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!
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
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.
Saturday, December 20, 2014
8 months... where has the time gone!
It has been way too long Sweet Girl and I apologize.
In this short amount of time you have accomplished:
Rolling over (front to back AND back to front)
Sitting up
Crawling
Standing
Pulling to stand
Cruising
Knee walking with a walker!
You are just blazing through life. We are trying to keep up!
Yesterday was my 34th birthday. I was fortunate enough to spend it with you and your Dad. We went to Roots Pizza and you were so excited. The entire two hours you were snacking on Cheerios and watching the people and all the lights.
Today we went to lunch with Melissa, Rick and Major. He is a big big boy. You will probably have a crush on him later. ;-)
Loving you continues to change me and how I think of the world. Any sad news about kids breaks my heart more than I ever thought possible, simply because I imagine how I would feel if anything happened to you. It makes me further focus on being a loving, patient and fair to you as possible - and to protect you as you grow.
Your Dad and I love you.
Sleep tight Tab!
Love,
Mom
In this short amount of time you have accomplished:
Rolling over (front to back AND back to front)
Sitting up
Crawling
Standing
Pulling to stand
Cruising
Knee walking with a walker!
You are just blazing through life. We are trying to keep up!
Yesterday was my 34th birthday. I was fortunate enough to spend it with you and your Dad. We went to Roots Pizza and you were so excited. The entire two hours you were snacking on Cheerios and watching the people and all the lights.
Today we went to lunch with Melissa, Rick and Major. He is a big big boy. You will probably have a crush on him later. ;-)
Loving you continues to change me and how I think of the world. Any sad news about kids breaks my heart more than I ever thought possible, simply because I imagine how I would feel if anything happened to you. It makes me further focus on being a loving, patient and fair to you as possible - and to protect you as you grow.
Your Dad and I love you.
Sleep tight Tab!
Love,
Mom
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Sleep Training - Cry It Out Isn't for the Faint of Heart
Tab, you are blowing our minds here!
You are now six months old and you:
-Sit up
-Play nicely by yourself
-Crawl both normal and army style
-Are starting to stand
A few nights ago I was making a dinner of eggwhites, turned to the monitor and you were TRYING TO STAND UP WHILE STARING AT THE MONITOR! We immediately ran downstairs and began dropping the bed height in the crib because clearly you are a lady on the move.
We started sleep training last Monday. Since your Dad is the one home with you it has been harder on him. You don't know it, but we are just trying to help you learn to soothe yourself and get/stay asleep longer. Friday afternoon for your third of your three daily naps, after your Dad left you in your crib you dropped your head and cried. You wouldn't even look at him. It broke his heart. Don't worry, he has forgiven you (he was never mad) but man, that guy is really taking an emotional beating. You are indeed strong willed, little lady.
Other than that your Dad and I do our day to day at work or home and just spend our time in awe of you and all that are you doing.
This weekend we are checking out homes in Western Springs. Trying to find a good school for you. ;-)
You are now six months old and you:
-Sit up
-Play nicely by yourself
-Crawl both normal and army style
-Are starting to stand
A few nights ago I was making a dinner of eggwhites, turned to the monitor and you were TRYING TO STAND UP WHILE STARING AT THE MONITOR! We immediately ran downstairs and began dropping the bed height in the crib because clearly you are a lady on the move.
We started sleep training last Monday. Since your Dad is the one home with you it has been harder on him. You don't know it, but we are just trying to help you learn to soothe yourself and get/stay asleep longer. Friday afternoon for your third of your three daily naps, after your Dad left you in your crib you dropped your head and cried. You wouldn't even look at him. It broke his heart. Don't worry, he has forgiven you (he was never mad) but man, that guy is really taking an emotional beating. You are indeed strong willed, little lady.
Other than that your Dad and I do our day to day at work or home and just spend our time in awe of you and all that are you doing.
This weekend we are checking out homes in Western Springs. Trying to find a good school for you. ;-)
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Hello Sweet Girl
September 6, 2014
You were born April 11, 2014. I had meant to create a journal for you but life, work and loving on you got in between. Your Grandma Jan reminded me last weekend that I should start journaling about you. So here we are, almost five months out with the first post. And since paper can burn, I figured a blog to you would be the best way to cement the memories in perpetuity for you, Sweet Tab.
As today was Saturday, I was at home all day with you and your Daddy. You have been rolling over since 8 or 9 weeks and you spent so much time today trying to crawl. At about 4 months and 3 weeks, you are advancing by leaps and bounds. Not content on pleasantly sitting there, you are trying to get your locomotion in order ASAP. Your Daddy is fairly confident this means you will always advance rapidly and be the President of the United States at an early age.
We took a bath this evening. Just you and me. You prefer a bath solo in your baby bathtub where you can kick with abandon, but clearly I prefer the closeness to you and I can't help but do a big girl bath with us both. After finally getting you into your nighttime diaper and getting your wiggly wiggly body into your footie PJs, you are now asleep!
I love you, Tab. As your Grandpa Charles says "You are a national treasure". ;-)
You were born April 11, 2014. I had meant to create a journal for you but life, work and loving on you got in between. Your Grandma Jan reminded me last weekend that I should start journaling about you. So here we are, almost five months out with the first post. And since paper can burn, I figured a blog to you would be the best way to cement the memories in perpetuity for you, Sweet Tab.
As today was Saturday, I was at home all day with you and your Daddy. You have been rolling over since 8 or 9 weeks and you spent so much time today trying to crawl. At about 4 months and 3 weeks, you are advancing by leaps and bounds. Not content on pleasantly sitting there, you are trying to get your locomotion in order ASAP. Your Daddy is fairly confident this means you will always advance rapidly and be the President of the United States at an early age.
We took a bath this evening. Just you and me. You prefer a bath solo in your baby bathtub where you can kick with abandon, but clearly I prefer the closeness to you and I can't help but do a big girl bath with us both. After finally getting you into your nighttime diaper and getting your wiggly wiggly body into your footie PJs, you are now asleep!
I love you, Tab. As your Grandpa Charles says "You are a national treasure". ;-)
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