This post is more for posterity:
A few weeks ago you Tab wouldn't go to sleep. You were finding every hundred reasons to stay awake. Your Dad and I had both tried to put you to sleep. Finally you asked for one last hug from Daddy and said "I'll watch the news with you." You have never once ever asked to watch the news. You always ALWAYS want to change it to Nature Cat, Canimals or anything else but the news. Your Dad brought it up again tonight and how heartwarming it was.
I was away on a work trip from very early Wednesday Jan 11 to late Friday Jan 13 2017. This was my first trip away from you Tilly. When I came home late Friday you were so happy and also started crying a little and immediately started nursing - it looked like love and pain altogether. Your Dad said you seeemed so confused and that you loved me.
You girls are wonderful. ;-)
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Monday, December 5, 2016
Two gingers
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!
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!
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
Thursday, April 23, 2015
One year!
You made it lady! You made it through your first year!
We recently had a scare that you had hip dysplasia. Your Dad and I took you to the hip specialist at a the hospital in Lincoln Park. While there you A) were diagnosed as not having hip dysplasia and B) you took your first steps! It was so exciting! Your Dad and I were tearing up at the doctor's office. I was fairly certain the doc thought we were lying to try to impress him.
Your birthday party was great! Us three went to Roots and celebrated together after rainbow cake and presents at home. Your tummy was hurting later. Too much delicious cake. :-)
You have been showing your determination every day in focusing on walking. Your Dad is encouraging your walking but I don't think he realizes how truly crazy life will be once you are fully running around. We will let that be a fun surprise, okay?
Goodnight sweet girl!
Love,
Mom
We recently had a scare that you had hip dysplasia. Your Dad and I took you to the hip specialist at a the hospital in Lincoln Park. While there you A) were diagnosed as not having hip dysplasia and B) you took your first steps! It was so exciting! Your Dad and I were tearing up at the doctor's office. I was fairly certain the doc thought we were lying to try to impress him.
Your birthday party was great! Us three went to Roots and celebrated together after rainbow cake and presents at home. Your tummy was hurting later. Too much delicious cake. :-)
You have been showing your determination every day in focusing on walking. Your Dad is encouraging your walking but I don't think he realizes how truly crazy life will be once you are fully running around. We will let that be a fun surprise, okay?
Goodnight sweet girl!
Love,
Mom
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Fever
Well Sweet Girl, you have a fever of 103.4 degrees.
Last week I was away for work in New York City. For the days that I was away, you slept through the night, which was a lovely thing to do for your Dad. ;-)
You have been quite the spirited girl and recently started throwing tantrums. Granted, they are your tantrums so they are perfect and beautiful. I was putting together some IKEA side tables for the bedroom and you got a hold of the screwdriver. I took it gently from your hands and you certainly let me know that you did NOT want that screwdriver taken from you. You threw yourself on the floor, screamed and kicked. All for a dirty screwdriver. ;-) You are wonderful.
Last nigth you didn't sleep well and today you were a little more fussy than usual. By the afternoon you were snoozing on your Dad's chest and you felt warm to him. We took your temperature when I got home and you were at 103.4. Poor girl, you must feel horrible.
Tabitha, you are such a determined spirited girl. I'm so fortunate to have you as my little girl.
Last week I was away for work in New York City. For the days that I was away, you slept through the night, which was a lovely thing to do for your Dad. ;-)
You have been quite the spirited girl and recently started throwing tantrums. Granted, they are your tantrums so they are perfect and beautiful. I was putting together some IKEA side tables for the bedroom and you got a hold of the screwdriver. I took it gently from your hands and you certainly let me know that you did NOT want that screwdriver taken from you. You threw yourself on the floor, screamed and kicked. All for a dirty screwdriver. ;-) You are wonderful.
Last nigth you didn't sleep well and today you were a little more fussy than usual. By the afternoon you were snoozing on your Dad's chest and you felt warm to him. We took your temperature when I got home and you were at 103.4. Poor girl, you must feel horrible.
Tabitha, you are such a determined spirited girl. I'm so fortunate to have you as my little girl.
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