What to say? She is so smart, adorable, and growing like a weed! Our monthly lessons:
1. Gracee has more teeth... I know huh? A full mouth of teeth until those two year molars! She ran a fever for about a week so we went to the doctor (Jayden had strep throat) so we wanted to get Jared and Gracee's checked -- but the next day three teeth popped in! Then the 16th a few days later!
2. Gracee found her nose... she sticks her finger up her nose for no reason. It is really cute but Jared doesn't understand why sissy gets to pick her nose and he doesn't!
3. Gracee knows her body parts... you can ask her "where is your belly button?" and she lifts her shirt up and laughs, or "where are my eyes?" and she will point at your eye (watch out sometime she may try to poke them out!) She is still really good at the fishy noise too!
4. Gracee is running... she can't be outside without someone right by her side, she just darts for the street. Jared has no interest in crossing the street (unless someone he knows is going then he asks if he can go, holds hands and looks both ways) but Gracee she just likes to run, My dad and Jessy were working on the race car as they were watching her... and she was across the street by the stop sign the next time they looked up!
5. Gracee is getting harder to take pictures of... as you know I take tons of pictures of the kids, Jared doesn't like it so much but Gracee used to just sit and smile... now she runs if she doesn't want her picture taken.
6. Gracee likes to stand in the bath tub... she loves to take a bath, when I start the water to fill the tub she just starts giggling, I say "come on sis its tubby time." and she runs to the bath room... but she gets in throws all the toys out, even the wash cloth, and then splashes a bit and is ready to get soapy and jump out! Gracee goes to bed around 9:30pm
7. Gracee has been trying more table foods... she has a ton of teeth but still acts like some things choke her up, she makes the gagging sound and it freaks me out. She loves crunchy stuff but has tried chicken, sandwich meats, dried fruits, and we just found out she loves bananas (as long as you feed it to her while the skin is still on it -- you cant take it out and cut it into pieces or else she just throws it on the floor)
8. Gracee loves her bubba... Jared just started t-ball and sissy is his biggest fan, she squeals when she sees him on the field! She loves to be by him all the time, when he is coloring, playing in the shop, running from her... she just loves her bubba!
9. Gracee yells instead of talking... we are working on words rather then pointing and yelling. She still calls everything dada, she does say dog (daa) and mama (when she isn't happy) but for the most part I think this little one will be a talker very soon! She jabbers all the time and is the biggest copy-cat (I don't remember that with Jared and that boy is brilliant!)
Thanks again for learning with us. We love being parents and couldn't be more blessed with our two very perfect little people!
Friday, June 20, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Month 13
Its funny all the new things that have happened in a month. I planned on doing the first year's lessons and then doing something different but I really think that keeping note off all the new stuff she learns each month will make a really neat keepsake when she is a mommy. Gracee's new lessons:
1. NO BABA... yeah right! I planned on bottle breaking miss thing on her one year birthday, not working out... I'm a softy and when its time for the little princess to go 'night-night' she needs that stinkin thing... it would be different if she wasn't so picky about the food that goes in her mouth.
2. Gracee drinks from a big girl cup... she used to drink out of a sippy cup but she would rather have a straw from a big cup. Just water... not into juice or milk from a cup yet.
3. Gracee is still in size 4 Huggies... my big ol' lady is still wearing snug and dry size 4. We buy the big box from Sam's!
4. Teething when will it end? Gracee now has 12 teeth... she got her top molars (barley poking through) 4-19-08 and had a temp for almost two weeks, she didn't whine too much but the last two weeks she hasn't slept through the night and needs to be rocked to sleep... I think that they are just about done coming through and we can get back on a normal schedule.
5. Bootail loves to get into drawers... she likes getting all the pens out of daddy's desk and she really likes to get the paperclips and rubber bands out of mommy's desk. She just wants to help work!
6. Gracee likes to push buttons... she is the perfect height to push the buttons on the T.V. and she really enjoys herself... makes the volume go up then down and changes the channels.
7. Bootail likes to climb... up the steps, climb the couch, on top of her picnic table, she even climbs her brothers step stool and gets stuck (she doesn't know how to get down yet!)
8. Gracee is eating more table foods... she has tried and liked hot dogs, American cheese, toast, waffles with butter, bacon, chicken nuggets, eggs, pringles and crackers.
9. Gracee can walk... she took her first steps 4-22-08 (a year to the day we brought her home from the hospital) she was stiff legged for a while but now she learned that she could lean forward just a little and it makes her go fast!
10. Gracee isn't too sure about grass... Its so cute she will walk on the side walk just fine but as soon as you put her in the yard -- she is stuck! Well that was until today... now she can walk in grass (with shoes) but very very slowly!
Its great being a mommy of two perfect little people. I am so blessed to be with them 24/7 and see all the new stuff they are learning. My kids are good listeners and follow the directions (for the most part) & they are both so smart. Thanks for reading all of Gracee's new lessons.
1. NO BABA... yeah right! I planned on bottle breaking miss thing on her one year birthday, not working out... I'm a softy and when its time for the little princess to go 'night-night' she needs that stinkin thing... it would be different if she wasn't so picky about the food that goes in her mouth.
2. Gracee drinks from a big girl cup... she used to drink out of a sippy cup but she would rather have a straw from a big cup. Just water... not into juice or milk from a cup yet.
3. Gracee is still in size 4 Huggies... my big ol' lady is still wearing snug and dry size 4. We buy the big box from Sam's!
4. Teething when will it end? Gracee now has 12 teeth... she got her top molars (barley poking through) 4-19-08 and had a temp for almost two weeks, she didn't whine too much but the last two weeks she hasn't slept through the night and needs to be rocked to sleep... I think that they are just about done coming through and we can get back on a normal schedule.
5. Bootail loves to get into drawers... she likes getting all the pens out of daddy's desk and she really likes to get the paperclips and rubber bands out of mommy's desk. She just wants to help work!
6. Gracee likes to push buttons... she is the perfect height to push the buttons on the T.V. and she really enjoys herself... makes the volume go up then down and changes the channels.
7. Bootail likes to climb... up the steps, climb the couch, on top of her picnic table, she even climbs her brothers step stool and gets stuck (she doesn't know how to get down yet!)
8. Gracee is eating more table foods... she has tried and liked hot dogs, American cheese, toast, waffles with butter, bacon, chicken nuggets, eggs, pringles and crackers.
9. Gracee can walk... she took her first steps 4-22-08 (a year to the day we brought her home from the hospital) she was stiff legged for a while but now she learned that she could lean forward just a little and it makes her go fast!
10. Gracee isn't too sure about grass... Its so cute she will walk on the side walk just fine but as soon as you put her in the yard -- she is stuck! Well that was until today... now she can walk in grass (with shoes) but very very slowly!
Its great being a mommy of two perfect little people. I am so blessed to be with them 24/7 and see all the new stuff they are learning. My kids are good listeners and follow the directions (for the most part) & they are both so smart. Thanks for reading all of Gracee's new lessons.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Friday, April 18, 2008
Month 12
So much changes the first year of life... going from a tiny squashy baby to doing and learning new things everyday... breast milk to formula to cow's milk... keeping your head up, sitting up then walking... pureed baby food to finger foods then table food. What a journey it has been and how much we have all learned. This is my first baby and I am so proud of how well I have documented her growth - as well as mine. Life completely changes when you become a mom... I am so proud of the mother I have become and the choices I have made.
Jared has been mine since he was 18 months old. He has taught me so much too, if you think being a mom is hard... try being a step-mom! Life never gives you too much, and I am thankful for all the bad times just as I am of all the good times. I couldn't be more pleased with my son, he is so smart and understanding... I sometimes forget he will only be turning four, I expect so much out of him because of the things he says and does. He is a very good little boy and adjusts well with his situation. God gave him two sisters within months of each other and he went from only child (on both sides of his family) to big brother. I have the best kids!
Here are Gracee's 12 month lessons:
1. Gracee stands up in the middle of the room... doesn't have to hold on to anything, she goes for sitting up, to the squatting position, then all the way up standing like a big lady!
2. Gracee has her one year molars 3-27-08... she was eating lunch one day and I noticed she had something in the back of her mouth, I tried to get it out, thinking it may be paper and realized... those are teeth! I was so excited... she didn't really cry or anything, her nose was runny but I just assumed it was a head cold!
3. Gracee loves her 'baba'... we have been working on using a sippy cup during the day and only having a bottle at nap time and before bed, but I don't know that we will make that one year goal of no bottle after the birthday! Its alright, once she starts eating more solid food she wont want that bottle!
4. Gracee loves blocks... she has always played by herself very well, but when she gets the blocks out she can play forever! She still loves to play with all of her brother toys but sometimes he would rather her play with her "baby toys"
5. Gracee gives kisses... we have been working on blowing kisses for a while now... she waves bye-bye and smiles really big... sometimes she will say bye-bye and other times she will blow a kiss (if she don't decide to chew on her hand when it gets to her mouth)
6. Gracee doesn't do bows anymore... she doesn't really like anything on her head, hats, bows, ponytails... hehehehe she just likes her long locks to blow in the wind!
7. Gracee took 10 steps... I was soooo excited! Jessy had just stepped out so he missed it but how cool? I was there to see my baby girl walk across the room for the first time! 4-10-08 I love being a mommy!
8. Gracee goes to bed at 9:30 and is up by 5am! Its funny to think that she was such a sleepy baby when she was tiny and now she is up at 5am... she don't stay up long (cause mommy is still tired) I change her wet diaper and give her a 6oz bottle and she goes back to bed til 8ish. when bubba wakes up.
9. Gracee plays so well by herself. I love that she doesn't need me to be by her side all the time. When she gets sleepy she does get clingy and if I were to leave the room to get her bottle she may start to scream, but it is fake, and not all the time.
10. Gracee is a daddy's girl! She loves Jessy... she can be playing having a great time... and then Jessy walks in the room and whatever she has in her hands she drops it and 'turbo' crawls to her daddy... he swoops her up and they both laugh and are so happy!
11. Gracee loves to pick up her toys... it is so cute, her favorite thing to do while her brother is building with the blocks -- is take them and put them back in the container! She puts the cars and other toys in the toy box! It is soooo cute! When she eats in her high chair and she is done but still has food on her tray, she puts it in the cup older, to let me know she is done! She loves to be clean and organized!
All of her firsts are now her all the times... She is the best thing I have ever done! It's hard to believe that she is already one year old. Congrats to all of her accomplishments and remember to always take note but don't compare to other babies... everyone is different and everyone is special! My kids are at different ages and stages in their lives but have such a great bond. We are truly blessed. Thank you for reading and learning with us.
Jared has been mine since he was 18 months old. He has taught me so much too, if you think being a mom is hard... try being a step-mom! Life never gives you too much, and I am thankful for all the bad times just as I am of all the good times. I couldn't be more pleased with my son, he is so smart and understanding... I sometimes forget he will only be turning four, I expect so much out of him because of the things he says and does. He is a very good little boy and adjusts well with his situation. God gave him two sisters within months of each other and he went from only child (on both sides of his family) to big brother. I have the best kids!
Here are Gracee's 12 month lessons:
1. Gracee stands up in the middle of the room... doesn't have to hold on to anything, she goes for sitting up, to the squatting position, then all the way up standing like a big lady!
2. Gracee has her one year molars 3-27-08... she was eating lunch one day and I noticed she had something in the back of her mouth, I tried to get it out, thinking it may be paper and realized... those are teeth! I was so excited... she didn't really cry or anything, her nose was runny but I just assumed it was a head cold!
3. Gracee loves her 'baba'... we have been working on using a sippy cup during the day and only having a bottle at nap time and before bed, but I don't know that we will make that one year goal of no bottle after the birthday! Its alright, once she starts eating more solid food she wont want that bottle!
4. Gracee loves blocks... she has always played by herself very well, but when she gets the blocks out she can play forever! She still loves to play with all of her brother toys but sometimes he would rather her play with her "baby toys"
5. Gracee gives kisses... we have been working on blowing kisses for a while now... she waves bye-bye and smiles really big... sometimes she will say bye-bye and other times she will blow a kiss (if she don't decide to chew on her hand when it gets to her mouth)
6. Gracee doesn't do bows anymore... she doesn't really like anything on her head, hats, bows, ponytails... hehehehe she just likes her long locks to blow in the wind!
7. Gracee took 10 steps... I was soooo excited! Jessy had just stepped out so he missed it but how cool? I was there to see my baby girl walk across the room for the first time! 4-10-08 I love being a mommy!
8. Gracee goes to bed at 9:30 and is up by 5am! Its funny to think that she was such a sleepy baby when she was tiny and now she is up at 5am... she don't stay up long (cause mommy is still tired) I change her wet diaper and give her a 6oz bottle and she goes back to bed til 8ish. when bubba wakes up.
9. Gracee plays so well by herself. I love that she doesn't need me to be by her side all the time. When she gets sleepy she does get clingy and if I were to leave the room to get her bottle she may start to scream, but it is fake, and not all the time.
10. Gracee is a daddy's girl! She loves Jessy... she can be playing having a great time... and then Jessy walks in the room and whatever she has in her hands she drops it and 'turbo' crawls to her daddy... he swoops her up and they both laugh and are so happy!
11. Gracee loves to pick up her toys... it is so cute, her favorite thing to do while her brother is building with the blocks -- is take them and put them back in the container! She puts the cars and other toys in the toy box! It is soooo cute! When she eats in her high chair and she is done but still has food on her tray, she puts it in the cup older, to let me know she is done! She loves to be clean and organized!
All of her firsts are now her all the times... She is the best thing I have ever done! It's hard to believe that she is already one year old. Congrats to all of her accomplishments and remember to always take note but don't compare to other babies... everyone is different and everyone is special! My kids are at different ages and stages in their lives but have such a great bond. We are truly blessed. Thank you for reading and learning with us.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Baby steps...
This is written by Memaw Donna:
First let me say that until you are a grandparent you won't really 'get' this...I remember when my best friend Debbie became a gramma and she'd tell me stories about Taylor. I'd listen and smile and think "wow that's nice Deb." Then it was gone....now that I'm a gramma I totally 'get it'. So, here's my story!
It's not unusual for my daughter, Kadee, to call me in the evening. We actually talk several times a day. For the past year and 9 months our conversation is often about a certain little princess. Prior to Gracee's birth, Kadee would call me when she felt nauseous, movement, emotional, had cravings, had a question or concern, or just needed to talk to her mom.
It's so hard to believe that a year has passed since Gracee was born. The time has gone by so quickly. Kadee has proven to be an outstanding mother. As much as I'd like to take credit for that I really don't feel that I can. (well maybe a little..) She is much more mature then I was at that age. Much more grounded and sure of herself. She has the ability to stop and think before freaking out over a high fever, snotty nose or a tumble off the bed. I'm sure she still freaks out on the inside but she never lets Gracee or Jared see that. She is always 'the mom'.
I love watching Kadee be a mom. Love just pours off of her. I've never known a happier mom and I've never known a happier baby. I'm not saying that because it's my daughter and granddaughter...other people see it and say the same thing. You don't have to be around them very long to see the bond that they share and I'm so lucky to be able to witness it on an almost daily basis.
It has made my bond with Kadee even stronger. I think that Gracee and I also have a very strong connection. I have to say that Gracee lights up when her gramma walks in the room. (I've been told that I light up too!) (Kadee will tell you that she lights up when anyone walks in the room but I like to think that it's all me!)
Kadee is also a wonderful step mom. Jared is one of the smartest 3 year olds I've ever known. He doesn't miss a thing. You have to be very careful what you do and say around him, because he will share it with the world. (just trust me on that!) If you didn't know it ...you'd think that Kadee was his bio mom. Again there is a love that is so apparent to anyone who is around. It's hilarious to see Gracee and Jared interact. They are best friends. Gracee LOVES her big brother and Jared takes care of his little sissy with such pride. They have their own little language that only they understand.
I could go on and on about my wonderful daughter and her wonderful kids...but the reason I started this blog is to share a story.
My phone rang last night and it was Kadee. She had already called me twice to share 'cute' things that Gracee was doing. (And this was after I had stopped by to visit!!)
When I answered the phone this time I heard that Kadee was sobbing... I immediately felt panic shoot through my entire body...Then I heard the smile in her voice. In spite of her tears...she said, "Mom, Gracee.......mom.... Gracee just took 10 steps all by herself!!! She walked across the living room, she's growing up way too fast!"
I had to laugh out loud.... then my proud gramma instincts kicked in and I had to call Gracee's great gramma and tell her...then tell Jay and Kenny....If it hadn't been so late I may have called everyone I know! It was a wonderful feeling. I love to brag about my grandkids! I adore hearing the pride in her voice when Kadee talks about her kids. I can hardly wait to meet the next one....(no she's not pregnant!)
It's amazing to me how one little life can be such a joy and bring so much happiness to so many people. It is with great anticipation I look forward to the next year of her life. What are now baby steps will soon be "big girl" steps..Cuz our little girl is growing up...way too fast!
First let me say that until you are a grandparent you won't really 'get' this...I remember when my best friend Debbie became a gramma and she'd tell me stories about Taylor. I'd listen and smile and think "wow that's nice Deb." Then it was gone....now that I'm a gramma I totally 'get it'. So, here's my story!
It's not unusual for my daughter, Kadee, to call me in the evening. We actually talk several times a day. For the past year and 9 months our conversation is often about a certain little princess. Prior to Gracee's birth, Kadee would call me when she felt nauseous, movement, emotional, had cravings, had a question or concern, or just needed to talk to her mom.
It's so hard to believe that a year has passed since Gracee was born. The time has gone by so quickly. Kadee has proven to be an outstanding mother. As much as I'd like to take credit for that I really don't feel that I can. (well maybe a little..) She is much more mature then I was at that age. Much more grounded and sure of herself. She has the ability to stop and think before freaking out over a high fever, snotty nose or a tumble off the bed. I'm sure she still freaks out on the inside but she never lets Gracee or Jared see that. She is always 'the mom'.
I love watching Kadee be a mom. Love just pours off of her. I've never known a happier mom and I've never known a happier baby. I'm not saying that because it's my daughter and granddaughter...other people see it and say the same thing. You don't have to be around them very long to see the bond that they share and I'm so lucky to be able to witness it on an almost daily basis.
It has made my bond with Kadee even stronger. I think that Gracee and I also have a very strong connection. I have to say that Gracee lights up when her gramma walks in the room. (I've been told that I light up too!) (Kadee will tell you that she lights up when anyone walks in the room but I like to think that it's all me!)
Kadee is also a wonderful step mom. Jared is one of the smartest 3 year olds I've ever known. He doesn't miss a thing. You have to be very careful what you do and say around him, because he will share it with the world. (just trust me on that!) If you didn't know it ...you'd think that Kadee was his bio mom. Again there is a love that is so apparent to anyone who is around. It's hilarious to see Gracee and Jared interact. They are best friends. Gracee LOVES her big brother and Jared takes care of his little sissy with such pride. They have their own little language that only they understand.
I could go on and on about my wonderful daughter and her wonderful kids...but the reason I started this blog is to share a story.
My phone rang last night and it was Kadee. She had already called me twice to share 'cute' things that Gracee was doing. (And this was after I had stopped by to visit!!)
When I answered the phone this time I heard that Kadee was sobbing... I immediately felt panic shoot through my entire body...Then I heard the smile in her voice. In spite of her tears...she said, "Mom, Gracee.......mom.... Gracee just took 10 steps all by herself!!! She walked across the living room, she's growing up way too fast!"
I had to laugh out loud.... then my proud gramma instincts kicked in and I had to call Gracee's great gramma and tell her...then tell Jay and Kenny....If it hadn't been so late I may have called everyone I know! It was a wonderful feeling. I love to brag about my grandkids! I adore hearing the pride in her voice when Kadee talks about her kids. I can hardly wait to meet the next one....(no she's not pregnant!)
It's amazing to me how one little life can be such a joy and bring so much happiness to so many people. It is with great anticipation I look forward to the next year of her life. What are now baby steps will soon be "big girl" steps..Cuz our little girl is growing up...way too fast!
Gracee is turning ONE!!!
We sent over 70 invitations to family and friends for Gracee's ONE year birthday party. I know that the Florida people wont be able to make it but we didn't want anyone to feel left out. Here is what they look like:
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Month 11
I fall more and more and more in love with this little girl everyday, God has blessed us in so many ways I just can't imagine what he has planned for me next! Gracee Mae is 11 months old and I can not believe how quickly it happened... I can honestly close my eyes and remember the first time we met. She is such a wonderful addition to our family, Grace has the best personality and couldn't help make our family more complete. This months lessons:
1. Gracee got her ears pierced... she did so good, 2-23 Miss Gracee (all smiles) got some bling bling. Memaw Donna held her down while the two ladies with ear piercing guns got on either side of her... she had no idea... laughing a giggling then they did it. She whaled for a minute and then wanted her mommy.
2. Gracee has a hard head... Jared and Gracee were playing and there were three steps near by... she climbed them and then all I hear is screaming and my heart dropped I peaked around the corner and Miss Gracee was bright red and at the bottom of the steps, Jared looked at me with a very shocked look and said "I was watching her, she didn't fall down the stairs... hers rolled!"
3. Gracee was on fire...2-27 Gracee ran a temp of 103.5 under her arm (add a degree and that is 104.5!!!) We were panicking... I called the local doctors office and they said to give her motrin and tylenol altering every 6 hours (motrin lowered her temp with in an hour) then come in the following day at 12... found out she had a inner infection in her right ear... she took augmenting one time and was 90% better with in hours!
4. Gracee is still in size 4 diapers but we now like snug a dry... no more natural fit. She was peeing through her Huggies Natural Fit diapers by 4 in the morning each day. We decided to change the style of diaper and still stay with Huggies. Worked! Since she is more active and all over the place these diapers work great!
5. Gracee wears size 12 months clothes now... went through her onsies and had to put the 6-9 month stuff away. She is just too long. Its funny cause I cant find any 9-12 month it just goes 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, then 12month and then 18!!! So we went to the big girl clothes. She doesn't look like a baby as much now with her two piece pj's and little dresses! I love it, I really do.
6. Seeing RED... Gracee got PINK EYE 3-13-08. It is no fun to be sick all the time, but the doctor said that "its that time of year" Gracee does well with the eye drops and doesn't mind getting her eyes wiped all the time, she is still laughing and smiling with those sad little hurt eyes, I think it is worse on us then her!
7. Gracee said BYE-BYE for the first time 3-15-08. It was so cute... she has been waving bye-bye forever, but when she waved and said it. We were so proud!
8. We lowered miss Bootail's bed...the rail was getting close to her chest so it seemed like if she wanted she could jump right out of the crib. We lowered her mattress to the lowest setting. I LOVE IT! I feel like she is safe again. No more worries about falling out of the bed!
9. Gracee is a big lady... she falls asleep (after her bath) around 9pm. I put her to bed with an 8 oz bottle and she is out until about 3am... when she wakes with an extremely wet diaper and an empty tummy. Change her then another 6oz bottle and the rocking chair until Bootail is back to sleep then she is out (in her bed) until 7:30ish. She was getting into our bed at 3am but mommy doesn't want a 4 year old Gracee wanting to sleep with her so we have been doing the rocking thing again and back to her own bed!
10. Gracee loves to talk on the phone... no matter what it is she puts it up to her ear and jabbers! TOO FUNNY! The camera, remote, her cell phone, the real phone... really is cute!
11. Bootail gives kisses... if you say "give me a kiss" she opens her mouth and leans toward your face. Its a wet one! Grace is so smart! :)
Gracee is growing up to be such a doll baby. I just love all the new stuff she does... she started this O face... she says "OOOOOO" like it is something serious. It is usually when I say "UH-OH" she is funny! She likes to crawl after her brother (really fast) and take his cars... hehehehehe
Until next time (ONE YEAR LESSONS COMING SOON)
1. Gracee got her ears pierced... she did so good, 2-23 Miss Gracee (all smiles) got some bling bling. Memaw Donna held her down while the two ladies with ear piercing guns got on either side of her... she had no idea... laughing a giggling then they did it. She whaled for a minute and then wanted her mommy.
2. Gracee has a hard head... Jared and Gracee were playing and there were three steps near by... she climbed them and then all I hear is screaming and my heart dropped I peaked around the corner and Miss Gracee was bright red and at the bottom of the steps, Jared looked at me with a very shocked look and said "I was watching her, she didn't fall down the stairs... hers rolled!"
3. Gracee was on fire...2-27 Gracee ran a temp of 103.5 under her arm (add a degree and that is 104.5!!!) We were panicking... I called the local doctors office and they said to give her motrin and tylenol altering every 6 hours (motrin lowered her temp with in an hour) then come in the following day at 12... found out she had a inner infection in her right ear... she took augmenting one time and was 90% better with in hours!
4. Gracee is still in size 4 diapers but we now like snug a dry... no more natural fit. She was peeing through her Huggies Natural Fit diapers by 4 in the morning each day. We decided to change the style of diaper and still stay with Huggies. Worked! Since she is more active and all over the place these diapers work great!
5. Gracee wears size 12 months clothes now... went through her onsies and had to put the 6-9 month stuff away. She is just too long. Its funny cause I cant find any 9-12 month it just goes 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, then 12month and then 18!!! So we went to the big girl clothes. She doesn't look like a baby as much now with her two piece pj's and little dresses! I love it, I really do.
6. Seeing RED... Gracee got PINK EYE 3-13-08. It is no fun to be sick all the time, but the doctor said that "its that time of year" Gracee does well with the eye drops and doesn't mind getting her eyes wiped all the time, she is still laughing and smiling with those sad little hurt eyes, I think it is worse on us then her!
7. Gracee said BYE-BYE for the first time 3-15-08. It was so cute... she has been waving bye-bye forever, but when she waved and said it. We were so proud!
8. We lowered miss Bootail's bed...the rail was getting close to her chest so it seemed like if she wanted she could jump right out of the crib. We lowered her mattress to the lowest setting. I LOVE IT! I feel like she is safe again. No more worries about falling out of the bed!
9. Gracee is a big lady... she falls asleep (after her bath) around 9pm. I put her to bed with an 8 oz bottle and she is out until about 3am... when she wakes with an extremely wet diaper and an empty tummy. Change her then another 6oz bottle and the rocking chair until Bootail is back to sleep then she is out (in her bed) until 7:30ish. She was getting into our bed at 3am but mommy doesn't want a 4 year old Gracee wanting to sleep with her so we have been doing the rocking thing again and back to her own bed!
10. Gracee loves to talk on the phone... no matter what it is she puts it up to her ear and jabbers! TOO FUNNY! The camera, remote, her cell phone, the real phone... really is cute!
11. Bootail gives kisses... if you say "give me a kiss" she opens her mouth and leans toward your face. Its a wet one! Grace is so smart! :)
Gracee is growing up to be such a doll baby. I just love all the new stuff she does... she started this O face... she says "OOOOOO" like it is something serious. It is usually when I say "UH-OH" she is funny! She likes to crawl after her brother (really fast) and take his cars... hehehehehe
Until next time (ONE YEAR LESSONS COMING SOON)
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