We (I) Survived!

...the first weekend away. It was hard - no, I did not cry - but we did it. Makenna, Robert and Bailey were at my parents, so she had plenty of people loving on her - especially with Aunt Alli there too. I'm sure the non lack of attention (not that Robert ignores her) helped a lot. I was SOOOOO glad to get home. I love the hugs and a couple of kisses (or open mouth!) that I received.

Saturday before I left Robert ran to a consignment sale that they hold at the Horse Park (for the 96 Olympics) looking for our second big girl car seat. (As an aside - for those in the area that are interested - the sale runs until this Saturday - here is the link with the details http://tykestotsteens.com/home.php.) He didn't find what we were looking for, but did find this 2-in-1 thing that is missing one part, so essentially we have a walk behind walker and Makenna LOVES it. You should see her when she runs into the couch and continues to try to push it. She gets kind of mad! Usually we will sit on the floor in the middle and guide her in circles. It has a steering wheel that beeps that she loves to hit. And she has taken a couple of steps without holding on to anything. I wouldn't say she is quite ready for walking, but she's getting there.

In other updates, I believe I have mentioned that I never got the hang of the baby bath tub and I had been getting in with her. The past couple of weeks - she has flown solo in the tub and I think she has gotten used to it. The first couple of nights were hard, but she loves to play with the bath toys - she has her favorites - and I think last night she squirted one on her own.

I know, I need pictures. I'll try to get them on here soon.

First Night(s) Away

I am supposed to be working - didn't quite finish what I needed to and was tired of being at work! Tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday will be my first nights away from the baby. I suppose she is almost 9 months old, so it is probably about time, but I am going to miss her! I have a Leadership retreat which should be kind of fun. At least I am on the committee and not in the class. We are going to have a talent show Sunday night where the class will get in groups of 3 and perform. Should be fun times! Little bit will be with her daddy Saturday afternoon and possibly head to my parents that night. He has to work Sunday, so she will be with Grammy and Pops (and Aunt Alli) on Sunday. I will come home Monday afternoon/early evening and enjoy my little one! I should finish my work so I can be awake with her in the morning!

Sweet song

I just happened upon this song the other day. I am sure it wasn't written about a relationship with a child, but most of the words still apply!

Martina McBride sings the song:

I Just Call You Mine lyrics
Songwriters: Cates, Jess Clayton; Lacy, Ty; Matkosky, Dennis;
I pinch myself sometimes to make sure
I'm not in a dream, that's how it seems
I close my eyes and breathe in the sweetest moments
I've ever known, it feels like home

And here I am, I wanna be your everything
There you are turning winter into spring

And everyone that sees you always wants to know you
And everyone that knows you always has a smile
You're a standing ovation after years of waiting
For a chance to fall and shine
Everyone calls you amazing yeah, I just call you mine

I fall apart and just a word from you somehow seems to fix
Whatever's wrong, oh, you reach into the weakest moments
And remind me that I'm strong, you've gotta know
I'd be a fool not to see or even worse
To forget that you're more than I deserved

'Cause everyone that sees you always wants to know you
And everyone that knows you always has a smile
You're a standing ovation after years of waiting
For a chance to fall and shine
Everyone calls you amazing, I just call you mine

Nothing makes sense when you're not here
As it my whole world disappears
Without you what's the point of anything?

'Cause everyone that sees you always wants to know you
And everyone that knows you always has a smile
You're the dream that I've been chasing after years of waiting
For a chance to fall and shine
Everyone calls you amazing, I just call you mine
Everyone calls you amazing, yeah, yeah, I just call you mine


© EMI APRIL MUSIC INC.; KARLES MUSIC; TY ME A RIVER MUSIC;

NOTE: So, I was going to try to get this song to play on the blog, but it is getting late and I am not that savvy at the moment!

Adorable New Trick

Yesterday mom was getting ready to leave. Makenna has been making this clicking noise with her tongue. Mom was blowing her kisses and she replied with the clicking of the tongue. So, mom would blow more kisses and Makenna would respond with more tongue clicks. It was adorable! She continued the new trick with me and Robert last night. We'll have to get it on video and post it. (sigh) What a big girl we have! And love her to pieces!

One day cold?

I'm not so sure she had a cold. No runny nose today. Crazy. But, now Robert has a sore throat. Here we go! I'm off to see if I can log onto the network at work - just in case I have to work from home because of the H1N1. I suppose you should always have a plan!

Little one is sick

I suppose that 8 (and almost a half) months is pretty good without an ear infection, runny nose, fever, etc. But, it was too good to last! There was one time that mom took Makenna's temp and it said slight fever, but we haven't duplicated it, so I'm not sure that she is running a constant fever. But, we have a runny nose and some sneezing. I haven't noticed coughing since I have been home. She woke up multiple times in the middle of the night last night, but always seemed to get back to sleep. I finally got up with her at 4:30 or 5 - I can't remember! She was in a really good mood - it just seemed she had trouble breathing every now and again. I tried the blue bulb thing from the hospital - she was not a fan. I got Robert up to help try to get some saline in her nose, but that didn't work. I tried putting her in bed with us with her head elevated, but she couldn't get comfortable. Finally, I held her and swayed with her until she settled and then snuck her back to her bed. We were up until 6:15 - only 15 minutes until my alarm - so I got a nice 15 minute nap. Needless to say, I am off to bed. Hopefully little bit feels better soon!

The Lake

Just a few pics - I am supposed to be cleaning the office! :-) She loved the water - the boat ride after she fell asleep. She was so tired and fighting it!

8 Months

Happy 8 month Birthday, Beautiful!

Robert has the weekend off, not Monday, but Sat. and Sun. Today was chore day - he cut the grass and I have destroyed the office with papers - stuff that needs to be shredded and stuff that needs to be filed away. Hopefully I can get this taken care of Monday! Or at least picked up so I can start again sometime!

I ordered Makenna Sop.hie the Gira.ffe - it is this rubber teething toy. It finally came today! I was excited. I think Makenna likes her too! She must be trying to work on some teeth - I am not sure which ones, but she's been a little more fussy, not quite as hungry and chewing on everything!

We took her to a church just up the road to play on the playground. I assumed they had a swing, but they did not. So, we went down the slides. We sent her down the small one by herself and I don't think she liked that as much. She did like "jumping" on the bridge.

We're off to the lake tomorrow to celebrate Uncle Jamie's birthday. I'm sure we'll have more pics to post - at some point!

Aunt Alli gave Makenna a duck bathtub - here are a couple from the first time she used it:


Watching the rain:

Chewing on the string and blue eyes:

Me and Daddy:

Me and Mommy:

Yummy Soph.ie:

Smile for the camera:



Yummy Soph.ie Still:

Me and Daddy again: