Monday, January 31, 2011

Dear Journal,

There were a few fun things about last night.

1.  I got to stand up holding onto daddy's fingers
2.  I got to wear my first two piece jammies! (minnie mouse!)

Exciting, isn't it? Do you want to see pictures? I thought you might!

Mommy says she likes these pajamas because she can see my belly button! We even read my book "Where is Baby's Belly Button" for my bedtime story.

My belly sure hangs out of these! Here I am at 6:30pm last night eating my bedtime bottle.

And here I am at 6:30am this morning, eating my morning bottle.  (Don't worry, I slept in my room all night, I just like my bottles in the "big" room.)

Please pardon my bed head...it was early and I was still waking up!

Happy Monday!

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Dear Journal,

I went shopping at Menards this morning and helped my dad find a water softener. Mom said I was being so cute!  She kept taking pictures of me because I was so happy.  Who knew Menards would be a good place for a photo shoot?

I worked up an appetite from all those pictures.

Then I talked dad into a "Sunday Siesta".

I wish the weekend was longer. I love time with my mommy and daddy.

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Dear Journal,

I got to go on a date with mommy and daddy today.  They went to Santorini's for lunch and took me with them!

I was happy just to be there.

Then they lit cheese on fire and yelled, "Opa!"  I love flaming cheese! Then, to my surprise they let me eat some pita bread.

Wow! I'm eating real food with mom and dad! Next they let me try a french fry!

I'm love eating real food! Thanks mom and dad!

Friday, January 28, 2011

Dear Journal,

It's Friday night and I got to go see my cousins!  Then, when I got there I found out that Grandma and Grandpa Lister were there babysitting them. How fun is that?

First, everyone ate pizza together (no, of course I didn't get any).

Then Megan and I had a tea party.

She gave me a cupcake...

Then she put a washcloth on my head and called it a hat!  What's up with that?

Thomas tried to help me practice crawling...

Then I watched him play a game.

Before we left for the night I helped tuck Megan into bed. Grandma reads the best bedtime stories!

Of course, I had to get a smooch from Grandpa before I left.

Now I'm off to bed.  I had a fun night with the family!

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Dear Journal,

It's been a really long week. My mommy had jury duty Monday morning and I have barely seen her since! It turns out she got selected to be a juror and see leaves early and comes home late. I've been sad without her, she's been sad to not see me, and daddy's been awesome at taking care of both of us!

Well, today was her last day of jury duty. Our car got rear ended on her way home, and she was not in a good mood. So I decided to cheer her up and crawl across the room. That's right, I said CRAWL!

Mom and dad were so proud of me. I showed them a few times. Then they decided to try and video tape me. By that point I was too tired to do it really well for the camera, but they a got a little footage.  I can't wait to practice this more tomorrow!

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Dear Journal,

After church today we went out to eat at a Chinese restaurant. Normally I have to sit in my carseat or on someone's lap. Today they gave me my own seat! I'm such a big girl!

They gave me some rice to eat....

Did you know that stuff sticks to your face?

 Am I cool or what?

Friday, January 21, 2011

Dear Journal,

It's Friday! Let me tell you a few things about my week.

First, I have gone to bed before 7 every night this week. I think this is my new bedtime! I still wake up around 5:30am, which is fine since that's when mommy gets up for work.

Second, I love to help mommy around the house. This week I helped her unfold clothes.

Finally, I am a scooting fool! I should be crawling any day now...in the mean time check out these skills!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Dear Journal,

Dad works every Wednesday night so I get lots of mommy time.  Today we practiced standing up, and guess what?  I can do it!!!!

I'm so proud of myself! Now I just have to figure out how to do it without holding on to something!

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Dear Journal,

I've had so much fun in Angola this weekend! 

I got to play with furniture...

Aunt Kathy read to me....

Grandma fed me...

I even got to meet new people. I met Aunt Sally for the first time. She's so nice! I also got to meet mommy and daddy's friends Scott and Casey and their kids Steven and Evie.  This is Evie trying to get me to crawl.

Whew! We finally made it home and we were all worn out!

What a great weekend!

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Dear Journal,

Do you what happened this week? On January 12 my future best friend was born!  Auntie Katie had a little girl named Sophia!  Since I am too little to see her in the hospital, mommy snuck down to Ft. Wayne and took some pictures so I could see what she looks like.  Now, I'll show you some of my favorites....

"Aw, she's so cute!"

Look! That's my outfit.  I'm letting her borrow some of my favorite clothes...that's what best friends do, you know!

She likes bows just like me....maybe she'll let me borrow some of those sometime!

Look! Baby Sophia must be a model! Look at her cute poses for the camera!

Whoa! Hold the phone! Stop!  That's my mommy! Mommy, why are you holding another baby?  You'd better stop holding Sophia and come back and hold me before I get too jealous.

Welcome to the world Sophia! I can't wait for our first playdate!!!

Friday, January 14, 2011

Dear Journal,

Daddy and mommy told me we were going to see Grandma and Grandpa Harasim soon to celebrate the holidays. They just dressed me in my "going to grandma's" sleeper ....so that must mean I'm going to Angola today!

I decided to help pack!

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Dear Journal,

It's 1/11/11....that's a lot of ones.  Do you know what my bedtime routine is?  Sometimes I get a bath, sometimes I get a few stories, but I ALWAYS get to cuddle with mommy on the couch before I have to go in my crib.  I love cuddle time (and so does mommy)!

Monday, January 10, 2011

Dear Journal,

What? You want me to pose with Sleep Sheep again? Don't you know I am 8 months old now? I don't pose with sheep!

You can try to take my picture sitting down, but I'll move around so much it will be fuzzy!

There! We'll compromise...you get to see your 8 month sign, and I get to pull up in the crib like I love to do these days.

In case you couldn't tell, I am 8 months old today!

Here's my current stats...

-I love to roll everywhere...especially to the dog food dishes! I can roll from one room to another to find someone.
-I am now scooting...I should be crawling anyday
-I can stand up with support, even though I'm still pretty shaky. I think it's fun to try though!
-I eat 4 6 oz bottles a day and 3 meals a day.
-I have started eating puffs, wheels and baby cookies. I love them all!
-I wear size 3 diapers
-I am still in 6-9 month clothes, but they are tight!
-I like to babble "ma-ma" "da-da" and "ba-ba"
-I wave at everyone
-I love to clap
-I don't like naps at school. I only take about 2 half hour naps a day (if they are lucky!)
-I usually take a bath around 6:15, read a few books, and take my nighttime bottle around 6:45.  Then I lay on mommy and watch tv for awhile to settle down. If I don't fall asleep by 8pm they put me to bed. I cry for about 30 seconds and then go to sleep.
-My favorite shows to watch are Yo Gabba Gabba and Miss Spider Patch
-I open my mouth and my mom pats her hand on my lips while I coo...it makes a fun noise and I laugh and laugh!
-I love to pet the dogs now. If they come close I pet them and giggle.
-I'm pretty cool.

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Dear Journal,

Remember yesterday when I told you about how I ate dog food?  Mommy was sneaky tonight and decided to set up a video camera to see if I did it on purpose yesterday, or if I just "happened to end up by the dog bowls".  

I tried to fool her. At first I acted all innocent and just hung out by the table, but then I made my sneak attack.

I guess there is no denying that I am smart enough to figure out how to get what I want. Unfortunately I was too slow today and Bartok ate all of his dinner before I got a chance to sample it!   Next time, gadget, next time.

Sunday, January 8, 2011

Dear Journal,

Dad had to work this weekend so I've been having lots of fun with mommy.  I got to wear a hoodie today and I've had so much fun pulling it on and off my head.

Mom sure wore me out today! It's not even seven o'clock and I am ready to go to bed for the night. Nighty Night!

Friday, January 7, 2011

Dear Journal,

Have I mentioned lately that I LOVE to roll around? Well, about 5 oclock every night mommy brings out these little white dishes and puts them on the floor.  Bartok and Coppola seem to love them so today I decided to check them out. 

I knew mommy probably wouldn't want me to see them, so I waited for her to go in the kitchen to feed Appleton dinner.  As soon as she walked away I rolled over to the puppies. Guess what? They were eating! So......I ate some too.

That's right people, I ATE DOG FOOD! At first mommy thought she got there in time, but she saw my mouth moving so she put her finger in and sure enough....she pulled out a piece of food!

They decided that since I had my first dog food tonight they would celebrate with another first.....my first "gum brushing" before bed.   Ha ha ha!

See, Bartok wasn't mad I ate his food...he kept me company all night!

Monday, January 3, 2011

Dear Journal,

For Christmas I got this weird foam mat.  I acted excited when I opened it, but I really wasn't sure what to do with it.  Well, tonight daddy put it in the bathtub and told me I was going to sit on it and take a bath like a big girl.  What?  I thought baths only happened in sinks?  I get to sit in the big tub....Yippee!!!!

I'm glad Santa brought me toys to play with in the tub. I had so much fun!  I also think I got extra clean and extra cute...what do you think?

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Dear Journal,

I had a fun weekend in Ft. Wayne. Daddy went to a Vikings football game today.  I had fun with grandma and mommy this morning. Grandma even let me play with the Charlie Brown Christmas tree before I left! I love her lots and lots!

Time to go home! Wish mommy luck...she's not sure how a 2 hour drive with a baby and two dogs will be without daddy. I promised to be good.