Family day at the Nats game! (Taken with Instagram)
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Friday, May 30, 2014
Lunch with my girl at red robin to celebrate a cavity free dentist visit!!
Lunch with my girl at red robin to celebrate a cavity free dentist visit!! (Taken with Instagram)
Thursday, May 29, 2014
May 15
Love that scrunchy nose smile!
We've been doing a little pony in Natalie's hair because it always seems to be in her eyes, and her morning teachers now call her "Sprout" when she gets there. So stinking cute.
May 13
My beautiful girl who drives me nuts when she won't look directly at my camera!
Not really loving the feel of grass.
Still pretty unhappy about it.
But, she eventually came around.
May 11
Happy Mother's Day!
I spent a lot of time missing my mom this year, but these two cuties really helped cheer me up. I was completely spoiled this year, and we had a great morning in the Inner Harbor! We even had a long family nap this afternoon. Amazing.
Enjoying outside time!
Silly girl loved sitting in my chair at brunch this morning.
I spent a lot of time missing my mom this year, but these two cuties really helped cheer me up. I was completely spoiled this year, and we had a great morning in the Inner Harbor! We even had a long family nap this afternoon. Amazing.
Enjoying outside time!
Silly girl loved sitting in my chair at brunch this morning.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
The annual birthday picture. Taken 4 minutes late at 2:08am instead of 2:04am (her time of birth) because I slept through my alarm again this year. #twokidsisnojoke #mommyistired #caitlinann #latergram #closeenough
The annual birthday picture. Taken 4 minutes late at 2:08am instead of 2:04am (her time of birth) because I slept through my alarm again this year. #twokidsisnojoke #mommyistired #caitlinann #latergram #closeenough (Taken with Instagram)
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Last picture as a 3-year old. #spentthelasthourwatchingbabyvideos #howdidthishappen #caitlinann
Last picture as a 3-year old. #spentthelasthourwatchingbabyvideos #howdidthishappen #caitlinann (Taken with Instagram)
Just came down from putting Natalie down for nap and this is what I find. #lastdayasathreeyearold #caitlinann
Just came down from putting Natalie down for nap and this is what I find. #lastdayasathreeyearold #caitlinann (Taken with Instagram)
Friday, May 23, 2014
Natalie - Ten Months
Natalie was 10 months old on April 12, 2014.
Likes: Eating solids, nursing, Mommy, putting everything in your mouth that you can find, pulling Caitlin's hair, playing with Caitlin
Dislikes: Getting your nose wiped, getting your face/hands cleaned
Biggest Achievement of the Month: Army crawling
Biggest Challenge of the Month: Separation anxiety was definitely in effect this month.
Sleep: You typically fall asleep for the night anywhere between 7 and 730pm and wake up any time between 6 - 730am. You sleep on your belly all the time. As soon as I lay you down, you reach for your lovey, and we also turn on the seahorse whenever you go to sleep. Sleep has gotten better this month, except for our trip to FL (see below).
Temperament/Personality: You are seriously the happiest baby when you're not teething or over tired or hungry. You are always smiling, talking, screeching, etc. You babble all the time, and I'm still patiently waiting for you to say "mama".
Eating: Nursing is still going well. You usually nurse about 5 times a day. You are still eating solids well, and we are now doing 3 meals a day. You tend to prefer finger foods over purees, and you definitely like meat, specifically grilled chicken, ground turkey, black beans, turkey meatloaf and pulled pork, but you typically try anything that we put in front of you, including a lemon while we were on vacation (you didn't exactly love it).
The Superficial: Your hair is mostly brown (as opposed to dark brown/black when you were born), and there is a ton of it. Your eyes are dark - I guess they are finally turning brown. You are still wearing 9 month clothes and the rolls are still there. You are wearing size 2 diapers. You had a productive month as far as teeth go, and you are now up to 6, 4 on the bottom, 2 on top.
Developmental Milestones: You love looking at yourself in the mirror. Not really developmental, but you went swimming this month and loved it. We moved you up to the convertible car seat - I think we actually did this during 9 months, but I forgot to include it. You look knocking down towers that we build for you. We broke out the walker this month, and you can only go backwards. You also love taking things out of containers as fast as you can. It seems like it annoys your toys to have anything in them - ie. the cookie jar or the piggy bank. You also started intentionally rolling from your belly to your back this month. You think it is the funniest thing. You also are really starting to find things funny, laughing at most of our attempts to make you laugh.
Out and About: You took your first plane ride when we went to Clearwater, FL for a week with the Mooneys. You did great on the plane, sleeping most of the way both flights. You also got to try bagel for the first time and loved gnawing on it. You did pretty well during the week in FL and being in an unfamiliar place. You did not sleep well at night, but otherwise, you did pretty well. You took all naps in the stroller, most of the time by the pool or on a walk with me. I got lots of exercise (probably more than I ever have on vacation) because of this. Totally worth it.
Big and Little Sister:
Caitlin:
Again with the hair, Natalie definitely has more. Natalie is still nursing like a champ, but Caitlin was getting bottles exclusively. At this point, I think Caitlin was still mostly on purees, but Natalie has gotten a lot more of "normal" food and stuff that we are eating. There are things that Natalie eats, but Caitlin won't try as a 3-year old (mostly meat-related). Caitlin was rolling all around and pulling up on things. Natalie finally started rolling from her belly to her back again. Caitlin had also mastered the walker, but you can really only go backwards. At this age, you both love the "Good Morning, Good Night" book and roughhousing with Daddy. The sisterly love is still in full effect, but I can see it changing a little bit when Natalie is really moving and getting into Caitlin things. We've broken out a lot of Caitlin's "old" baby toys this month, and Caitlin loves playing with them. So much so, that we often have to tell her to let Natalie try or give her a chance. Caitlin also had started throwing things out of her crib, but Natalie really hasn't done that at all. She seems to know that the crib is for sleeping.
Another amazing month has passed way too quickly, and we are one month closer to having a big one year old. I seriously can't believe it. We are having so much fun watching you grow and learn and seeing how your relationship with Caitlin is developing. You are the sweetest baby, and I say it every month, but I would give anything to freeze time right now. We love you so much and can't wait to see what the next month brings!
Love you to pieces,
Mommy
Likes: Eating solids, nursing, Mommy, putting everything in your mouth that you can find, pulling Caitlin's hair, playing with Caitlin
Dislikes: Getting your nose wiped, getting your face/hands cleaned
Biggest Achievement of the Month: Army crawling
Biggest Challenge of the Month: Separation anxiety was definitely in effect this month.
Sleep: You typically fall asleep for the night anywhere between 7 and 730pm and wake up any time between 6 - 730am. You sleep on your belly all the time. As soon as I lay you down, you reach for your lovey, and we also turn on the seahorse whenever you go to sleep. Sleep has gotten better this month, except for our trip to FL (see below).
Temperament/Personality: You are seriously the happiest baby when you're not teething or over tired or hungry. You are always smiling, talking, screeching, etc. You babble all the time, and I'm still patiently waiting for you to say "mama".
Eating: Nursing is still going well. You usually nurse about 5 times a day. You are still eating solids well, and we are now doing 3 meals a day. You tend to prefer finger foods over purees, and you definitely like meat, specifically grilled chicken, ground turkey, black beans, turkey meatloaf and pulled pork, but you typically try anything that we put in front of you, including a lemon while we were on vacation (you didn't exactly love it).
The Superficial: Your hair is mostly brown (as opposed to dark brown/black when you were born), and there is a ton of it. Your eyes are dark - I guess they are finally turning brown. You are still wearing 9 month clothes and the rolls are still there. You are wearing size 2 diapers. You had a productive month as far as teeth go, and you are now up to 6, 4 on the bottom, 2 on top.
Developmental Milestones: You love looking at yourself in the mirror. Not really developmental, but you went swimming this month and loved it. We moved you up to the convertible car seat - I think we actually did this during 9 months, but I forgot to include it. You look knocking down towers that we build for you. We broke out the walker this month, and you can only go backwards. You also love taking things out of containers as fast as you can. It seems like it annoys your toys to have anything in them - ie. the cookie jar or the piggy bank. You also started intentionally rolling from your belly to your back this month. You think it is the funniest thing. You also are really starting to find things funny, laughing at most of our attempts to make you laugh.
Out and About: You took your first plane ride when we went to Clearwater, FL for a week with the Mooneys. You did great on the plane, sleeping most of the way both flights. You also got to try bagel for the first time and loved gnawing on it. You did pretty well during the week in FL and being in an unfamiliar place. You did not sleep well at night, but otherwise, you did pretty well. You took all naps in the stroller, most of the time by the pool or on a walk with me. I got lots of exercise (probably more than I ever have on vacation) because of this. Totally worth it.
Big and Little Sister:
Natalie (these monthly pictures are getting harder and harder to accomplish):
Caitlin:
Again with the hair, Natalie definitely has more. Natalie is still nursing like a champ, but Caitlin was getting bottles exclusively. At this point, I think Caitlin was still mostly on purees, but Natalie has gotten a lot more of "normal" food and stuff that we are eating. There are things that Natalie eats, but Caitlin won't try as a 3-year old (mostly meat-related). Caitlin was rolling all around and pulling up on things. Natalie finally started rolling from her belly to her back again. Caitlin had also mastered the walker, but you can really only go backwards. At this age, you both love the "Good Morning, Good Night" book and roughhousing with Daddy. The sisterly love is still in full effect, but I can see it changing a little bit when Natalie is really moving and getting into Caitlin things. We've broken out a lot of Caitlin's "old" baby toys this month, and Caitlin loves playing with them. So much so, that we often have to tell her to let Natalie try or give her a chance. Caitlin also had started throwing things out of her crib, but Natalie really hasn't done that at all. She seems to know that the crib is for sleeping.
Another amazing month has passed way too quickly, and we are one month closer to having a big one year old. I seriously can't believe it. We are having so much fun watching you grow and learn and seeing how your relationship with Caitlin is developing. You are the sweetest baby, and I say it every month, but I would give anything to freeze time right now. We love you so much and can't wait to see what the next month brings!
Love you to pieces,
Mommy
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Natalie - Nine Months
Natalie was 9 months old on March 12, 2014.
Likes: Eating solids, nursing, Mommy, watching Caitlin, bath time, flirting and talking to Daddy, putting everything in your mouth, talking/jabbering away
Dislikes: Getting your nose wiped, getting your face/hands cleaned
Biggest Achievement of the Month: Army crawling
Biggest Challenge of the Month: I'm sure there was something, but I honestly can't remember. Maybe separation anxiety? It must not have been that bad, if I can't remember it.
Sleep: You typically fall asleep for the night anywhere between 7 and 730pm and wake up any time between 6 - 730am. You have really started to sleep on your belly more often this month. As soon as I lay you down, you reach for your lovey, and we also turn on the seahorse whenever you go to sleep. Sleep has gotten better this month. I think you have definitely given up sucking your thumb.
Temperament/Personality: You are seriously the happiest baby when you're not teething or over tired or hungry. You are always smiling, talking, screeching, etc. You also are saying "dada" all the time now.
Eating: Nursing is still going well. During the day, you are eating about every 3-4 hours which works out to be 5-6 times a day. You are still eating solids well, and we are now doing 3 meals a day. You tend to prefer finger foods over purees, and you definitely like meat, specifically grilled chicken, ground turkey, black beans, turkey meatloaf and pulled pork. You have mastered the pincer grip. You will tolerate vegetables (i.e. we have to bribe you with puff or cheerio in between bites), but it definitely seems like you don't like them. We have also started adding flax to basically everything you eat because you have some digestion issues, and it doesn't seem to matter what you eat. I think it's helping a little bit. We're still working on the sippy cup sporadically.
The Superficial: Your hair is mostly brown (as opposed to dark brown/black when you were born), and there is a ton of it. Your eyes are dark, but I can't really figure out what color they are. Daddy says they're brown, but I don't agree. I think eventually they will turn brown though. You have graduated to 9 month clothes (right on schedule). You have rolls on your arms and on your thighs, and I just love it. You are wearing size 2 diapers. Your 9 month stats are as follows: weight - 16lbs. 7 0z (21st percentile), height - 27.5 inches (45th percentile) and head - 42 cm (9th percentile). Your third tooth (top middle left) popped through on Feb 27th.
Developmental Milestones: Biggest milestone would definitely be army crawling. You also can clap and do "so big".
Out and About: No big outings this month. You did celebrate your first Valentine's Day though.
Big and Little Sister:
Again with the hair, Natalie definitely has more. Natalie has Caitlin by almost 1.5 lbs, but Caitlin was taller than Natalie by an inch. Natalie is still nursing like a champ, but Caitlin was getting bottles exclusively. At this point, I think Caitlin was still mostly on purees, but Natalie has gotten a lot more of "normal" food and stuff that we are eating. There are things that Natalie eats, but Caitlin won't try as a 3-year old (mostly meat-related). Caitlin was rolling all around and pulling up on things. Natalie still doesn't really roll from her belly to her back and doesn't seem at all interested in pulling up on anything. Caitlin had also mastered the walker, and I'm not sure we have even tried it with Natalie yet. At this age, you both love the "Good Morning, Good Night" book and roughhousing with Daddy. The sisterly love is still in full effect, but I can see it changing a little bit when Natalie is really moving and getting into Caitlin things. 99% of the time, Caitlin is super sweet to Natalie, always bringing her toys to play with and talking to her and doing things to try to make her smile and laugh. Caitlin also is an amazing big helper for me, almost always willing to grab a bib, burp cloth, diaper, wipes, etc. She also will jump at the chance to pick out Natalie's outfit in the morning for school.
Another amazing month has passed way too quickly, and I can't believe how close we're getting to the one-year mark. We are having so much fun watching you grow and learn and seeing how your relationship with Caitlin is developing. You are the sweetest baby, and I still wish I could just freeze time right now. We love you so much and can't wait to see what the next month brings!
Love you to pieces,
Mommy
Likes: Eating solids, nursing, Mommy, watching Caitlin, bath time, flirting and talking to Daddy, putting everything in your mouth, talking/jabbering away
Dislikes: Getting your nose wiped, getting your face/hands cleaned
Biggest Achievement of the Month: Army crawling
Biggest Challenge of the Month: I'm sure there was something, but I honestly can't remember. Maybe separation anxiety? It must not have been that bad, if I can't remember it.
Sleep: You typically fall asleep for the night anywhere between 7 and 730pm and wake up any time between 6 - 730am. You have really started to sleep on your belly more often this month. As soon as I lay you down, you reach for your lovey, and we also turn on the seahorse whenever you go to sleep. Sleep has gotten better this month. I think you have definitely given up sucking your thumb.
Temperament/Personality: You are seriously the happiest baby when you're not teething or over tired or hungry. You are always smiling, talking, screeching, etc. You also are saying "dada" all the time now.
Eating: Nursing is still going well. During the day, you are eating about every 3-4 hours which works out to be 5-6 times a day. You are still eating solids well, and we are now doing 3 meals a day. You tend to prefer finger foods over purees, and you definitely like meat, specifically grilled chicken, ground turkey, black beans, turkey meatloaf and pulled pork. You have mastered the pincer grip. You will tolerate vegetables (i.e. we have to bribe you with puff or cheerio in between bites), but it definitely seems like you don't like them. We have also started adding flax to basically everything you eat because you have some digestion issues, and it doesn't seem to matter what you eat. I think it's helping a little bit. We're still working on the sippy cup sporadically.
The Superficial: Your hair is mostly brown (as opposed to dark brown/black when you were born), and there is a ton of it. Your eyes are dark, but I can't really figure out what color they are. Daddy says they're brown, but I don't agree. I think eventually they will turn brown though. You have graduated to 9 month clothes (right on schedule). You have rolls on your arms and on your thighs, and I just love it. You are wearing size 2 diapers. Your 9 month stats are as follows: weight - 16lbs. 7 0z (21st percentile), height - 27.5 inches (45th percentile) and head - 42 cm (9th percentile). Your third tooth (top middle left) popped through on Feb 27th.
Developmental Milestones: Biggest milestone would definitely be army crawling. You also can clap and do "so big".
Out and About: No big outings this month. You did celebrate your first Valentine's Day though.
Big and Little Sister:
Natalie:
Caitlin:
Caitlin:
Again with the hair, Natalie definitely has more. Natalie has Caitlin by almost 1.5 lbs, but Caitlin was taller than Natalie by an inch. Natalie is still nursing like a champ, but Caitlin was getting bottles exclusively. At this point, I think Caitlin was still mostly on purees, but Natalie has gotten a lot more of "normal" food and stuff that we are eating. There are things that Natalie eats, but Caitlin won't try as a 3-year old (mostly meat-related). Caitlin was rolling all around and pulling up on things. Natalie still doesn't really roll from her belly to her back and doesn't seem at all interested in pulling up on anything. Caitlin had also mastered the walker, and I'm not sure we have even tried it with Natalie yet. At this age, you both love the "Good Morning, Good Night" book and roughhousing with Daddy. The sisterly love is still in full effect, but I can see it changing a little bit when Natalie is really moving and getting into Caitlin things. 99% of the time, Caitlin is super sweet to Natalie, always bringing her toys to play with and talking to her and doing things to try to make her smile and laugh. Caitlin also is an amazing big helper for me, almost always willing to grab a bib, burp cloth, diaper, wipes, etc. She also will jump at the chance to pick out Natalie's outfit in the morning for school.
Another amazing month has passed way too quickly, and I can't believe how close we're getting to the one-year mark. We are having so much fun watching you grow and learn and seeing how your relationship with Caitlin is developing. You are the sweetest baby, and I still wish I could just freeze time right now. We love you so much and can't wait to see what the next month brings!
Love you to pieces,
Mommy
Monday, May 19, 2014
May 10
Happy girl!
Caitlin got up way too early this morning and was whining and crying over basically everything, so she went upstairs to calm down and somehow ended up in our bed asleep before lunchtime.
May 9
Hanging out on the deck waiting for her friends to come out to play.
Frustrated that she couldn't crawl through these two chairs.
So, she did this. Crazy girl!
May 8
Caitlin has been taking ballet at school this year, and tonight was her recital. So stinking cute.
Waiting for the performance to start.
Natalie waiting for it to start too!
Taking a bow!
Cutest ballerina that I have ever seen!
Waiting for the performance to start.
Natalie waiting for it to start too!
Taking a bow!
Cutest ballerina that I have ever seen!
May 7
Another rough night for Caitlin. Those are happening quite often these days. :(
Laughing at Daddy being silly.
May 6
Enjoying some watermelon at dinner tonight.
Caitlin had a rough night. Got sent to bed without Bubby. When I went in to check on her, she was sleeping on the Winnie the Pooh that was mine when I was little.
May 4
Miss Hollywood, out for a walk in the wagon!
Putting big sister to work! She loved pulling Natalie in the wagon.
May 3
Funny girl who loves playing dress-up!
We broke out the shakers today. Definitely a hit for Natalie!
Umm, seriously. These two are the cutest. I love it when they sit like this.
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