We've had a wonderful Christmas break here in Oklahoma. We ended up staying home after hubby and I couldn't agree on whether to go to Arizona to be with my family or to go to Tennessee to see Steve's family, but it has been a great time with just the three of us. We've played with Addison, made cookies for Santa, read Christmas stories, sprinkled oats and spinkles on our lawn to help Santa find out house, and just enjoyed each other.
Today, was one of those moments of enjoyment. I set Addison down so I could do something really fast, and I turned around to find her pulling herself up on her canvas toy bucket! She basically had herself all the up before the canvas started shaking a little, making her unsteady enough that she fell back down, but it was a beautiful moment!
On a slightly bummed out night, yesterday was a first of its kind for me. Yesterday, I was holding Addison and trying to put her sock back on her foot for the fiftieth time. She fell off my lap, and even though I caught her in my arms, she did hit the ground. So, grabbing her buffered the fall somewhat, but that was the first time I dropped my baby. Sadly, Addison it will probably not be the last time you hit yourself on the floor as I'm sure you will fall many times and I may even cause a few more of your bumps and bruises (luckily this time she just cried, but no bumps or bruises!)
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
How about them yams!
I NEVER thought I would make homemade baby food. I seriously didn't. But, when I decided it was time to go ahead and start feeding Addison food (other than breastmilk) I just kept thinking about how breastmilk is the best food for her, so why was I suddenly start giving her food with preservatives etc. in it? Plus, it's no secret that I have been struggling with my weight my entire life, and I want to do everything in my power to help her to live a healthy, happy life.
So, today was my first day in making homemade baby food. I went to Akins and got a yam, green beans, broccoli, carrots, and zucchini. I also invested $20 in getting a steamer to keep the veggies nice and healthy. It was a lot of fun. I have been chopping veggies and putting them in the food processor and putting them in ice trays to freeze.
So for dinner, Addison had yams and some rice cereal. The yams weren't a huge hit, but I found that if I mixed a little bit of rice cereal in with the yams she liked it a lot better. I'm going to keep working with the yams though. The reading I've done says it can take them up to 10 times trying a food before they learn to like it.
So, today was my first day in making homemade baby food. I went to Akins and got a yam, green beans, broccoli, carrots, and zucchini. I also invested $20 in getting a steamer to keep the veggies nice and healthy. It was a lot of fun. I have been chopping veggies and putting them in the food processor and putting them in ice trays to freeze.
So for dinner, Addison had yams and some rice cereal. The yams weren't a huge hit, but I found that if I mixed a little bit of rice cereal in with the yams she liked it a lot better. I'm going to keep working with the yams though. The reading I've done says it can take them up to 10 times trying a food before they learn to like it.
The Miracle of Traveling
Let me set the scene for you so you fully appreciate this little miracle. We drove up to Missouri for Steve's sister Trish (her baby Zackary was getting his baby blessing). We almost didn't even go as Steve was really sick, and I was starting to get sick myself. But, Saturday morning we were feeling well enough to drive so we went for it.
Okay, now for the miracle. That night the sleeping arrangements were for Addison to sleep in the same room as Lucas (3 yrs. old) and Steve and I would be in the living room on air mattresses. The room was really cold, so we had fire wood that we had to wake up every hour or two to put logs on to make sure it stayed warm. Lucas was refusing to go to bed, we were all up and talking/cleaning, Danileigh (1 1/2 yrs. old) was screaming her head off- I think you get the picture it was loud! So, I assumed that Addison would have this really rough night. Nope! Addison slept THE WHOLE NIGHT! I put her to bed at 8p.m. and she didn't wake up till 8a.m.! I couldn't believe it! I even went in there several times throughout the night to see if she was okay, but she was fine.
Now ask me how she's been sleeping since we got home. . . .back to the usual. She gets up at least once a night to breastfeed, and then every once in a while she will fuss and by the time I even get into her room to check on her she is back to sleep. So, Trish I'm going to need you to reenact that night and record the sounds etc. cause whatever it was really worked!
Okay, now for the miracle. That night the sleeping arrangements were for Addison to sleep in the same room as Lucas (3 yrs. old) and Steve and I would be in the living room on air mattresses. The room was really cold, so we had fire wood that we had to wake up every hour or two to put logs on to make sure it stayed warm. Lucas was refusing to go to bed, we were all up and talking/cleaning, Danileigh (1 1/2 yrs. old) was screaming her head off- I think you get the picture it was loud! So, I assumed that Addison would have this really rough night. Nope! Addison slept THE WHOLE NIGHT! I put her to bed at 8p.m. and she didn't wake up till 8a.m.! I couldn't believe it! I even went in there several times throughout the night to see if she was okay, but she was fine.
Now ask me how she's been sleeping since we got home. . . .back to the usual. She gets up at least once a night to breastfeed, and then every once in a while she will fuss and by the time I even get into her room to check on her she is back to sleep. So, Trish I'm going to need you to reenact that night and record the sounds etc. cause whatever it was really worked!
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