9/28/2010
Around 4pm we were driving home. Maggie was pointing to some birds on top of a gas station. I told her I loved her. We started driving and Maggie yelled, “I love you birdies.”
When we got home, Daddy was flying her around the house. Suddenly she said, “Put me down, Daddy. I’m busy.”
9/29/2010
As we were drive to Nana’s house every morning we usually drive through some water. This morning Maggie yelled, “Time for water.” And wouldn’t you know there was no water today.
After we got to Nana’s and I was getting Maggie out of her seat, she told me, “I’m so happy Mommy.” I told her I was happy too. Then she laid her head on my shoulder and cupped my face with her hand and said, “You make me so happy Mommy!” What a moment.
10/1/2010
Maggie answers questions with either a firm No! or a slow, “ugh. . . yeah.” Any time I ask her if she’s tired or wants to go to bed, she informs me, “I want to play.” And if I say that she IS going to bed, she’ll tell me, “I NEED to play.” So stinkin’ cute.
10/9/10
Maggie was drinking her smoothie for breakfast, which was all over her nose and lips. She took a big drink and said, “Fan-tas-tic!”
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
She's back!
Maggie's home!
After spending a week and one day staying with her Grandma, Grandpa Dennis and Amanda in Paradise, she is back home. Boy, have we missed her.
She had so much fun in Paradise. I visited her 3 times while she was there and she always had something to show me. She showed me Miley, the goat. The big spider (a freaking huge garden spider in the front yard). The chickens. Her little yellow boat in the pool.
I am so glad she had so much fun. We've decided we'll try to make this a regular thing she does every summer. I remember staying with my grandma's when I was growing up and it was always so fun. I want Maggie to have that too.
I know Grandma and Grandpa Dennis were sad to have her leave. They loved having her stay.
But I am so glad to have her back. I can't believe how hard it was to have her gone (BTW, she was gone because our AC was broken and our house was about 95 on average). I missed her so much.
But now she's back. Woo hoo!
After spending a week and one day staying with her Grandma, Grandpa Dennis and Amanda in Paradise, she is back home. Boy, have we missed her.
She had so much fun in Paradise. I visited her 3 times while she was there and she always had something to show me. She showed me Miley, the goat. The big spider (a freaking huge garden spider in the front yard). The chickens. Her little yellow boat in the pool.
I am so glad she had so much fun. We've decided we'll try to make this a regular thing she does every summer. I remember staying with my grandma's when I was growing up and it was always so fun. I want Maggie to have that too.
I know Grandma and Grandpa Dennis were sad to have her leave. They loved having her stay.
But I am so glad to have her back. I can't believe how hard it was to have her gone (BTW, she was gone because our AC was broken and our house was about 95 on average). I missed her so much.
But now she's back. Woo hoo!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
July 17, 2010
I took Maggie in the shower with me today. Oh, she's so cute. Chasing her around, trying to get a diaper on a naked baby is truly bliss.
We visited Memaw and Gran Gene today. Maggie was so sweet. She ate like a freaking pig. We went also and had dinner at the deli my aunt works at. Maggie loves her Aunt Susie. She ate a ton of beans and lettuce. She actually turned down more ice cream and asked for more lettuce. She's a weird little kid.
We visited Memaw and Gran Gene today. Maggie was so sweet. She ate like a freaking pig. We went also and had dinner at the deli my aunt works at. Maggie loves her Aunt Susie. She ate a ton of beans and lettuce. She actually turned down more ice cream and asked for more lettuce. She's a weird little kid.
Friday, July 16, 2010
July 16, 2010
Sometimes Maggie gets the giggles and it is so darn cute. I was playing the mommy's-coming-to-get-you game and she was just dying laughing. I must have done it 10 times and every single time she laughed her head off. Oh, I love that belly laugh.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
July 15, 2010
I love how Maggie interprets things around her. When she sees something new and has to give it a name, it's always so interesting. We have copies of our driver's licenses hanging from our corkboard. Every time Maggie sees it she says, "Mommy taking a bath. Daddy taking a bath." I don't have any clue where that comes from but that's what she sees.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
July 14, 2010
Maggie is so smart. Today I got her up, got her dressed, and fed her breakfast. While she was eating she told me, pointing to skirt,"Too tight." I checked and she was right; it was too tight. How freaking smart is that?
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
July 7, 2010
I still hate this.
I put her on the potty this morning. She got off and peed like right next to it. Why? I know it's not going to happen over night. I know it's a starts and stops time thing; gain ground, lose ground with overall trend going up. But good Lord, I hate this.
I put her on the potty this morning. She got off and peed like right next to it. Why? I know it's not going to happen over night. I know it's a starts and stops time thing; gain ground, lose ground with overall trend going up. But good Lord, I hate this.
July 6, 2010
I hate potty training. No success. We're back to having accidents. Why, why? Potty training is evil. I could just talk to her about it when she's 8 and boom, none of this evilness.
Monday, July 5, 2010
July 5, 2010
Accidents: 2 (again, 1 was with Daddy)
Successes: 1
After she went yesterday, I was so cocky. I thought we had this thing licked but no. No, she's still learning. I am not enjoying this process.
She is pretty good at feeding herself. She also has a sort of ownership over the skill now. She won't let me help her unless it's toward the end of the meal and she's getting tired. It's pretty cute and super messy.
Successes: 1
After she went yesterday, I was so cocky. I thought we had this thing licked but no. No, she's still learning. I am not enjoying this process.
She is pretty good at feeding herself. She also has a sort of ownership over the skill now. She won't let me help her unless it's toward the end of the meal and she's getting tired. It's pretty cute and super messy.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
July 4, 2010
Even though we took Maggie's potty chair she wouldn't use it in Bryan. We kept her in diapers the whole time (about 36 hours) and she mostly just didn't go. No poop and very, very little pee.
Then when we got home and put her on her potty, she peed a ton. It took a little while but she did it. WOO HOO!!!!
Then when we got home and put her on her potty, she peed a ton. It took a little while but she did it. WOO HOO!!!!
Friday, July 2, 2010
July 2, 2010
Day 5 of Potty Training Boot Camp
Accidents: 1
Successes: 1
Woo hoo! I like that ratio. She only had one accident today and she was with her Daddy when it happened.
Her success was glorious. I put her on the potty and she stayed there for about 5 minutes. She finally got off and I almost didn't even check. But then I did and success. Pee-pee in the potty!!! Quite fantastic.
She's still screaming and crying when we go to the gym daycare. I don't know why. She didn't mind it in the beginning but now she seems very unhappy. They tell me she's usually fine after I leave but it really stinks to see her so upset, you know?
Other than that we've played and watched videos today. I never let Maggie watch TV so I told her if she used the potty I'd let her watch. I hate children's shows. They are truly awful. Why do children like them?
She's dancing now and it is so cute, I don't know what to do. She makes little fists and jumps around. So cute.
Accidents: 1
Successes: 1
Woo hoo! I like that ratio. She only had one accident today and she was with her Daddy when it happened.
Her success was glorious. I put her on the potty and she stayed there for about 5 minutes. She finally got off and I almost didn't even check. But then I did and success. Pee-pee in the potty!!! Quite fantastic.
She's still screaming and crying when we go to the gym daycare. I don't know why. She didn't mind it in the beginning but now she seems very unhappy. They tell me she's usually fine after I leave but it really stinks to see her so upset, you know?
Other than that we've played and watched videos today. I never let Maggie watch TV so I told her if she used the potty I'd let her watch. I hate children's shows. They are truly awful. Why do children like them?
She's dancing now and it is so cute, I don't know what to do. She makes little fists and jumps around. So cute.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
July 1, 2010
Day 4 of Potty Training Boot Camp
Accidents: lots, including our first poop accident
Successes: 0
This stinks. I hate this. I have nothing more to say on the subject.
Maggie isn't walking much anymore. She's started crawling around again. I'm guessing potty training and this are connected. Poor thing, she's feeling that bittersweet feeling of growing up. You want to be older, to have more independence but you also want to be a baby and be taken care of. It's a constant battle as you grow up but it's not really a choice because you will get older. I guess she's starting to feel that.
Maggie and I laid on the floor this afternoon. We had our heads right next to each other and looked at the ceiling. I would get up and she would get up and then she would ask, "Lay down mama?" And I would lay down with her again. And I loved it. I love her so much.
We had our last tumbling class of this session today. She did amazing. She held on to the bar with both hands and was able to support most of her weight. She went all the way through the obstacle course and she walked across the big balance beam with support and lots of encouragement.
I still see Maggie as my baby but days like this remind me that she's not. She really is becoming a little kid. Bittersweet is definitely the right word.
Accidents: lots, including our first poop accident
Successes: 0
This stinks. I hate this. I have nothing more to say on the subject.
Maggie isn't walking much anymore. She's started crawling around again. I'm guessing potty training and this are connected. Poor thing, she's feeling that bittersweet feeling of growing up. You want to be older, to have more independence but you also want to be a baby and be taken care of. It's a constant battle as you grow up but it's not really a choice because you will get older. I guess she's starting to feel that.
Maggie and I laid on the floor this afternoon. We had our heads right next to each other and looked at the ceiling. I would get up and she would get up and then she would ask, "Lay down mama?" And I would lay down with her again. And I loved it. I love her so much.
We had our last tumbling class of this session today. She did amazing. She held on to the bar with both hands and was able to support most of her weight. She went all the way through the obstacle course and she walked across the big balance beam with support and lots of encouragement.
I still see Maggie as my baby but days like this remind me that she's not. She really is becoming a little kid. Bittersweet is definitely the right word.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
June 30, 2010
Day 3 of Potty Training Boot Camp
Accidents: 5-6
Successes: 0 but mixed
She's started telling me she needs to go potty, which to me seems like major progress. The only problem is that she still isn't going potty in the actual potty. On we go. . .
In other news, Maggie does this really cute thing when I come to get her out of her crib. I'll say, "Aren't you supposed to be sleeping?" So she'll lay down really quick and put her head down. It is oh, so cute.
We're also working on having Maggie feed herself with a spoon. Well, kind of. Basically in the same kind-of way I've been teaching her for months. I don't like big messes and this is really messy. Still she is improving, I just need to give her more practice.
Maggie has decided recently she doesn't like staying at the gym daycare. It's pretty awful. Today as soon as she realized where we were (before we even got inside) she started crying and saying, "Ready to go bye-bye. Okay?" It was pretty bad. I try to be really calm and upbeat and just hand her over but oh my God, it's freaking awful.
Accidents: 5-6
Successes: 0 but mixed
She's started telling me she needs to go potty, which to me seems like major progress. The only problem is that she still isn't going potty in the actual potty. On we go. . .
In other news, Maggie does this really cute thing when I come to get her out of her crib. I'll say, "Aren't you supposed to be sleeping?" So she'll lay down really quick and put her head down. It is oh, so cute.
We're also working on having Maggie feed herself with a spoon. Well, kind of. Basically in the same kind-of way I've been teaching her for months. I don't like big messes and this is really messy. Still she is improving, I just need to give her more practice.
Maggie has decided recently she doesn't like staying at the gym daycare. It's pretty awful. Today as soon as she realized where we were (before we even got inside) she started crying and saying, "Ready to go bye-bye. Okay?" It was pretty bad. I try to be really calm and upbeat and just hand her over but oh my God, it's freaking awful.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
June 29, 2010
Day 2 of Potty Training Boot Camp
Accidents: 4
Successes: 0
Hmmm. . . this is even less fun than I thought. Considering we had 9 or 10 accidents yesterday I can only guess she's holding it. I just keep thinking why not potty train at 7.
Maggie threw a huge temper tantrum today. She hit me for the first time ever. She hit me in the chest and on top of my head and pulled my hair. Wow. Honestly I'm not sure what that's about. I think she was completely off schedule today, which of course is my fault. What a day.
On the bright side, she took a drink from her sippy cup this morning and when she stopped drinking it made a funny noise and she asked what's that. Before I could answer she answered Mommy tooted. So funny.
Accidents: 4
Successes: 0
Hmmm. . . this is even less fun than I thought. Considering we had 9 or 10 accidents yesterday I can only guess she's holding it. I just keep thinking why not potty train at 7.
Maggie threw a huge temper tantrum today. She hit me for the first time ever. She hit me in the chest and on top of my head and pulled my hair. Wow. Honestly I'm not sure what that's about. I think she was completely off schedule today, which of course is my fault. What a day.
On the bright side, she took a drink from her sippy cup this morning and when she stopped drinking it made a funny noise and she asked what's that. Before I could answer she answered Mommy tooted. So funny.
Monday, June 28, 2010
June 28, 2010
Day 1 of Potty Training
Yikes! Maggie is in panties and her bloomers. I am scared.
1pm: We've had 3 accidents and 2 diapers (we're not potty training while out of the house or while sleeping). Yikes!
Ok, we went through nine pairs of underwear. She wore 3 diapers (1 for when we went out, 2 during very short naps). She peed in the potty once after she started peeing on the floor.
I'm starting to get why they call this boot camp. Good Lord!
Yikes! Maggie is in panties and her bloomers. I am scared.
1pm: We've had 3 accidents and 2 diapers (we're not potty training while out of the house or while sleeping). Yikes!
Ok, we went through nine pairs of underwear. She wore 3 diapers (1 for when we went out, 2 during very short naps). She peed in the potty once after she started peeing on the floor.
I'm starting to get why they call this boot camp. Good Lord!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
June 27, 2010
So far, so good. Maggie woke up a little early but only by about 30 minutes or so. She seems great. Running around, playing, eating. Woo hoo!
Yes definitely feeling better. She's been great all day. Well, she has been but unfortunately I have been a big grumpapotamus. I'm just so worn out from yesterday plus she woke up at 7.30 which isn't horrible. I'm just worn out.
She's been so sweet today; giving kissed and telling everyone she loves them. Maybe she's feeling extra better.
It's so nice to have my baby girl back. Next challenge: potty training.
Yes definitely feeling better. She's been great all day. Well, she has been but unfortunately I have been a big grumpapotamus. I'm just so worn out from yesterday plus she woke up at 7.30 which isn't horrible. I'm just worn out.
She's been so sweet today; giving kissed and telling everyone she loves them. Maybe she's feeling extra better.
It's so nice to have my baby girl back. Next challenge: potty training.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
June 26, 2010
We had a fantastic day today. Maggie's still a little stuffy and coughing but it's definitely more like allergy crap than anything else. She's been in a good mood and eating a lot and running around and playing.
This morning she got up on time (she's been waking up early). We played and ate until I had to go to a workout class. Then she hung out with Daddy. I told him to put her down for a nap but when I was walking in the door later I heard her scream, "Mommy." No nap for Maggie.
We went out to Paradise today to see Jan, Dennis and Amanda. Oh it was blissful. We swam in the hot sun all afternoon. So nice and refreshing.
Maggie took a pretty good nap in the mid afternoon. When Dennis got her (he heard her yelling), he asked her if she had any poops or pees and she said no. The problem is that's her answer for everything. When I took her, I just assumed that he'd actually physically checked. So I started stripping her to put her back into her bathing suit. Yeah, yuck.
She didn't sleep on the way home, just mostly whined. I could tell she was exhausted. When we got home I asked her if she was hungry (this is one of the few exceptions to the no rule; if she's hungry she'll usually say so) and she said no. So I start to get her ready for bed and she tells me she's hungry. What a stinker pot.
Anyway, she passed out immediately and is sleeping like a rock. My sweet little baby.
This morning she got up on time (she's been waking up early). We played and ate until I had to go to a workout class. Then she hung out with Daddy. I told him to put her down for a nap but when I was walking in the door later I heard her scream, "Mommy." No nap for Maggie.
We went out to Paradise today to see Jan, Dennis and Amanda. Oh it was blissful. We swam in the hot sun all afternoon. So nice and refreshing.
Maggie took a pretty good nap in the mid afternoon. When Dennis got her (he heard her yelling), he asked her if she had any poops or pees and she said no. The problem is that's her answer for everything. When I took her, I just assumed that he'd actually physically checked. So I started stripping her to put her back into her bathing suit. Yeah, yuck.
She didn't sleep on the way home, just mostly whined. I could tell she was exhausted. When we got home I asked her if she was hungry (this is one of the few exceptions to the no rule; if she's hungry she'll usually say so) and she said no. So I start to get her ready for bed and she tells me she's hungry. What a stinker pot.
Anyway, she passed out immediately and is sleeping like a rock. My sweet little baby.
Friday, June 25, 2010
June 25, 2010
AAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! Why is she still so sick?????
Maggie woke up this morning at 6:30 with a super runny nose. I fed her, suctioned her nose and gave her her allergy medicine that I forgot (WTF????) to give her last night. Did that cause this? She seems like she feels alright but she can't breathe and she's still coughing. I feel so sorry for her.
We were going to go to the Science museum again but about 1/3 of the way there suddenly the sky in front of us was black. About a mile later a freaking monsoon was coming down. It was crazy. I called my Dad and asked what was going on and how bad it was. He said it was really nasty and it was only going to get worse. It took about 15 minutes to get the 2 miles to an exit so I could turn around.
Maggie definitely seems like she feels better today. She's been somewhat fussy but mostly fine. She's been very bratty, doing what she knows she's not supposed to do. I guess those terrible 2s will be for everyone to enjoy.
Maggie woke up this morning at 6:30 with a super runny nose. I fed her, suctioned her nose and gave her her allergy medicine that I forgot (WTF????) to give her last night. Did that cause this? She seems like she feels alright but she can't breathe and she's still coughing. I feel so sorry for her.
We were going to go to the Science museum again but about 1/3 of the way there suddenly the sky in front of us was black. About a mile later a freaking monsoon was coming down. It was crazy. I called my Dad and asked what was going on and how bad it was. He said it was really nasty and it was only going to get worse. It took about 15 minutes to get the 2 miles to an exit so I could turn around.
Maggie definitely seems like she feels better today. She's been somewhat fussy but mostly fine. She's been very bratty, doing what she knows she's not supposed to do. I guess those terrible 2s will be for everyone to enjoy.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
June 24, 2010
Our third tumbling class wasn't quite as successful.
Maggie woke up early and I, for whatever odd but wonderful reason, just hopped out of bed, got dressed and went and got her. She ate and then took a nap. I woke her up right before her class and I guess she wasn't finished sleeping cos she was fussy during class.
She wouldn't do most of the activities. Although she did still do a lot. AND she held the bar with both hands. The first class she wouldn't touch it. The second class, she held on to me with one hand and the bar with one hand. Today she held the bar with both hands, twice. How cool is that? I'm so proud of my little monkey.
My Mom canceled on me so Maggie's going to Grandpa and Grandmo's today so Mommy can run errands without a toddler in tow. I try to pack in these days to get as much done as possible. It's unbelievable how much a 22 pound kiddo slows you down.
Maggie woke up early and I, for whatever odd but wonderful reason, just hopped out of bed, got dressed and went and got her. She ate and then took a nap. I woke her up right before her class and I guess she wasn't finished sleeping cos she was fussy during class.
She wouldn't do most of the activities. Although she did still do a lot. AND she held the bar with both hands. The first class she wouldn't touch it. The second class, she held on to me with one hand and the bar with one hand. Today she held the bar with both hands, twice. How cool is that? I'm so proud of my little monkey.
My Mom canceled on me so Maggie's going to Grandpa and Grandmo's today so Mommy can run errands without a toddler in tow. I try to pack in these days to get as much done as possible. It's unbelievable how much a 22 pound kiddo slows you down.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
June 23, 2010
Still whiny! Today was definitely food again. "Are you hungry? Are you hungry?" My poor little baby. Once I fed her she simmered down. Must keep shoveling food into her mouth.
We went to the science museum for a couple of hours this afternoon. As we were leaving she was wiggling around. So I put her down and just held her hand. She walked by me the whole way to the car. Um, where's my little baby?
But she made up for it by being super whiny after her afternoon nap. What is wrong with her? Why can't she get better? This is making me crazy. This isn't my little girl and she obviously feels like crap. I don't understand. I'm doing everything I'm supposed to be doing and she's still not well. I just want her to feel better and not be so sad.
We went to the science museum for a couple of hours this afternoon. As we were leaving she was wiggling around. So I put her down and just held her hand. She walked by me the whole way to the car. Um, where's my little baby?
But she made up for it by being super whiny after her afternoon nap. What is wrong with her? Why can't she get better? This is making me crazy. This isn't my little girl and she obviously feels like crap. I don't understand. I'm doing everything I'm supposed to be doing and she's still not well. I just want her to feel better and not be so sad.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
June 22, 2010
Last night when I was going to bed I noticed I had a missed call from Richard. I checked the message and it was Maggie (with Richard in the background, coaching) telling me she loved me and missed me. What a great surprise!
She was still awake when I got home from my exercise class so I went ahead and gave her her medicine: steroids and allergy medicine. I thought she'd sleep so well but instead she woke up 2 or 3 times. Both times begging for food. I'm guessing that's the roids. Ha! She also woke up a little early with a big poo poo. I'm guessing this is all connected.
On Friday or Saturday night, Maggie would not go to sleep. I couldn't figure it out. She'd had a big dinner. She'd almost fallen asleep during our night time routine and I'd already checked on her once. Still nothing. Finally after about an hour, I decided to go check on her again. But first I went to the bathroom, so Richard went in first. I heard him laughing. I went in and Maggie was standing in her crib with her night gown on. Nothing funny.
Then I noticed poop. On the floor. Next to her diaper. Richard lifted her nightgown to reveal a naked tushy. Wow. She did it again last night. Thankfully no poop. So I decided to put her in pants so she couldn't get to her diaper. What a stinker pot.
Also I haven't started potty training yet. It occurred to me that pretty much everything you read about potty training warns not to start when something else big is going on, like say being sick. So we'll wait for this to clear up before we start.
This morning we were sitting together in the living room. I had my water bottle sitting on the coffee table. I got up and came in the office to do something on the computer and Maggie came a couple of seconds later. I turned around to greet her and she was holding my water bottle. "Here Mama," she said. So stinkin' sweet.
But good Lord has she been whiny this afternoon. Whiny! I think the steroids are mainly to blame. Actually I think she's starving and any delay is causing meltdowns. So I guess if I want to sidestep anymore whining I better hurry up with the food!
Holy cow! She was crazy this evening. Like super hyper active. Now I don't feel so great. So that might be part of the problem. But she was all over the place, in everything and just very, very hyper. Which isn't like her. Lord, please let it be the steroids.
She was still awake when I got home from my exercise class so I went ahead and gave her her medicine: steroids and allergy medicine. I thought she'd sleep so well but instead she woke up 2 or 3 times. Both times begging for food. I'm guessing that's the roids. Ha! She also woke up a little early with a big poo poo. I'm guessing this is all connected.
On Friday or Saturday night, Maggie would not go to sleep. I couldn't figure it out. She'd had a big dinner. She'd almost fallen asleep during our night time routine and I'd already checked on her once. Still nothing. Finally after about an hour, I decided to go check on her again. But first I went to the bathroom, so Richard went in first. I heard him laughing. I went in and Maggie was standing in her crib with her night gown on. Nothing funny.
Then I noticed poop. On the floor. Next to her diaper. Richard lifted her nightgown to reveal a naked tushy. Wow. She did it again last night. Thankfully no poop. So I decided to put her in pants so she couldn't get to her diaper. What a stinker pot.
Also I haven't started potty training yet. It occurred to me that pretty much everything you read about potty training warns not to start when something else big is going on, like say being sick. So we'll wait for this to clear up before we start.
This morning we were sitting together in the living room. I had my water bottle sitting on the coffee table. I got up and came in the office to do something on the computer and Maggie came a couple of seconds later. I turned around to greet her and she was holding my water bottle. "Here Mama," she said. So stinkin' sweet.
But good Lord has she been whiny this afternoon. Whiny! I think the steroids are mainly to blame. Actually I think she's starving and any delay is causing meltdowns. So I guess if I want to sidestep anymore whining I better hurry up with the food!
Holy cow! She was crazy this evening. Like super hyper active. Now I don't feel so great. So that might be part of the problem. But she was all over the place, in everything and just very, very hyper. Which isn't like her. Lord, please let it be the steroids.
Monday, June 21, 2010
June 21, 2010
Maggie had another bad day. I'm pretty sure she's coming down with croup again. Starting last night she started having that barking cough again. I called her doctor and left a message for the nurse. Luckily, when I actually talked to the nurse, Maggie was coughing in the background so the nurse had me bring her in.
She looked alright but not too great. They decided to put her on another couple of days of steroids to try and clear it up. Also, I asked about allergy medicine. It turns out it's over the counter. I just walked in Walgreen's and bought it. Crazy.
Maggie was quite whiny and clingy today, which isn't so bad. It's nice cuddling and holding her a lot. I try to remember that it won't be too long until I can't hold her anymore and she won't cuddle anymore. God, that's a scary thought. My baby is turning into a kid.
She looked alright but not too great. They decided to put her on another couple of days of steroids to try and clear it up. Also, I asked about allergy medicine. It turns out it's over the counter. I just walked in Walgreen's and bought it. Crazy.
Maggie was quite whiny and clingy today, which isn't so bad. It's nice cuddling and holding her a lot. I try to remember that it won't be too long until I can't hold her anymore and she won't cuddle anymore. God, that's a scary thought. My baby is turning into a kid.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
June 17, 2010
We had our second tumbling class today. Maggie did so much better this time. And she seemed like she had even more fun. She did all the activities and courses. It truly is the cutest thing I've ever seen.
Monday we had her first art class. She did really well there too. Well, not as well as she could have. The class started at 5pm and was about 2 miles from our house. So I thought, Oh we'll just walk there. In summer. In Texas. At 4pm. So by the time we got there we were both soaking wet with sweat and just out of it. Other than that it was great. She made a coaster for Father's Day. She/we painted a little wooden block and then put her handprint on it. Then she added a butterfly sticker.
She also drank out of a water fountain for the first time. I wasn't sure how she'd feel about that but she really liked it. She kept asking for more. It was quite cute.
What else have we done this week? Oh, yes we did start potty training. I'm just putting her on her potty a few times a day and having her sit there for a couple of minutes. So far, nothing's happened. But I have no idea how long this process takes. It's not quite as scary but still it feels like such a big deal.
Monday we had her first art class. She did really well there too. Well, not as well as she could have. The class started at 5pm and was about 2 miles from our house. So I thought, Oh we'll just walk there. In summer. In Texas. At 4pm. So by the time we got there we were both soaking wet with sweat and just out of it. Other than that it was great. She made a coaster for Father's Day. She/we painted a little wooden block and then put her handprint on it. Then she added a butterfly sticker.
She also drank out of a water fountain for the first time. I wasn't sure how she'd feel about that but she really liked it. She kept asking for more. It was quite cute.
What else have we done this week? Oh, yes we did start potty training. I'm just putting her on her potty a few times a day and having her sit there for a couple of minutes. So far, nothing's happened. But I have no idea how long this process takes. It's not quite as scary but still it feels like such a big deal.
Friday, June 11, 2010
June 11, 2010
Well Maggie's still super hungry but she did sleep until 7 am this morning. This afternoon I was making cookies and Maggie kept asking for cheese. I thought she was going through it really quickly but I was working so I just kept handing her cheese. Finally I turned around and saw her put almost an entire cheese stick in the trash can. I went and opened the lid and there were 3 or 4 almost full string cheese sticks in there. What a stinker pot.
We went to a birthday dinner tonight for Maureen, Gwen and my birthdays. Laurie, Jeff and Dad were also there. She was a pretty good girl. She did choke like a million times. I know it's the only way she can learn to chew better and eat slower and all that jazz but I swear to God it takes years off my life every frickin' time. She choked one time and I thought Laurie was going to have to perform the Heimlich maneuver. Very scary.
I think she must have been really tired because she became quite fussy, which is very unlike her. She only wanted Mommy, which is usually another sign she is tired. But despite that she was still pretty good. I am so lucky to have such a good sweet baby. I wonder if my next one is a raging terror if I'll still want a lot of kids.
I'm planning on starting potty training next week. I'm going to do some research online this weekend. I am so freaking nervous. I know it'll be fine but it feels like such a big thing to teach her. I'm sure there is not that much too it but I'm really scared. Wish me luck.
We went to a birthday dinner tonight for Maureen, Gwen and my birthdays. Laurie, Jeff and Dad were also there. She was a pretty good girl. She did choke like a million times. I know it's the only way she can learn to chew better and eat slower and all that jazz but I swear to God it takes years off my life every frickin' time. She choked one time and I thought Laurie was going to have to perform the Heimlich maneuver. Very scary.
I think she must have been really tired because she became quite fussy, which is very unlike her. She only wanted Mommy, which is usually another sign she is tired. But despite that she was still pretty good. I am so lucky to have such a good sweet baby. I wonder if my next one is a raging terror if I'll still want a lot of kids.
I'm planning on starting potty training next week. I'm going to do some research online this weekend. I am so freaking nervous. I know it'll be fine but it feels like such a big thing to teach her. I'm sure there is not that much too it but I'm really scared. Wish me luck.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
June 10, 2010
What a day. Maggie is all better. And quite hungry. She woke up at 5am today and wanted to eat. I fed her and put her back to bed. She was up again at 7:30, wanting to eat. She's eaten like 10 times today and eaten a lot each time. I guess she's making up for lost time.
We had her first tumbling class today. It was so fun. It's through the city and was quite cheap so I thought it would consist of like a couple of mats and a bunch of kids running around. Not quite. It was very organized and they had the kids actually do stuff. First they stretched and warmed up. Then they did various activities back and forth across the big mat (jumping, bear crawling, etc.). Then an obstacle course. Then they were held on the bars and she touched their toes to the bars. Then they went across the balance beam. Then they did any combination of the previous things until class was over.
Maggie did surprisingly well. At first I was shocked how involved the class was and I didn't think she'd be able to do any of it. And there was a lot she couldn't do. Or rather, a lot she didn't understand (although she can't jump). But there was a lot that she could do and, more importantly, would do. She learned to do a forward roll, with major Mommy assistance. She did the obstacle course twice. She was so good. And she had so much fun.
The thing that made me feel the most good about the whole thing was after a few minutes you could really tell the difference between the kids that had taken the class before and the ones who hadn't. Which means that she'll be able to do all the stuff, it'll just take time.
After her class, she ate again. That would have been at about 10:15am and the 3rd or 4th time of the day. Wow.
We played in the afternoon. And she was so silly. I feel like her personality is really coming out all of the sudden. Like pinching noses and making almost-sort-of jokes. She wanted to go into my room so I took and we laid on the bed. Then she asked me to read a story. So I started reading and she was jumping around. So I turned and said I thought you wanted me to read you a story, but I said it in a silly voice. So she laid down real fast and made a fake calm face. It was so funny.
My baby is totally turning into a little girl. And although part of me is a little sad about it, I mostly love it. She is so much fun. I am the luckiest lady alive.
We had her first tumbling class today. It was so fun. It's through the city and was quite cheap so I thought it would consist of like a couple of mats and a bunch of kids running around. Not quite. It was very organized and they had the kids actually do stuff. First they stretched and warmed up. Then they did various activities back and forth across the big mat (jumping, bear crawling, etc.). Then an obstacle course. Then they were held on the bars and she touched their toes to the bars. Then they went across the balance beam. Then they did any combination of the previous things until class was over.
Maggie did surprisingly well. At first I was shocked how involved the class was and I didn't think she'd be able to do any of it. And there was a lot she couldn't do. Or rather, a lot she didn't understand (although she can't jump). But there was a lot that she could do and, more importantly, would do. She learned to do a forward roll, with major Mommy assistance. She did the obstacle course twice. She was so good. And she had so much fun.
The thing that made me feel the most good about the whole thing was after a few minutes you could really tell the difference between the kids that had taken the class before and the ones who hadn't. Which means that she'll be able to do all the stuff, it'll just take time.
After her class, she ate again. That would have been at about 10:15am and the 3rd or 4th time of the day. Wow.
We played in the afternoon. And she was so silly. I feel like her personality is really coming out all of the sudden. Like pinching noses and making almost-sort-of jokes. She wanted to go into my room so I took and we laid on the bed. Then she asked me to read a story. So I started reading and she was jumping around. So I turned and said I thought you wanted me to read you a story, but I said it in a silly voice. So she laid down real fast and made a fake calm face. It was so funny.
My baby is totally turning into a little girl. And although part of me is a little sad about it, I mostly love it. She is so much fun. I am the luckiest lady alive.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
June 9, 2010
Wow, today was interesting. Maggie is almost better. I feel for her. She has a lingering cough and it's not the kind where you need to cough something up. It's the kind where you are just coughing. That seal bark-type cough that makes your head, your throat, even your face hurt. So I know she doesn't feel so hot.
But good Lord has she been whiny today. Very, very whiny. While we went to a doctor appointment (for me), she was rubbing her eyes, staring off into space, all the classic signs of a sleepy baby. When we got home she asked for cheese, which I gladly gave her and put her to bed. She spent the next 45 minutes just fussing, refusing to sleep. Never really crying, just whining. I was trying to be strong, to get her back into the habit of taking an afternoon nap but good Lord.
So I go get her and she's hungry. She ate like a freaking horse today. Seriously she ate like 5 or 6 full meals. So I feed her again and we start playing. Then I decide to clean for a few minutes before we go outside. I get out the vacuum and Maggie is terrified of it, unless I hold her while I do it. I guess we either only vacuum when she's sleeping (usually) or Richard is doing it and I take her to the other room. She just stood there and screamed and cried. So I'd turn it off and go get her but she was still scared. I guess I need to keep vacuuming in her presence.
So after I finish, she's just standing there with red eyes, staring off into space. So I grab her and put her back to bed. She screams once and passes out. Victory!
For about 10 minutes. I can't do the crying out thing again so I immediately go get her. This time I let her watch TV. She was still super whiny but it was much better. We watched the end of Up. We've been watching it since she was diagnosed with croup. It was so cute. What a great kid movie. She actually laughed during it. I wonder what is was that she found funny. It was so cute I just laughed with her. Actually the whole thing was nice. I held her in my lap while she watched and we cuddled. All in all, a pretty good day.
But good Lord has she been whiny today. Very, very whiny. While we went to a doctor appointment (for me), she was rubbing her eyes, staring off into space, all the classic signs of a sleepy baby. When we got home she asked for cheese, which I gladly gave her and put her to bed. She spent the next 45 minutes just fussing, refusing to sleep. Never really crying, just whining. I was trying to be strong, to get her back into the habit of taking an afternoon nap but good Lord.
So I go get her and she's hungry. She ate like a freaking horse today. Seriously she ate like 5 or 6 full meals. So I feed her again and we start playing. Then I decide to clean for a few minutes before we go outside. I get out the vacuum and Maggie is terrified of it, unless I hold her while I do it. I guess we either only vacuum when she's sleeping (usually) or Richard is doing it and I take her to the other room. She just stood there and screamed and cried. So I'd turn it off and go get her but she was still scared. I guess I need to keep vacuuming in her presence.
So after I finish, she's just standing there with red eyes, staring off into space. So I grab her and put her back to bed. She screams once and passes out. Victory!
For about 10 minutes. I can't do the crying out thing again so I immediately go get her. This time I let her watch TV. She was still super whiny but it was much better. We watched the end of Up. We've been watching it since she was diagnosed with croup. It was so cute. What a great kid movie. She actually laughed during it. I wonder what is was that she found funny. It was so cute I just laughed with her. Actually the whole thing was nice. I held her in my lap while she watched and we cuddled. All in all, a pretty good day.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
June 8, 2010
Today was a much better day. Maggie is feeling so much better. I only gave her Tylenol a couple of times and other than that she was bright and sunny and perfect. As soon as I went and got her this morning, she seemed like her old self. Happy, energetic, smiling.
She took two morning naps back to back (this bug has made her quite tired). Then we went to the grocery store and she was perfectly good.
We played in the backyard for a little while and that was nice. It's a gorgeous sunny day and quite hot. But we have lots of shade in our backyard, so it was nice.
This afternoon she was very whiny. She wanted her Daddy so bad. She kept asking me, go get Daddy? I called him and let her talk to him but she kept crying. So Richard left work to come see her. They are laying down in our room now.
Maggie plays this game where she holds both of my hands and claps them together. She thinks it's so funny. I love watching her laugh while she does it.
She took two morning naps back to back (this bug has made her quite tired). Then we went to the grocery store and she was perfectly good.
We played in the backyard for a little while and that was nice. It's a gorgeous sunny day and quite hot. But we have lots of shade in our backyard, so it was nice.
This afternoon she was very whiny. She wanted her Daddy so bad. She kept asking me, go get Daddy? I called him and let her talk to him but she kept crying. So Richard left work to come see her. They are laying down in our room now.
Maggie plays this game where she holds both of my hands and claps them together. She thinks it's so funny. I love watching her laugh while she does it.
Monday, June 7, 2010
June 7, 2010
Maggie is sick and it sucks. This is definitely the sickest she's ever been. She has croup and she has been crying and whining nonstop for the past two days. And while it is annoying, mostly it just stinks that she feels so bad and there is nothing I can do to help her feel better.
Today we looked for freckles on Mommy, which she loves to do. I have one on the palm of my hand that she always notices if she sees my palm and has to touch. Then I show her other freckles.
The one good thing about her being sick is how much she'll let me hold her and cuddle her. I put her on my lap and she lays her head on my chest and it's just amazing. I love her so much.
Today we looked for freckles on Mommy, which she loves to do. I have one on the palm of my hand that she always notices if she sees my palm and has to touch. Then I show her other freckles.
The one good thing about her being sick is how much she'll let me hold her and cuddle her. I put her on my lap and she lays her head on my chest and it's just amazing. I love her so much.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
March 11
Today I heard you in your room before I went and got you. You were running your hands (I guess) across the slats of your crib like a prisoner. You were talking the second I walked in the door. You are always so excited to be awake and start your day. Good Lord if I could only steal just a little of your energy.
I had Open House night at my school today so I had an hour and a half to burn before I went back up to the school. Thank goodness Nana lives about 10 minutes from my work so I can just go over there during any long breaks. You were so happy and showing me all of your toys and books. We played and laughed. You called me silly which cracks me up.
You tried to steal my food. You tricked me into getting you more food, which you refused to eat. You didn't want more of your food, you just wanted some of my food.
You were also pretty tired. I put you down for a nap and then turned on what I thought was the noise maker. After about 15-20 minutes of silence, we heard you in there and I went in got you. That's when I realized I had turned on a little space heater (to high!) that was blowing right on you. No wonder you couldn't sleep. Sorry about that.
Now you are in bed asleep and I didn't get to put you there. Your Daddy came and got you and he brought you home and put you to bed. I hate missing your night routine. We "clean" up your toys (we're sort of just now kinda learning), brush your teeth, wash your face, get in jammies and a clean diaper, read books, sing and rock. I don't know when this goes away but I don't want miss any of it because I will so miss it when it's gone.
I had Open House night at my school today so I had an hour and a half to burn before I went back up to the school. Thank goodness Nana lives about 10 minutes from my work so I can just go over there during any long breaks. You were so happy and showing me all of your toys and books. We played and laughed. You called me silly which cracks me up.
You tried to steal my food. You tricked me into getting you more food, which you refused to eat. You didn't want more of your food, you just wanted some of my food.
You were also pretty tired. I put you down for a nap and then turned on what I thought was the noise maker. After about 15-20 minutes of silence, we heard you in there and I went in got you. That's when I realized I had turned on a little space heater (to high!) that was blowing right on you. No wonder you couldn't sleep. Sorry about that.
Now you are in bed asleep and I didn't get to put you there. Your Daddy came and got you and he brought you home and put you to bed. I hate missing your night routine. We "clean" up your toys (we're sort of just now kinda learning), brush your teeth, wash your face, get in jammies and a clean diaper, read books, sing and rock. I don't know when this goes away but I don't want miss any of it because I will so miss it when it's gone.
Friday, March 5, 2010
March 5
This morning I overslept so your Daddy got up to go get you ready. Every morning you tell/ask me, "Daddy sleeping," and I say, "Yes, Daddy is sleeping." So I thought you would be excited to see that Daddy was up with you and you were until you saw me. And then you reached for me and kicked your little feet. It was pretty cute. Daddy gave us kisses and sent us on our way.
Because I was running late, I just handed you off to Nana and left (I always go inside and get you situated). I kissed you and told you I loved you but you still looked kinda shocked when I left. I know you won't remember this but I'm sorry. I was super late.
We went to the park again this afternoon. You are just so cute. You weren't scared this time. You just ran around. You went up to some kids but most were bigger than you and you couldn't really keep up. You really wanted to go see the big kids playing football but there was no way.
I think you were tired because you got pretty clingy a couple of times. You were scared of the baby swing. Well, at first, you like it but then you were scared.
We ran an errand before the park and you refused to walk. You are so used to be held all the time that any time we try to get you to walk, it's a big deal. You stomp up and down and put your hands up and your lip out. So far that's pretty successful for you.
You are spending a long time eating dinner which is fine. Your Daddy and I have a puzzle set up at the dining table so I work on the puzzle while you work on your food and we sing and make silly noises at each other. Tonight I didn't even realize it was your bed time.
We brushed your teeth. You are so good about that. We sing a song while we do (This is way we brush our teeth, brush our teeth, brush our teeth. . .) it and you love the song. Now you are asleep. I miss you. I love you.
Because I was running late, I just handed you off to Nana and left (I always go inside and get you situated). I kissed you and told you I loved you but you still looked kinda shocked when I left. I know you won't remember this but I'm sorry. I was super late.
We went to the park again this afternoon. You are just so cute. You weren't scared this time. You just ran around. You went up to some kids but most were bigger than you and you couldn't really keep up. You really wanted to go see the big kids playing football but there was no way.
I think you were tired because you got pretty clingy a couple of times. You were scared of the baby swing. Well, at first, you like it but then you were scared.
We ran an errand before the park and you refused to walk. You are so used to be held all the time that any time we try to get you to walk, it's a big deal. You stomp up and down and put your hands up and your lip out. So far that's pretty successful for you.
You are spending a long time eating dinner which is fine. Your Daddy and I have a puzzle set up at the dining table so I work on the puzzle while you work on your food and we sing and make silly noises at each other. Tonight I didn't even realize it was your bed time.
We brushed your teeth. You are so good about that. We sing a song while we do (This is way we brush our teeth, brush our teeth, brush our teeth. . .) it and you love the song. Now you are asleep. I miss you. I love you.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
March 3
I took you to the park for the first time today. It was quite fun. For the first 10 or 15 minutes I squatted on the ground with you in my arms. You were standing but you had your arms around me and I had my arms around you. And you just watched everything that was happening. Then you would take a step away and then come back. We did that a few times and then you were fine.
You ran around. You didn't go on any of the equipment or socialize with any of the kids but boy did you have fun. You just ran in circles and yelled and looked at everything. You did try to steal a donut from a little boy. His mom offered you the donut but I declined. As your Dad said,"We don't want to encourage thievery."
When it was time to go you were unhappy. You cried,"Grass, grass." I guess you wanted to play in the grass more.
You are still quite the sock terrorist. Every afternoon you strip your socks off. Today I just reached in to the back seat and asked for the socks. You handed them over although you seemed a little upset about it.
You are so sweet. You come up to me and tell me something, I'm never quite sure what. Well sometimes it's clear, sometimes not so much. Your little face is always so happy and loving.
We have invented a couple of games. One is for you to make a sound and then I quickly imitate it. And then you smile at me and make a little face so I know you are about to make a sound again. You get so excited to play and give me these sly little looks.
In another game you bring me a green toy that can be wound up and will buzz. You hand me the toy and say, "Thank you." I say, "Thank you," wind it up and toss it across the floor. Sometimes you go retrieve (once it's stopped buzzing) it and bring it back and we start over.
In another game we look for your toys by calling for them, "Elmo? Where are you?" or "Hippo?" We walk all through the house and call for your toys. You think this is so funny.
You are trying to learn your ABCs. For not quite 18 months you do pretty well and you are always excited to try. You love to sing Rock-a-bye baby and Rain, rain, go away. I love it when you sing.
You also love to dance. Any time any music comes on, even for a minute, you dance. You kinda float your arms around and twirl and bounce squat.
Basically my dear you are perfect. I love you. I love you. I love you.
You ran around. You didn't go on any of the equipment or socialize with any of the kids but boy did you have fun. You just ran in circles and yelled and looked at everything. You did try to steal a donut from a little boy. His mom offered you the donut but I declined. As your Dad said,"We don't want to encourage thievery."
When it was time to go you were unhappy. You cried,"Grass, grass." I guess you wanted to play in the grass more.
You are still quite the sock terrorist. Every afternoon you strip your socks off. Today I just reached in to the back seat and asked for the socks. You handed them over although you seemed a little upset about it.
You are so sweet. You come up to me and tell me something, I'm never quite sure what. Well sometimes it's clear, sometimes not so much. Your little face is always so happy and loving.
We have invented a couple of games. One is for you to make a sound and then I quickly imitate it. And then you smile at me and make a little face so I know you are about to make a sound again. You get so excited to play and give me these sly little looks.
In another game you bring me a green toy that can be wound up and will buzz. You hand me the toy and say, "Thank you." I say, "Thank you," wind it up and toss it across the floor. Sometimes you go retrieve (once it's stopped buzzing) it and bring it back and we start over.
In another game we look for your toys by calling for them, "Elmo? Where are you?" or "Hippo?" We walk all through the house and call for your toys. You think this is so funny.
You are trying to learn your ABCs. For not quite 18 months you do pretty well and you are always excited to try. You love to sing Rock-a-bye baby and Rain, rain, go away. I love it when you sing.
You also love to dance. Any time any music comes on, even for a minute, you dance. You kinda float your arms around and twirl and bounce squat.
Basically my dear you are perfect. I love you. I love you. I love you.
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