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2 years ago
Monday, October 17, 2011
I'm That Mom
My child counted to ten tonight. Without help. I suddenly had to fight the urge to shout this news from the rooftops (aka - make the most annoying Facebook status update EVER bragging on my smart baybee). I now understand those moms that can't stop talking about how great their kids are. It's an impulse that is very very difficult to control. But, I took a deep breath and stopped myself from the bragginess that I'm sure people would perceive from my "My kid is the smartest in the WORLD nanananabooboo" post. Instead, I'm researching Ivy League tuition rates. Because, you know, she's a genius now.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Dear Little Peanut,
You are 21 MONTHS OLD! Your personality is awesome and hilarious and I love getting to see it develop more and more. I can finally get a peek into that brain of yours now that you're talking more and you are the sweetest funniest little person I know. I'm sad that you're growing up so fast, but I love that you learn more and more every day.
Some facts about YOU:
- You are wearing 2T shirts, 18-24 month pants, size 4 diapers, and size 6 shoes.
- Potty training is pretty much at a standstill. I'm not going to push it until I'm out on maternity leave. Then we'll get serious!
- You have SO MANY WORDS! You put two together all the time, and it's literally something new that blows my mind every day. Some of my favorites are "Silly Dada!" (or silly mama or silly stella, etc.), "Punkin pie", "Happy Ween!" (happy halloween) and "Hold you Mama" (when you want me to pick you up...breaks my heart into a million pieces).
- You can count to ten with help, but you made it to six by yourself today! You know a few letters, and it varies day to day. Today you could pick out U and P in your bath letters. I'm so proud!
- You have finally learned the word "No" and use it frequently. I think it is because we tell you "no" more now that you're pushing your boundaries. You like to scold Stella when you think she's out of line with finger pointing and "No, no, no Stella!". You also tell Mommy and Daddy "no" a lot. You get in trouble for that one.
- Your tantrums have picked up in frequency when you don't get your way, but are still short lived, thank goodness. I'm blaming some of them on possible two year molars I suspect are coming in.
- When the doorbell rings in our house, the first thing you say is "Pizza!". This is quite embarrassing when we have guests over because they assume that the pizza man visits our house frequently. Which is true (hey, I'm very pregnant and cooking takes energy). However, you do not get to eat pizza when we order it anyway (still can't have the cheese), and you do get a balanced dinner every night. Almost every night.
- Your favorite food is still oranges and ketchup. Not together.
- You now know what "toot" means and call people out on it if you hear it.
- You love to play chase and spend a good chunk of time every day in the backyard running from one end to the other. I can't wait until I'm not pregnant any more and can actually run after you!
- You run to tell Daddy every time you see a bug. I guess you get that from me :-)
- Your favorite color is still orange, but pink is gaining popularity.
- You still suck your thumb and I have no idea how we would start to break the habit. I'm going to let it go until the new baby comes. I have a feeling self-soothing will be necessary.
- You say please when reminded, but you say thank you voluntarily. It is so sweet.
- You love the story of the three little pigs and Nana tells it to you every day before your nap. You huff and puff and blow the house down! When I tell you the story, I make the wolf say "Hey, you little pigs! I'm gonna eat you!!". You love that part and repeat it all the time.
We love you so much it's impossible to describe. There is no one in the world we would rather spend time with.
Some facts about YOU:
- You are wearing 2T shirts, 18-24 month pants, size 4 diapers, and size 6 shoes.
- Potty training is pretty much at a standstill. I'm not going to push it until I'm out on maternity leave. Then we'll get serious!
- You have SO MANY WORDS! You put two together all the time, and it's literally something new that blows my mind every day. Some of my favorites are "Silly Dada!" (or silly mama or silly stella, etc.), "Punkin pie", "Happy Ween!" (happy halloween) and "Hold you Mama" (when you want me to pick you up...breaks my heart into a million pieces).
- You can count to ten with help, but you made it to six by yourself today! You know a few letters, and it varies day to day. Today you could pick out U and P in your bath letters. I'm so proud!
- You have finally learned the word "No" and use it frequently. I think it is because we tell you "no" more now that you're pushing your boundaries. You like to scold Stella when you think she's out of line with finger pointing and "No, no, no Stella!". You also tell Mommy and Daddy "no" a lot. You get in trouble for that one.
- Your tantrums have picked up in frequency when you don't get your way, but are still short lived, thank goodness. I'm blaming some of them on possible two year molars I suspect are coming in.
- When the doorbell rings in our house, the first thing you say is "Pizza!". This is quite embarrassing when we have guests over because they assume that the pizza man visits our house frequently. Which is true (hey, I'm very pregnant and cooking takes energy). However, you do not get to eat pizza when we order it anyway (still can't have the cheese), and you do get a balanced dinner every night. Almost every night.
- Your favorite food is still oranges and ketchup. Not together.
- You now know what "toot" means and call people out on it if you hear it.
- You love to play chase and spend a good chunk of time every day in the backyard running from one end to the other. I can't wait until I'm not pregnant any more and can actually run after you!
- You run to tell Daddy every time you see a bug. I guess you get that from me :-)
- Your favorite color is still orange, but pink is gaining popularity.
- You still suck your thumb and I have no idea how we would start to break the habit. I'm going to let it go until the new baby comes. I have a feeling self-soothing will be necessary.
- You say please when reminded, but you say thank you voluntarily. It is so sweet.
- You love the story of the three little pigs and Nana tells it to you every day before your nap. You huff and puff and blow the house down! When I tell you the story, I make the wolf say "Hey, you little pigs! I'm gonna eat you!!". You love that part and repeat it all the time.
We love you so much it's impossible to describe. There is no one in the world we would rather spend time with.
ORANGES ARE SO GOOD!
We went to the pumpkin patch this weekend. It's pretty much all you can talk about now. You had a blast!
With Mommy in the maze
Feeding the goats
Your first bounce house experience...you are smitten
In the maze with Daddy
You LOVED this big slide. No fear at all.
My little punkin
Looking at the bunnies or "hops" as you call them
Look! Pigs! They gave you kisses on your hand and you laughed so hard about it.
We let you pick out your own pumpkin so you could make "punkin pie"
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