Yesterday Kate was having kind of a hard night. She was hungry and tired (a bad combination). Matt was trying to sing to her and dance to make her happy. Kate looked at him and exclaimed, "Knock it off Daddy!"
Then as we tried to force feed her dinner she burped and in a fit of rage she yelled, "That's inappropriate Kate!" Matt and I just laughed and laughed. She however did not find it amusing.
Kate you are too funny. Even when your grouchy and tired you still keep your parents smiling.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
She Keeps Me Smiling
Kate has developed into quite the little character these days. Here are a few things I don't want to forget.
1. A few days ago Matt took Kate to the grocery store. Cereal is a popular item at our house and Matt told Kate she could pick out any cereal she wanted. He showed her the Captain Crunch, Cookie Crisp, and many other cereals full of sugar. She declined all of his offers and instead chose Special K (with strawberries). Matt could not believe that's what she chose. It really is her favorite, every morning she asks for Special K. That's my girl!
2. Yesterday before church we were playing in the basement when I heard Kate say something like this "Time out, no spitting." I assumed she was recalling why she often goes on time out and ignored it. She said it again so I got up and walked to the corner where she has been on time out and found this:
I'm glad she's taking it upon herself to discipline her dolls when they act inappropriately.
3. She has taken on some of Matt's sense of humor and if she ever sees anyone fall, trip, slip, burp, or toot she laughs hysterically. I just shake my head and try not to laugh at her laugh. So if we're ever around any of you and you fall, trip, slip, burp, or toot and my child laughs ridiculously hard at you I apologize.
We love you Kate. Thanks for bringing an abundant amount of joy to our home. My life would not be nearly as exciting, funny, enjoyable, or complete without you.
1. A few days ago Matt took Kate to the grocery store. Cereal is a popular item at our house and Matt told Kate she could pick out any cereal she wanted. He showed her the Captain Crunch, Cookie Crisp, and many other cereals full of sugar. She declined all of his offers and instead chose Special K (with strawberries). Matt could not believe that's what she chose. It really is her favorite, every morning she asks for Special K. That's my girl!
2. Yesterday before church we were playing in the basement when I heard Kate say something like this "Time out, no spitting." I assumed she was recalling why she often goes on time out and ignored it. She said it again so I got up and walked to the corner where she has been on time out and found this:
I'm glad she's taking it upon herself to discipline her dolls when they act inappropriately.
3. She has taken on some of Matt's sense of humor and if she ever sees anyone fall, trip, slip, burp, or toot she laughs hysterically. I just shake my head and try not to laugh at her laugh. So if we're ever around any of you and you fall, trip, slip, burp, or toot and my child laughs ridiculously hard at you I apologize.
We love you Kate. Thanks for bringing an abundant amount of joy to our home. My life would not be nearly as exciting, funny, enjoyable, or complete without you.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
"I Love Gabriella So Much"
Tonight while I was making dinner and Gabriella was sitting in the bouncy chair Kate came up to me and said "I love Gabriella so much." I can't tell you how happy that one phrase made me. It suddenly became clear to me of why parents want their children to get along. I began to have flash backs of my childhood and how often I was unkind to my brothers and sisters. I hope my children are better than I was. I hope that Kate and Gabriella will always be friends. I hope that we can have a peaceful home. I know those are all wonderful things to aspire to but sometimes life and our imperfections get in the way so I guess I hope that we can achieve those things at least most of the time. Thanks Kate for teaching me that lesson and for making me feel really bad about the way I was growing up :)
Sisters and Nakey
These two girls are growing up way too fast. Lately I can't keep clothes on Kate. I'm sure all little kids get excited when they realize they can take off their own clothes. I always know I'm in for a surprise when Kate is alone and I hear her start laughing. It means she has successfully taken off some article of clothing.
Kate loves her little sister. She enjoys sharing her toys and reading her books. Unfortunately that usually leads to books on Gabriella's face and toys all over her body. I hope Kate is just as excited to share her toys when Gabriella is older and can help herself to all of them.
"Nakey Nakey"
Kate often requests that I put Gabriella on her bed, it's the perfect place to pile the toys onto her.
Kate loves her little sister. She enjoys sharing her toys and reading her books. Unfortunately that usually leads to books on Gabriella's face and toys all over her body. I hope Kate is just as excited to share her toys when Gabriella is older and can help herself to all of them.
"Nakey Nakey"
Kate often requests that I put Gabriella on her bed, it's the perfect place to pile the toys onto her.
Locking Her In
Ever since the time change in October Kate has been waking up between 6am and 6:30am. Matt and I thought it would last a night or two but we've been wrong. The other night while Matt was downstairs with Gabriella sleeping, Kate found her way to my bed all by herself and went right to sleep. I was so tired I never heard her. I happened to wake up at 3am to see her sleeping peacefully next to me. I carried her back to her bed and 3 hours later she was wide awake next to my bed saying "Good morning mom."
I finally had enough of her helping herself out of her room after we would put her to bed so I switched the lock on her door and started locking her in her room. Matt didn't want me to but for my own sanity I decided it was necessary (Sorry Kate). Ever since then we've all been sleeping better. Kate is much happier during the days because when we put her to bed she has to stay there and she isn't waking up as early (or maybe she is, I wouldn't know). Either way we've all been smiling a little more around our house. I've decided locking her in is actually a really good thing.
I finally had enough of her helping herself out of her room after we would put her to bed so I switched the lock on her door and started locking her in her room. Matt didn't want me to but for my own sanity I decided it was necessary (Sorry Kate). Ever since then we've all been sleeping better. Kate is much happier during the days because when we put her to bed she has to stay there and she isn't waking up as early (or maybe she is, I wouldn't know). Either way we've all been smiling a little more around our house. I've decided locking her in is actually a really good thing.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Goodbye Skin
Tonight while Kate was having her nightly bath something new happened. A sticker started peeling off one of her toys and pieces of it found their way into the bathwater around Kate. Kate was playing with her cups when she suddenly and very seriously said to me, "Mom, my skin is coming off in the bath!" It took me a second to realize what she was referring to. Again she repeated herself, "My skin is coming off." I tried to explain to her what was really happening but she wasn't buying into it. I just laughed and she looked at me like I was crazy. Aren't kids great?
Nick Names
When Kate was born Matt started calling her Kater, that became her nick name for some time. Now I usually refer to her as Sweets, Monkey, or Missie (I used to refer to her as Stinker but then she started calling me that so I thought I'd stop).
When Gabriella was born everyone who heard her name asked Matt and I what we would call her. I suppose because Gabriella is such a long name. We don't really love the nick name "Gaby" and I really have no intention of using it so we call her Gabriella. Recently Matt started referring to her as "Lovey" and it fits quite appropriately. She really is a lovey little thing. I hope it sticks because it fits perfectly for her.
When Gabriella was born everyone who heard her name asked Matt and I what we would call her. I suppose because Gabriella is such a long name. We don't really love the nick name "Gaby" and I really have no intention of using it so we call her Gabriella. Recently Matt started referring to her as "Lovey" and it fits quite appropriately. She really is a lovey little thing. I hope it sticks because it fits perfectly for her.
Gabriella and First Smile
On Wednesday November 11, Gabriella smiled for the first time. It was in the morning and it was the cutest full mouth smile. Since then she continuously tries to smile every time she is awake and you talk to her.
That sweet little girl loves to have someone talk to her. She especially loves to cuddle close in your chest and right up into your neck. I absolutely love that she is so cuddly. She loves Kate so much. Whenever she is awake she looks around until she finds Kate and then stares at her no matter where Kate moves to. Kate returns the love by piling her toys up all over Gabriella. Often when Gabriella is awake and happy I will lay her on the couch and then run around like a mad woman trying to get at least one thing accomplished for the day. I'll come back a few minutes later to see all of Kate's horses, dogs, and books piled all around Gabriella. Poor Gabriella, she is so patient with Kate even when Kate grabs her head and talks 1 inch from her face. She never cries, just enjoys every minute she gets to spend with her sister. She also hates to be alone. If she is awake she is as happy as can be as long as someone is with her talking to her and interacting. The second I leave the room or Kate leaves to go play with something she starts to get fussy. She just wants to be where the action is and can't stand being left alone. I don't blame her I wouldn't want to be left alone if I were her. I can just tell she is going to be much more excited to start being mobile. Unlike Kate who didn't crawl until 10 1/2 months, I bet this little girls does it much sooner.
The other night she was having a hard time due to a cold she contracted from the rest of us. She was fussy and crying most of the day. It was a welcome relief when Matt walked in the door form work. I quickly handed her over to him and he tried and tried to get her to calm down. She just kept screaming and screaming. He finally gave up and handed her back to me at which point she instantly stopped crying. We both kind of looked at each other and thought, wow, that was a strange coincidence. Then it happened 2 more times that night. By the last time I was laughing hysterically and Matt was insulted. It made me laugh so hard because Matt prides himself on being patient and being able to calm a crying baby with his "energy" he is constantly telling me, "You just need patience and love and they will stop crying." That little girl loves her mama that is for sure.
She is sleeping better but still has some hard nights. Thanks to Matt I'm finally getting the rest that I needed. He has been such a great help to me. I was a little worried he wouldn't bond with Gabriella or wouldn't have much interest in holding her. He has completely proved me wrong. He told me he loves night time because that is the one time he gets to hold her and spend time with just him and her. I probably don't tell Matt enough how much I love him and what an amazing father and husband he is. But I really do appreciate all he does for our family. He is a wonderful man and I can't even imagine my life without him. He keeps me happy, shows me that life is not that serious and is always looking on the bright side of things. He is my best friend, my rock, and I am so happy to have him by my side not only for this life but for eternity.
To sum it all up, I love my family.
That sweet little girl loves to have someone talk to her. She especially loves to cuddle close in your chest and right up into your neck. I absolutely love that she is so cuddly. She loves Kate so much. Whenever she is awake she looks around until she finds Kate and then stares at her no matter where Kate moves to. Kate returns the love by piling her toys up all over Gabriella. Often when Gabriella is awake and happy I will lay her on the couch and then run around like a mad woman trying to get at least one thing accomplished for the day. I'll come back a few minutes later to see all of Kate's horses, dogs, and books piled all around Gabriella. Poor Gabriella, she is so patient with Kate even when Kate grabs her head and talks 1 inch from her face. She never cries, just enjoys every minute she gets to spend with her sister. She also hates to be alone. If she is awake she is as happy as can be as long as someone is with her talking to her and interacting. The second I leave the room or Kate leaves to go play with something she starts to get fussy. She just wants to be where the action is and can't stand being left alone. I don't blame her I wouldn't want to be left alone if I were her. I can just tell she is going to be much more excited to start being mobile. Unlike Kate who didn't crawl until 10 1/2 months, I bet this little girls does it much sooner.
The other night she was having a hard time due to a cold she contracted from the rest of us. She was fussy and crying most of the day. It was a welcome relief when Matt walked in the door form work. I quickly handed her over to him and he tried and tried to get her to calm down. She just kept screaming and screaming. He finally gave up and handed her back to me at which point she instantly stopped crying. We both kind of looked at each other and thought, wow, that was a strange coincidence. Then it happened 2 more times that night. By the last time I was laughing hysterically and Matt was insulted. It made me laugh so hard because Matt prides himself on being patient and being able to calm a crying baby with his "energy" he is constantly telling me, "You just need patience and love and they will stop crying." That little girl loves her mama that is for sure.
She is sleeping better but still has some hard nights. Thanks to Matt I'm finally getting the rest that I needed. He has been such a great help to me. I was a little worried he wouldn't bond with Gabriella or wouldn't have much interest in holding her. He has completely proved me wrong. He told me he loves night time because that is the one time he gets to hold her and spend time with just him and her. I probably don't tell Matt enough how much I love him and what an amazing father and husband he is. But I really do appreciate all he does for our family. He is a wonderful man and I can't even imagine my life without him. He keeps me happy, shows me that life is not that serious and is always looking on the bright side of things. He is my best friend, my rock, and I am so happy to have him by my side not only for this life but for eternity.
To sum it all up, I love my family.
Reason For This Blog
I have another blog I've been doing for some time. I enjoyed it a lot at first, but the more people that start reading, and having access to it the more I feel like I have to limit and monitor what I say and write about. I wanted to start one where I could write every real detail and feeling about my life. I wanted something that I was able to keep and preserve for my children, to record their funny everyday happenings and to let them know how much I love and appreciate them. I guess basically I'm doing this one for me and my family.
Bath Time
Last night I was giving the girls a bath. Kate was in the big tub as usual, and Gabriella in the small bath with me assisting her. I was washing Gabriella when she suddenly tooted (she is quite a gassy little baby). Kate looked at me and I said "Gabriella tooted!" Kate thought it was the funniest thing alive. She laughed and laughed and laughed. And then when I was taking Gabriella out of the bath she did it again but on my hand. I again relayed what happened to Kate and she again laughed and laughed. I love having kids because it reminds you that the simple things are so funny and enjoyable.
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