Yesterday, Addison and I returned to the doctor for her four-month visit. She was blissfully unaware that she had to get shots; a luxury that I know she will only be able to experience a little while longer. As always random people were stopping to say hi to her, including nearly every nurse in the office. She turned on the charm, no surprise there, and smiled and cooed at everyone. Her height and weight check only confirmed the obvious, that she is a healthy baby, still in the 75th percentile. I was slightly annoyed because my suspicions were confirmed that she has in fact out-grown the diapers I just bought.
Even the shots were tolerable, I had to hold her arms down which was terrible but she took it like a rock star and as soon as they let her legs go and I picked her up she was done crying. The rest of the night she was a bit sore, but just slept it off (no complaints from her mother!).
Each day she is making more noise and really getting out actual vowel sounds. Occasionally a consonant will be thrown in too. She still cannot sit up yet, but she's trying. There is always something in her mouth, most often her thumb. If she does not have her thumb then she is attempting to put one of her many toys in her mouth, a feat that is becoming more manageable every day as she can hold on to something for longer periods.
My favorite new experience however is her new found fascination with the dogs. Before she ignored their presence (which I think they enjoyed). Now they will pass by her line of vision and she will smile and swing her arm out in a feeble attempt to grab them. If they are sitting next to me, and she is on my lap, she will hold onto their fur or an ear if she's lucky. The response from the three of them is varied. Shia is the most tolerant and will just stare at her wearily. Dakota will sit for a minute but once she starts banging on him he quickly finds another seat. And poor Snoopy, who has been in protest of her since the beginning, won't even come near her.
I wish I had some exciting story to post about the Farmer's Market, but because of last weekend's weather we did not attend. I am making plans for this weekend though, and should hopefully have some pictures as well!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Our Rollie-Pollie
The name Rollie-Pollie (or Rolly Polly... I don't even know if those are real words but I have said them many times) definitely fits Miss Addie for several reasons.
1. Her thighs... talk about rolls. I mean this girl has definitely got some chunky little legs on her and I love it! She is also sporting what I like to refer to as a "ghetto booty". She did not get that from my side.
2. She rolled over today! It all came about as we were lying on the bed playing with a toy. I set her an arms length away from me and little by little she wiggled her way over to me. Then as she was reaching for her thumb she pushed off with her leg and flipped herself all the way over from her back to her belly. I think the whole experience shocked her a little bit, but the thumb quickly soothed the situation and she fell asleep. I was so excited at first but now I realize... with her even the tiniest bit mobile I cannot leave her random places anymore. (Not that I am a negligent parent but now I have to be extra careful.)
After attending a sustainable tourism conference today, I have a renewed sense of how important it is to be a good steward. I have always known it's necessary and have tried (albeit half heartedly at times) to be a conscious earth-saver, but there are so many times I allow life to get in the way. But I have new priorities now. Most importantly, I want to make sure I am passing positive values on to my child. Yeah, it may be a bit early to have her sorting through recycling; but I don't think it is too early to have her start exploring the world around her. My wish is that she becomes someone who has a respect for the environment. So, in the spirit of stewardship, this weekend Addie and I are going to a local farmer's market as well as get our own garden in order this season. I have just been waiting for the opportunity to get to one of the local farmers markets and now I finally have the chance!
1. Her thighs... talk about rolls. I mean this girl has definitely got some chunky little legs on her and I love it! She is also sporting what I like to refer to as a "ghetto booty". She did not get that from my side.
2. She rolled over today! It all came about as we were lying on the bed playing with a toy. I set her an arms length away from me and little by little she wiggled her way over to me. Then as she was reaching for her thumb she pushed off with her leg and flipped herself all the way over from her back to her belly. I think the whole experience shocked her a little bit, but the thumb quickly soothed the situation and she fell asleep. I was so excited at first but now I realize... with her even the tiniest bit mobile I cannot leave her random places anymore. (Not that I am a negligent parent but now I have to be extra careful.)
After attending a sustainable tourism conference today, I have a renewed sense of how important it is to be a good steward. I have always known it's necessary and have tried (albeit half heartedly at times) to be a conscious earth-saver, but there are so many times I allow life to get in the way. But I have new priorities now. Most importantly, I want to make sure I am passing positive values on to my child. Yeah, it may be a bit early to have her sorting through recycling; but I don't think it is too early to have her start exploring the world around her. My wish is that she becomes someone who has a respect for the environment. So, in the spirit of stewardship, this weekend Addie and I are going to a local farmer's market as well as get our own garden in order this season. I have just been waiting for the opportunity to get to one of the local farmers markets and now I finally have the chance!
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