XO,
EAT
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Bump, Set, Spike
We were able to catch Rick's volleyball game tonight. It was a gorgeous evening with the heat taking a break and a nice warm breeze. It was the perfect summer night to watch the games! We were at the same complex that we bowled at for a year and played sand volleyball for a summer. It is just another sign of the times that have passed to see players we used to play with and now we have this adorable 11 month old in tow! Teagan wanted to get out in the large sandbox and join in on the game! I can't wait to be on the sidelines cheering for her in whatever sport she chooses to try!
XO,
EAT
XO,
EAT
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Guilty Pleasures
We all have them. Some have a new meaning now that I have a daughter. I am sitting here watching a movie that is terribly produced and with a predictable plot. The thought crosses my mind that Teagan could very well be begging to watch similar shows in 10 years. I hope I can remember moments like this between me, my glass of wine and ---
Friday, July 13, 2012
Explorer
Teagan is quite comfortable in her home now. She is quick to explore places she used to not go near or would even venture towards. Examples include -
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Stormy
We had a violent storm whip through our area on Sunday. It only lasted 45 minutes but the damage is going to take weeks to clean up. We were fortunate to only be without power for 30 hours while some in the Western Suburbs are still without power. It was a reminder how much we use electricity and water in our daily lives. We are fortunate to have such luxuries as a hot shower, wifi Internet, air conditioning and washing machines. We are grateful the storm left us with minimal damage. We made the best with playtime on the deck, a trip to the pool to cool off, a visit to a friends house and Qdoba by candlelight!
Teagan's daycare was closed for two days. Today she went to a sister center in another suburb. I was a bit hesitant but figured it was worth a shot. The nursery teacher was very impressed with her social skills and willingness to explore. They took the babies on a 4th of July parade in the buggy where Teags waved and chatted with the toddlers! It is nice to have an adaptable baby!
Now we are back to the summer heat and looking forward to an extended Independence weekend at the lake!
XO,
EAT
Teagan's daycare was closed for two days. Today she went to a sister center in another suburb. I was a bit hesitant but figured it was worth a shot. The nursery teacher was very impressed with her social skills and willingness to explore. They took the babies on a 4th of July parade in the buggy where Teags waved and chatted with the toddlers! It is nice to have an adaptable baby!
Now we are back to the summer heat and looking forward to an extended Independence weekend at the lake!
XO,
EAT
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Teagan - almost 10 months
Dear Teagan,
Out little girl..well you are just a few days away from being 10 months old. You have now been out of the womb for longer than inside the womb! I will try my best to recap what you do these days but the truth is it changes daily. No two days are the same because you are constantly exploring the world around you. Your face is priceless when you make a new discovery...it goes from confusion, to excitement in a split second. Unless of course that discovery is something unpleasant in which you let us know promptly.
Your army crawl turned into a full on hands and knees crawl around 6.5 months. You are currently crawling with your hands and feet flat on the floor, it is hilarious! And then right around 7 months you started to pull yourself up on anything you could get your hands on. You started your latest trick on June 3rd (9 months) which is just standing up without assistance in the middle of the room. You did it a couple times a day and now you can't get enough. You took one little step out but you are so balanced and fall to your bottom with ease! With these new skills, comes confidence. You are FEARLESS! You are willing to crawl into tight spaces, go down slides headfirst and then climb back up the slide and go down sideways. We were Skyping with Grandma and Grandpa earlier in June when you were playing with your lawn mower (walker toy). Grandpa asked what happens when we let go so we did...and you TOOK OFF! Full speed ahead walking with assistance. This is your new favorite activity! Mommy and Daddy are sorry for underestimating your skill set!
We went through a phase around 6 months where it was a struggle to get bottles down you. We were successful at weaning off breastfeeding at 6.5 months. I throughly enjoyed that journey and bonding but I am glad not to be attached to the pump any longer. I pumped over 240 times at work alone. It took some discipline but I was amazed and honored at our sync and unspoken communications for those 6+ months. You are back on track when it comes to eating and are a pro on the bottle now. You guzzle 6 oz bottles in under 3 minutes and after 9 months, we got the clear to feed you practically any food! We started with the easy veggies and fruits but now you are getting new foods all of the time. You enjoy pears, Cheerios, cheese, turkey, guacamole and peaches. Your 9 month stats were 31", 20lbs and 17.99" head circumference. That puts you in the 99.99% for length and 75% for weight - you are still LONG! You are wearing 12 and 18 month clothes. You have 3 (almost 4) teeth. We know those hurt when they come in but they are so stinkin cute!
You are a relaxed baby unless you are hungry or tired. Grandpa Isaacson always said I was easy going unless it was time to eat...and then I wanted to eat RIGHT AWAY. I think you get that from me. A girl's gotta eat though! Your face when you are about to cry is something else...full on pout, silent cry and then the wail. It is always short lived though. You are starting to become more attached to mom and dad but we don't mind one bit! You started consistently sleeping through the night around 6 months. There have been nights when you still wake-up but oh-well! It is all part of the journey. I am sure you will someday be a kid that will want to sleep in and we have to drag you out of bed.
We have been going to the pool as the temperature rises and you thoroughly enjoy it. We learned our lesson though - you need to go in at your own pace. We let you start in the zero depth area and then you slowly crawl in and then you splash, laugh, chat, stand and play in the water.
This is just a short summary of what you are doing these days. You are so much fun and just continue to light up our world. Your smile and laugh are so contagious. It has been the most humbling 10 months in our 30 years alive. We love getting to know you day by day as we guide each other along.
Love you lots and lots little lady!
Mom and Dad
Out little girl..well you are just a few days away from being 10 months old. You have now been out of the womb for longer than inside the womb! I will try my best to recap what you do these days but the truth is it changes daily. No two days are the same because you are constantly exploring the world around you. Your face is priceless when you make a new discovery...it goes from confusion, to excitement in a split second. Unless of course that discovery is something unpleasant in which you let us know promptly.
Your army crawl turned into a full on hands and knees crawl around 6.5 months. You are currently crawling with your hands and feet flat on the floor, it is hilarious! And then right around 7 months you started to pull yourself up on anything you could get your hands on. You started your latest trick on June 3rd (9 months) which is just standing up without assistance in the middle of the room. You did it a couple times a day and now you can't get enough. You took one little step out but you are so balanced and fall to your bottom with ease! With these new skills, comes confidence. You are FEARLESS! You are willing to crawl into tight spaces, go down slides headfirst and then climb back up the slide and go down sideways. We were Skyping with Grandma and Grandpa earlier in June when you were playing with your lawn mower (walker toy). Grandpa asked what happens when we let go so we did...and you TOOK OFF! Full speed ahead walking with assistance. This is your new favorite activity! Mommy and Daddy are sorry for underestimating your skill set!
We went through a phase around 6 months where it was a struggle to get bottles down you. We were successful at weaning off breastfeeding at 6.5 months. I throughly enjoyed that journey and bonding but I am glad not to be attached to the pump any longer. I pumped over 240 times at work alone. It took some discipline but I was amazed and honored at our sync and unspoken communications for those 6+ months. You are back on track when it comes to eating and are a pro on the bottle now. You guzzle 6 oz bottles in under 3 minutes and after 9 months, we got the clear to feed you practically any food! We started with the easy veggies and fruits but now you are getting new foods all of the time. You enjoy pears, Cheerios, cheese, turkey, guacamole and peaches. Your 9 month stats were 31", 20lbs and 17.99" head circumference. That puts you in the 99.99% for length and 75% for weight - you are still LONG! You are wearing 12 and 18 month clothes. You have 3 (almost 4) teeth. We know those hurt when they come in but they are so stinkin cute!
We have been going to the pool as the temperature rises and you thoroughly enjoy it. We learned our lesson though - you need to go in at your own pace. We let you start in the zero depth area and then you slowly crawl in and then you splash, laugh, chat, stand and play in the water.
This is just a short summary of what you are doing these days. You are so much fun and just continue to light up our world. Your smile and laugh are so contagious. It has been the most humbling 10 months in our 30 years alive. We love getting to know you day by day as we guide each other along.
Love you lots and lots little lady!
Mom and Dad
Friday, June 22, 2012
I'm Bossy
The deck project is well underway at our house. It is amazing how much progress has been made in just 2 days. I guess the supervisor has been cracking the whip!
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