"Sad" at Skidaddles

Yesterday (8/30), when I picked you up from Skidaddles, your teacher, Miss Laura, came out and said that you were being "resistant" at nap time, and not wanting to go to sleep. I was so sad to hear this, but I'm sure it was just one of those days because a few days before, you took a 2 hour nap. Miss Laura asked if you had a special blanket or stuffed animal that you like to sleep with, but really, you don't have a specific one that you HAVE to sleep with - unlike your daddy who had "shee shee," a special yellow blanket. I actually had a piece of his "shee shee" sewn into my wedding dress.

When I got home, I looked at your progress report, and for the first time, they had circled "sad," but also "smiley." 99% of the time, you're "happy," "chatty," and/or "smiley." Hopefully you just had a rough day yesterday, and it's not a sign of things to come.

1st Week at Skidaddles (full-time)

Well, today is technically your last day of your first full week at Skidaddles, and you've done great!!! You're having a little bit of separation anxiety when I first drop you off, but Miss Becki says that it doesn't take long at all for you to settle down.

Every day you have come home with art projects, which I love!!! I'm going to need a storage container for everything! :) Yesterday (8/25) when I picked you up, one of your teachers, Miss Laura, said that she just loves having you in class. She says you're so sweet, and took everyone's shoes off! Haha!!

You had so much energy yesterday when I brought you home. You were literally were running circles around the island. Luckily, I had my video camera out and got it on film!!!! I started chasing you with the camera around the island, and you just giggled!!!!

You know what we need to work on, though??? When I say "no," that means NO! :) Haha! Guess I'm expecting too much out of you right now. :)

Skidaddles - Full time!

Today (8/23/11) is the start of you going to Skidaddles full-time (3 days per week). Well, this week you're going 4 days a week because of our schedules, however; most of the time you'll just be going 3 days/week.

When I dropped you off today, you again clung to my leg and just cried. :( It broke my heart, and I sat in my car and cried. Miss Becki says that you'll get used to this in a couple of weeks. But...will I???? I hate starting my day off crying after dropping you off. Hoping it gets easier!

Uncle Max & Aunt Kinneret's Wedding!

This past weekend, we went to Detroit for Uncle Max & Aunt Kinneret's wedding! Traveling is always hard because on these long rides, you rarely will take a long enough nap, which means you're kind of fussy. However; overal, you were pretty good this weekend.

You got to play with your cousin, Shayna. You both had matching outfits the entire weekend. It was so cute. You also got to meet a lot of your family, like cousins. However; most have seen you grow up via facebook, which is nice. Everyone felt like they knew you even if it was the first time they had met you.

Having the formal pictures taken was a bit rough - perhaps moreso on me. Thank goodness for GrAndi & Grandpa Howard! They chased you around in between pictures, which really helped me out. I'm hopeful that though you were really fussy during pictures, that the photographers were able to get some good ones.

We had a babysitter for you on the night of the wedding. You took to her immediately, and had a GREAT time!!!

On the way home, it was so funny. We were trying to teach you to blow kisses. You got it a few times. I'm noticing that you're doing a lot more immitation, so we REALLY have to becareful about we say and do.

Understanding Commands - 17mo

Sunday night, after we got back from our day trip to Indianapolis (to see Auntie Jill and Cousin Jaymie in the hospital), daddy was talking to in the car and asked you to say "hi da da" and you repeated it perfectly. He then asked you to say "hi ma ma" and you did. It is so funny that as long as you know the word, if we ask you to say something, you will.

Yesterday, I did the same thing at dinner and had you say, "hi da da," "hi ma ma," and "hi di di." You did it perfectly! Ah, I love hearing your little voice!

Someone Likes the Slide!!!

Happy 17th Month Birthday!!!!! Today we celebrated your 17th month of life (well, outside of my belly) going to the Boone County Arboretum, Skyline Chili, and then to Florence Mall where you played at the indoor playground!

As you can see in the picture, you LOVED the slide at the arboretum!
I can't believe we had never gone there before. I think Michelle has taken you there, but wow, what a find! As long as I'm guarding the entrance, I can pretty much just let you loose!!!!
You also had fun at the mall playground, but there was a wide open exit which you found quickly, and RAN!!! When I caught you, you threw quite the hissy, so we left. You can't scream like that in public places...nope!

Eye!

I tried to blog yesterday (8/10), but the site was down!! I'm totally convinced that you know your belly and your eye. :) Like in previous entries, when I ask you to show me your belly, you lift up your shirt or dress, it's so funny. I noticed earlier in the week that you would point to your eye, or my eye and said "EYE." I thought maybe it was just a fluke, but nope, you did it again yesterday - a couple of times! You are soooo smart! I don't know that most kids know body parts this early. Granted you only know a couple, I can't even believe you are able to identify them! I LOVE IT!

Maybe we'll try to facetime with Grandpa Howard later today. He's having a rough time right now (medically). I'm certain a little facetime with his girl (and some pain meds) will do the trick!!!!!!!! :)

On my way to come get you - you're playing at Skidaddles right now!!! My favorite part of the day is picking you up! LOVE IT!

Belly, Eyes and Giving Up Naps???

This morning, we went downstairs, and you had scrambled eggs and oranges. Then you wanted to play. I have noticed lately that you point a lot to my eyes and yours. Today was the first time that I think I really heard you say "eye" when pointing to either my eyes or your eyes. You absolutely know what belly is because when I say "show me your belly" you lift up your shirt (or dress), I then tickle you and you laugh hysterically! LOVE THAT!

I'm wondering if you're at that point where you're giving up your naps, at least one of them. Up until now, you really have been a faithful 2-nap a day kinda gal, but these past couple of days, you pretty much have either refused to nap at all, or nap 2x. You're currently in your crib, kicking and screaming REFUSING to nap! Perhaps we can try again this afternoon.

Alright - guess it's up you go for another few hours or so!

Understanding New Commands

So, you're still 16 months (yay!), and every day it seems that you're understanding more and more.

Yesterday I gave you a sippy cup of milk. You put it down, and then went to play. A few minutes later, I asked you to go to your milk, and you did! :) Now whether or not you followed my direction, or just at that same moment wanted a drink, I'll never know! :) For now, we'll say that you understand.

Today, I asked you to find your baby, and you looked around, and then found her!! :)

Today was a bit rough - NO NAP!!!!!! We just got back from the movies, and picked you up from Skidaddles. Without a nap, you apparently did GREAT!!!! You were so excited when we picked you up, which I always love to see...but you know what??? When we dropped you off, tonight was the first time that you didn't look back at us. The girl opened the door for you to go back to the busy bee's room, and you just went in - never turned around to see us, or reach for us. :( Made me a little sad, but daddy says that you're getting used to go there - which also makes me sad!!!!!

I just put you down, so hopefully you're able to fall asleep. I can't imagine that you're not tired. You honestly have no slept a wink today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

New Words/Sounds/Behaviors

Oh the joys of a 16 month old!

You are certainly picking up new "things" every day including...

* the sound "ga" and "go"
* "mommy" is VERY pronounced and you pretty much scream it! (but I love it!)
* growling - I think I started this by growling at you one day, you mimicked me.
* you're trying to say "baby" but it's not quite there, but when you walk upstairs, you always say what you think is "baby," look up and point at the pictures of you as a baby.

Let's see...new behaviors/comprehension at 16 months...
* When I say "where's your belly"? you will sometimes lift up your shirt (or dress!) and show me your belly.
* You don't know your facial parts yet, but you're constantly pointing at your nose, or my nose, and your ears.
* Running around the island is a new thing.
* Wearing my shoes is new, too -