Miley is definitely gonna be the child that gives me a run for my money....though I say that in one of the toughest "phases" with Tommi b/c the tude is full blow and she is trying to be the boss. We battle but she is still SO sweet most of the time!
Well I have always said "no" and redirected her. Recently I tried tapping her hand to get my point across, well she finds it funny. She will actually walk up to something she knows she is not supposed to touch, look at me, tap her own hand, and smile! WOW! It is too cute but has me shaking my head!
Wow I love her but she is gonna wear me out!
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
15 month
Miley cakes is officially 15 months old and the happiest and busiest child ever!
She wants to be on the move all the time and if not on the move she is sleeping or eating. She is also always smiling and giggling at anything and everything.
She is also learning everyday. She tries to repeat everything we say. But her words are ...dada, mama, pappy, dean (major fav), book, ball, hi, bye, baby (another fav), kitty, dog, belly, and a version of Dobro/Doe that changes. (I think that is all) And lots of who knows whats.
She yells and points at Dobro everytime we go outside. When we swing and he is out of his house she can't keep her eyes off him. Just pointing the entire time.
She screams loudly when she wants more or is not getting the attention she wants. It is funny and annoying all at the same time.
She signs "more" and "please". More works for food or anything she wants more of in general. Also if she is hungry she will sometimes sign more. Please is about the sweetest thing. She rubs her chest and turns from side to side. I LOVE her communicating more effectively!
She can show you her head and belly.
She is the biggest ham! She makes the goofiest faces and does whatever else she can figure out to make us laugh. Of course her biggest fan and the one she can make laugh anytime is Tommi. They are very funny when they get each other going.
She gives high fives and sometimes finger fives (thanks to her sis).
When she is ready for bed she will come to me and then start blowing kisses and saying bye to anyone around! It is too cute.
She tells everyone "hi" clear as day. Everyone eats it up when we are out.
She is still nursing. First thing in the morning, before morning nap, before afternoon nap, sometimes before dinner, bedtime, then a couple times over night.
We are back to waking up everything 3 hours...blah! But this too shall pass!
So we had her appointment today and based on the sheet they gave me she was beyond her age in things she does. Which shocks me b/c I thought she was behind on things. But of course she is smart and talented ;) She is just so much more active and doesn't want to sit down to learn as much as Tommi did. But different kids but both so awesome.
Well of course to no surprise she is a peanut...she weighted 18lbs 1oz (10%) and was 28 3/4 inches long (5%). My little stick of dynamite! Growing perfectly!
I asked the dr about a rash Miley had and the dr thinks it is ring worm....YUCK!!! So we have to put Lotromin on it for 4 weeks. My kids and their skin irritations!
She got 2 shots so only 2 more to go to get her caught up. She will get those at 18 months.
I love good well visits and am so thankful such a wonderful dr for my girls!
She wants to be on the move all the time and if not on the move she is sleeping or eating. She is also always smiling and giggling at anything and everything.
She is also learning everyday. She tries to repeat everything we say. But her words are ...dada, mama, pappy, dean (major fav), book, ball, hi, bye, baby (another fav), kitty, dog, belly, and a version of Dobro/Doe that changes. (I think that is all) And lots of who knows whats.
She yells and points at Dobro everytime we go outside. When we swing and he is out of his house she can't keep her eyes off him. Just pointing the entire time.
She screams loudly when she wants more or is not getting the attention she wants. It is funny and annoying all at the same time.
She signs "more" and "please". More works for food or anything she wants more of in general. Also if she is hungry she will sometimes sign more. Please is about the sweetest thing. She rubs her chest and turns from side to side. I LOVE her communicating more effectively!
She can show you her head and belly.
She is the biggest ham! She makes the goofiest faces and does whatever else she can figure out to make us laugh. Of course her biggest fan and the one she can make laugh anytime is Tommi. They are very funny when they get each other going.
She gives high fives and sometimes finger fives (thanks to her sis).
When she is ready for bed she will come to me and then start blowing kisses and saying bye to anyone around! It is too cute.
She tells everyone "hi" clear as day. Everyone eats it up when we are out.
She is still nursing. First thing in the morning, before morning nap, before afternoon nap, sometimes before dinner, bedtime, then a couple times over night.
We are back to waking up everything 3 hours...blah! But this too shall pass!
So we had her appointment today and based on the sheet they gave me she was beyond her age in things she does. Which shocks me b/c I thought she was behind on things. But of course she is smart and talented ;) She is just so much more active and doesn't want to sit down to learn as much as Tommi did. But different kids but both so awesome.
Well of course to no surprise she is a peanut...she weighted 18lbs 1oz (10%) and was 28 3/4 inches long (5%). My little stick of dynamite! Growing perfectly!
I asked the dr about a rash Miley had and the dr thinks it is ring worm....YUCK!!! So we have to put Lotromin on it for 4 weeks. My kids and their skin irritations!
She got 2 shots so only 2 more to go to get her caught up. She will get those at 18 months.
I love good well visits and am so thankful such a wonderful dr for my girls!
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
4 year check up
Today Tommi had her 4 year old check up...TJ and his dad scheduled jobs for later so that I could focus on Tommi alone. Which I have to note meant ALOT to me. Tommi gets up off a bit at times since Miley is so needy! So it was REALLY exciting for me to focus totally on Tommi, even if it was a drs appt. Special time is special time!
So they started with a hearing test...my thoughts "Tommi is so good at communicating this will be easy" HAHA I totally forgot how strong willed she is. She had to hold a headphone type thing to one ear and tell us when she heard a beep. Which we said she could do anyway she wanted tap a leg, raise a hand, say beep, whatever as long as we knew. Well..she did ok on the first ear...she would say "I heard a bunch of beeps" then the second ear she said "I'm tired of talking" and basically refused to do it. After some coaxing and serious talking she did with a groan. She sqeezed my hand once then said "I heard those, I'm done" Which was fine, so she passed. Then she did the eye test and she did great. (I pray she never had to have glasses!!!)
Then Dr H came in. Well then we couldn't shut Tommi up! She was all about talking and telling everything. She was super healthy and growing very well!
We talked about these reoccuring bumps of hers and Dr H seems to think a clorox (1/4 cup in bath) once a week would be good for her. Which would hopefully kill it all and keep the infection away.
Weight: 36lbs (50-75%)
Height: 40.5 inches (50-75%)
Based on the question sheet she is doing quite a few things like a 5 year old! :) She is so smart. The dr was super impressed with her ability to carry on a good conversation, with eye contact and all. I'm so proud of her!!! Like more than I can express!
So they started with a hearing test...my thoughts "Tommi is so good at communicating this will be easy" HAHA I totally forgot how strong willed she is. She had to hold a headphone type thing to one ear and tell us when she heard a beep. Which we said she could do anyway she wanted tap a leg, raise a hand, say beep, whatever as long as we knew. Well..she did ok on the first ear...she would say "I heard a bunch of beeps" then the second ear she said "I'm tired of talking" and basically refused to do it. After some coaxing and serious talking she did with a groan. She sqeezed my hand once then said "I heard those, I'm done" Which was fine, so she passed. Then she did the eye test and she did great. (I pray she never had to have glasses!!!)
Then Dr H came in. Well then we couldn't shut Tommi up! She was all about talking and telling everything. She was super healthy and growing very well!
We talked about these reoccuring bumps of hers and Dr H seems to think a clorox (1/4 cup in bath) once a week would be good for her. Which would hopefully kill it all and keep the infection away.
Weight: 36lbs (50-75%)
Height: 40.5 inches (50-75%)
Based on the question sheet she is doing quite a few things like a 5 year old! :) She is so smart. The dr was super impressed with her ability to carry on a good conversation, with eye contact and all. I'm so proud of her!!! Like more than I can express!
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Happy Birthday Tommi!
Where has time gone?!? My little Easter bunny is turning 4! I could not be more excited and sad at the same time. She is growing up to be such a fun, sweet, wonderful little girl. But has a big attitude and is showing to be more like me by the day. In some ways watching her turn into me is fun b/c well I know I am shaping a human being but it scares me b/c I was a pistol!
She tests my patience with her big attitude and desire to be the boss all the time but then cuddles and loves like no one else! She is most definitely a sweet snuggle bunny! I adore this about her.
The next year brings a whole new chapter of starting school (preschool) and becoming more independent. I am embracing this while holding back tears.
Happy birthday to my sweet snuggle bunny and the worlds best big sister!!!
Someone please tell me why 4 sounds so much older than 3?!?!
Posting the day before her b-day b/c tomorrow will be busy with everyone coming up for the big party on Saturday!!
Posting the day before her b-day b/c tomorrow will be busy with everyone coming up for the big party on Saturday!!
Friday, April 5, 2013
Miley Sleep
As anyone and everyone who has ever talked to me knows Miley is not a good sleeper. I have been told more times than I can count that I am so patient to deal with her not sleeping through the night at over a year old.
I have realized recently, I actually enjoy her not sleeping through the night. OK I have to say I do not like the nights she is up 3/4 times a night or the nights she wakes up and will not stop crying or won't go back to sleep b/c she wants to play. So basically the nights she sleeps 4+ hour stretches and goes right back to sleep when I nurse her.
I will most definitely miss the cuddles, the breath on my neck, the snuggles, the need for me and me alone, and again the cuddles! Miley is not a cuddly kid, she is way too active. So when I get snuggle time I am pumped.
She is only little for so long and if she is still waking up more than once a night by her second birthday, we will be having a talk!
Last night was an ideal night...she went down at 9pm, woke up and nursed at 430, and woke up for the day at 830. Heavenly!
Some nights she falls asleep nursing and some nights she nurses until she is very sleepy but wants no more then she crawls up gets her passy from me, lays her head on my shoulder, I get a couple minutes of snuggles, and then lay her in bed awake and she goes right to sleep.
I am not seeing the nursing stopping anytime soon since she is slightly addicted and will not drink more than 2 sips of milk from a sippy cup at a meal. I would not be totally opposed to her dropping her 2 naptime feedings but for now she still nurses first thing in the morning, before morning nap, before afternoon nap, sometimes before dinner, bedtime, and whenever she wakes up during the night.
I have realized recently, I actually enjoy her not sleeping through the night. OK I have to say I do not like the nights she is up 3/4 times a night or the nights she wakes up and will not stop crying or won't go back to sleep b/c she wants to play. So basically the nights she sleeps 4+ hour stretches and goes right back to sleep when I nurse her.
I will most definitely miss the cuddles, the breath on my neck, the snuggles, the need for me and me alone, and again the cuddles! Miley is not a cuddly kid, she is way too active. So when I get snuggle time I am pumped.
She is only little for so long and if she is still waking up more than once a night by her second birthday, we will be having a talk!
Last night was an ideal night...she went down at 9pm, woke up and nursed at 430, and woke up for the day at 830. Heavenly!
Some nights she falls asleep nursing and some nights she nurses until she is very sleepy but wants no more then she crawls up gets her passy from me, lays her head on my shoulder, I get a couple minutes of snuggles, and then lay her in bed awake and she goes right to sleep.
I am not seeing the nursing stopping anytime soon since she is slightly addicted and will not drink more than 2 sips of milk from a sippy cup at a meal. I would not be totally opposed to her dropping her 2 naptime feedings but for now she still nurses first thing in the morning, before morning nap, before afternoon nap, sometimes before dinner, bedtime, and whenever she wakes up during the night.
Monday, March 25, 2013
boyfriends.
Tommi has a VERY big imagination. I love it so we pretend play a lot and try to make sure she is not embarrassed of playing make believe.
Right now she has "Hugo" her sometimes husband, sometimes just friend. "Arie (are-E)" he is her boyfriend/friend and he is a water boy haha.
The story behind Arie...Tommi was cheering for him while TJ and her were watching a basketball game and TJ said "Does Arie play on the team?" Tommi said "No he brings the players water." Holding back laughter TJ said "So he is the water boy?" Which Tommi proudly said "Yes!"
She is forever "calling" her friends on the phone and making up different things that are going on. It is a blast to watch her mind work!
Right now she has "Hugo" her sometimes husband, sometimes just friend. "Arie (are-E)" he is her boyfriend/friend and he is a water boy haha.
The story behind Arie...Tommi was cheering for him while TJ and her were watching a basketball game and TJ said "Does Arie play on the team?" Tommi said "No he brings the players water." Holding back laughter TJ said "So he is the water boy?" Which Tommi proudly said "Yes!"
She is forever "calling" her friends on the phone and making up different things that are going on. It is a blast to watch her mind work!
She is wild...
Miley is a wild child. She wants to be on the go all the time! After walking for almost 2 weeks she is starting to almost run...good God help me! I thought Tommi had a party going on but Miley is a whole different ball game. And honestly I love it!
If I turn my back for too long I will most likely find Miley up on top of something she is not supposed to be...mostly Tommi's kid table which she loves pulling the chairs out and climbing on. So lovely! She seriously has NO fear!
She now can say mama, daddy, ball, kitty, pappy, dean, bye bye, hey, hi, and be-be (blueberry i think). She whispers kitty and pappy, which is too sweet!
She is really good about putting her arms in her jacket and taking them out of the carseat straps when I unbuckle it. If something is in her hands she will switch hands to put that arm through, etc. I'm not sure if this is impressive but I think it is.
She is getting really smart with everyday things. I seriously LOVE watching her discover the world and just normal details I overlook. (I loved this stage with Tommi too)
Miley's new nick name is "Queen of Destruction". She enjoys going up to tables, shelves, anything at her level and clearing it! i.e. My parents coffee table can have nothing on it when she is around. The shoes at Dick's today were not save and as I picked up one 3 more were on the ground...thank God for the stroller.
Bedtime has always been nurse then lay on my chest for a bit to get into a deep sleep. This no longer can be done, I have to be standing and she puts her head on my shoulder...she likes to turn her face in and breathe her sweet breath on my neck. I could hold her like that forever...I love the little cuddle time she gives me. Most of the time she goes into her bed semi-awake or fully awake but sleepy. This is a BIG deal! I still like having her fall asleep on me but it is helpful when she will not do that. Last night she slept from 8-1030 nursed, slept till 230 nursed, then slept from 3-9 (woohoo!) She is not feeling good with a runny nose and yucky cough so this was better than expected.
I wish I knew what she loved so much about my parents house b/c she sleeps well there and pulls 6 hour stretches when we get home.
We will sleep through the night one day. But I'm MUCH happier with our sleep now and I can totally deal. (knock on wood)
If I turn my back for too long I will most likely find Miley up on top of something she is not supposed to be...mostly Tommi's kid table which she loves pulling the chairs out and climbing on. So lovely! She seriously has NO fear!
She now can say mama, daddy, ball, kitty, pappy, dean, bye bye, hey, hi, and be-be (blueberry i think). She whispers kitty and pappy, which is too sweet!
She is really good about putting her arms in her jacket and taking them out of the carseat straps when I unbuckle it. If something is in her hands she will switch hands to put that arm through, etc. I'm not sure if this is impressive but I think it is.
She is getting really smart with everyday things. I seriously LOVE watching her discover the world and just normal details I overlook. (I loved this stage with Tommi too)
Miley's new nick name is "Queen of Destruction". She enjoys going up to tables, shelves, anything at her level and clearing it! i.e. My parents coffee table can have nothing on it when she is around. The shoes at Dick's today were not save and as I picked up one 3 more were on the ground...thank God for the stroller.
Bedtime has always been nurse then lay on my chest for a bit to get into a deep sleep. This no longer can be done, I have to be standing and she puts her head on my shoulder...she likes to turn her face in and breathe her sweet breath on my neck. I could hold her like that forever...I love the little cuddle time she gives me. Most of the time she goes into her bed semi-awake or fully awake but sleepy. This is a BIG deal! I still like having her fall asleep on me but it is helpful when she will not do that. Last night she slept from 8-1030 nursed, slept till 230 nursed, then slept from 3-9 (woohoo!) She is not feeling good with a runny nose and yucky cough so this was better than expected.
I wish I knew what she loved so much about my parents house b/c she sleeps well there and pulls 6 hour stretches when we get home.
We will sleep through the night one day. But I'm MUCH happier with our sleep now and I can totally deal. (knock on wood)
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