January/February 2007

Well, my birthday has come and gone.  Life is still so busy!  I had a double ear infection (YUCK!) that wouldn't go away with just amoxicillian...so I needed the stronger stuff. I am better now.

We had several doctor appointments this month, but at our well-baby visit, they said that I am 20 pounds 10 ounces, and 29 1/2 inches tall.  The doctor is very pleased with how well I am growing up.  So pleased that she wants my Mom and Dad to stop giving me the bottle....WHAT IS UP WITH THAT????  Lucky for me, Mommy is easing me in slowly. 

I've had lots of family birthday celebrations in the last 2 months, and quite a few play dates with my friends.  Hopefully, the warm weather will come soon, so that my friends and I will STAY HEALTHY! I love playing with my friends...and they love me. 

Mommy took me sledding for the first time.  I loved it!  I didn't want to stop!  But it got really cold out, so we had to go in.

My favorite foods these days are peas and broccoli.  I can't get enough of them.  And then, there has been so much of this birthday cake!!!!

We're still working on the walking thing, and drinking from a sippie cup, and sleeping through the night.... In time, I know I will do these things....but what's the rush?  My motto is, "You're only one once!"

Hope you are all well...

Hugs and Kisses (not the biting kind though),

Lily

Valentine's pics

Hi Everyone!

Mom's famous words, "But, I had a coupon!" led us to the Picture People today.  We went to the one at Northshore Mall, and I fell in love with my photographer, Tyler.  He did a really good job taking my pictures, and he was easy on the eyes....  Mommy had a super hard time choosing, especially since she was on a budget (considering we DID just get one year old pics last month....)

I went to the doctor on Friday for my one year old visit.  I am healthy...I weigh 20 pounds and 10 ounces.  I am 29 and 1/2 inches tall.  I am in the 50-75th % for height and the 50% for weight.  Pretty good for a preemie, eh?  I still have that pesky ear infection though...my second one.  They put me on stronger medicine, and hopefully, that will do the trick.  The doctor wants me to stop using the bottle....IS SHE CRAZY????  Mommy is trying to limit my bottles, but she is still letting me have them when I need them.  Mommy, Thaya and Grammy keep buying me new, different sippie cups....little do they know that I will never use a sippie cup!!!!  I am boycotting the sippie cup!

I am not walking yet, but I manage to get around.  I have a little scoot that works for me...it has one knee up and the other one on the floor...picture number 4 shows that pose of mine.  Nonno LOVES my scooting....I think he'll be sad when I finally walk. 

I have 8 teeth and am eating pretty much anything that you can eat.  I am developing quite the stubborn personality...I mean, it is a good thing to try to get my own way, right?  I have learned some new tricks like waving, clapping and dancing.  Mommy thinks I am adorable.  We have so much fun together on her days off.

Mommy has to get some pictures of me playing with my toys.  I'll tell her to get on that.  Also, she will post some pictures of me in my Valentine's Day outfits.  Yes, that is OUTFITS. 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Kisses and Hugs,

Lily