K is holding onto items really well these days. She loves to hold onto anything that is in front of her. Unfortunately for Mike, this usually means his arm hair gets pulled.
We've been working on getting her to hold her toys and look at them. She does a good job but sometimes she gets too excited and her toys end up hitting her face. It's always funny after this happens because her expression is one of shock and amazement.
She is just so fun and lucky for me, because my work hours got cut, I get to spend the rest of the day with her. We have playing, books, music, and napping ahead of us!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Sick, Round 2
We are sick again this week, all 3 of us, which makes mornings like this one really tough. It's 5 am here in Nebraska which means 4 am in Utah. That's early.
K has been really restless all night. She has been sleeping in a playpen next to our bed this week. It's definitely a lot louder with her next to us. She has such a stuffy nose and she keeps coughing. Poor girl. She keeps crying so we keep putting her back to sleep but I don't feel like I've slept yet tonight so I got up with her to feed her. I want some good, deep sleep.
It's a tough decision to make. Obviously she's not feeling well and fluids help. But at the same time, I've been getting up early with her a lot this week. Is she going to expect me to get up with her this early when she gets better and we are back home? Ugh. I hope not. I like my sleep.
K has been really restless all night. She has been sleeping in a playpen next to our bed this week. It's definitely a lot louder with her next to us. She has such a stuffy nose and she keeps coughing. Poor girl. She keeps crying so we keep putting her back to sleep but I don't feel like I've slept yet tonight so I got up with her to feed her. I want some good, deep sleep.
It's a tough decision to make. Obviously she's not feeling well and fluids help. But at the same time, I've been getting up early with her a lot this week. Is she going to expect me to get up with her this early when she gets better and we are back home? Ugh. I hope not. I like my sleep.
Friday, October 1, 2010
reading and socializing
This week we've been in Omaha visiting relatives. I almost think K has gotten the most out of our trip. They have 3 kids ages 2, 4, and 6. K loves being around them. The first day we were here, it was obvious that she was fascinated by them. She loves watching them run around and I'm sure she's dying to do the same.
Yesterday we went to the zoo. I was kind of sad because K napped the entire time and I think she would've liked to see all the people and animals. When we got home though, if she wasn't near the kids and able to watch them, she would cry until I moved where she could see them.
Last night we left her with the relatives and we went out to dinner. We left during the kids' reading time so I gave her to my sister-in-law who sat K on her lap. The other 2 girls were sitting next to their mom. It was such a cute picture of K sitting with all the girls while they read a book.
Lately, K and I have been reading quite a bit. It's a lot easier here too when there are tons of kids' books around. But she loves looking at the pictures and looking at the text. I always feel bad when reading time is over because she seems so interested in the book. I hate taking it away from her.
Yesterday we went to the zoo. I was kind of sad because K napped the entire time and I think she would've liked to see all the people and animals. When we got home though, if she wasn't near the kids and able to watch them, she would cry until I moved where she could see them.
Last night we left her with the relatives and we went out to dinner. We left during the kids' reading time so I gave her to my sister-in-law who sat K on her lap. The other 2 girls were sitting next to their mom. It was such a cute picture of K sitting with all the girls while they read a book.
Lately, K and I have been reading quite a bit. It's a lot easier here too when there are tons of kids' books around. But she loves looking at the pictures and looking at the text. I always feel bad when reading time is over because she seems so interested in the book. I hate taking it away from her.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
A Real Babe
K finally is acting more like a baby rather than an infant. She recognizes me, talks to me, sits up almost on her own, moves herself around on her play mat (although I think it's on accident), holds toys (but has no clue what's going on), cries when I stop doing something she was enjoying, and is growing some nice chunk on her legs and cheeks.
It's a little bitter sweet. I realize she only gets more "real" and complicated from here but I'm excited for it. At the same time, there's a part of me that wishes she could stay just a little infant for a lot longer. She used to be so peaceful during the day - so content sitting in my arms all day...
Yesterday she threw a full on temper tantrum. She was lying on the floor, kicking her legs, flailing her arms, red in the face, screaming. I had never seen her do that before and I'll admit, I found it slightly comical. It reminded me of a grown adult who I've seen in the same temper tantrum mode and it's hard not to laugh. I always think of a cartoon little red devil.
But K is really great. She's so beautiful. That reminds me of a couple weeks ago at a doctor's office. One lady stopped me as I was walking out and asked me how old K was. I told her and she said, "oh my. Well you're gonna hafta start beatin' her with an ugly stick."
I didn't quite know what to say to that so I just smiled and wished her a good day. I mean, what do you say to that? Ha.
It's a little bitter sweet. I realize she only gets more "real" and complicated from here but I'm excited for it. At the same time, there's a part of me that wishes she could stay just a little infant for a lot longer. She used to be so peaceful during the day - so content sitting in my arms all day...
Yesterday she threw a full on temper tantrum. She was lying on the floor, kicking her legs, flailing her arms, red in the face, screaming. I had never seen her do that before and I'll admit, I found it slightly comical. It reminded me of a grown adult who I've seen in the same temper tantrum mode and it's hard not to laugh. I always think of a cartoon little red devil.
But K is really great. She's so beautiful. That reminds me of a couple weeks ago at a doctor's office. One lady stopped me as I was walking out and asked me how old K was. I told her and she said, "oh my. Well you're gonna hafta start beatin' her with an ugly stick."
I didn't quite know what to say to that so I just smiled and wished her a good day. I mean, what do you say to that? Ha.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Happy
K is smiling a lot more frequently these days which is nice. First, it must mean that she likes me at least a little bit. I mean, she doesn't just smile at anyone. I've seen her give some pretty nasty looks to her toys. Second, it means I don't have to wake Mike up early just so he can see her smiling and talking. It used to be the only time she was really, really happy.
In the past week, I've known 3 people who had their babies. That is quite a few. And I am so excited for them! It's only been 10 weeks but I almost miss holding a brand new baby. I remember in the hospital when Mike and I would discuss how old K was in hours. Hours! That's pretty amazing. I, however, don't miss the lack of sleep. But oh, I'm just so excited for them! Although hard at times, babies are just the best. I love my K so much.
In the past week, I've known 3 people who had their babies. That is quite a few. And I am so excited for them! It's only been 10 weeks but I almost miss holding a brand new baby. I remember in the hospital when Mike and I would discuss how old K was in hours. Hours! That's pretty amazing. I, however, don't miss the lack of sleep. But oh, I'm just so excited for them! Although hard at times, babies are just the best. I love my K so much.
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