As we suspected Kallie LOVES her baby. She carries her around the house saying "mine, mine, mine, baby, baby, baby". It is too cute!
We never knew the love of a parent till we become parents ourselves.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Kallie's first baby doll
I have been wanting to get Kallie her first baby doll for quite some time now but in typical Kristy fashion I could not decide which one. I even had one in my cart at Target at one point and put it back because I was not sure if it was the right one. Well the other night Eric and Kallie had a dinner date and daddy bought Kallie her first doll (or baby as Kallie calls her). What makes me laugh is that it is the same baby I had put back when we were at Target a few weeks ago, I guess it was meant to be.
As we suspected Kallie LOVES her baby. She carries her around the house saying "mine, mine, mine, baby, baby, baby". It is too cute!
As we suspected Kallie LOVES her baby. She carries her around the house saying "mine, mine, mine, baby, baby, baby". It is too cute!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Speical Moments
I knew taking Kallie's final bottle away at nighttime would be hard on her but I had no idea how emotional it would be for me . . .
I have know for months that Kallie does not technically need her night time bottle but for some reason it gave me comfort giving it to her anyway. It has been part of our routine for 18 months! I found it so upsetting to think about Kallie and I heading upstairs like we always do, putting on her night night suit (sleep sack)like we always do, snuggling in to the rocking chair like we always do and then what????? Our next step has always been Kallie drinks her bottle while I rock her and sing songs, the thought of taking that special moment away so upsetting to me. I know it sounds dramatic but that is truly how I felt about it.
On Monday night we headed upstairs w/ a sippy cup not a bottle. Kallie kept saying ba-ba, ba-ba? Instead of her ba-ba I handed her the sippy cup and it was at that moment when we started our new routine. We picked out a handful of books, snuggled into the rocking chair and started to read. Ever few pages Kallie would look at me and say ba-ba, but I would continue to read. After we read all 5 books (next time I am shooting for 3) we rocked and rocked and rocked and rocked! As we were rocking it hit me . . . I was the one who was upset that Kallie didn’t get a bottle any more. It was taking away MY special time with my baby girl, and I began to cry. I never realized how special that moment was until I took it away!
Tonight will be night 5 of no bottle and I think we have rounded the corner. She still cries when I leave the room but that has happened since she was a tiny baby. I am really happy that Kallie seems to like our new routine of reading books, rocking and singing songs.
I have decided that reading and rocking my baby girl can be my new special mommy daughter time and I LOVE IT!!!
I have know for months that Kallie does not technically need her night time bottle but for some reason it gave me comfort giving it to her anyway. It has been part of our routine for 18 months! I found it so upsetting to think about Kallie and I heading upstairs like we always do, putting on her night night suit (sleep sack)like we always do, snuggling in to the rocking chair like we always do and then what????? Our next step has always been Kallie drinks her bottle while I rock her and sing songs, the thought of taking that special moment away so upsetting to me. I know it sounds dramatic but that is truly how I felt about it.
On Monday night we headed upstairs w/ a sippy cup not a bottle. Kallie kept saying ba-ba, ba-ba? Instead of her ba-ba I handed her the sippy cup and it was at that moment when we started our new routine. We picked out a handful of books, snuggled into the rocking chair and started to read. Ever few pages Kallie would look at me and say ba-ba, but I would continue to read. After we read all 5 books (next time I am shooting for 3) we rocked and rocked and rocked and rocked! As we were rocking it hit me . . . I was the one who was upset that Kallie didn’t get a bottle any more. It was taking away MY special time with my baby girl, and I began to cry. I never realized how special that moment was until I took it away!
Tonight will be night 5 of no bottle and I think we have rounded the corner. She still cries when I leave the room but that has happened since she was a tiny baby. I am really happy that Kallie seems to like our new routine of reading books, rocking and singing songs.
I have decided that reading and rocking my baby girl can be my new special mommy daughter time and I LOVE IT!!!
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Happy 18 Months
Wow 18 months have gone by so fast. I must admit I still think of you as my baby girl but the truth is you are officially a toddler and are turning into your own little person right before my eyes. You had your wellness child check up and the Dr. said you are doing great. You are 32.75 inches (74%) and 23lb 14oz (70%).
You are quite the little ham these days, always wanting to be the center of attention. You love going to daycare every morning and visiting with your friends. In fact, most day are you already playing before I even walk out the door. Although you are still so excited when I come pick you up every night. When I walk in the door you smile from ear to ear and run over to give me a big hug which continues to melts my heart every day.
When we get home at night you are our top priority. We make dinner, take a bath and then play or read books until bedtime. You generally chose books over toys and most nights you want us to read the same book over and over. Some of your favorites are; 5 Little Monkeys, Animal Book (you point and make animal sounds), I Love you Mommy/Daddy and of course colors!
You have become so vocal over the last few months trying to repeat words we say. Some of your favorites are hi, hello (while putting her fake cellphone to her head), bye, yuv (love) you, two, airplane and thank you.
Words cannot begin to explain the love we feel for you. You are one amazing little girl who continues to amaze us every day.
XOXOXO
Mommy & Daddy (Coho too)
Here are a few pictures from the last month!
You are quite the little ham these days, always wanting to be the center of attention. You love going to daycare every morning and visiting with your friends. In fact, most day are you already playing before I even walk out the door. Although you are still so excited when I come pick you up every night. When I walk in the door you smile from ear to ear and run over to give me a big hug which continues to melts my heart every day.
When we get home at night you are our top priority. We make dinner, take a bath and then play or read books until bedtime. You generally chose books over toys and most nights you want us to read the same book over and over. Some of your favorites are; 5 Little Monkeys, Animal Book (you point and make animal sounds), I Love you Mommy/Daddy and of course colors!
You have become so vocal over the last few months trying to repeat words we say. Some of your favorites are hi, hello (while putting her fake cellphone to her head), bye, yuv (love) you, two, airplane and thank you.
Words cannot begin to explain the love we feel for you. You are one amazing little girl who continues to amaze us every day.
XOXOXO
Mommy & Daddy (Coho too)
Here are a few pictures from the last month!
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