Update : HFM

On Friday, I took Blair back to Dr. Kavin's office. This appointment was her 15 month well baby check-up - plus I wanted Dr. Kavin to see how Blair recovering from the HFM. Here are Miss Blair's 15 month stats:

Weight - 26.6 pounds (91%)

Height - 32 inches (88%)

Head Circumference - I cannot remember the measurement, but it was in the 78% percentile.

So she is doing great and is developing just as she should be! She bounced around the whole exam room, playing, chatting, pointing, and reading. My little ball of energy showed Dr. Kavin just how well she was feeling. Her rash is mostly gone, with the exception of the patch around her wrist. Dr. Kavin prescribed some cortisone cream to see if that might help. xXFingersCrossedXx

Gammy and GranDad spent Friday night with Buggie so T and I could get some rest from a LONG week. It is always strange not to hear the monitor on with the lullabies playing! :)  We managed, and slept like babies!

This morning, Trav picked up Blair while I was in a photography workshop. After a 2 hour nap (for B), we headed to Reliant Stadium to see the circus! The rain somehow managed to stop (it has rained all week!) long enough to be very, very hot and humid. Ugh. Too bad they don't valet (& they could charge a steep price) at these kinds of things.

We had great seats, but our section was packed. We had the last two seats on the aisle and we had to get up constantly. We scoped out a higher section in a different area of the stadium where no one was sitting so Blair could walk through the rows between T and I bridging it off. She was happy with the freedom and we were glad to be able to actually spread out. Bug loved bopping and dancing to the music and watching the elephants and horses. She was making the cutest faces and having a blast. When she had had enough, we purchased a bag of cotton candy and headed out. Today was Blair's first experience with cotton candy. I worried about the car ride home - but she did great. And she loved the cotton candy, just like her Momma.

So big day for my little B. I had her decked out in a super cute Gymboree outfit with a matching necklace. She thought she was hot stuff! It was adorable.

These are the pictures I took when we got to the empty rows. I should've taken more but Blair was keeping us busy... we decided to not bring the stroller (because we didn't see a single other one there in hundreds and hundreds of people), plus having to get up so people could get food or use the bathroom - I am beat. Don't forget the walk back to the very hot car in 94 degree heat with 90%+ humidity. Hoooooot.

How many clowns does it take to fix a lightbulb? That's the skit and lost Blair's attention fast!





So big with her big girl necklace. Excuse me while I dry my tears with a tissue.

Happy 4th of July!

Hope everyone is enjoying their 4th of July! This is one of my favorite holidays and I spent it with some of my favorite people!

Here is how we spent the day...

It started off with red (looked more pink), white and blue (looked more turquoise) pancakes, bacon, and milk.

Blair takes a bite of each pancake individually, then finishes them one at a time. It's kinda silly, but it is what she does.  :)

Then we gave Bug her holiday basket. It had some Elmo bubbles, a couple of new books, a Latches board (Melissa & Doug), new swimsuit, some fruit and veggie squeeze pouches, a Pajanamals DVD & CD, crayons and a crayon box.

A new flap book

A couple of curls in the back ♥

Caught the smile, but got the eyes closed.

Fun latches board

Loves the new book!

After naptime, we spent the afternoon at Mimi and Pops' house to swim and grill burgers. Yum!

 Happy 4th of July!

15 Months

First, some pictures of the Iddy Biddy. These were all taken from my iphone, please excuse the quality!

Words:

Hi

Bye

Hi Pi (high five)

Ball

Dada

Momma

Bath

More

Ah Duh (all done)

Eat (in sign language)

Pep (Pepper, Mimi’s dog)

Ni Ni (night, night)

Pish (fish)

B actually knows and can say a lot more than this, but these are the ones I can think of right now!

Sweet B now has 12 pearly whites. The two most recent teeth have come in since we have gotten back from our trip. Now, she will have the four, bottom teeth (she only had the two bottom teeth – in the front – forever) and I think that means all of the “eye” teeth are next.

It has been such a joy at our house with our healthy little girl. Since having the tubes put in nearly three months ago, we (all) have been lucky enough that she has had NO ear infections – yay! And after the HFM virus, other than little colds here and there, she’s been pretty healthy. I am so happy that she is doing so much better and boy are we saving money not having to visit Dr. Kavin every week. Speaking of Dr. K, we have an appointment to catch up on Blair’s shots at the end of summer (impossible to get an appointment!).

Blair has begun to show some interest in puzzles (more than just chewing on the wooden pieces) and continues to love looking at books. Trav has found these really cool board books from Costco that are filled with pictures of animals and first words. They have flaps over them too so she see the names of the animals or pictures. She has gotten really good at identifying the different animals (animals such as turtle, ferret, and antelope – and of course the obvious, dog, cat, bunny, fish). When we ask her, “What does the [insert animal’s name here] say?” She always roars like a bear or lion. Pretty funny. She does know how to make a screeching monkey sound which is pretty funny and cracks us up.

Right now B is into her Sprout channel – especially the “Goodnight Show.” She gets super pumped when Nina and Star come on. We keep seeing a promo for the show “Pajanimals” but I think it comes on too late for Biggles. We bought her a DVD / CD combo to go in her holiday basket – so I know she will be excited.

Head, shoulders, knees and toes! Well, we are still working on the shoulders / knees, but she is pro at "finding" your eyes, nose, ears, hair, teeth, tongue, mouth and cheeks. Oh, and tummies and belly buttons.

We have begun having Blair help us with chores. Nothing serious, but asking her to put something into the trash, helping us clean up her playroom (we have a long way to go with this one!) and helping with laundry (this entails shutting the dryer or me lifting her up to throw clothes into the washer). Big stuff. We have found that allowing her to be a part of the everyday tasks and giving her choices with things (like clothing, books, or milk or water), often leaves her beaming and very proud of herself.

There is no shortage of “babies” in our home and Blair is really picking up on how to feed and be sweet to her babies (although you wouldn’t be able to tell by the way she holds them by the neck [definitely not intentional]).

Little Miss is still enjoying school, although I think if given the choice, she’d pick being with Mom or Dad any day. This week, the center informed us that they will start their lunch program, meaning the end of making lunches for my girl. In some ways I am relieved (that saves me about 20+ mins in the mornings), but in more ways I am nervous… I hope she will like the food and eat it. I am sure I am probably worrying about nothing. Here is hoping she tries new things – and likes them!

Blair is so much fun at this age! I love seeing the things that she is interested in, watching her face respond or comprehend, and playing / learning with her. It is interesting to pose a question to her, watch her think about what you have said – then take action. Super neat!

She is full of love and has a willful spirit. I laugh as I type this because I am pretty sure that my parents also described me as being this way as a bebe. Sometimes I tear up thinking about how “grown up” she can be – especially when I drop her off at school. It is hard to believe that 15 months have flown by and that Trav and I have a toddler!

14 1/2 Months

Back from our second honeymoon / 30th birthday / "We survived the 1st year of parenthood" trip! Before I post our trip photos, I'd thought I'd share some photos of my sweet little doll. Blair is a busy girl, always on the go with lots to say and do! She usually has at least one baby with her, or a ball. :)

Since being back from our trip, she has been a Momma's girl and now hollers for me when she is in a different room. Cute now, but I can see that being an issue later.

Swimming with GranDad

On her new Elmo ride-on toy

A visit with Aunt Andressa and Paul!

Helping Gammy with laundry

Must. Lift. Detergent.

"Just about done, Gammy!"

Reading is serious stuff

Being sweet with Auntie Loren

Love this little stinker face!

These are pictures I have taken since being back!

 

She is my little water baby! ♥