Dear Nathan,
You are starting to use your words pretty well. For the most part, you say things correctly, but here are a few word pronunciations that we want to document for you right now. Most words with the "ck" sound is replaced with "t." You can say the "ck" sound, but you just can't blend it with the rest of the word. We are not worried, you'll fix it in time.
This is also for the family and friends who will be seeing you soon. I want them to know that when you ask for a beer, you're really not.
“A Beer” = Gummy Bear
“A Yute” = Yogurt
“A-B” = HEB (local supermarket)
“Andea” = Andrea (Neighbor)
“Appa” = Grandpa
“Ch-Ch” [claps hands with serious, but
eager face] = Kai Lan
“Daddy or Mommy Lie” = Come, Mommy, Daddy.
“Dart” = Dark
“Doo Dee” = Dorothy (Elmo's fish) or
Birthday (when accompanied with finger dance)
"Doe" = Go
"Doe" = Go
“E – G” = airplain
“Eddy” = Teddy
“Eight Piece” = Yes, Please, Percy, or
this piece. (We're not sure)
“Fuffy” = Fluffy
“Gay” = Gray
“Geeng” = Green
“Mart” = Mark
“Nye” = Milk
“Nit” = Nick (Neighbor)
“Oatmeal” = Naomi (Teacher)
“Pa Pa” = I'm Scared
“Peas” = Please
“Poy” = Pour
“Pway” = Pray, Play and Spray
“Sashi” = Sorry
“Shoot” = Shirt
“Tot” = Hot
“Uddie” = Undies
“Wee Wee” = Woody
We've had a busy week with school and birthday parties. Next week will be even busier and then Halloween followed by a visit from your grandparents.
I really think you are ready for potty training. One of these days we will go out and you will pick out your own undies. I think if we can encourage you to go to the bathroom, with some external reward like a chocolate chip, or a stamp on the hand, you will be able to stop playing with whatever fun thing you are doing and go to the potty. Life is too much fun to stop to sit on the potty.
Right now, you are able to go pee pee on command and poop when we set you down at the right time. It's been over 2 weeks since you've pooped in a diaper. You've done a good job.
Before I leave, I need to let you know that we are working on being gentle this week. Your hugs have turned into tackles and your pats and rubs have been closer to smacks. I also discovered that you tend to hit people when they are crying. I realized that you didn't know what to do so you hit them. All it took was a quick talk about how if we see someone crying, we rub their backs and ask them if they are OK. Gentleness.
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Dear Hannah,
You continue to grow so fast. It's actually so much less stressful to have a child who is falling in the average / above average percentile as far as baby stats go. You had your 2 month appointment and you were 10 pounds 10 ounces and 22.5 inches long. It's pretty exciting to see you develop and change. You are now able to hold your head up, smile, and hold onto something when I hand it to you.
I am trying to document your growth through monthly pictures at the same location. Sometimes it is not so easy especially when you are not very stable.
So we try different positions. Some turn out well,
Some just turn out awkward.
And finally, you get one that will work.
I am loving your smiles and all the cute girly outfits that I can dress you up in.
We've had a busy week with school and birthday parties. Next week will be even busier and then Halloween followed by a visit from your grandparents.
I really think you are ready for potty training. One of these days we will go out and you will pick out your own undies. I think if we can encourage you to go to the bathroom, with some external reward like a chocolate chip, or a stamp on the hand, you will be able to stop playing with whatever fun thing you are doing and go to the potty. Life is too much fun to stop to sit on the potty.
Right now, you are able to go pee pee on command and poop when we set you down at the right time. It's been over 2 weeks since you've pooped in a diaper. You've done a good job.
Before I leave, I need to let you know that we are working on being gentle this week. Your hugs have turned into tackles and your pats and rubs have been closer to smacks. I also discovered that you tend to hit people when they are crying. I realized that you didn't know what to do so you hit them. All it took was a quick talk about how if we see someone crying, we rub their backs and ask them if they are OK. Gentleness.
***
Dear Hannah,
You continue to grow so fast. It's actually so much less stressful to have a child who is falling in the average / above average percentile as far as baby stats go. You had your 2 month appointment and you were 10 pounds 10 ounces and 22.5 inches long. It's pretty exciting to see you develop and change. You are now able to hold your head up, smile, and hold onto something when I hand it to you.
I am trying to document your growth through monthly pictures at the same location. Sometimes it is not so easy especially when you are not very stable.
So we try different positions. Some turn out well,
As your sleep schedule evolves even more I find that we've gotten into a pretty good routine. This week I tried dream feeding and I've been able to sneak in an extra hour of sleep each night. Here's the breakdown of a day.
AM
8:00 Daddy wakes up first and takes care of Nathan's breakfast.
8:30 Mommy wakes up with Hannah and nurses.
8:50 On Tuesday/Thursday Daddy takes Nathan to School
9:00 Playtime with Nathan or walking outside without Nathan.
10:30 - noonish Hannah takes a nap.
PM
12:00 Lunch and nurse Hannah
1:00 Pick Nathan up from school or play for a bit at home.
1:30 Nathan goes down for his nap and Hannah nurses.
2:00 Hannah goes down for a nap.
***mommy free time (prep dinner, chores, rest, fun stuff)
3:30 Nathan wakes up from nap and we play.
4:30ish Hannah wakes up from nap and nurses while Nathan watches a 30 minute TV show.
5:00ish we go out on a walk to get the mail and play.
5:45 Daddy gets home and mommy cooks dinner.
6:00 Quick nursing session with Hannah
6:30 Family dinner time while Hannah takes a 30 minute catnap.
7:15 Mommy goes on walk with Hannah while Nathan gets ready to take bath with Daddy.
8:00 Nathan bedtime and Hannah bathtime.
8:15 Hannah Nurses and is in bed by 9:00.
11:00 Dreamfeed
AM
2:00 Hannah wakes for a feeding. Usually about 40-50 minutes.
5:50 Hannah wakes up again for a feeding. Usually about 20-30 minutes.
7:30 Hannah wakes up again for a feeding. Mommy usually takes Hannah into bed with her to nurse and cuddle.
You are still wearing your brace for about 12 hours at night. You usually will protest a bit when I put it on after your bath at night. I'm curious to see if you will sleep better with it off. Two more weeks and we'll find out for sure.
Yesterday, you received your first round of shots. I wish I could say that you handled it like a champ, but you didn't . After enduring 3 shots, you cried and cried and cried. I was able to eventually calm you down with a bit of nursing, but it was tough to get you settled. One of your legs was super sore that afternoon: you would cry when I touched it. But it seemed to not bother you anymore after I took off the band aid at bath time and now you are back to your normal happy self.
Nathan was pretty colicky at 2-4 months and I'm pretty happy that you are not a colicky baby. I think you are what the books call an "angel" baby. I've been blessed to have 2 kids with such amazing temperaments.
I feel pretty well rested and can manage to get through a day without caffeine or a nap. I am starting to lose my hair and I'm constantly craving sweets. I think I am addicted.
Well, that's all for now.
Love,
Mommy
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