Anyway, I took several hundred beautiful pictures of Amelia today before I realized that there wasn't a card in our camera. And then I had to start over. At 8pm. And there wasn't any light. Grrrrrrr....
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Two Weeks Old!
Amelia was two weeks old on April 13th! She is really a very sweet, easy going kind of baby so far. I'm a little afraid to write this because maybe she'll read it and change her mind....
Anyway, I took several hundred beautiful pictures of Amelia today before I realized that there wasn't a card in our camera. And then I had to start over. At 8pm. And there wasn't any light. Grrrrrrr....
Anyway, I took several hundred beautiful pictures of Amelia today before I realized that there wasn't a card in our camera. And then I had to start over. At 8pm. And there wasn't any light. Grrrrrrr....
Easter!
We have a lot to celebrate this Easter! Just shy of two weeks old, Amelia decided this was a good day to sleep all night. She slept from about 11pm until 7:30am! I wouldn't expect this to continue, but I will tell you it felt GREAT!
Pumped up with sleep, we got up and hustled around to make it to our church's pancake breakfast to support our youth group. We didn't take any pictures because this was one of our first trips out with all of us and really....we ate pancakes and people ooohhhed over Amelia.
Before we left for church, I wanted a picture of the kids together in their Easter outfits. Unfortunately, William "doesn't like pictures" and this is the best we could do.
Luckily Ms Amelia didn't mind sitting for her picture!
Amelia all dressed up in her Easter Dress! AKA going home from the hospital dress!
When we got home, we found out the Easter Bunny had paid a visit to our house!
All the Easter Bunny treats were in our new basement (to help us get out the door on time the Bunny left the treats downstairs so we wouldn't get distracted).
The baskets!
William inspecting his trucks/diggers Easter basket.
William helping Amelia look at her Easter Basket
Mama and her kiddos...we weren't patient enough to attempt the whole family shot with the tripod/timer, etc.
Another picture of the three of us
William inspecting his Easter treats
Trying out some of his Easter candy...
Which one should I eat next? Or: Do I really have to unwrap these?
What?
Amelia's first Easter (with her first Easter Bunny)
William also had his picture taken with this bunny
Because I am evil, I also like to take pictures with the bunny ears...
William eating some "cannies"
After naptime, Amelia was having some tummy time. William decided he needed some tummy time also and got down on the blanket with her. He is very disturbed she can't roll over by herself and keeps trying to "help" her along. Like she isn't trying hard enough.
She also cannot pick up her head like this....
Copying her exactly. He is a very funny boy!
Pumped up with sleep, we got up and hustled around to make it to our church's pancake breakfast to support our youth group. We didn't take any pictures because this was one of our first trips out with all of us and really....we ate pancakes and people ooohhhed over Amelia.
Before we left for church, I wanted a picture of the kids together in their Easter outfits. Unfortunately, William "doesn't like pictures" and this is the best we could do.
Luckily Ms Amelia didn't mind sitting for her picture!
Amelia all dressed up in her Easter Dress! AKA going home from the hospital dress!
All the Easter Bunny treats were in our new basement (to help us get out the door on time the Bunny left the treats downstairs so we wouldn't get distracted).
The baskets!
William inspecting his trucks/diggers Easter basket.
William helping Amelia look at her Easter Basket
Mama and her kiddos...we weren't patient enough to attempt the whole family shot with the tripod/timer, etc.
Another picture of the three of us
William inspecting his Easter treats
Trying out some of his Easter candy...
Which one should I eat next? Or: Do I really have to unwrap these?
What?
Amelia's first Easter (with her first Easter Bunny)
William also had his picture taken with this bunny
Because I am evil, I also like to take pictures with the bunny ears...
Amelia also took a turn
Still worked up
William eating some "cannies"
After naptime, Amelia was having some tummy time. William decided he needed some tummy time also and got down on the blanket with her. He is very disturbed she can't roll over by herself and keeps trying to "help" her along. Like she isn't trying hard enough.
She also cannot pick up her head like this....
Copying her exactly. He is a very funny boy!Friday, April 24, 2009
Stubborn? Big Boy?
William is probably an average 2 year old boy. He is forever exploring physically and verbally with a tireless energy that wears us out. He is also testing his boundaries constantly. I'm not sure if it the heavy load of developmental psychology that I took or my regular does of "Patience Potion", but the majority of the time I find his antics hilarious.
On Saturday (4/11), he was crabbing about something I was asking him to do. Like sit down so we could read the book he had picked out or lay down so I could change his poopy diaper. Something terribly difficult along those lines. When the crabbing started turning into all out tantrum, I told William to come and give me a hug. My thinking was maybe he hasn't been getting enough attention around here lately and maybe he needed a little love.
With a very serious face, William replied "I don't like hugs."
I almost laughed out loud! It was too funny! Because I know that he does like hugs and he loves me...and it is a very two year old thing to say. Since then, we've heard the "I don't like...." about 219382673687369284298 times a day about everything under the sun. He doesn't like eating or riding in his car seat. He doesn't like wearing shoes or not wearing shoes. He doesn't like baths or bedtime or waking up time. There really isn't much he likes - really, everyone should feel pretty sorry for him. It is a rough life being 2.
Anyway. On Saturday, April 11th (or so my photo files tell me), William decided It Was Time. Nevermind we had other plans or other Things to Do. It Was Time for him to learn to put on his shoes by himself. And it wasn't pretty. This boy is stubborn (gee...where do you think he got that?).
These are the only shoes he can actually get on by himself becasue the foot hole is huge and there is only 1 velcro strap for him to unfasten (and keep track of). Note: wrong feet, proud face.
Very determinded little boy. Lots of tears were shed and several tantrums over this issue. It just isn't fair that he couldn't do it himself! For the record, I have nothing against him putting on his own shoes. In fact, HURRAY! Put on you own shoes so I don't have to bend over and do it. But, the fact is, he just CANNOT quite do it himself and is VERY unhappy about this. He would keep trying and trying and trying and trying and trying and trying and trying and was just so very frustrated with himself and us.
At the end of the day, I confess I put his shoes out of reach/sight for awhile. Although I find his behavior enertaining as well as endearing, there isn't any reason why we need to live through that again on so few hours of sleep. We'll save that one for another day when the sleep is more and therefore patience is more plentiful!
On Saturday (4/11), he was crabbing about something I was asking him to do. Like sit down so we could read the book he had picked out or lay down so I could change his poopy diaper. Something terribly difficult along those lines. When the crabbing started turning into all out tantrum, I told William to come and give me a hug. My thinking was maybe he hasn't been getting enough attention around here lately and maybe he needed a little love.
With a very serious face, William replied "I don't like hugs."
I almost laughed out loud! It was too funny! Because I know that he does like hugs and he loves me...and it is a very two year old thing to say. Since then, we've heard the "I don't like...." about 219382673687369284298 times a day about everything under the sun. He doesn't like eating or riding in his car seat. He doesn't like wearing shoes or not wearing shoes. He doesn't like baths or bedtime or waking up time. There really isn't much he likes - really, everyone should feel pretty sorry for him. It is a rough life being 2.
Anyway. On Saturday, April 11th (or so my photo files tell me), William decided It Was Time. Nevermind we had other plans or other Things to Do. It Was Time for him to learn to put on his shoes by himself. And it wasn't pretty. This boy is stubborn (gee...where do you think he got that?).
These are the only shoes he can actually get on by himself becasue the foot hole is huge and there is only 1 velcro strap for him to unfasten (and keep track of). Note: wrong feet, proud face.
Very determinded little boy. Lots of tears were shed and several tantrums over this issue. It just isn't fair that he couldn't do it himself! For the record, I have nothing against him putting on his own shoes. In fact, HURRAY! Put on you own shoes so I don't have to bend over and do it. But, the fact is, he just CANNOT quite do it himself and is VERY unhappy about this. He would keep trying and trying and trying and trying and trying and trying and trying and was just so very frustrated with himself and us.
At the end of the day, I confess I put his shoes out of reach/sight for awhile. Although I find his behavior enertaining as well as endearing, there isn't any reason why we need to live through that again on so few hours of sleep. We'll save that one for another day when the sleep is more and therefore patience is more plentiful!Kids Playing Together
Hopefully this is what our future holds a lot of:
Our two kids playing together. Nicely, of course!
We've been pulling out our stash of baby toys and it appears that William does not remember any of the in the least. All of them are fresh and brand new to him...which means he isn't anxious to share them with his little baby sister.
Luckily, she doesn't care very much right now, so we have some time to work on that. As you can see here, he is trying to show her the ropes and she isn't even looking the right direction.
Our two kids playing together. Nicely, of course!
We've been pulling out our stash of baby toys and it appears that William does not remember any of the in the least. All of them are fresh and brand new to him...which means he isn't anxious to share them with his little baby sister.
Luckily, she doesn't care very much right now, so we have some time to work on that. As you can see here, he is trying to show her the ropes and she isn't even looking the right direction.
Daddy's Helper!
Last week, a package was delivered. After the driver rang the doorbell, we kept hearing this odd buzzing noise. It took us awhile to figure out that the doorbell was still ringing...or rather making a low buzzing noise. John got a chair to take a better look at the problem when everyone's favorite helper wanted in on the action...
It is great to have such a willing helper around our house!
It is great to have such a willing helper around our house!
Quick Weight Update
Current weight today: 9lbs 2.97 oz ! Hurray!
*This would equal a gain of almost 5 ounces in 4 days. So we are on the right track and we'll be back to the dr in another week for our one month visit at which time we'll be able to scale back on some of our feeding worries!
*This would equal a gain of almost 5 ounces in 4 days. So we are on the right track and we'll be back to the dr in another week for our one month visit at which time we'll be able to scale back on some of our feeding worries!
Fun to Have some PINK!
It is so much fun to have a little pink around here!
One of Amelia's many faces
Sleeping Beauty
Still sleeping...
All curled up...I love this newborn curled upness!
This blanket is special for a few reasons:
1) It is one of 2 blankets we have that is pink. I like to throw a blanket over the carseat to prevent people from touching the baby when we are out. I like this blanket because it lets people (observant people, anyway) know there is a baby girl inside.
2) I bought this fabric and sewed this blanket for one of 4 people I know having a baby girl. However, as I got ready to package up the gifts I was sending out, I was really having a hard time parting with it. It is just so girly without being in-your-face GIRLY. I told John how sad I was about parting with this particular blanket and he told me it was okay to keep it until after the baby was born and then give it away to someone else. He said it was okay because...you know...there was a chance we were having a baby girl and everything. One of the first things I did when we got home from the hospital was run down to the crafting area and dig out this blanket to be washed up for OUR BABY GIRL!
One of Amelia's many faces
Sleeping Beauty
Still sleeping...
All curled up...I love this newborn curled upness!This blanket is special for a few reasons:
1) It is one of 2 blankets we have that is pink. I like to throw a blanket over the carseat to prevent people from touching the baby when we are out. I like this blanket because it lets people (observant people, anyway) know there is a baby girl inside.
2) I bought this fabric and sewed this blanket for one of 4 people I know having a baby girl. However, as I got ready to package up the gifts I was sending out, I was really having a hard time parting with it. It is just so girly without being in-your-face GIRLY. I told John how sad I was about parting with this particular blanket and he told me it was okay to keep it until after the baby was born and then give it away to someone else. He said it was okay because...you know...there was a chance we were having a baby girl and everything. One of the first things I did when we got home from the hospital was run down to the crafting area and dig out this blanket to be washed up for OUR BABY GIRL!
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