Park
We have gone to the park a lot more lately. Lauren seems to love the swing the best of all. Next in line of favorites is trash on the ground. YUCK!! Why are babies attracted to the very most disgusting things that they can find?
Yesterday at the park was a very cute little boy who ran up to Lauren, she waved at him and he hugged her then said, "Bye!" and ran off. Later, he ran up and hugged her again, but this time he accidentally knocked her down. Still a little unsure on her feet. When she got up, she followed him around.
John said, "Wouldn't it be neat if in 25 years we were talking to a boy's parents and realized..." It would be neat.
Off to the pool and park today.
I love summer!! Outdoors is the place to be!
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Sunday, June 06, 2004
Baby steps
How many steps can a baby take in one day? I think I would like to put a pedometer on Lauren and answer that question. This weekend, she walked all over the French Lick Springs Resort and Lane's Motel. Most of the time, she was barefooted. She likes her shoes, but I thought, while she's young and can get away with it, why not? She waved to almost everyone. Smiled and talked a lot. All around, she was the hit of the weekend. Quite the party animal too. She was awake until almost 11 p.m. one night, and the same the next night. Walking, almost running, makes a girl tired too. I know it makes me tired to "chase" her. And with that said, I am off to bed.
More later...
How many steps can a baby take in one day? I think I would like to put a pedometer on Lauren and answer that question. This weekend, she walked all over the French Lick Springs Resort and Lane's Motel. Most of the time, she was barefooted. She likes her shoes, but I thought, while she's young and can get away with it, why not? She waved to almost everyone. Smiled and talked a lot. All around, she was the hit of the weekend. Quite the party animal too. She was awake until almost 11 p.m. one night, and the same the next night. Walking, almost running, makes a girl tired too. I know it makes me tired to "chase" her. And with that said, I am off to bed.
More later...
Monday, May 31, 2004
New Wheels
It was bound to happen. A new stroller was always a thought on the horizon, and is now a reality. After looking at a few, we finally decided on a new Eddie Bauer stroller. It is lighter weight, has a nylon-y material for easier cleaning, a big basket and seems easy to steer. I hope we are happier with it than our old one. I also accosted a woman in the store with our exact new stroller and asked her opinion. She loved it.
I have decided in my year of parenting that no pregnant woman or father-to-be should be allowed to roam free among the stoller isle. At least not unassisted. Babies R Us is a great store with a fairly knowledgeable staff. Too many things seem appealing and nice and not enough seem realistic to the untrained, unassisted eye. Now, I feel better prepared to make this kind of decision.
I hope it's the right one...
It was bound to happen. A new stroller was always a thought on the horizon, and is now a reality. After looking at a few, we finally decided on a new Eddie Bauer stroller. It is lighter weight, has a nylon-y material for easier cleaning, a big basket and seems easy to steer. I hope we are happier with it than our old one. I also accosted a woman in the store with our exact new stroller and asked her opinion. She loved it.
I have decided in my year of parenting that no pregnant woman or father-to-be should be allowed to roam free among the stoller isle. At least not unassisted. Babies R Us is a great store with a fairly knowledgeable staff. Too many things seem appealing and nice and not enough seem realistic to the untrained, unassisted eye. Now, I feel better prepared to make this kind of decision.
I hope it's the right one...
Saturday, May 29, 2004
Baby words
Lauren is using more than grunts and screams to let us know what she needs, although she uses plenty of those, too. With a 99% degree of certainty, she says the following words:
Doggy
Kitty
Bye Bye
Hi
Da dee (for all adults, John and me included)
and most recently, something resembling Ball
In just a few short months, I won't be able to so easily list all of the words that she knows.
What an amazing human being!!
Lauren is using more than grunts and screams to let us know what she needs, although she uses plenty of those, too. With a 99% degree of certainty, she says the following words:
Doggy
Kitty
Bye Bye
Hi
Da dee (for all adults, John and me included)
and most recently, something resembling Ball
In just a few short months, I won't be able to so easily list all of the words that she knows.
What an amazing human being!!
Thursday, May 27, 2004
Diaper Rash
Is babboon butt a nice name to call a child? The answer to that is no. No it's not nice. It is, however, appropriate. Poor baby has such a red butt. Desitin to the rescue. And also Lotrimin (athlete's foot cream). I feel so badly for her. I try to let her be naked, but that results in her peeing on the floor everytime she is diaper-less. I mean EVERY time. Following her around with a towel is my solution. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated in the comments section. Poor baby butt...
Is babboon butt a nice name to call a child? The answer to that is no. No it's not nice. It is, however, appropriate. Poor baby has such a red butt. Desitin to the rescue. And also Lotrimin (athlete's foot cream). I feel so badly for her. I try to let her be naked, but that results in her peeing on the floor everytime she is diaper-less. I mean EVERY time. Following her around with a towel is my solution. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated in the comments section. Poor baby butt...
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
No More Crawling
I can't tell you the last time Lauren crawled. Now walking is all the rage. There is no middle ground. She walks and walks and walks...Then you know what? She walks some more. She gets her balance by swaying back and forth so far I'm sure she'll fall. She doesn't fall. Not much anyway.
What a person she is becoming!
I can't tell you the last time Lauren crawled. Now walking is all the rage. There is no middle ground. She walks and walks and walks...Then you know what? She walks some more. She gets her balance by swaying back and forth so far I'm sure she'll fall. She doesn't fall. Not much anyway.
What a person she is becoming!
Sunday, May 23, 2004
No Fear!!
Remember a few years ago when No Fear stickers were all the rage? Now I see No Fear in my precious baby girl every day. She goes 100 mph when awake. Into walls, over the cat and dog, off of the bed, down the hall etc. and never looks back. She walks 1,000,000 miles a day and crashes at the end of the day.
If I could only live in No Fear, but sadly, no. I know there will be bumps and bruises along the way. I know she will have fears. I have heard of children getting fears of taking baths, of going into dark rooms, of strangers. My child? NO FEAR! Occational apprehension, yes. Fear? Not yet.
I hope my little girl is always fearless.
Remember a few years ago when No Fear stickers were all the rage? Now I see No Fear in my precious baby girl every day. She goes 100 mph when awake. Into walls, over the cat and dog, off of the bed, down the hall etc. and never looks back. She walks 1,000,000 miles a day and crashes at the end of the day.
If I could only live in No Fear, but sadly, no. I know there will be bumps and bruises along the way. I know she will have fears. I have heard of children getting fears of taking baths, of going into dark rooms, of strangers. My child? NO FEAR! Occational apprehension, yes. Fear? Not yet.
I hope my little girl is always fearless.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
My big girl
I look at Lauren everyday. I look at her hair getting so long. I look at her shoes she is outgrowing. I look at how much she knows. I notice how her face is changing. I see her mind working. How she waves to me. How she smile with all 16 teeth shining. I only really look at these changes when I see younger pictures of her. How much she has changed.
One short year ago, she was 1 month and 15 days old. WOW!! I knew we'd get here eventually, but so soon?
She climbs on the couch. She "beats" the cat. She watches TV. She dances. She swims. She talks to the dog and to us. What happened to the crying, helpless baby? She's growing up and too fast.
That's my big girl...
I look at Lauren everyday. I look at her hair getting so long. I look at her shoes she is outgrowing. I look at how much she knows. I notice how her face is changing. I see her mind working. How she waves to me. How she smile with all 16 teeth shining. I only really look at these changes when I see younger pictures of her. How much she has changed.
One short year ago, she was 1 month and 15 days old. WOW!! I knew we'd get here eventually, but so soon?
She climbs on the couch. She "beats" the cat. She watches TV. She dances. She swims. She talks to the dog and to us. What happened to the crying, helpless baby? She's growing up and too fast.
That's my big girl...
Friday, May 14, 2004
US Olympic Team 2020
Here she comes. Lauren the swimmer. She LOVES her swimming class at the YMCA. She is a virtual fish. Not that we let her swim alone. We actually have never let go, which is good because she can't actually swim. She loves to try though. We work on kicking our legs, paddling our arms, getting our ears and chins wet and jumping (with help of course) in the pool!! We do all kinds of fun songs too!! She is sure if she tries hard enough, she will be able to drink the contents of the pool. Rest assured, we try to stop her, but boy, that much water...
Bath time is becoming much like swimming lessons as well. We kick, splash and try to put our face in the water. A mother's worst nightmare. I never turn my head for a second. She is so quick. I fear if I did...
I am pretty sure, she will be in the Summer Olympics 2020, so watch your local listings for times. I'll keep you posted.
Here she comes. Lauren the swimmer. She LOVES her swimming class at the YMCA. She is a virtual fish. Not that we let her swim alone. We actually have never let go, which is good because she can't actually swim. She loves to try though. We work on kicking our legs, paddling our arms, getting our ears and chins wet and jumping (with help of course) in the pool!! We do all kinds of fun songs too!! She is sure if she tries hard enough, she will be able to drink the contents of the pool. Rest assured, we try to stop her, but boy, that much water...
Bath time is becoming much like swimming lessons as well. We kick, splash and try to put our face in the water. A mother's worst nightmare. I never turn my head for a second. She is so quick. I fear if I did...
I am pretty sure, she will be in the Summer Olympics 2020, so watch your local listings for times. I'll keep you posted.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
New all over again
I like my blog, don't get me wrong. I am getting geekier everyday. Now you can comment on my blog. It has a new templet. A picture of Lauren. What's next? I feel like a new user all over again. I have to try and try again for every new feature you see. Not really very computer savvy, but I get by.
Then I start to think. How much more will Lauren know by age 10 about computers than I will ever know? John worries that one day HE will be the older American who is unwilling to learn new technology. I doubt that will ever be him, but it could SO be me. I get frustrated trying things that don't work the first time, every time. And I wonder where Lauren gets it. The screaming in frustration when something doesn't work/fit/taste good etc., then I look at her parents, and the question is answered.
I like my blog, don't get me wrong. I am getting geekier everyday. Now you can comment on my blog. It has a new templet. A picture of Lauren. What's next? I feel like a new user all over again. I have to try and try again for every new feature you see. Not really very computer savvy, but I get by.
Then I start to think. How much more will Lauren know by age 10 about computers than I will ever know? John worries that one day HE will be the older American who is unwilling to learn new technology. I doubt that will ever be him, but it could SO be me. I get frustrated trying things that don't work the first time, every time. And I wonder where Lauren gets it. The screaming in frustration when something doesn't work/fit/taste good etc., then I look at her parents, and the question is answered.
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