MICHAEL
Michael continues to entertain us. The other day, John said, "Michael, you make me so happy." Michael replied, "I make me so happy too" (1/22/12). He often fights naps, but doesn't seem ready to give them up yet. On days that he doesn't nap, he'll often falls asleep at dinner in his high chair and sleeps through the night. He still needs frequent reminders to use the restroom and sometimes waits too long to tell us he needs to go, but has been keeping his bed dry at night lately. He loves watching Max & Ruby on TV and his favorite episode is Super Bunny. He also likes to dance and sing along when the Fresh Beat Band sings "Rock Star."He loves playing with cars, especially "5 car," a Terry LaBonte car that his Uncle Mark gave him. He likes playing Dominoes, Memory, and looking for lost toys with his flashlight. He knows that his birthday is in November. He'll say, "I'm hungry. I'm always hungry." because his grandma tells him that a lot. He loves to eat Lara bars, green peppers, fruit, and (of course) chocolate. He enjoys baths, especially when he gets out and sits in front of the space heater we turn on for Mia. He had his 3-yr check up with his pediatrician on Dec. 21, 2011. At that time, he weighed 29.2 lbs (35th percentile) and was 37 inches tall (45th percentile).  |
| Michael with his cousins, Evan (L) and Noah (R) |
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| Listening to Dad read a bedtime story to him and Gus |
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| Clowning around at the annual holiday dinner with Dylan |
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| Playdate with his buddies, Ali & Matt |
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| Gus's 3rd birthday party 1/22/12 |
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| He beat me at Memory! |
MIA
Mia is such a good baby! She is growing quickly and has outgrown most of her 0-3 mo clothes. She props herself up on her elbows and looks around when we put her on her tummy. She has flipped over a few times but isn't consistently rolling. She sits really well with support and can bear weight on her legs. She doesn't like the car seat and usually cries when we put her in it and for the first 5-10 mins of a trip. She will lean towards things and people she likes and will kick her feet as if trying to move towards them. When she sees my nursing cover, she knows what's coming and gets excited. She laughs when we make faces or funny noises. She sleeps with us at night and does really well, waking up 1-2 times to nurse. She has been doing better with a bottle. At first, she'd only take about an ounce while I was at work all day. John and I went out with friends one evening, and she drank 6 oz while we were gone (1/28). Now, she's taking 5-6 ounces a day. Mia loves to talk! She makes lots of cooing sounds and will even get quite loud. She looks right at you while she's doing it like she's having a complete conversation with you, smiling along the way. She still spits up a lot. On 1/19/12, she got a little cold Michael and I had had. She was a little congested and coughed, but it only lasted for a few days and wasn't serious. We first noticed that she might be teething on 1/21. Her lower front gums are swollen. She drools, sticks her tongue out, and chews a lot. She had her 2-mo checkup with her pediatrician the same day as Michael (12/21) and weighed 11 lbs, 10 oz (75th percentile) and was 15 3/4 inches long (85th percentile). |
| 12/13/11 |
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| 12/14/11 |
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| 12/16/11 |
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| 2 months old! 12/18/11 |
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| Mia (right) and Cohen (born one day apart!) at their last breastfeeding support group meeting - 12/19/11 |
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| first ponytail 1/16/12 |
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| first time in the Bumbo seat 1/10/12 |
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| 3 months old! 1/18/11 |
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| 1/18/12 |
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| Mavericks' game 1/21/12 |
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| she really does well on her tummy 1/31/12 |
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| She grabs the rings on her bouncy seat now! 2/8/12 |
JOHN & THERESA
Back in December, John and I went out together for the first time since Mia was born and saw Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. I loved it. It was nice to get out a little.We have since gone out several times together and are so fortunate to have so many people willing to babysit!
John is gearing up for his big bike ride. He and 3 other guys are driving to St Louis on Presidents' Day weekend to ride their bikes on the Katy Trail back to KC. He is taking one class this semester, and it's online so it's nice to have him home more.
I've been running a little, but have yet to get in a good routine. With the unseasonably warm weather so far this winter, I really don't have an excuse. I've been going to yoga classes here and there and am excited that my favorite teacher just started a class in Lee's Summit. I went back to work on 1/3 and am getting back in the swing of things. We have been busy trying to promote our therapy services more and gearing up for our big fundraiser in April, Spring Into Hope. I'm trying desperately to become a better blogger. Check back soon (cross your fingers!) for blogs about Mia's room and our recent trip to OK.
