This semester I'm teaching a class on Tuesday nights from 7:25p-9:55p which means that I miss the bedtime routine with the kids. Last night was the first meeting and on my way home I was thinking about how much I actually miss putting the kids to bed. Or at least being there to give out hugs and kisses. I have to admit that I don't miss them much during the day...but there's just something sad about not tucking them in at night. When I got home a little after 9p I walked in to find Tom walking around with a very sad Alice in his arms. She typically goes down at 7:30p, no problem. I quickly brought her upstairs, nursed her and put her down for the night.
I guess she felt the same way.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Saturday, January 9, 2010
VA visit
Just a quick post about Alice's stats (before I forget).
Alice had her 9-month checkup on Thursday. All seems fine.
Height: 28" (50 %tile)
Weight: 17 lbs. 1 oz. (10-20 %tile)
The doctor asked if she was pulling herself up to standing and I just laughed. Um, no. Not even close. She then asked if she can support herself when you stand her up. I said "yes" and tried to demonstrate except that Miss Alice kept spreading her legs out to the sides trying to do the splits every time I tried. Oh, that girl. At least she started doing the army crawl the week before, so the Dr. wasn't too worried about her lack of gross motor skills.
I think she's trying to clap...but again, those gross motor skills are holding her back ;)
Alice has turned into a social little girl. She LOVES parties and being passed around and paid attention too. She will let you know if she's not getting the attention she thinks she deserves.
Me and the kids are spending a few days in VA with my family. Great to see everyone. Hopefully I'll get around to posting Christmas pictures soon.
Alice had her 9-month checkup on Thursday. All seems fine.
Height: 28" (50 %tile)
Weight: 17 lbs. 1 oz. (10-20 %tile)
The doctor asked if she was pulling herself up to standing and I just laughed. Um, no. Not even close. She then asked if she can support herself when you stand her up. I said "yes" and tried to demonstrate except that Miss Alice kept spreading her legs out to the sides trying to do the splits every time I tried. Oh, that girl. At least she started doing the army crawl the week before, so the Dr. wasn't too worried about her lack of gross motor skills.
I think she's trying to clap...but again, those gross motor skills are holding her back ;)
Alice has turned into a social little girl. She LOVES parties and being passed around and paid attention too. She will let you know if she's not getting the attention she thinks she deserves.
Me and the kids are spending a few days in VA with my family. Great to see everyone. Hopefully I'll get around to posting Christmas pictures soon.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Alice's milestones
Alice finally started to crawl today. Only took her 9 months! And by crawl I mean the army crawl on her belly...not full on crawling. She's already causing trouble with her new found freedom.
She's also starting to vocalize more...she can say "dada" "mama" "nana"...they don't mean anything. She's just making the sounds. She also squeals like a little girl and growls and pants like a little dog.
So obviously we made it back from Minnesota. We had a great 10 day visit with the family. I'll try to post some pictures soon!
Happy New Year!
She's also starting to vocalize more...she can say "dada" "mama" "nana"...they don't mean anything. She's just making the sounds. She also squeals like a little girl and growls and pants like a little dog.
So obviously we made it back from Minnesota. We had a great 10 day visit with the family. I'll try to post some pictures soon!
Happy New Year!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
We made it!
It's a christmas miracle. We made it to MN on Saturday morning during the mid-atlantic blizzard of '09. We were the last plane cleared to take off from Philly airport at 10am. I'm so glad we made it here safely, and even gladder that we didn't have to spend two days (with two kids) stranded at the airport.
I'm also glad that we missed the 2 feet of snow...however, we're getting a winter storm here on Christmas so I guess there's no avoiding it.
I'm also glad that we missed the 2 feet of snow...however, we're getting a winter storm here on Christmas so I guess there's no avoiding it.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Owie owie in my ear
So poor Alice has been on antibiotics since Thanksgiving due to an ear infection that won't go away. A 10-day course of amoxicillin didn't cut it. She took her last dose of Augmentin today. Fingers crossed that it kicked this sucker. I'm just hoping that her ears stay healed until we land in Minnesota on Saturday morning. Double ear infection + 3 hour plane ride does not equal happy baby.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Look at me!
Don't let little Missy fool you. I put her on her hands and knees. She's nowhere near crawling yet. I think she's getting a third tooth though.
Visiting Santa
Although we didn't get a tree this year, we did visit Santa.
Who the heck is this guy?
Have you been a good boy?
I was surprised that Lucius ran right up to him. He also told Santa that he wants the batman cave for Christmas.
Who the heck is this guy?
Have you been a good boy?
I was surprised that Lucius ran right up to him. He also told Santa that he wants the batman cave for Christmas.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Thanksgiving
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at the Angelones. Good food. Good company. Not so good poker game...
deep fried turkey
Not so good picture of us.
Alice and "Uncle" Mike.
Daddy's little girl. She's wearing a different outfit in these pics due to a major poop explosion. You know it's bad when it takes both Mommy and Daddy to clean her up...she had to have a bath mid-thanksgiving feast.
Bonnie with a monkey on her back setting the adult table.
The baby table. So grown up. Alice is already drinking wine. She prefers reds like her mama.
The weirdo boy table.
mmmm....antipasti....
Best buds.
Look, Tom's winning here! We can just pretend like he didn't lose all of his money. Damn Hoover.
deep fried turkey
Not so good picture of us.
Alice and "Uncle" Mike.
Daddy's little girl. She's wearing a different outfit in these pics due to a major poop explosion. You know it's bad when it takes both Mommy and Daddy to clean her up...she had to have a bath mid-thanksgiving feast.
Bonnie with a monkey on her back setting the adult table.
The baby table. So grown up. Alice is already drinking wine. She prefers reds like her mama.
The weirdo boy table.
mmmm....antipasti....
Best buds.
Look, Tom's winning here! We can just pretend like he didn't lose all of his money. Damn Hoover.
Fancy Pants and Sweetie Pie
Yes. He's still wearing his Sportacus costume.
Exhausted. Taking on a nap on the couch is always the best. She put the elephant on her head. I didn't.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
We got a tooth!
Finally. Bottom right just started poking through.
The nice thing about having kids with birthdays five days apart is that it's easy to compare their development vis the blog... and boy are they different! I started this blog 3 years ago on Thanksgiving when Lucius was about 8 months. Compared to Alice he was huge and already crawling and pulling himself up. That Christmas he got his first push toy and was pushing it all over the place! Meanwhile Alice still doesn't move. She's definitely getting more adventerous and going from sitting to her belly, but that's about it. It's fun to see how different they are already.
The nice thing about having kids with birthdays five days apart is that it's easy to compare their development vis the blog... and boy are they different! I started this blog 3 years ago on Thanksgiving when Lucius was about 8 months. Compared to Alice he was huge and already crawling and pulling himself up. That Christmas he got his first push toy and was pushing it all over the place! Meanwhile Alice still doesn't move. She's definitely getting more adventerous and going from sitting to her belly, but that's about it. It's fun to see how different they are already.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Studio portraits gone horribly wrong
Ok, they weren't that bad for a 10 minute session that was running 30 minutes late.
You'll notice that Alice has the perpetual dazed and confused look on her face. Trust me, I was jumping up and down and shaking some bells trying to get a laugh or smile. She wasn't about to give anything up.
Ewwww...boy cooties!
Ack!!!!
Get this monkey off my back.
Lounging on the couch. Still not sure what's going on.
We're getting there.
And the winning picture...
I actually like Lu's face better in the one above....hmmm, maybe some photoshopping is in order.
You'll notice that Alice has the perpetual dazed and confused look on her face. Trust me, I was jumping up and down and shaking some bells trying to get a laugh or smile. She wasn't about to give anything up.
Ewwww...boy cooties!
Ack!!!!
Get this monkey off my back.
Wha?
Freaky fake Santa hands
You're not fooling me with those fake hands, lady.
Seriously, an empty box?
Finally one of her smiling.
Freaky fake Santa hands
You're not fooling me with those fake hands, lady.
Seriously, an empty box?
Finally one of her smiling.
We're getting there.
And the winning picture...
I actually like Lu's face better in the one above....hmmm, maybe some photoshopping is in order.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Visitors all the way from Texas and Halloween
Um, so how is it half way through November already!
The Wednesday before Halloween, our good friends Kyle and Erin and 7 month old baby CamySue came for a visit. It was so great to see them.
The two girls had tons to catch up on.
CamySue is actually 3 weeks younger than Alice but is much bigger and on.the.move.
We all attended Lucius' Halloween parade on at daycare.
Look! It's Sportacus! For those of you not familiar with LazyTown click here.
And Stephanie!
We hung out at the Rowan Punkin Chunkin
Lucius and Tom carved two pumpkins.
We spent Halloween Day in Philly...liberty bell and cheesesteaks (one from Pat's and one from Geno's/ wiz wit)
Lucius loved them. He actually ate more than I did. I keep forgetting that he's old enough to get him his own meal instead of sharing ours.
Then back home for some trick or treating...
and the annual Angelone Halloween Party. Costumes are mandatory.
Erin, Kyle and Camy
Big Sportacus and Big Stephanie
I should mention that Lucius still wears his sportacus costume. Every day. As soon as he wakes up he gets on his spiderman costume and then puts sportacus over it. He's spiderman sportacus.
The Wednesday before Halloween, our good friends Kyle and Erin and 7 month old baby CamySue came for a visit. It was so great to see them.
The two girls had tons to catch up on.
CamySue is actually 3 weeks younger than Alice but is much bigger and on.the.move.
We all attended Lucius' Halloween parade on at daycare.
Look! It's Sportacus! For those of you not familiar with LazyTown click here.
And Stephanie!
We hung out at the Rowan Punkin Chunkin
Lucius and Tom carved two pumpkins.
We spent Halloween Day in Philly...liberty bell and cheesesteaks (one from Pat's and one from Geno's/ wiz wit)
Lucius loved them. He actually ate more than I did. I keep forgetting that he's old enough to get him his own meal instead of sharing ours.
Then back home for some trick or treating...
and the annual Angelone Halloween Party. Costumes are mandatory.
Erin, Kyle and Camy
Big Sportacus and Big Stephanie
I should mention that Lucius still wears his sportacus costume. Every day. As soon as he wakes up he gets on his spiderman costume and then puts sportacus over it. He's spiderman sportacus.
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