This
year, we celebrated on Thursday with Travis’ mother and family in
Hempstead. We arrived as the Texans were
going into OT (their second in about 4 days) and the last minute touches were
put on the Thanksgiving lunch. Blair did awesome. She ate up the attention,
didn’t throw any fits and got to meet Gramma Ancy’s new horse, Hank. Hank loved
Blair and she was fearless feeding him hay. She is an animal lover – through
and through – just like her Aunt Loren.
She ran and played and loved on her family. Such a sweet, sweet girl. To
our surprise, she stayed awake the whole way home, then after her milk and
stories – she crashed!
Friday
was spent at Travis’ Dad’s house. We had a wonderful late breakfast and spent
the afternoon napping (me and Blair!), swinging, watching football and
visiting. It was cozy and wonderful!
To
finish out the family celebrating, we had my family over on Saturday. We did a
more non-traditional Thanksgiving with pizza and wings – but had a great time
(and missed Conner and my Dad!). Uncle Chris got a big kick out of watching the
busy girls run around and act so “big.”
We
are so unbelievably thankful for all of the blessings in our life – and those
to come.
So,
20 months. Life with a 20 month old is hysterical /
tiring / goofy / fun. That little bear wears me out – but she is so much fun.
Watching her little personality develop is so interesting. She is so feisty –
but undeniably sweet. She is going through this stage where she grabs and hugs
the back of your legs / knees. It is that much sweeter when she is saying,
“Mommy, Mommy, Mommy!” My life = complete.
We
recently bought Blair a little person table. She had begun to really dislike
her high chair and since she sits a little table (to eat) at school, I figured
it was time. She usually has Walter or a baby sitting in the other seat. The
first night we got the table, she ate her whole dinner at the table. It’s been
a week and she hasn’t sat through a complete meal since. If I can just keep her
off of the top of the table and from standing on chairs, I think we’ll figure
the rest out.
Her
favorite things to do these days are to cook in her kitchen (FOOD!), watch the
Mummets, brush her teeth, receive a sticker (or multiple if you are handing
them out), read books (still working books other than picture / sight words),
play outside (see: swing) and go on walks, going “bye-bye” (as long as the trip
isn’t too far), any kind of sensory play, playing with Raleigh and attempting
to catch Kingsley.
She
heavily dislikes bedtime (I think her school buds can sympathize), being
redirected, her high chair, and of course being told no. This is usually meant
with a mischievious grin and another attempt.
We
are still struggling with eating (or there lack of). Everything is hit or miss
and what may be her favorite one week – is refused the next. Her teacher says
that she eats most of the school’s lunches, which I think I can solely thank
her classmates. At least she still drinks whole milk. I think that helps keep a
little weight on her. She does like applesauce / pureed fruit pouches, Greek
yogurt, crackers, pancakes and chicken nuggets.
I
have to apologize for my lack of taking pictures. It seems the only ones I get
these days are of the quick, iphone variety – but I have to remind myself: I am
MAKING memories – and that is important part. Being 100% present & in the
moment is more important than getting that perfect shot.
I
read the most HONEST blog today about a mother and her the truth about motherhood. I have felt her
pain, cried her tears, laughed and celebrated with joy - the small “wins” in
life. It is the best job in the whole world and one that will bring you to your
knees more than you ever expected. Now if Obama could just get Mothers on the
payroll…
It’s
beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Our tree is up and decorated, most of
the gifts purchased (still waiting to be wrapped) and it is 80°. Ahhhh, only in Houston!
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