For a year, Mikaela has had a tricycle (that she got last Christmas), but has had very little opportunity to ride due to busy parents, a little brother, uncooperative weather, carpet in 90% of the house, excuses, excuses, excuses. So, today Daddy backed the cars out of the garage to have space to work on a project and brought the tricycle out for Mikaela. Here's what she did:
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
Sunday, December 8, 2013
A Visit to the North Pole
In an effort to beat the crowds, we went to see Santa prior to Thanksgiving.
Merry Christmas, Everyone! May Jesus be the reason for your season!
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| playing in the "snow" |
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Ice Storm 2013
We've hunkered down for the duration, having the supplies we need, including electricity which I know many have been without. Mike ventured out for a few shots. Here's what's around our house.
It's pretty, until you think about the fact that it's hard, slippery ice, not soft, powdery snow. Stay warm and safe everyone!
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Nicholas' First Thanksgiving
He did try a few foods, but those pictures are on Graemma's camera so I haven't gotten them yet. Here's what we took. Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Exciting News... or Not...
Mommy: Guess what?
Mikaela: What?
Mommy: I love you.
Mikaela: Mom, that's not very exciting.
Mikaela: What?
Mommy: I love you.
Mikaela: Mom, that's not very exciting.
Sunday, November 24, 2013
8 Months Old
I'm about a week behind on this one, but here's the info I have.
Nicholas is 8 months old (and 6 days).
Eating: He loves to feed himself. He's had a variety of foods, baby and table. Apples seem to be his favorite. He likes baby food if he can eat it from the pouch himself. He isn't all that excited about the spoon. I am still nursing. He takes 3 bottles with the babysitter, but as of late only wants 8-10 ounces. That helps me keep up with the pumping at work, but it makes him a very hungry boy in the evenings and during the night, unfortunately.
Sleeping: Since he turned 7 months, sleep has been awful, like waking every 2-3 hours. There are many factors that might have contributed from his hemangioma medicine, to reflux, to teething, to learning new skills, to the need for sleep training. We are in the process of sleep training, which is hard right now, but we know will help in the long run. It was necessary with Mikaela, too and improved things dramatically for her, so I stay the course, despite its challenge. He naps 3 times during the week because he takes a short cat nap in the car on the way home. During the weekends, it's usually just two naps.
Activities: Nicholas can crawl on his hands and knees now, but prefers the army crawl when needing speed. This week he learned to pull up on things and is beginning to "cruise" a little. His Pooh Bear car still seems to be a favorite toy.
He smiles and giggles often and melts our hearts when he does. He's interacting with Mikaela a lot so that's fun to watch. Here are some recent photos.
Tearing up the paper at the doctor's office while waiting in the room.
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Nicholas is 8 months old (and 6 days).
Eating: He loves to feed himself. He's had a variety of foods, baby and table. Apples seem to be his favorite. He likes baby food if he can eat it from the pouch himself. He isn't all that excited about the spoon. I am still nursing. He takes 3 bottles with the babysitter, but as of late only wants 8-10 ounces. That helps me keep up with the pumping at work, but it makes him a very hungry boy in the evenings and during the night, unfortunately.
Sleeping: Since he turned 7 months, sleep has been awful, like waking every 2-3 hours. There are many factors that might have contributed from his hemangioma medicine, to reflux, to teething, to learning new skills, to the need for sleep training. We are in the process of sleep training, which is hard right now, but we know will help in the long run. It was necessary with Mikaela, too and improved things dramatically for her, so I stay the course, despite its challenge. He naps 3 times during the week because he takes a short cat nap in the car on the way home. During the weekends, it's usually just two naps.
Activities: Nicholas can crawl on his hands and knees now, but prefers the army crawl when needing speed. This week he learned to pull up on things and is beginning to "cruise" a little. His Pooh Bear car still seems to be a favorite toy.
He smiles and giggles often and melts our hearts when he does. He's interacting with Mikaela a lot so that's fun to watch. Here are some recent photos.
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| Helping daddy work one morning |
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Tearing up the paper at the doctor's office while waiting in the room.
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