are moving everywhere not only rolling but crawling. You have a great Army crawl and can cover a lot of space very quickly. You can pull yourself up and with your own strength and stand up for quite a long period of time. Diaper changing is no longer an easy process, not that is really ever was, but now we have to chase your buns all over to fasten the diaper. As far as clothes we have by passed all the cute clothes I had lined up for you and you fit in to 12-18 month outfits, you are such a tall little one and your body is starting to thin out, but lets be honest your boobies, bunnies, and thighs all are still making their mark! You can torpedo underwater in swim lessons for 5 seconds, what a feat, and you smile the entire time. We had a little bit of a tough month with a virus and when you reached a 103 fever we went in to see Dr. Mike but everything checked out fine so your body continues to be strong and able to fight through whatever germs we all bring home. You also didn't miss a beat with eating but definitely needed some extra beauty rest. We are now down on the bottle counts per day and up on the oatmeal, vegetables, and even lasagna. I have snuck in a few bites of ice cream and cool whip too, yummy yummy. Puffs are now a go to and little yogurt melts, let me tell you Charli has no problem helping to eat most of them. You enjoy a yogurt or oatmeal breakfast everyday before your morning nap. You also take a long afternoon nap, a cat nap when Daddy picks you up and bed time is around 8:30. During the day you are in a pack and play because your rock and play has been retired this month. You now sit right up in it and are ready to pop out. Charli made sure I knew you were going to flip right out of it , she is definitely in charge. Sooo let's be honest we have now gone almost a consecutive week in the crib and a few nights that you have slept through without a peep. We also use the swing when you don't allow for the crib option, but I think we are doing a pretty good job of trying to make the crib a full time spot. I will speak for your Dad that it is pure heaven when you fall asleep on us but that requires one of your woobies to accompany us in this feat. You are so peaceful when you sleep and definitely let everyone know when you are ready because you will rub your eyes and want to be somewhere quiet and you even soothe yourself with the sound of your own voice, just precious.
You are having a great time at Kathy's where you have your own language of long loud grunting back and forth, you are so attentive, responsive, and quite a good copy cat; as well as being a chatter box like Mom. There is a lot of momm momm momm and dadadada's that are being said. Kathy works with you on giving kisses and asking for more as well as raising your arms for "uppy." You love the song itsy bitsy spider and taking pictures and I have a lot of little videos of you giggling. Looks like another Collins star in the family hence the meaning of your name! You love when we tickle you and and play peek a boo. Charli entertains you in the car by playing peek a boo and you just giggle louder and louder each time, it could go on for hours. It is completely contagious someone smiles you smile right back. You will be most popular I am sure. Speaking of popularity you have a brand new friend at Kathy's, Maria, who is 3 months older and your playmate- built in best friend. You two pull each others hair, grab and scratch each other, steal toys as well as bows out of each other's hair and crawl around everywhere; how fun to have somebody your age to play with, life is good. We even went to Maria's first birthday party where the two of you played in a ball pit inside an inflatable pool which made for some really cute pictures.
Your eyes are so blue, I think they may the bluest in the house how is that for beautiful! Your hair continues to be a light brown with gold tints in the sun and is just so fun because it still sticks up in the back like Grandma's! Your temperment could not be better you continue to be such a happy baby and so smiley and independent. The way you light up when Charli walks in to the room is amazing and the feeling is mutual. Charli tells everyone, "Danica is MY sister!" What a protective sister you have and boy does she love you. When you are sitting on the ground and Daddy or I pass by you just scream out, start bouncing your buns off the ground and giggle. How could any day not be wonderful with you around, it just couldn't be, you are amazing. You catch the eye of everyone who passes you, what a beautiful baby girl inside and out.
Thank you for making this Mother's Day the best one yet by gracing me with your presence. I am truly the most blessed Mom and I love you honey. ( We spent Mother's Day at the racetrack and it was one of my greatest family memories to date) We have a 9 month photo shoot planned that we had to reschedule because of being under the weather, can't wait to see the pictures!
You are having a great time at Kathy's where you have your own language of long loud grunting back and forth, you are so attentive, responsive, and quite a good copy cat; as well as being a chatter box like Mom. There is a lot of momm momm momm and dadadada's that are being said. Kathy works with you on giving kisses and asking for more as well as raising your arms for "uppy." You love the song itsy bitsy spider and taking pictures and I have a lot of little videos of you giggling. Looks like another Collins star in the family hence the meaning of your name! You love when we tickle you and and play peek a boo. Charli entertains you in the car by playing peek a boo and you just giggle louder and louder each time, it could go on for hours. It is completely contagious someone smiles you smile right back. You will be most popular I am sure. Speaking of popularity you have a brand new friend at Kathy's, Maria, who is 3 months older and your playmate- built in best friend. You two pull each others hair, grab and scratch each other, steal toys as well as bows out of each other's hair and crawl around everywhere; how fun to have somebody your age to play with, life is good. We even went to Maria's first birthday party where the two of you played in a ball pit inside an inflatable pool which made for some really cute pictures.
Your eyes are so blue, I think they may the bluest in the house how is that for beautiful! Your hair continues to be a light brown with gold tints in the sun and is just so fun because it still sticks up in the back like Grandma's! Your temperment could not be better you continue to be such a happy baby and so smiley and independent. The way you light up when Charli walks in to the room is amazing and the feeling is mutual. Charli tells everyone, "Danica is MY sister!" What a protective sister you have and boy does she love you. When you are sitting on the ground and Daddy or I pass by you just scream out, start bouncing your buns off the ground and giggle. How could any day not be wonderful with you around, it just couldn't be, you are amazing. You catch the eye of everyone who passes you, what a beautiful baby girl inside and out.
Thank you for making this Mother's Day the best one yet by gracing me with your presence. I am truly the most blessed Mom and I love you honey. ( We spent Mother's Day at the racetrack and it was one of my greatest family memories to date) We have a 9 month photo shoot planned that we had to reschedule because of being under the weather, can't wait to see the pictures!
Friday, May 1, 2015
8 months
WOW Danica you are on the move. You are rolling everywhere and starting the crawling motion. You can make it from one side of the room to the other in seconds. At 75% percentile for height and weight we have a major athlete on our hands. You have terrific manipulation skills and love to pick up things and throw things, and punch things, and grab whatever body part of whoever is closest to you.You are still the happiest baby ever and smile at everyone and everything, you just love to giggle. Oh and the sounds you make, you try to imitate everything Charlli does and she wants to spend every minute with you. If you can believe it, we have a baby that sleeps... YOU. Daily, Kathy has you on a schedule and you have a new friend Maria besides your boyfriend Logan. You have made your way to a pack n play and stretch out when you sleep, especially loving to sleep on your stomach. At home we call your bed time between 7:30 and 8:30 and you sleep through the night until about 6:45am, it is truly amazing. We are still making the transition to the crib but I know we (I) will get there soon, I can feel it! You are such a great eater and eat pretty much everything especially chicken and apples and we have started to move on to puffies. The best thing about your diet is that Charli wants to eat the same food you do, therefore you are both eating healthy, cheers to that. Swimming and baths still remain on the top of your lists of must- you are the happiest in water just splashing around and when the water is poured on your head. Boy do you kick and kick and splash everywhere and just giggle and laugh. It is so fun to take pictures of you and movies because you are so photogenic and non-stop smiling. We visited GG on Easter and that brought so much joy to her. You also met Aunt Soph and Uncle Rich from California who came bearing Minnie Mouse gifts, how fun! It is just amazing the little person you are becoming and just how much you are growing. Your hair is so fun and still brown, but those eyes of yours are piercing blue! Your thighs and buns have started to fill out a little but lets be honest you are still a little "porkchop" but the absolute cutest and happiest one I have ever seen. Oh Danica to just rock with you in the chair and hold you is the most amazing feeling, you are such a nuzzler but honey when you are ready for a nap there is no stopping you....you rubs your eyes, whimper in your little way and when we put you down tuck you in with a blanky and your wubbanub and you are out, even Charli can't get you up---well yes she can and she does. You two are already a team and just in love with one another. This little family we have with Reilly and River is truly something, every day it jsut keeps getting better. Here's to another healthy month with a little cold to end it but that doesn't slow you down or stop you from happiness honey you are something else. We love you!
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