Well Grace - I always think that things can't get even better....but they do. You are WALKING. On January 8th, I came in to daycare to pick you up and you took a couple steps towards me. I thought that would be it, you had been doing that for a bit....but then you took even more! Over the last few weeks now, you've gotten so good at walking....people think you've been doing it for months. You are SO proud of yourself - and rightfully so! You love when people chase you and the fact that you can get anywhere you want to really makes you happy. We can't believe how big you look now that you are walking. We realize how TALL you are! You are such a little peanut - but you certainly have your dad's height.
These days you LOVE Lila. I swear you will say Lila before Mom. You say Da-Da a lot, know what a ball is - and definitely point to Lila and make a noise like you are trying to say her name. You love waving (sometimes you get up from your nap and just start waving). Every night before bed, after your bottle, you wave...even if nobody is around.
What I love MOST these days is how much you love books. Not even just a little bit - but a lot. You grab them and when we ask if you want to read one - you come right over to sit on our laps and read. You are so curious and patient.
The struggle these days, is getting you to eat anything other than hot dogs. I know it sounds disgusting (some day you are going to look back at this and think WHAT?!?!) but you eat hot dogs like they are going out of style. Each night, I try to get you to eat something else first, but you throw it on the floor. I think you have me figured out though - because I'll eventually bring you a hot dog and you give this laugh like you are saying "Hahah - suckers!". You know what you want and how to get it.
Right now you are at Grandma's house for the weekend. I often talk about how much work it is taking care of you alone every day...but in the end, you being gone is like I'm not here. I can't believe how much you mean to me. I wouldn't trade anything for you.
Happy Sixteen Months my little girl.
Tiffany
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
Thoughts lately
This is going to be a completely random blog....but here are some thoughts.
1) I read a lot of blogs. A lot. 99% of them are mommy blogs - learning how other people do things, what is going on with their lives, etc. I realize that this is somewhat hypocritical - since I never do it myself. Why do I like reading blogs? Well, at the end of the night, it's relaxing and nice to know I'm not the only one juggling a child and working. Or a child and doing all the other things mommy's want to do. I don't read them if the don't portray a normal life. This means, if everything in your blog is positive, this isn't real life. It's just not.
2) I hate the winter. And not just because it's cold....because it's also very depressing. I used to like it, I know I did. This winter is particularly tough and I'm not sure why. I don't want to get out of bed in the morning to go to work and I don't really want to just stay home either. There is nothing that I want to do. I just want to lay around. I know this isn't healthy and I"m hoping that this passes in a month when there are longer months. Also, I think having Josh home more in a month or two and having some fun things to look forward to in a "nearer" future will help.
3) Can I just say...I'm in a love/hate relationship with The Bachelor. I wish I wouldn't have hooked myself in to the show.
4) I may have found thelove of my life third love of my life. Skippy Natural Honey Peanut Butter. Seriously amazing. If you haven't tried it, don't.
5) Every day I struggle with the decision to stay home or not. I can't decide. I don't think I'll ever know the right answer. That being said, every day I see her and realize how much older she looks, how much she's growing, etc...I know that I'm probably not doing the right thing for myself and my family. I know I'm going to regret it. I always feel like I'm running behind, there is never enough time in the day to do both jobs and keep the house up and enjoy her...without being a mess sometimes. I'm behind on her baby book, I dont' have patience for the dog, our house is "tidy" but not deep cleaned, I don't hug my husband and give him attention enough even when he is around, and I don't cook. I love cooking. I love good meals - and instead we are eating out of boxes and frozen food 90% of the time. All in all - I'm stressed. And it's my own fault. However, trading in this stress for financial stress still seems like the better option for me...and it's probably not the right option given that Josh will do well and we won't have to worry about money. Yeah, we might not have the "house of our dreams someday" but does that matter? Me taking a step back can allow him to do whatever job he wants and not have to do something he hates because he has to work 8-5. Ugh. Tough stuff.
6) We are going to a birthday party this weekend and my parents are driving 2 hours to take care of Grace. I love that. That being said, it starts at 8pm. How am I going to stay up that late!
Alright - a TRAINwreck of thoughts. But part of my internal goals this year is to write more. I love looking back at posts and wish I'd do a better job. So - here I am!
1) I read a lot of blogs. A lot. 99% of them are mommy blogs - learning how other people do things, what is going on with their lives, etc. I realize that this is somewhat hypocritical - since I never do it myself. Why do I like reading blogs? Well, at the end of the night, it's relaxing and nice to know I'm not the only one juggling a child and working. Or a child and doing all the other things mommy's want to do. I don't read them if the don't portray a normal life. This means, if everything in your blog is positive, this isn't real life. It's just not.
2) I hate the winter. And not just because it's cold....because it's also very depressing. I used to like it, I know I did. This winter is particularly tough and I'm not sure why. I don't want to get out of bed in the morning to go to work and I don't really want to just stay home either. There is nothing that I want to do. I just want to lay around. I know this isn't healthy and I"m hoping that this passes in a month when there are longer months. Also, I think having Josh home more in a month or two and having some fun things to look forward to in a "nearer" future will help.
3) Can I just say...I'm in a love/hate relationship with The Bachelor. I wish I wouldn't have hooked myself in to the show.
4) I may have found the
5) Every day I struggle with the decision to stay home or not. I can't decide. I don't think I'll ever know the right answer. That being said, every day I see her and realize how much older she looks, how much she's growing, etc...I know that I'm probably not doing the right thing for myself and my family. I know I'm going to regret it. I always feel like I'm running behind, there is never enough time in the day to do both jobs and keep the house up and enjoy her...without being a mess sometimes. I'm behind on her baby book, I dont' have patience for the dog, our house is "tidy" but not deep cleaned, I don't hug my husband and give him attention enough even when he is around, and I don't cook. I love cooking. I love good meals - and instead we are eating out of boxes and frozen food 90% of the time. All in all - I'm stressed. And it's my own fault. However, trading in this stress for financial stress still seems like the better option for me...and it's probably not the right option given that Josh will do well and we won't have to worry about money. Yeah, we might not have the "house of our dreams someday" but does that matter? Me taking a step back can allow him to do whatever job he wants and not have to do something he hates because he has to work 8-5. Ugh. Tough stuff.
6) We are going to a birthday party this weekend and my parents are driving 2 hours to take care of Grace. I love that. That being said, it starts at 8pm. How am I going to stay up that late!
Alright - a TRAINwreck of thoughts. But part of my internal goals this year is to write more. I love looking back at posts and wish I'd do a better job. So - here I am!
Monday, January 7, 2013
14 and 15 months!
Well Grace. To Say this November and December have been busy is an understatement. Thus, I'm REALLY late on your 14 month post and not quite as late on your 15 month post. It's been a rough couple months for you and I. First, right after Thanksgiving with the Krogman's and spending some time in BRF - you got your first REAL sickness. As in, throwing up, not able to do anything, stomach bug. You got it first, then I came down with it, and then your daddy did too. After having it, I understand why you were so sad. That had to have been the worst sickness I have ever had and I felt crummier than I did when I was in labor. After getting over that, a week or two later, I got the flu. Luckily, you had a flu shot and weren't as sick - but miserable regardless. Put that together with the teething factor (you have two molars on your left side!) and it made for a sad beginning of December. Then, the Monday before Xmas, you had stomach flu again. This one I think was the Norovirus and you couldn't keep anything in. Mommy became ill two days later and that was a miserable stomach bug as well. I sent you to daycare on Thursday when you were feeling a bit better and you were SO sad. I felt to bad leaving you, but Mommy needed to feel better and to work. On Friday, daddy and I picked you up from daycare - and you had pink eye. Bad. You poor little girl - you looked so miserable. We got you in to the doctor (it took a very long time and you were in an ok mood the entire time) and got you some medicine. Then, Mommy got pink eye. See a rough couple months.
You did, however, go to Grandma and Grandpa Wiersmas house while Mommy and Daddy went to see Uncle Royce and ski in Colorado. You were SUCH a good girl there and you loved your time there. Mommy and Daddy came home early to see you and make sure that we didn't get stuck in the snow! You went sledding for your first time on December 9th. Daddy was SO excited to take you out in the snow. You were only out for a short time and at first you loved it. The snow was so think though - you didn't last long. I don't blame you. I didn't love it either:) I'm sure as you get older, your Dad's excitement for the snow will rub off. On December 22nd, you took your first steps when visiting Grandma and Grandpa Krogman for Christams. It was only two little ones, but you did it! Previously, you stood up on your own for the first time in early December. Mommy came to pick you up from daycare one day and you were SO excited your crawled and stood up! Then, on December 24th, when Daddy and Grandpa Wiersma were leaving the house in Wisconsin, you waved and said "Bye?". You are getting so big!
These days, you are LOVING songs. You love "Wheels on the Bus" and do the CUTEST hand motions with the songs. You also love pointing at everything and making a noise like you are asking what something is. We love it and find ourselves talking to you even more these days. The dog is your favorite. Just asking you "Where is Lila" gets you to stop crying and keeps you entertained. You also love crawling up the stairs and walking around the house. Anywhere there is action - you are in LOVE with.
Now - this is technically in the 16 month area - but in the last month you have had SO much seperation anxiety. I think the teething, paired with a lot of time with Mommy and Daddy over the break, have left you so attached. It's cute, but you are a big girl and can do things with others....we know you can. It makes the decision of whether or not Mommy stays home a very difficult one.
Finally, you had your 15 month appt on Wednesday, January 2nd. You were 19.9lbs and 32 inches long. This puts in somewhere in the 20th percentile for weight and in the 90th percentile for height. Such a tall and petitie little girl!
In the last couple months you've grown so much physically and mentally. While you are ABSOLUTELY exhausting sometimes, you truly are the love of our lives. We love seeing you grow and becoming your own, individual little person. Your giggles are the best sound.
Here's to another great month sweetheart. You are the most amazing little girl.
Tiffany
You did, however, go to Grandma and Grandpa Wiersmas house while Mommy and Daddy went to see Uncle Royce and ski in Colorado. You were SUCH a good girl there and you loved your time there. Mommy and Daddy came home early to see you and make sure that we didn't get stuck in the snow! You went sledding for your first time on December 9th. Daddy was SO excited to take you out in the snow. You were only out for a short time and at first you loved it. The snow was so think though - you didn't last long. I don't blame you. I didn't love it either:) I'm sure as you get older, your Dad's excitement for the snow will rub off. On December 22nd, you took your first steps when visiting Grandma and Grandpa Krogman for Christams. It was only two little ones, but you did it! Previously, you stood up on your own for the first time in early December. Mommy came to pick you up from daycare one day and you were SO excited your crawled and stood up! Then, on December 24th, when Daddy and Grandpa Wiersma were leaving the house in Wisconsin, you waved and said "Bye?". You are getting so big!
These days, you are LOVING songs. You love "Wheels on the Bus" and do the CUTEST hand motions with the songs. You also love pointing at everything and making a noise like you are asking what something is. We love it and find ourselves talking to you even more these days. The dog is your favorite. Just asking you "Where is Lila" gets you to stop crying and keeps you entertained. You also love crawling up the stairs and walking around the house. Anywhere there is action - you are in LOVE with.
Now - this is technically in the 16 month area - but in the last month you have had SO much seperation anxiety. I think the teething, paired with a lot of time with Mommy and Daddy over the break, have left you so attached. It's cute, but you are a big girl and can do things with others....we know you can. It makes the decision of whether or not Mommy stays home a very difficult one.
Finally, you had your 15 month appt on Wednesday, January 2nd. You were 19.9lbs and 32 inches long. This puts in somewhere in the 20th percentile for weight and in the 90th percentile for height. Such a tall and petitie little girl!
In the last couple months you've grown so much physically and mentally. While you are ABSOLUTELY exhausting sometimes, you truly are the love of our lives. We love seeing you grow and becoming your own, individual little person. Your giggles are the best sound.
Here's to another great month sweetheart. You are the most amazing little girl.
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