Michael's current favorite TV show is Team Umizoomi. For those of you unfamiliar with the show, it teaches shapes and numbers using three main characters: a boy named Geo, a girl named Millie, and their robot, Bot. Lately, Michael will only respond to Geo and insists on calling me Millie and Mia is Bot. (John is still Daddy.)
On Oct. 29, we took Michael & Mia to the pumpkin patch for the first time. We met our friends, Pat & Diana, and their son, Dylan, there. Michael had a blast exploring with Dylan and Mia was warm and cozy in the Moby wrap.
After considering both monster and ghost costumes, Michael decided to be a cowboy for Halloween. His cousins, Noah & Evan, were Captain Hook while Joshua was a crocodile. Michael's buddy, Gus, was a cowboy too. Mia didn't have a costume, but looked festive in her pumpkin outfit.
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| Joshua |
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| Noah, Joshua, & Evan |
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| Michael & Gus |
John carved Michael's pumpkin with a Diego face, as requested.
Michael LOVED trick-or-treating. I had to laugh though because as we were getting ready to leave, Michael said, "I don't want candy. I just want oranges." This was extra-funny because he's never even had an orange! He went to a few houses on our street and was a champ. He got a big kick out of answering the door at our house afterwards and would yell, "Trick-or-treaters!!" and come running every time the doorbell rang.
Our friends, Jill & Eric, stopped by with their son, Rylan. Rylan was a super-cute dragon (pictured here without the dragon hat).
John went back to work on Oct. 31. It was hard for him and we are still missing him at home during the day. Mia is sleeping for long stretches at night and Grandma Mary watches Michael at least 3 days a week. Some days, we're adventurous and will get out of the house. I've taken Mia shopping and both kids to lunch and errands. Mia even went with me to an all-day training and she was a champ!
Mia went to the pediatrician for her 2-week check-up on Nov. 1. She weighed 7lbs, 8oz and the doctor said she was "perfect." It's been so wonderful to watch her grow without stressing about nursing and weight gain. On Nov. 7, she weighed 8lbs, 1oz and on Nov 14 she weighed 8lbs, 8oz. So, she's averaging gaining an ounce a day. She is now wearing 0-3 month clothes. She will smile during her sleep and is starting to smile more often when she's awake.
Michael is growing too. He weighed 28lbs at my last appointment with my midwife before Mia was born. He wears 2T pants and 3T shirts. He still hasn't totally mastered potty-training, but will sometimes go for several days without an accident. He still needs to be prompted (sometimes begged) to go to the bathroom. He hates to take a break from playing! His favorite toys are his cars. He does pretty well playing a Cars memory game that his Aunt Laura & Uncle Brian gave him and can find some matches on his own. He still loves books and his current favorites are about Thomas the Tank Engine and Mater from Cars. He knows his uppercase letters and has even started to identify what letter some words begin with (e.g., We asked him what "Grandpa" starts with and he said, "G.") He continues to be a hoot and is always coming up with something entertaining.
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| helping Daddy rake the leaves |
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| Michael in his luchador mask |
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| Michael fell asleep with his pirate patch on. |
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| Annie & Alayna meeting Mia |
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| two weeks old - 11/1 |
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| awesome blanket - Thanks, Janets! |
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| meeting my friend Michelle's son, Aiden |
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| lounging with Daddy |
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| The Burnsies! |
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| Smiling |
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| 3 weeks old - 11/8 |
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| 4 weeks old - 11/15 |
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On Nov. 12, my good friends Jill, Angie, & Annie threw a "sprinkle" for Mia and me at one of our favorite restaurants. It was very special to me and I loved every minute of it! I really appreciated all the thought and hard work that went into it.
Lots of good news going around! Our friends Liz & George are expecting their 3rd child in April. Aunt Ruthie retired on Oct. 31. Both the Quirks and the Burnses moved into their new houses (both very awesome houses). We are so happy for all! Congrats!
On Oct. 29, we took Michael & Mia to the pumpkin patch for the first time. We met our friends, Pat & Diana, and their son, Dylan, there. Michael had a blast exploring with Dylan and Mia was warm and cozy in the Moby wrap.
Michael LOVED trick-or-treating. I had to laugh though because as we were getting ready to leave, Michael said, "I don't want candy. I just want oranges." This was extra-funny because he's never even had an orange! He went to a few houses on our street and was a champ. He got a big kick out of answering the door at our house afterwards and would yell, "Trick-or-treaters!!" and come running every time the doorbell rang.
