Sydney continues to do something new everyday...
She now talks up a storm in this cute little voice. She can also sing "e-i-e-i" but hasn't yet figured out the "o"! We were singing it so much yesterday morning that when Jordan came downstairs for a snack, he was singing "e-i-e-i-o"! Sydney is also now a master of the stairs...keeping Mommy VERY busy!! She is also enjoying her new skill of pulling herself to a stand and then letting go to see how long she can balance. Very cute to watch. We continue to be amazed by her ability to pick up on new skills so quickly - babies are so amazing!
Our Minnesota trip is still up in the air as far as dates. I thought we would be going in July; however, Jordan's soccer team won Regionals, which means they now play in the Nationals in July. So, now I am shooting for Aug. Maybe we will even have Sydney's first birthday party in Minnesota???
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Busy Morning
Sydney had a busy morning yesterday checking out her new toy...
After all of of the excitement...
It's hard work being a kid!
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Pictures!!
Hi everyone! Well, the weekend is here which means I have Daddy to keep an eye on Sydney so I can download pictures onto our blog.
Enjoy the pictures...
This morning, Sydney discovered what pool tables were built for...
...her to crawl on (of course Daddy is supervising)!!! She went nuts this morning crawling from side to side rolling the balls into the pockets. At least someone is getting some use of the pool table!!
Great Aunt Peggy (GAP) came to see us Friday!!
"What you lookin' at"
Our big girl! She can actually crawl around like this. Very funny looking!
We had our first big boom...I think I wrote about this in a previous entry. She crawled up this step and proceeded to fall down seconds later! She has not attempted it since.
Enjoy the pictures...
We got a little baby floaty for the pool. Sydney absolutely LOVES it!!
This morning, Sydney discovered what pool tables were built for...
...her to crawl on (of course Daddy is supervising)!!! She went nuts this morning crawling from side to side rolling the balls into the pockets. At least someone is getting some use of the pool table!!
Great Aunt Peggy (GAP) came to see us Friday!!
"What you lookin' at"
Our big girl! She can actually crawl around like this. Very funny looking!
We had our first big boom...I think I wrote about this in a previous entry. She crawled up this step and proceeded to fall down seconds later! She has not attempted it since. Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Updates
I am glad to say, despite my bad day on Sunday, Greg had an awesome Father's day!! He got to be with Sydney from the time she woke up until the time she went to bed. It was really the first day he has taken care of her the whole day by himself.
I was bed ridden:(
I fed Sydney Sat. night before bed and mentioned to Greg that my breast hurt. At 1:30am, I woke up with a sore breast and a terrible headache and neck ache. By morning, I was in terrible pain. Every joint in my body, from my fingers to my toes, felt as though it were being crushed. It hurt to walk, sit or stand. My head felt like a migraine, my neck an shoulders were a mess, I seriously felt like I was hit by a semi truck!! I tried to pull it together and we took Greg out for breakfast. We came home, I put Sydney down for a nap and then fell asleep. I woke up an hour later and felt worse. I took a shower and felt worse. I had horrible chills and it was over 100 degrees out. So, I went to urgent care. I told the doctor my symptoms. I had a fever. He said I had a virus and sent me home to rest. I got worse throughout the day, the pain in my whole body, including my breast was horrible! And, I still had to breastfeed! Monday, I woke up and didn't have the pain in my joints or muscles anymore but my breast still hurt, I was sooooo tired, my body felt so week, and I felt nausea at times. Today, I went to the doctor - and as expected - I have mastitis - a breast infection caused by a blocked milk duct. So, I have started meds and should be feeling better soon. I thought that this infection only happened to women in the early months of breastfeeding...SURPRISE!!!
It was so cute listening to Greg and Sydney interacting downstairs on Father' Day. At one point, I came downstairs to get something and saw that they had every single toy and every piece of baby equipment scattered about the family room floor and kitchen!! What a mess - but they were having fun!!
Sydney had her first big fall yesterday. She crawled to the steps, stood up and crawled up one step (as if she had done it a hundred times - when actually, it was her first time), looked back at me and fell down the step head/neck first. Lots of tears and even a few from Mommy!! After lots of kisses and hugs, everything was back to normal and she was once again on the go - although, she hasn't gone back to the steps again!
I was bed ridden:(
I fed Sydney Sat. night before bed and mentioned to Greg that my breast hurt. At 1:30am, I woke up with a sore breast and a terrible headache and neck ache. By morning, I was in terrible pain. Every joint in my body, from my fingers to my toes, felt as though it were being crushed. It hurt to walk, sit or stand. My head felt like a migraine, my neck an shoulders were a mess, I seriously felt like I was hit by a semi truck!! I tried to pull it together and we took Greg out for breakfast. We came home, I put Sydney down for a nap and then fell asleep. I woke up an hour later and felt worse. I took a shower and felt worse. I had horrible chills and it was over 100 degrees out. So, I went to urgent care. I told the doctor my symptoms. I had a fever. He said I had a virus and sent me home to rest. I got worse throughout the day, the pain in my whole body, including my breast was horrible! And, I still had to breastfeed! Monday, I woke up and didn't have the pain in my joints or muscles anymore but my breast still hurt, I was sooooo tired, my body felt so week, and I felt nausea at times. Today, I went to the doctor - and as expected - I have mastitis - a breast infection caused by a blocked milk duct. So, I have started meds and should be feeling better soon. I thought that this infection only happened to women in the early months of breastfeeding...SURPRISE!!!
It was so cute listening to Greg and Sydney interacting downstairs on Father' Day. At one point, I came downstairs to get something and saw that they had every single toy and every piece of baby equipment scattered about the family room floor and kitchen!! What a mess - but they were having fun!!
Sydney had her first big fall yesterday. She crawled to the steps, stood up and crawled up one step (as if she had done it a hundred times - when actually, it was her first time), looked back at me and fell down the step head/neck first. Lots of tears and even a few from Mommy!! After lots of kisses and hugs, everything was back to normal and she was once again on the go - although, she hasn't gone back to the steps again!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Pictures!!
Well, our camera isn't yet a 100%, but here are some pictures anyways to get you by...
My Sweeties!!
She loves to go around and around this activity center and play with all of the toys!! Something safe for her to do while Mommy showers or cleans or cooks!!
Reading her books is her favorite!!
Her own little book about herself!
The last page is a mirror which she loves to look at and talk to "the baby" and point!
She proceeded to empty her toy box and sit in it all by herself!!
My little chubber-wobbers!!
Here Sydney is standing up against the sliding glass door. I am on the opposite side taking the picture.
My Little Angel!!!
My Sweeties!!
She loves to go around and around this activity center and play with all of the toys!! Something safe for her to do while Mommy showers or cleans or cooks!!
Reading her books is her favorite!!
Her own little book about herself!
The last page is a mirror which she loves to look at and talk to "the baby" and point!
She proceeded to empty her toy box and sit in it all by herself!!
My little chubber-wobbers!!Here Sydney is standing up against the sliding glass door. I am on the opposite side taking the picture.My Little Angel!!!Sunday, June 8, 2008
Making Memories
Sydney has gone from crawling to pulling herself up to a stand in ONE week! Yep, that's right! This morning we were watching Sydney playing on the floor and all of a sudden she just pulled herself up to a stand using a box of diapers!! It was like she had done it a hundred times over - she did it so quickly and was so sturdy! It was so awesome to witness!
Today, we took Sydney to Desert Ridge Marketplace and let her play in the splash park. She LOVED it!! Greg held her legs in the water and she slapped them together at mock speed. Several of the parents observed this and got a good laugh. Daddy got wet while Mommy watched with tears rolling down her eyes as she laughed with the rest of the parents. She then got real brave and with a cheek to cheek smile on her face, she stood up and clapped her hands in the water. Very fun for all of us!! Moments like these are what Greg and I wished for before we were able to become pregnant and have Sydney! Today was a good day!
Today, we took Sydney to Desert Ridge Marketplace and let her play in the splash park. She LOVED it!! Greg held her legs in the water and she slapped them together at mock speed. Several of the parents observed this and got a good laugh. Daddy got wet while Mommy watched with tears rolling down her eyes as she laughed with the rest of the parents. She then got real brave and with a cheek to cheek smile on her face, she stood up and clapped her hands in the water. Very fun for all of us!! Moments like these are what Greg and I wished for before we were able to become pregnant and have Sydney! Today was a good day!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Updates
My poor Sydney and my poor heart...
As I posted last, up until a couple days ago, Sydney was doing so well with nap times and bed times. I'd feed her and put her in her crib half sleeping and she'd snuggle in and fall asleep right away. NOT the case right now. She now wants me to hold and rock her the whole time she sleeps. I would so much love to do this, sometimes, but realize that I cannot fall into this trap or she will expect it all of the time. It's breaking my heart though because she cries and cries and calls out "Mama" after I say "night-night" and leave the room. I haven't changed anything as far as her surroundings or sound machine...it's just she is becoming so much more attached to me. Obviously I love that she is becoming so attached to me and affectionate with me but I know it's best for her if I just stick with it until she learns to like her crib again and can fall asleep on her own. Man - this is heart breaking!!!
On a lighter note, Sydney is crawling all around now. She LOVES to crawl after Zoey, our smaller dog, however; Zoey is not too fond of this new interest yet. I think in time they will be good buddies. Ziggy, on the other hand, we are training to stay away from Sydney because he is grumpy most of the time. It's interesting though because if she cries, Ziggy goes right up to her to make sure she is ok. As soon as he investigates the situation, he then walks away satisfied that she is fine. Very cute to watch. And of course, Sydney smiles from cheek to cheek anytime the dogs give her attention.
Sydney has also become so much more affectionate. She loves to have cuddle time after her naps and she loves to give kisses during playtime. I am finding that she is also quite the comedian. She will do something she remembers that we have laughed at in the past, and then she will giggle this fake laugh - it's quite funny! So, of course, I laugh and this makes her laugh and soon, Mommy is in tears laughing! The other day I was breast feeding her and I sneezed. Well, this made her laugh and because she was latched on, she made a funny blowing noise, which made me laugh, which made her laugh, which made me laugh, which made her laugh, which made Daddy laugh....a priceless moment!
Well, our camera still isn't working well so I don't have any pictures to post. Just know that our little one is doing well and is a very joyful baby!
As I posted last, up until a couple days ago, Sydney was doing so well with nap times and bed times. I'd feed her and put her in her crib half sleeping and she'd snuggle in and fall asleep right away. NOT the case right now. She now wants me to hold and rock her the whole time she sleeps. I would so much love to do this, sometimes, but realize that I cannot fall into this trap or she will expect it all of the time. It's breaking my heart though because she cries and cries and calls out "Mama" after I say "night-night" and leave the room. I haven't changed anything as far as her surroundings or sound machine...it's just she is becoming so much more attached to me. Obviously I love that she is becoming so attached to me and affectionate with me but I know it's best for her if I just stick with it until she learns to like her crib again and can fall asleep on her own. Man - this is heart breaking!!!
On a lighter note, Sydney is crawling all around now. She LOVES to crawl after Zoey, our smaller dog, however; Zoey is not too fond of this new interest yet. I think in time they will be good buddies. Ziggy, on the other hand, we are training to stay away from Sydney because he is grumpy most of the time. It's interesting though because if she cries, Ziggy goes right up to her to make sure she is ok. As soon as he investigates the situation, he then walks away satisfied that she is fine. Very cute to watch. And of course, Sydney smiles from cheek to cheek anytime the dogs give her attention.
Sydney has also become so much more affectionate. She loves to have cuddle time after her naps and she loves to give kisses during playtime. I am finding that she is also quite the comedian. She will do something she remembers that we have laughed at in the past, and then she will giggle this fake laugh - it's quite funny! So, of course, I laugh and this makes her laugh and soon, Mommy is in tears laughing! The other day I was breast feeding her and I sneezed. Well, this made her laugh and because she was latched on, she made a funny blowing noise, which made me laugh, which made her laugh, which made me laugh, which made her laugh, which made Daddy laugh....a priceless moment!
Well, our camera still isn't working well so I don't have any pictures to post. Just know that our little one is doing well and is a very joyful baby!
Monday, June 2, 2008
Our Big Girl
It's official, time to baby proof, Sydney started crawling this morning!! She has been moving forward for a few days but not really taking more than a couple forward movements at a time. This morning however, when it was time for breast milk, she crawled all the way to me - she'll do anything for breast milk!! Greg and I agreed that it's wonderful to see her growing but it's also kind of sad that she is getting older so fast!!
Sydney has started to become more attached to me during nap and bed time. Up until a couple days ago, I could breast feed her and then put her in her crib for nap times and bed times without any fussing. The last couple days however, as soon as I go to put her in her crib, even if she is almost sleeping, she wakens and grabs on to me and doesn't want me to put her down. When I do put her down, she cries so hard. Like right now, as I write this, she is wailing in her crib, calling out to me. It's breaking my heart! I am hoping that if I let her cry it out, she will go back to her old pattern and like her crib and fall asleep???
Anyone else experience this?
OH MY GOSH....After writing this blog entry, I took a shower and as I was getting out, Greg came in and said I needed to come look at Sydney. She fell asleep sitting up!!!! I hope this phase ends soon, my heart cannot take it!!!
Sydney has started to become more attached to me during nap and bed time. Up until a couple days ago, I could breast feed her and then put her in her crib for nap times and bed times without any fussing. The last couple days however, as soon as I go to put her in her crib, even if she is almost sleeping, she wakens and grabs on to me and doesn't want me to put her down. When I do put her down, she cries so hard. Like right now, as I write this, she is wailing in her crib, calling out to me. It's breaking my heart! I am hoping that if I let her cry it out, she will go back to her old pattern and like her crib and fall asleep???
Anyone else experience this?
OH MY GOSH....After writing this blog entry, I took a shower and as I was getting out, Greg came in and said I needed to come look at Sydney. She fell asleep sitting up!!!! I hope this phase ends soon, my heart cannot take it!!!
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