The F Word, 12 Months and Baby Foot
Phew, a few moments to sit down. You may have obseved a dip in my posting. It's not for lack of activity, but rather, we have been soooo busy it has been a challenge to find the time. Last weekend I had a very special visit from my Aunt and Cousin. We were out and about doing all kinds of stuff; a nice departure from the typically weekend chores!
As for my Little Miss, she is growing and discovering new things about the world around her each day. I'll update on some of the most recent happenings around here.
The F Word.
Formula. Uggg. I have been avoiding it like the plague and have shared with a few of my friends that it actually scares me for some reason. I don't know why and I know millions of babies thrive on it daily, but it freaks me out. Well, I decided it was time to let Shelby try a little bit. And by a little bit, I mean adding 1 to 1.5 oz to her 8 ouch bottles. I have no plans to stop nursing or even cut back on pumping anytime soon, but my reserves are dwindling and we have a trip to Napa coming up where I can't exactly bring my freezer with me. I figured it would be easier to inoculate her to the stuff, rather than shoving 8 oz down her at once. As everyone advised, she did fine. Her BM's are a tiny bit different, but that is to be expected. The ladies at school are very conscientious about providing me updates in regards to her liking it, BM, spitting up, etc. For me, I guess it's a little bit of pressure lifted. Like I said, I have no plans to ween, cut back etc, but I guess it's nice to know I have a back up. I can see why most moms do not nurse, it is a FULL time job, especially with work and not having a private office. That said, I wouldn't change it for the world and find peace in knowing I can provide my baby with what she deserves, the very best!!
12 Months.
My long, lean baby needs 12 month pajamas. When I wake her in the morning and she's wearing 9 month jammies, she has often burst a snap and I find her helpless little baby foot poking out into her sleep sack. Well, apparently the retail world feels 12 month babies no longer need PJ's because they are near impossible to find! Oye. I guess I should rephrase, Carter's PJ's and the 2-piece sets are all over the place, but a reasonably sized, snuggly PJ is near impossible. I have no issue with Carter's, in fact - I love the brand. My issue is that the 12 month PJ's are like 5 inches longer than the 9 month size, so Shelby just gets lost in them. I suppose I should just suck it up and buy the Carter's, knowing she'll fit into them one day, but they seem HUGE on here. I think the reasoning being that most 12 month babies are walking around and such, so perhaps the full body jammies are not as safe....I have no clue. I have 1 set of "Little Wonder" jammies in 12 month and 1 set of "Jumping Bean" jammies in 12 month and both fit perfectly BUT I can't find more sets - anywhere! The other day I ran to Kohls, Sears and JC Penny on my lunch break and came away with one set. I tell ya, it is the strangest thing!
Yum, Baby Foot!!
A baby shoving their foot in their mouth to suck on their toe has got to be one of the cutest things of all time! Shelby started playing with her feet a couple of months ago, but just recently she started chowing down on them. It's the cutest thing I've ever seen. I need to snap some photos. Apparently they look most appetizing in the morning because that is when she does it most. So adorable!!
Friday, October 19, 2012
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Time to Say Bye Bye
The time has come to retire the baby swing. More accurately, the time came about 7 weeks ago, but it's not until now that we'll be packing it away. Shelby has really lost interest in it and more importantly, she should be doing more engaging things to achieve her various milestones.
The swing was good to us though. It was one of the few items that we got as a hand-me-down from a friend, but it was perfect. I feel like it's one of those items that in the phase you need it, you really need it - even if the phase is short.
The swing was one of the first "contraptions/babysitting devices" that Shelby took to. Most morning while I was on maternity leave I could plop her in there in the morning for 15 minutes or so while I enjoyed my cup of coffee and, 'ahem, got her some milk. It also came in handy in the evenings when I was trying to put dinner together. Occasionally, if she fell asleep in my arms, I could transfer her to the swing and she'd keep on snoozin'.
When I reflect of the memories of Shelby swaying front to back in our kitchen, I think of the photo below: the first time I captured Shelby's smile on camera (taken May 16). No, it's not a crystal clear photo, but it's a special one to me.
Till next time baby swing! Because this was a previously used item, it's super girly so baby #2, boy or girl, will be swaying in pink and brown.
The time has come to retire the baby swing. More accurately, the time came about 7 weeks ago, but it's not until now that we'll be packing it away. Shelby has really lost interest in it and more importantly, she should be doing more engaging things to achieve her various milestones.
The swing was good to us though. It was one of the few items that we got as a hand-me-down from a friend, but it was perfect. I feel like it's one of those items that in the phase you need it, you really need it - even if the phase is short.
The swing was one of the first "contraptions/babysitting devices" that Shelby took to. Most morning while I was on maternity leave I could plop her in there in the morning for 15 minutes or so while I enjoyed my cup of coffee and, 'ahem, got her some milk. It also came in handy in the evenings when I was trying to put dinner together. Occasionally, if she fell asleep in my arms, I could transfer her to the swing and she'd keep on snoozin'.
When I reflect of the memories of Shelby swaying front to back in our kitchen, I think of the photo below: the first time I captured Shelby's smile on camera (taken May 16). No, it's not a crystal clear photo, but it's a special one to me.
Till next time baby swing! Because this was a previously used item, it's super girly so baby #2, boy or girl, will be swaying in pink and brown.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Art In The Park
This past Saturday the three of us drove to Boulder City to experience "Art in the Park." As a result of our fun weekend I finished half my laundry and my house still needs to be cleaned, but it was worth it! Art in the Park is an annual community event in a small town about 15 miles away (on the way to the damn). There are dozen and dozen and dozens of vendors - everything from fine art, to crafts, to artisan foods and carnival yummies. I knew this was a heavily attended event, but I had no idea how well attended. We strolled through the booths for 90 minutes or so, then took a quick break for some lemonade, milk for the little one, some fresh britches and a couple cute photos. It was a really nice day - I would love to go back next year!
Here are a couple of shots from our little break. I LOVE the middle shot of Shelbly!
After our pit stop we strolled around for another 90 minutes or so. Did you buy anything you ask? Yes, just one thing: a handmade Dallas Cowboys outfit for Shelby. It was just so cute, I couldn't pass it up! Now there will be now questions as to what Shelby will be wearing come Sunday morning.
http://www.bouldercityhospital.org/art-in-the-park/
This past Saturday the three of us drove to Boulder City to experience "Art in the Park." As a result of our fun weekend I finished half my laundry and my house still needs to be cleaned, but it was worth it! Art in the Park is an annual community event in a small town about 15 miles away (on the way to the damn). There are dozen and dozen and dozens of vendors - everything from fine art, to crafts, to artisan foods and carnival yummies. I knew this was a heavily attended event, but I had no idea how well attended. We strolled through the booths for 90 minutes or so, then took a quick break for some lemonade, milk for the little one, some fresh britches and a couple cute photos. It was a really nice day - I would love to go back next year!
Here are a couple of shots from our little break. I LOVE the middle shot of Shelbly!
After our pit stop we strolled around for another 90 minutes or so. Did you buy anything you ask? Yes, just one thing: a handmade Dallas Cowboys outfit for Shelby. It was just so cute, I couldn't pass it up! Now there will be now questions as to what Shelby will be wearing come Sunday morning.
http://www.bouldercityhospital.org/art-in-the-park/
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Shelby's First Art Project
On Friday I had to call Shelby's teacher to tell her Jack would be picking her up early. It's not required that we call, but it just makes it easier to have her packed and ready to go, especially on a Friday. When I was speaking with her, she told me that Shelby did her first art project! What? I was so excited I could hardly wait!
What did this 5+ month little bundle create? Well, the most magnificent pieces of art I have ever seen of course. Behold...
"Daddy, High Five"
"Daddy & Me"
On Friday I had to call Shelby's teacher to tell her Jack would be picking her up early. It's not required that we call, but it just makes it easier to have her packed and ready to go, especially on a Friday. When I was speaking with her, she told me that Shelby did her first art project! What? I was so excited I could hardly wait!
What did this 5+ month little bundle create? Well, the most magnificent pieces of art I have ever seen of course. Behold...
"Daddy, High Five"
Monday, October 1, 2012
5 Months of Cuteness
I am a little late in posting these. Sprinkle just a little bit of fun into our daily work/home routine and my whole day/week is zapped!
This past week my sweet Shelby Pie turned five months! I can't believe she is on her way to being half a year old! I am thinking by her 6 month photos she'll be sitting pretty on her own and not need the Boppy any longer!
Here are some fun 5 month Shelby tidbits....
We love you sweet pea!
I am a little late in posting these. Sprinkle just a little bit of fun into our daily work/home routine and my whole day/week is zapped!
This past week my sweet Shelby Pie turned five months! I can't believe she is on her way to being half a year old! I am thinking by her 6 month photos she'll be sitting pretty on her own and not need the Boppy any longer!
Here are some fun 5 month Shelby tidbits....
- She is in 12 month Jammies, 9 month clothes in most other things
- She still prefers stage ONE nipples on her bottles.....the ones for newborns! I have tried to sneak 2's and 3's but the day care ladies say she doesn't do as well every time!
- She's eating cereal twice a day, has three 7.5 oz bottles, and nurses twice a day
- She takes 3 naps a day. Normally a 45 min one around 9 am, a 2 hour nap mid-day, and then another 45 minute nap in the late afternoon.
- She is sleeping again (ooooo, ahhhh). She winds down around 7p and wakes up at 4am ish. I normally feed her and then she sleeps again until 6:30. This schedule is actually ok because it allows me some time to get ready!
- She'll talk your ear off in the mornings
- She loves going on walks around the neighborhood in the stroller
- She has officially been to dinner with mom & dad and got an A+ for good behavior
- I have yet to see her roll with my eyes, but just Saturday I left her in her crib on her back and returned to her on her stomach - so she has it in her!
- She looooves making slobbery raspberries
- Those little slobber bibs that come with outfits are rather handy these days
- She is very into colorful things. She gets very interested in all the clothes hanging in my closet!
We love you sweet pea!
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