Of course she now has to wear heavy coats and she hates them. She cries and arches her back. I tried to explain to her how it is cold now and will get even worse so she better get used to it but she doesn't agree.
Nov 23, 2010
Baby, it's cold outside!
We got our first snowfall for the year. Amelia did not know what to think! She just kept staring and you could see her processing it all in her mind. I haven't set her in a pile yet but will soon.
Of course she now has to wear heavy coats and she hates them. She cries and arches her back. I tried to explain to her how it is cold now and will get even worse so she better get used to it but she doesn't agree.
She does not want to smile while wearing the coat but sometimes it's too hard to resist!
Of course she now has to wear heavy coats and she hates them. She cries and arches her back. I tried to explain to her how it is cold now and will get even worse so she better get used to it but she doesn't agree.
Nov 22, 2010
Visiting Friends
We went to visit my friend Julie in North Dakota the first weekend of November.
It was Amelia's first trip outside of the state and she did very well on the car ride (about 7 hrs with stopping.) We listened to cds from the library and now know The Wiggles songs a little too well. Amelia loved listening to the music and it could usually calm her down if she got antsy. She also liked it when Lucas and I sang along. I did have to sit in the back with her for part of the trip and she didn't sleep as much as I hoped she would but overall she wasn't too cranky.
It was a nice relaxing weekend! We went to check out the farm, went to the park for a little bit, played cards, read, and ate lots of yummy food. Julie wouldn't let me help in the kitchen and I have to admit it was awesome to have a break from the kitchen for a weekend. Amelia's favorite part was their dog Trixie and by the end of the trip Trixie was becoming protective of Amelia.
It was Amelia's first trip outside of the state and she did very well on the car ride (about 7 hrs with stopping.) We listened to cds from the library and now know The Wiggles songs a little too well. Amelia loved listening to the music and it could usually calm her down if she got antsy. She also liked it when Lucas and I sang along. I did have to sit in the back with her for part of the trip and she didn't sleep as much as I hoped she would but overall she wasn't too cranky.
It was a nice relaxing weekend! We went to check out the farm, went to the park for a little bit, played cards, read, and ate lots of yummy food. Julie wouldn't let me help in the kitchen and I have to admit it was awesome to have a break from the kitchen for a weekend. Amelia's favorite part was their dog Trixie and by the end of the trip Trixie was becoming protective of Amelia.
Finger Foods
We've moved on to finger foods!
She loves the cereal puffs and yogurt melts. Mommy tries to sneak in corn, peas, and carrot chunks but she'll eat the cereal first. She also tried sourdough crepes and loved those. (Who wouldn't when they're cooked in butter!)
Her list of foods tried is growing and growing. Applesauce, banana, peaches, pears, watermelon, cantaloupe, sweet potato, potato, green bean, peas, carrots, squash, yogurt, corn, and crackers. The only two things she hasn't liked are avocado and ground turkey.
She loves the cereal puffs and yogurt melts. Mommy tries to sneak in corn, peas, and carrot chunks but she'll eat the cereal first. She also tried sourdough crepes and loved those. (Who wouldn't when they're cooked in butter!)
Her list of foods tried is growing and growing. Applesauce, banana, peaches, pears, watermelon, cantaloupe, sweet potato, potato, green bean, peas, carrots, squash, yogurt, corn, and crackers. The only two things she hasn't liked are avocado and ground turkey.
Nov 21, 2010
Crawling
Amelia was different at school this past Wednesday. For the first time I could actually see a little bit of jealously in her eyes as she watched the other babies crawling around and standing up by themselves. I sat her on the floor instead of standing by the table where everyone else was and she pouted! After moving her to stand by the table she was happy again.
We got to make these cute handprint turkeys.
All week we had been singing the songs at home so she was very excited when we sang the same ones at school. She followed along with the actions and "sang" along. It was very cute and a first. Her favorites so far are the name chant, baby bumblebee, and the goodbye song (she always finishes by signing milk.)
Later that night I put her in the crib sitting up so she could play with her music box and I could get her bath ready. It's something we do all the time and usually when I come back into the room she has fallen over and is laying down. This time she was standing up!
Here she is in action.
Let me tell you she was very proud of herself.
The next day she decided that she will crawl. She practiced rolling quite a bit. By Friday she was moving backwards which was very frustrating for her and still is. Saturday she was moving forward and is still relying on her arms to pull her but is getting better at using her legs all the time. I bet it will only be a couple of more days before she is really moving fast.
And this video was yesterday when she wasn't as confident in her skills. She'll go anywhere to get the phone.
We got to make these cute handprint turkeys.
Later that night I put her in the crib sitting up so she could play with her music box and I could get her bath ready. It's something we do all the time and usually when I come back into the room she has fallen over and is laying down. This time she was standing up!
Here she is in action.
Let me tell you she was very proud of herself.
The next day she decided that she will crawl. She practiced rolling quite a bit. By Friday she was moving backwards which was very frustrating for her and still is. Saturday she was moving forward and is still relying on her arms to pull her but is getting better at using her legs all the time. I bet it will only be a couple of more days before she is really moving fast.
And this video was yesterday when she wasn't as confident in her skills. She'll go anywhere to get the phone.
Halloween 2
Here are some pictures from the Halloween party. (Yeah I know it's almost Thanksgiving.)
And here is Amelia and Daddy ready to go trick-or-treating. We actually chose to "reverse" trick-or-treat and brought cookies to our neighbors instead of taking candy. She doesn't know the difference anyways and just loved being admired.
And here is Amelia and Daddy ready to go trick-or-treating. We actually chose to "reverse" trick-or-treat and brought cookies to our neighbors instead of taking candy. She doesn't know the difference anyways and just loved being admired.
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