Hello Girls!
A few new awesome things from Tab:
-Friday you told Dad "That was awesome!" when he kicked a ball against the wall and it popped up
-You asked "You guys eating mac and cheese over there?" to me and Dad last night
-So much of what you do is like your Dad. You love routine, you have a short lil fuse and you do not tolerate disorder. ;-)
-A few nights ago you teared up when I sang the "down will come baby, cradle in all" line. Months ago it made you cry and it mad you emotional again.
-You love being with your bigger cousins, especially Charlotte. You would follow her around all day if you could.
A few wonderful new things from Tilly:
-You are easily rolling from tummy to back
-Your teeth are starting to come in and man do you let us know when it hurts.
-Your smile is noticed by all.
-You are what they deem a "happy spitter". Spitting up after meals but with a smile.
We love you both very much and delight in the new things you teach us every day!
Monday, December 5, 2016
Thursday, December 1, 2016
You two!
Tilly is now 12 weeks and some change. You Tilly, have been a delight. Sweet smiles and giggles that are almost ready to burst out! Tabby, you have been an amazing sister. You want to cuddle Tilly and coo to her - "Hooo. Hooo." is what you say when trying to speak her baby language. What a good girl - you want so hard to communicate with her that you speak her baby language. You are so good to her - the main concern is that you will hug her too hard and love on her too much. We are so fortunate to have both of you girls. ;-)
Lately Tabby you have been quite the Daddy's girl. Only Daddy can put on your shoes, change yourdiaper, get you out of the car seat etc. I miss being your favorite but I know it means a lot to Daddy to be varsity again. ;-)
Lately Tabby you have been quite the Daddy's girl. Only Daddy can put on your shoes, change yourdiaper, get you out of the car seat etc. I miss being your favorite but I know it means a lot to Daddy to be varsity again. ;-)
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Tilly!
Tab,
Because I can barely keep up with a journal for one, a second journal is out of the question. As with almost everything I will ask that you graciously share with your sister.
Your sister is 7 1/2 weeks old today! She can:
-Wiggle around
-Smile at us
-Nearly hold her head up
-Keep her legs straight with weight on them
-Giggle in her sleep
-Sleep from 10p-4a straight through
A baby class we took told us that babies arrive in a manner similar to their personality. Tilly waited until Grandma and Grandpa McKone were in town, started a slow and easy labor with no water breaking at dinner followed by stronger contractions while we were picking up our CSA veggie share and then during bath. I downloaded the contraction timer and after the first few were tracked it said "GO TO THE HOSPITAL". So we told Grandma and Grandpa that we were driving into the city and we left! The pain was pretty bad and the contractions started to get more irregular. I wasn't very dialated so they were going to let me leave but my blood pressure was too high. After being admitted upstairs and having an epidural, my water broke and after three pushes you arrived at 3:35am. It was a little scary for a moment because your heart rate dropped to 90 but we got you put quickly!
Tilly has been such a mellow and sleepy baby. Accommodating and thoughtful, as she was during her arrival. Tabby has been a great older sister - she hasn't been into holding the baby but she loves to kiss and hug goodbye to her and insists upon it! What a future with these two!
Because I can barely keep up with a journal for one, a second journal is out of the question. As with almost everything I will ask that you graciously share with your sister.
Your sister is 7 1/2 weeks old today! She can:
-Wiggle around
-Smile at us
-Nearly hold her head up
-Keep her legs straight with weight on them
-Giggle in her sleep
-Sleep from 10p-4a straight through
A baby class we took told us that babies arrive in a manner similar to their personality. Tilly waited until Grandma and Grandpa McKone were in town, started a slow and easy labor with no water breaking at dinner followed by stronger contractions while we were picking up our CSA veggie share and then during bath. I downloaded the contraction timer and after the first few were tracked it said "GO TO THE HOSPITAL". So we told Grandma and Grandpa that we were driving into the city and we left! The pain was pretty bad and the contractions started to get more irregular. I wasn't very dialated so they were going to let me leave but my blood pressure was too high. After being admitted upstairs and having an epidural, my water broke and after three pushes you arrived at 3:35am. It was a little scary for a moment because your heart rate dropped to 90 but we got you put quickly!
Tilly has been such a mellow and sleepy baby. Accommodating and thoughtful, as she was during her arrival. Tabby has been a great older sister - she hasn't been into holding the baby but she loves to kiss and hug goodbye to her and insists upon it! What a future with these two!
Sunday, October 16, 2016
2 1/2 with a baby sister!
Tabby,
Clearly we have been busy! The last post you had turned 1 and now you are 2 1/2 with a 7 week old sister! Your Dad and I left Chicago for Glen Ellyn in Nov 2015. The congestion and violence were getting to us (especially your Dad) so we headed for greener pastures.
You recently started preschool at Diamante Montessori in Glen Ellyn 3 days a week. You have a favorite friend named Jack but wow did you not like the first few weeks. You were especially mad at your Dad as he was the one to drop you off, therefore it seemed like he got the brunt of the blame. That was a lot of change at once - new baby, school and Mommy being home (because of the new baby). You have now settled down but you are considering giving up your afternoon nap.
Your vocabulary and speech are amazing. You constantly amaze with either fun or insightful sentences or by putting together words in your own way. Last night after we left the restaurant with Grandma and Grandpa McKone you were looking for the moon and were excited when you found it.
A few of your favorite things:
-Picking up leaves on walks
-Eating oranges
-My Little Ponies
-Your friend Jack at school (apparently you guys held hands a few days ago!)
-Sitting in Daddy'a lap during Chilly Willy after bath time and before bedtime
-Looking into the reading light in your room during night stories (horrible for your eyes!)
We are learning so much from you, Tab. I hope we can be the calm, loving, insightful parents that you deserve as you grow into the feisty, smart, independent lady you will be.
Love,
Mom
Clearly we have been busy! The last post you had turned 1 and now you are 2 1/2 with a 7 week old sister! Your Dad and I left Chicago for Glen Ellyn in Nov 2015. The congestion and violence were getting to us (especially your Dad) so we headed for greener pastures.
You recently started preschool at Diamante Montessori in Glen Ellyn 3 days a week. You have a favorite friend named Jack but wow did you not like the first few weeks. You were especially mad at your Dad as he was the one to drop you off, therefore it seemed like he got the brunt of the blame. That was a lot of change at once - new baby, school and Mommy being home (because of the new baby). You have now settled down but you are considering giving up your afternoon nap.
Your vocabulary and speech are amazing. You constantly amaze with either fun or insightful sentences or by putting together words in your own way. Last night after we left the restaurant with Grandma and Grandpa McKone you were looking for the moon and were excited when you found it.
A few of your favorite things:
-Picking up leaves on walks
-Eating oranges
-My Little Ponies
-Your friend Jack at school (apparently you guys held hands a few days ago!)
-Sitting in Daddy'a lap during Chilly Willy after bath time and before bedtime
-Looking into the reading light in your room during night stories (horrible for your eyes!)
We are learning so much from you, Tab. I hope we can be the calm, loving, insightful parents that you deserve as you grow into the feisty, smart, independent lady you will be.
Love,
Mom
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